In Real Life

This Treasure Chest Made No Sound

Box sent by Nintendo containing both a copy of the new Zelda DS game and a noise-making device that was probably supposed to make a sound when the chest was opened.


December 1, 2009
News

How Modern Can Zelda Get?

We’ve seen hints from Nintendo’s Zelda franchise producer, Eiji Aonumam that more flight may be in Link’s future. Last week, I asked him about things like cars and guns getting into a Zelda game.


November 26, 2009
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Zelda Developer Was Stumped By New Zelda Game’s Puzzles

The next Zelda won’t be too easy for veteran players, the longtime head of the series’ development at Nintendo, Eiji Aonuma, recently told Kotaku. Plus, the new DS adventure will cater to Nintendo fan’s research-proven taste for independent women.


November 25, 2009

Behold, Spirit Tracks Multiplayer Screens

Those of you familiar with The Legend of Zelda: The Four Swords will have no trouble recognising the colour coded chaos going on in these screens. The rest of you will want to check out my multiplayer preview.


November 21, 2009

The Legend Of Zelda: Spirit Tracks Snow Temple Preview

Two of the major selling points for The Legend of Zelda: Spirits Tracks have been the train and the addition of Zelda to Link as a companion character. But what can you expect from the rest of the game?


The Legend Of Zelda: Spirit Tracks Multiplayer Preview

It seems like nobody noticed (except of course the developers) that Link’s newest adventure has a multiplayer mode. Too busy paying attention to trains and a ghostly Zelda along with Link for the ride, I guess.


November 17, 2009
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Nintendo Talks Mario Multiplayer And Zelda’s Secrets

The president of Nintendo America is sanguine about the lack of online play in what he calls the new Mario game for “even your most jaded” gamer. But it is the curiously under-hyped Zelda about which he’s most excited.


November 7, 2009
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Zelda Puts The Spirit In Spirit Tracks

You know that little spirit that’s been following Link around in all of the trailers for The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks for the Nintendo DS? Surprise, it’s Princess Zelda!


November 5, 2009
In Real Life

Nintendo Hands Out Zelda Feather Touch Pen (Again)

Back when Nintendo released The Legend of Zelda: The Phantom Hourglass in 2007, it sent My Nintendo members a feather stylus. Bet you can’t guess what Nintendo is giving away for the upcoming Zelda game, Spirit Tracks?


October 30, 2009
News

On America’s Copies Of Zelda, Link’s A Fighter

Game characters look different in different parts of the world, and sharp-eyed blogger Matthew Green noticed that Zelda’s Link is showing more attitude for his release in the US than in Europe. Aggression sells better in America?