Latest The Legend of Zelda News

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  Nintendo Announces Wii U Software Showcase for E3 2013

  In lieu of a proper E3 2013 press conference, Nintendo will be holding a Wii U Software Showcase for press and media prior to the show floor opening.

  by Anthony Taormina | May 7, 20132 Comments

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  The Game Rant Guide: May 2013 Edition

  Get the scoop on all the video games set to release in May 2013, for all your favorite systems!

  by Kyle Matthews | Apr 29, 20134 Comments

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  ‘The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past 2′ Coming to Nintendo 3DS

  At long last, an original ‘Zelda’ game will be arriving on the Nintendo 3DS later this year, and it’ll be none other than a sequel to ‘The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past’.

  by Riley Little | Apr 17, 201311 Comments

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  Top 10 Rainiest Video Games

  April showers bring may flowers, and a few memorable gaming experiences as well. Here’s our list of the top 10 rainiest video games ever.

  by Curt Hutson | Apr 15, 201311 Comments

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  Miyamoto Preaches Patience With Wii U

  Nintendo’s Wii U is struggling to keep up with competition in so many ways it’s hard to keep track, but Shigeru Miyamoto is asking gamers to be patient with promises of a brighter future for the console.

  by Curt Hutson | Apr 8, 201318 Comments

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  ‘The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages’ and ‘Seasons’ Coming to 3DS

  Two classic Game Boy Color games are will be making their way onto the Nintendo 3DS’ Virtual Console just before Summer, according to series producer Eiji Aonuma.

  by Riley Little | Mar 12, 201312 Comments

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  New ‘Legend of Zelda’ and ‘Wind Waker’ HD Announced for Wii U

  Nintendo has confirmed that two ‘Zelda’ titles will be arriving on the Wii U. A brand new ‘Legend of Zelda’ is currently being worked on, while a ‘Wind Waker’ remake is scheduled to arrive this Fall.

  by Riley Little | Jan 23, 201314 Comments

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  Iwata Teases 3D Mario & Zelda Games for Wii U, Apologizes for Day-One Patch

  Nintendo President Satoru Iwata promises that announcements about 3D Mario and Zelda games for Wii U are coming ‘in the future,’ and has apologized for the Wii U’s day-one patch.

  by Jeff Schille | Nov 29, 20129 Comments

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  Nintendo Characters to Show up in ‘Scribblenauts Unlimited’

  Iconic Nintendo characters from the ‘Super Mario’ and ‘The Legend of Zelda’ franchises will be appearing in the upcoming ‘Scribblenauts Unlimited’ for Wii U.

  by Riley Little | Oct 17, 2012No Comments

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  Fils-Aime Promises Unannounced ‘Big Games’ for Wii U, But What Are They?

  Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aime promises that unannounced, first-party games are currently in development for Wii U, but what could they be?

  by Jeff Schille | Sep 28, 20124 Comments

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  Rumor Patrol: ‘Zelda’ Will Adventure onto Wii U in 2014

  A report from an anonymous source claims that Nintendo is preparing to release the biggest ‘Legend of Zelda’ game ever in 2014, exclusively on the Wii U.

  by Riley Little | Sep 5, 201215 Comments

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  ‘Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask’ 3D Remake Coming Soon?

  A product page for a 3DS version of ‘The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask’ was found online and subsequently taken down — sparking rumors a 3D remake is on the way.

  by Anthony Taormina | Aug 29, 20124 Comments

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  Nintendo Deciding Between Remaking ‘Majora’s Mask’ or ‘A Link to the Past’

  Nintendo is getting ready to work on a new ‘Legend of Zelda’ for the Nintendo 3DS, but they can’t decide between a remake of ‘Majora’s Mask’ or a ‘A Link to the Past’ tie-in.

  by Riley Little | Jun 13, 201220 Comments

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  Nintendo Running ‘Different Experiments’ for ‘The Legend of Zelda’ Wii U

  Nintendo had nothing to say about ‘The Legend of Zelda’ for Wii U at E3 2012. Now, Shigeru Miyamoto reveals that the company is still experimenting with the game.

  by Jeff Schille | Jun 8, 20126 Comments

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  Top 10 Video Game Hoaxes of All-Time

  There have been a number of infamous gaming-related hoaxes throughout the years that many gamers believed to be true. We’ve compiled a list of 10 video game myths that even we fell for in the past.

