Tag: Link

‘The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild’ Trailer & Collector’s Edition Have Us Going Crazy

by Courtney Dossett

Switchmas is finally here, and one of the most exciting announcements from the Nintendo Switch Event was the concurrent release of Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Shortly after the press conference ended, Nintendo posted not only a Collectors Edition, but also a Masters Edition of the much anticipated title on their website. The stand alone game will be $59.99.

 The Collectors Edition, priced at $99, a Nintendo Switch Sheikah Slate Carrying Case, Sheikah Eye Collectible Coin, Relic of Hyrule: Calamity Ganon Tapestry and Weather-Worn Map, and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Sound Selection CD.  

The Masters Edition includes all that as well as a Master Sword of Resurrection figure, and will sell for $129.99.

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild will have amiibo compatibility with the Wolf Link amiibo from Twilight Princess HD (which will be re-issued as a stand alone February 3, 2017), the Zelda 30th Anniversary series amiibo. There will be new The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild amiibos, including one for Zelda and a Bokoblin, which will retail for $15.99 each, except for the larger Guardian amiibo, which will be $19.99.

Breath of the Wild promises to be an amazing experience, if you didn’t get to see the new trailer, take a look below!

Which version of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild will you be purchasing for your Switch? Let us know in the comments below!

Tingle Dance Off Cut From ‘Hyrule Warriors Legends’ And Groose Is A Favorite!

by Matt Rodriguez

The Hyrule Warriors Legends panel last night at WonderCon was a blast!  I had originally imagined that most of the panel would be news that had already been revealed, but boy was I wrong!  They had lots of development insight on Linkle and Tetra’s character development, a character reveal (Marin), and also detailed a side story involving Linkle and Tingle that was eventually cut from the game.  There were also interesting nuggets in the Q&A section that followed.

I would like to retell the story that involved Linkle/Tingle because it was simply so hilarious–however, I did not acquire a full recording of the panel, so I’m retelling this roughly from memory.  It is possible that this article may be updated in the future to more accurately reflect what was told:

Linkle receives some news that Link is in trouble, and follows leads which bring her to a castle.  As it turns out, Ghirahim (from Skyward Sword) is using a sinister dance to bring Link under his control, and it seems that Linkle isn’t the only one that had received this news, as both Cia and Lana had known about this too.  Cia and Lana are already in the castle, and are both doing magical dances to counter Ghirahim’s spell to control Link.  When Linkle finally arrives in the room, she sees this strange scenario of all these characters dancing, and decides to join in too to help the cause.  Not long after that, they start hearing eerie laughter as they realize that they weren’t dancing for Link, but rather it was Tingle all along playing a joke on them.  Shortly afterward, Linkle wakes up realizing it was all one big nightmare.

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In the Q&A section of the panel, I asked the developers if they had ever thought it would be fun to develop highly unusual characters for the game, citing the Kikwi Elder from Skyward Sword as an example.  They had responded that saying the Kikwi Elder in particular was never considered, but among the staff that developed the game, they largely agreed that Groose was a name that came up time and again, as a character that would be fun for the world of Hyrule Warriors.  They also added as an extra note that Tingle almost didn’t make it into the game, because Aonuma wasn’t too hot about the idea.

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Pretty exciting huh?  I’d have to say, if Groose makes it into Hyrule Warriors, I’ll be over the moon!  What do YOU think?

A Live-Action ‘Legend of Zelda’ (Might) Be Coming to Netflix!

by Eric Francisco

Hold on to your replica Master Swords for a little while longer, Geekscapists. A Legend of Zelda live-action series might be coming to Netflix.

From The Wall Street Journal:

The video streaming service is in the early stages of developing a live action series based on “Zelda,” about an ordinary boy named Link who must rescue a princess named Zelda and save a fantasy world called Hyrule, said a person familiar with the matter. As it seeks writers to work on the show, Netflix is describing it as “Game of Thrones” for a family audience, this person said.

As of right now Netflix has not commented, so don’t celebrate just yet.

Still, the fact that there are rumblings even remote to this kind of project is amazing. We talk often about how geeks have become the mainstream, but I’m still reminded on a daily basis how wide the gap still is between geek and mainstream cultures. Even when Game of Thrones is the hottest show on TV and the Marvel movies make more money than third-world GDPs, you would be surprised how wide the gap between the cultures still remains.

But back to a Zelda series, this is just so BOSS. I’m not the biggest Legend of Zelda fan, but I would totally watch a TV series based on the games. I’m familiar with them enough and I know the series’s mythology is pretty wonky, so there’s no harm in creating a continuity unique to just the show.

I love the idea of a family-friendly fantasy series. Not everything has to be grim, depressing, and aiming to be “realistic,” whatever that fuck that means. We might be raising a generation of pessimists with the amount of depressing television out right now.

Sit tight as we hope to learn more about a LIVE-ACTION Legend of Zelda series. This wouldn’t be the first TV series based on a video game, as far as I recall, but we explore the movie option so much we forget TV is a viable option. And we’re living in its golden age!