  by Riley Little | May 29, 201289 Comments

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  Miyamoto Would Like to Make an ‘A Link to the Past’ Follow-Up

  Shigeru Miyamoto muses on the possibilities of a ‘The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past’ follow-up including what it would take for that to get off the ground.

  by Anthony Taormina | Apr 12, 201212 Comments

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  GR Pick: Zelda: The Lost Oracle Fan Trailer

  Any fans of ‘The Legend of Zelda’ franchise will appreciate this very well-done fan-made trailer for a fictional Wii U ‘Wind Waker’-like sequel that is not just visually impressive – but it is also full of great action.

  by Tyler Schirado | Feb 3, 20123 Comments

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  Corrupted Saves: In Need of Skyward Surgery

  This week’s Corrupted Saves webcomic shows why Skyward Sword, and all motion games, carry that ‘take a break’ warning.

  by Aaron Leach | Jan 30, 2012No Comments

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  Rumor Patrol: New ‘Legend of Zelda’ Getting Two Versions on 3DS [UPDATED]

  Rumor has it that Nintendo plans on releasing two different versions of the next ‘Legend of Zelda’ game for the Nintendo 3DS.

  by Riley Little | Jan 16, 201214 Comments

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  The 2011 Game Rant Video Game Awards: Nominations

  What video games stood out from the rest in 2011? Check out the official nominations for the 2011 Game Rant Video Game Awards to find out!

  by Rob Keyes | Dec 22, 201136 Comments

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  Nintendo Has A Solution For ‘Zelda: Skyward Sword’ Bug

  A bug caused gamers frustration when playing ‘The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword’ but Nintendo says they now have a solution that will help continue the quest to save Hyrule.

  by Tyler Schirado | Dec 21, 20119 Comments

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  Game Ranter Banter: Zelda, Spike VGA Problems, Post-Launch Games Support & MGS: Revengeance

  This week the Game Rant team tackles the Spike Video Game Awards, the future of ‘The Legend of Zelda’ franchise, and why developers stop supporting games quickly after launch. Join in and share your thoughts!

  by Anthony Mole | Dec 17, 20114 Comments

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  10 Free GBA Games Now Available for 3DS Ambassadors

  While Nintendo 3DS Ambassadors are likely still enjoying their ten free NES titles, the second round of free games has finally been revealed and are ready for download. Check out these ten great Game Boy Advance titles.

  by Riley Little | Dec 17, 201110 Comments

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  Nintendo Could Work With Retro Studios On A ‘Zelda’ Title

  With all the work that Retro Studios has put into reviving and modernizing many of Nintendo’s classic franchises, Shigeru Miyamoto now feels as though them working on a future Zelda game is a possibility. Read on for more.

  by C.J. Smillie | Dec 15, 201113 Comments

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  3DS Ambassador Game Boy Advance Titles Potentially Revealed

  A list that may be the Game Boy Advance titles being released as part of the 3DS Ambassador Program has allegedly been sent out to Japanese gamers.

  by Anthony Taormina | Dec 14, 201112 Comments

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  ‘The Legend of Zelda’ to Support Motion Controls for the Foreseeable Future

  ‘Zelda’ Producer Eiji Aonuma says that after the success of ‘Skyward Sword’ there is no way they can go back to traditional controls.

  by Anthony Taormina | Dec 12, 20115 Comments

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  Game-Breaking ‘Skyward Sword’ Bug Discovered

  A very nasty bug has been found in ‘The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword.’ Nintendo has responded with a work-around while they continue to document the issue.

  by Matt Rowland | Dec 6, 201121 Comments

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  ‘Skyward Sword’ Designed To Make Players Care About Zelda More

  One of the ways that Skyward Sword improves on pre-established elements in the Legend of Zelda series is that it’s much easier to care about Princess Zelda, at least according to director Hidemaro Fujibayashi.

  by C.J. Smillie | Nov 23, 20115 Comments

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  ‘The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword’ Review

  It’s been a long time coming, but ‘The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword’ is finally here. Does it surpass ‘Ocarina of Time’ as the best game in the franchise’s history? Read our review to find out.

  by Riley Little | Nov 20, 201113 Comments

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  Corrupted Saves: The Legend of Zelda: Adjective Noun

  This week’s Corrupted Saves says that it isn’t the size of your Skyward Sword; it’s how you swing it.

  by Aaron Leach | Nov 20, 20115 Comments

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  GR Pick: ‘Legend of Zelda’ Violin Medley

  GR Picks presents an incredible medley of songs from throughout the ‘Legend of Zelda’ series, performed by violin virtuoso Lindsey Stirling.

  by Tyler Schirado | Nov 18, 20114 Comments

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  Spike 2011 Video Game Awards Nominees & Hall of Fame Inductee

  The full list of nominees for the 2011 Spike Video Game Awards have been announced with a special “Hall of Fame” award being introduced given to ‘The Legend of Zelda’ franchise.

  by Tyler Schirado | Nov 16, 201132 Comments

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  Nintendo May Give Zelda Her Own Spin-Off

  Sure, it’s always fun to play through the ‘Legend of Zelda’ games as Link, but is it possible that the princess may receive her own game?

  by Riley Little | Nov 10, 20118 Comments

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  3DS Version of ‘Zelda: Link to the Past’ Might Be In The Future

  ‘Legend of Zelda’ producer Eiji Aonuma hinted at classic 2D Zelda titles possibly getting some overhauls, starting with the fan favorite ‘A Link to the Past.’

  by Curt Hutson | Nov 9, 20114 Comments

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  New ‘Legend of Zelda’ 3DS Bundle is a Collector’s Dream

  Nintendo has announced plans to release a brand new ‘Legend of Zelda’ themed 3DS bundle… and it’s more glorious than the Master Sword itself.

  by Riley Little | Nov 8, 201110 Comments

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  GR Pick: ‘Legend of Zelda’ & ‘Pokemon’ Rap Videos

  Game Rant presents two very well-done rap videos that pay homage to ‘The Legend of Zelda’ and ‘Pokémon,’ bringing both franchises to adult audiences.

  by Tyler Schirado | Nov 6, 2011No Comments

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  New ‘Zelda’ for 3DS, Nintendo Considering ‘Majora’s Mask’ Remake

  ‘Legend of Zelda’ Producer Eiji Aonuma discusses the future of the series, and comments on the possibility of bringing ‘Majora’s Mask’ to the 3DS.

  by Jeff Schille | Nov 4, 201110 Comments

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  Game of the Year Nominees Announced For Spike Video Game Awards

  Spike TV has announced the list of nominees for the much sought after Game of the Year award for this year’s VGAs. Of the five games included, two haven’t released.

  by Vivas Kaul | Nov 3, 201131 Comments

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  ‘Assassin’s Creed: Revelations’ and ‘Skyward Sword’ Trailers Show The Way of the Blade

  Two new trailers for ‘Assassin’s Creed: Revelations’ and ‘The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword’ teach players how to find a proper blade, and how to wield it.

  by Dwayne Holder | Nov 1, 20116 Comments

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  The Legend of Zelda 25th Anniversary Concert

  Grab your ocarinas! The Legend of Zelda 25th Anniversary Concert series hit Los Angeles last Friday, and Game Rant was there. Check out our impressions straight from the event.

  by Curt Hutson | Oct 25, 20112 Comments

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  New ‘Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword’ Gameplay Video

  With under a month until the ‘The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword’ releases, a new chunk of gameplay has surfaced, as well as a few tidbits of information.

  by C.J. Smillie | Oct 25, 20111 Comment

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  ‘Skyward Sword’ Enthusiastic Early Review & Up to 70 Hours of Play Time

  An early review has dubbed ‘The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword’ the best Zelda game of the franchise while also stating that the title holds potential of up to 70 hours of game time.

  by Tyler Schirado | Oct 20, 201110 Comments

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  ‘Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword’ Intro Video

  With about a month to go until the release of ‘The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword,’ the must-see intro cinematic for the game has made its way onto the internet.

  by C.J. Smillie | Oct 7, 20111 Comment

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  Game Ranter Banter: Skyward Sword, BF3 Beta, X-Men: Destiny & More!