‘Zelda’ And ‘Metroid’ Inspired Fight Pads Lead PDP’s Second Wave!

by Josh Jackson

Need more controllers to fill up those 8-player Smash fests? PDP has you covered.

Following the popular Gamecube inspired Fight Pads featuring designs for Mario, Luigi, Peach and Yoshi, Wave 2 will feature a wider range of Nintendo’s all star roster. Representing Link from The Legend Of Zelda, Metroid‘s Samus Aran, Wario and his classic color scheme, and the iconic ape, Donkey Kong, these Nintendo licensed fight pads will not only help you represent your main as you tear through the competition, but they will work with any title that supports Wii Classic Controls. But most importantly, a Gamecube adapter is NOT REQUIRED to use them! All you need is a Wii Remote to plug them into and you’re good to go!

Pre-orders are available now, with a tentative release set for early 2015 at $24.99 each. Is your favorite character represented? Who would you like to see get the controller treatment next? Can it be Pit? Please, let it be Pit!

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DLC Packs Coming to ‘Mario Kart 8’

by J.C. Marquez

It looks like the inhabitants of the Mushroom Kingdom will be racing against the Hero of Time and everyone’s favorite secretary.

Doing more than offering free downloadable content in the form of three Mercedes-Benz karts arriving on the eShop tomorrow, Nintendo has announced two new Mario Kart 8 DLC packs. The first pack will not only include four new tracks, but three new characters as well–Tanooki Mario, Cat Peach, and Link(!). This will mark the first time anyone outside the Super Mario Universe (outside the Namco-Bandai characters in the arcade versions of Mario Kart) will be available as a playable racer in any of the console or handheld versions of Nintendo’s karting franchise. If that wasn’t enough, Isabelle and the Villager will be join the cast, as well as Dry Bowser.

Each DLC pack will contain three characters, four karts, and two new cups–each with four courses. One of the confirmed tracks will be Wario’s Gold Mine from Mario Kart Wii, as well as courses based from the Legend of Zelda and Animal Crossing franchises.

Additionally, Nintendo confirmed that one of the new carts will be modeled after the Blue Falcon from F-Zero.

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Here’s a breakdown of the DLC Packages:

Pack 1: The Legend of Zelda X Mario Kart 8 (Release Date: November 2014) – $7.99

– 3 Charcters: Tanooki Mario, Cat Peach, Link

– 4 Vehicles

– 8 Courses

 

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Pack 2: Animal Crossing X Mario Kart 8 (Release Date: May 2015) – $7.99

– 3 Characters: Villager, Isabelle, Dry Bowser

– 4 Vehicles

– 8 Courses

Pack 1 + Pack 2 Bundle – $11.99

– 6 Characters: Tanooki Mario, Cat Peach, Link, Villager, Isabelle, and Dry Bowser

– 8 Vehicles

– 16 Courses

– As a bonus for purchasing both bundles (as a pack or separately), buyers will immediately receive eight new colors for Yoshi and Shy Guy for Mario Kart 8.

The DLC packages will be available for purchase Wednesday, August 27.

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SDCC 2014: Grab Link’s Stuff In ‘Monster Hunter 4: Ultimate’

by Josh Jackson

With anticipation building for the upcoming 3DS exclusive, Monster Hunter 4: Ultimate, Capcom revealed some information in regards to its upcoming title that will surely please the Nintendo faithful.

Hunters will be able to don Link’s legendary equipment from the Legend of Zelda series, complete with his trademark green tunic, Master Sword and Hylian Shield. As you can probably guess, the items act as a sword & shield weapon type, with which players will be able to channel their inner hero while they take down the game’s most ferocious beasts.

As someone who is highly anticipating MH4‘s release, and a HUGE Zelda fan, I can’t wait to start putting the Master Sword to good use in this type of game. Of course, crossovers with other franchises aren’t new to the series, with InuYasha’s Tessaiga coming to Japanese copies of Monster Hunter Tri and 3 Ultimate, as well as some of the game’s most iconic monsters appearing in Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker. It’s great that Link’s gear is actually going to make it state side. All we got last time was some generic sword in place of the fuzzy anime blade. Oh, how I loathe licensing deals.

But it begs the question, will the equipment be good? Usually with themed gear such as this, its strength is so low, that it’s not worth using. Even if this is the case though, being able to play dress up as one of gaming’s greatest icons can only be a good thing.

Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate is planned for a January 2015 release.

Palutena Shines Her Light On The ‘Smash Bros’ Arena!

by Josh Jackson

As Nintendo’s digital event drew to a close, the company made sure to leave us with one last piece of information in regards to its biggest title of the year, and it was huge for Kid Icarus fans!

Lady Palutena, the goddess of light and guardian of the angelic warrior, Pit, will be joining the fray as one of the latest additions to the Super Smash Bros. cast. Using many of her abilities she displayed as a boss in Kid Icarus Uprising combined with a moveset that shows off the variety of special items that Pit could use in the stellar 3DS title such as the reflect shield, heavenly light, black hole and mega laser, (the last two of which seem to make up her Final Smash), and we have someone with a ton of combat potential. Oh, and I don’t want to forget to mention that she looks incredibly fun!

And what’s up with that Dark Pit tease at the end? If that means he’s going to be his own character, I won’t be opposed to it. Pit is essentially representing the original Kid Icarus, and while Palutena uses many of the items from the 3DS reboot and a few weapons from the title have been shown as items, they don’t even scratch the surface of how many skills Uprising contains. There would be no better way to display those skills than with Dark Pit.

Check out her reveal below, in which Nintendo pulled out all the stops to make it have as big of an impact as possible thanks to a return to the Studio I.G. produced anime shorts that accompanied Uprising when it was initially released. And even though the Uprising only came out in 2012, listening to the banter between Pit, Palutena and Viridi gave me so many nostalgia feels!

Are you excited to add the goddess of light to your growing pool of fighters, including Mii? Keep checking back for more E3 news as it breaks!

A ‘Smash Bros.’ Nintendo Direct Goes Live At 3PM Eastern! Watch It Here!

by Derek Kraneveldt

We have no idea what we’ll be seeing in today’s unusual afternoon Nintendo Direct, but as the huge Smash Bros. fans that we are, we’re damned excited.

The show starts in just a few minutes at 3PM PST, so watch it below, and let us know what you think of the announcements.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KrWL4EuCp5E&feature=share

Zelda Confirmed for ‘Smash Bros.’

by Josh Jackson

To coincide with the Japanese release of the The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds, the latest Smash Bros update has revealed Princess Zelda as the next confirmed fighter for Nintendo’s most anticipated release.

A staple since Melee on the GameCube, it’s no surprise that the keeper of the Triforce of Wisdom would make her return to the battle. Using a variety of magic attacks, Zelda has traditionally been a keep away character with a few situational close range tricks at her disposal. Her close range prowess comes mostly from her alter ego, Sheik, whom she can transform to mid battle.

However, this latest batch of screenshots are 100% Sheik free. Does this mean her transformation has been axed? Or will Sheik be shown on a later date with the focus squarely on Zelda for today? Competitively, Sheik is far more popular than Zelda, so I highly doubt that she’s gone. At the same time, Sheik hasn’t been in a Zelda game since Ocarina of Time, which was the character’s only mainline appearance. Still, I chalk it up to the reveal being tied to a new, Sheik-less Zelda game, so I’ll be patiently awaiting THAT reveal later on.

Check out this new gallery of Zelda in action, including a potentially new attack involving the suits of armor from Phantom Hourglass, and be sure to check back with Geekscape for all of your Smash Bros. news. The title is slated for a 2014 release.

SOURCE: Smashbros.com

‘Hyrule Historia’ The History Of Zelda Is Getting A US Release!

by Shane O'Hare

An intrepid user over at the Zelda Universe Forums linked to a PDF from Diamond Distributors (link is currently dead as of writing of this post) that tells us all some GOOD NEWS! The complete history of Zelda, the Hyrule Historia is going to be released in the good ol’ USA! Check out the quoted portion of the release below.

Dark Horse Books and Nintendo team up to bring you The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia,
containing an unparalleled collection of historical information on The Legend of Zelda franchise.
This handsome hardcover contains never-before-seen concept art, the full history of Hyrule, the
official chronology of the games, and much more! Starting with an insightful introduction by the
legendary producer and video-game designer of Donkey Kong, Mario, and The Legend of Zelda,
Shigeru Miyamoto, this book is crammed full of information about the storied history of Link’s
adventures from the creators themselves! As a bonus, The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia
includes an exclusive comic by the foremost creator of The Legend of Zelda manga — Akira
Himekawa!

KEY SELLING POINTS:
• The Legend of Zelda franchise has sold 68 million copies since the release of the first game,
with the original Legend of Zelda being the fourth best selling NES game of all time, and The
Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time holding the record for the highest reviewed video game of all
time.
• Covers the full history of The Legend of Zelda franchise.
• With an introduction by game designer Shigeru Miyamoto.
• Includes the official timeline of The Legend of Zelda games, never-before-seen concept art, The
Legend of Zelda manga, in-depth information on the making of the The Legend of Zelda
franchise, and art by some of the most storied concept artists in video games.

ISBN-13: 978-1-61655-041-7
Price: $34.99 ($38.99 CAN)
Publisher: Dark Horse
Imprint: Dark Horse Books
Writer: Shigeru Miyamoto, Eiji
Aonuma
Artist: Akira Himekawa
Size: 9 x 12
Page Count: 272
Carton Qty: 8
Format: Hardcover, Full Color
Recommended Age: 8+
Comparison Title: The Art of the
Mass Effect Universe
(ISBN-13 978-1-59582-768-5,
$39.99), The Art of Alice:
Madness Returns
(ISBN-13 978-1-59582-697-8,
$34.99)
Genre: Art, Coffee Table,
Popular Culture
Ship Date: 1/29/2013
Rights: World except territories
specified elsewhere in rights
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