  This week the Game Rant crew talks about a legendary voiceless hero, the Battlefield 3 beta problems, one Marvel-ous catastrophe of a game, revelations in Assassin’s Creed Revelations, and Marcus Fenix beating the crap out of Kratos.

  by Jacob Siegal | Oct 1, 20119 Comments

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  Modern Warfare 3, Gears of War 3 & Madden Top Holiday Wishlists

  Nielson’s Top 20 Games to Watch list is now out, with Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 topping the list. Read on to see if your most anticipated games made the list!

  by Rob Keyes | Sep 30, 20116 Comments

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  The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword Story Details & Screenshots

  Exciting new story and character details are revealed for ‘The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword’ along with some great new screenshots!

  by Tyler Schirado | Sep 29, 20112 Comments

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  ‘Skyward Sword’ Screens Reveal Silent Realm, Fire Temple & Dowsing

  The newest screens for ‘The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword’ include closer looks at the Fire Temple and Eldin Volcano locations, as well as a new area called the Silent Realm.

  by Anthony Taormina | Sep 22, 20114 Comments

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  Game Ranter Banter: Nintendo Edition

  The Game Rant team discusses both the positive and negative news pouring out of Nintendo HQ over the past couple of weeks. Read our thoughts and tell us yours!

  by Jacob Siegal | Sep 17, 201116 Comments

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  Link Gets Upgradable RPG Gear in ‘Skyward Sword’

  There were whispers before, but we now have official confirmation and footage of the new RPG-like upgrade system that Link will utilize in ‘Skyward Sword’.

  by Jacob Siegal | Sep 14, 20118 Comments

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  Free ‘Four Swords Adventures’ and 3D Video Capture Coming to 3DS

  ‘The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Anniversary Edition’ and a system update that enables 3D video capture are both on the way to 3DS, and they won’t cost you a thing.

  by Jeff Schille | Sep 13, 20112 Comments

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  ‘Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword’ Takes 50-100 Hours to Complete

  At Nintendo’s pre-TGS event, Shigeru Miyamoto revealed that ‘The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword’ takes somewhere between 50 and 100 hours to complete.

  by Anthony Taormina | Sep 13, 201111 Comments

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  Weekly Video Game News Round-Up: September 11th

  In the September 5-11 weekly wrap-up, we cover Madden NFL 12, Star Trek Online, From Dust, Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword, Fruit Ninja, Insanely Twisted shadow Planet and more!

  by Rob Keyes | Sep 11, 2011No Comments

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  Download The Free Ambassador Program NES Games Right Now

  Can’t wait until tomorrow to play the free Ambassador Program games? Now you don’t have to! Keep reading to find out how to download your free games right now.

  by Jeff Schille | Aug 31, 20115 Comments

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  Full List of Free NES Games for Nintendo 3DS Revealed

  All 10 free NES games that are being made available to Nintendo Ambassadors have finally been announced. Did your favorite make the cut?

  by Riley Little | Aug 30, 20118 Comments

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  ‘Zelda: Skyward Sword’ Special Edition Comes with a Gold Triforce Wiimote

  This November ‘The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword’ will finally land in the hands of Wii owners, but there will be a couple of options for avid gamers when it does – including a gold triforce Wiimote.

  by Riley Little | Aug 29, 20114 Comments

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  ‘Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword’ Finally Gets a Release Date

  The Wii’s most anticipated game of 2011 finally has a release date. Get ready to mark your calendars, because ‘The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword’ is coming this November.

  by Riley Little | Aug 17, 20118 Comments

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  5 GBA Games that Nintendo Should Make Available on 3DS

  Nintendo has yet to announce the other three Game Boy Advance games that current 3DS owners will receive for free. That’s why we’ve taken the liberty of crafting a list of the five potential GBA titles we’d love to see on the new handheld.

  by Riley Little | Aug 2, 201115 Comments

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  ‘Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D’ Hits 1 Million Units Sold

  ‘The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D’ is only the third title to cross the 1 Million units sold mark for the 3DS console. Will the price drop help increase those numbers?

  by Anthony Taormina | Jul 29, 20111 Comment

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  NES Games on 3DS Will Feature Multiplayer

  Ever think that the original ‘Super Mario Bros.’ would have been great with simultaneous co-op? Nintendo does too, and they’ll be adding multiplayer to classic NES games when they land on the 3DS.

  by Riley Little | Jul 28, 20111 Comment

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  Nintendo Drops 3DS Price & Rewards Early Adopters

  Nintendo announces a whopping $80 price drop for the 3DS and 20 free games for those who purchase the unit before it lowers.

  by Jeff Schille | Jul 28, 201113 Comments