From its plot-heavy, expertly voice-acted cutscenes to its larger-than-life Musou combat, ‘Age of Imprisonment’ is exactly what I was looking for in a next-gen ‘Hyrule Warriors’ title.
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When sharing ‘The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild’ with my kids, I elected to follow the advice of southern rock luminaries 38 Special: “Just hold on loosely / But don’t let go.”
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From its open-world approach and frequent pitched battles to its sometimes punishing learning curve, ‘The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild’ is a young man’s game. It requires forethought and quick reflexes and, above all else, keen tenacity.
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With only days until the release of the Nintendo Switch, let’s explore what the system is, what it does, and whether or not it’s the right gaming choice for you and your family.
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We’re still a week away from the official console launch, but here’s a photo breakdown of my Nintendo Switch unboxing to help you bide your time.
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I’ve seen lots of really great amiibo display products, from tiered organizers to DIY wall units, but the ones that hit the sweet spot between form and function for yours truly are from peripheral manufacturer PDP.
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Dakster gives Nerd Block a second chance and is surprised by what she finds.
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Last month a new slew of titles were added as Nintendo Selects, including games starring Mario, Donkey Kong, and Link–and this is your chance to win them!
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Experience the large-scale carnage of ‘Dynasty Warriors’ and the unmistakable allure of ‘The Legend of Zelda’ in the palm of your hand with ‘Hyrule Warriors Legends’ for the Nintendo 3DS. Here’s everything you need to know before you make your purchase.
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In episode sixty of the Gameroom Junkies Podcast, we sit down and interview part of the development team responsible for bringing ‘SKYCURSER,’ the new retro-style arcade game, to the modern arcade marketplace.
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If you’re looking for a weighty diversion from ‘Splatoon’–and let’s be honest here, we’re all still playing ‘Splatoon’–then Nintendo’s next Wii U exclusive certainly fits the bill. You can embrace the darkness so as to restore the light in ‘The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD,’ a solid update to an old fan favorite available at retailers nationwide this Friday, March 4th. Here’s what you need to know.
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The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD is the perfect introduction to Link if you or the kids have never picked up a Zelda game before.
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Nintendo’s newest 3DS release, ‘Tri Force Heroes,’ is actually two very different games: a really clever collective puzzle-solving action experience, and a single-player gauntlet of split-second decision-making and frantic character management.
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Here’s a quick rundown of newly released software titles and tried-and-true accessory options that will help you make the most of the New 3DS’s capabilities and help protect your investment.
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The improvements to Majora’s Mask 3D make the game more than worthy of a second chance.
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Nintendo launched a new family-friendly web site for kids and parents.
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Hyrule Warriors takes all of the subtlety and nuance of the Legend of Zelda franchise and tosses it right out the window — to great effect!
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The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds is a great game for any new Zelda player to get acquainted with the world and the characters.
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Join Link again for his updated adventures in The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker HD for the Wii U.
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I get a lot of press releases from Nintendo. They hit my inbox nigh-weekly, generally touting some upcoming release or a bump in sales numbers. Still, yesterday’s announcement was different.
Continue ReadingIf you’ve been sleeping on or were just sadly unaware of Nintendo’s Legend of Zelda eShop deals, the time to take advantage draws short. Game Boy Color classics The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages and Oracle of Seasons will be on sale for $4.99 (each) — that’s a cool buck off the regular retail price — until June 20th.
Continue ReadingLast weekend my wife and I left our kids at their grandparents’ and headed down to the South’s true cultural hub, Atlanta, GA, for a night on the town. Saturday evening The Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center played host to …
Continue ReadingAny gamer who’s ever weaved his way through a Zelda title in the 25 years of series’ history surely already knows the relative slant. There is a girl and a hero, a sword and a prophecy.
Continue ReadingReviewing a game like The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D is far more difficult than evaluating some run-of-the-mill title. In addition to contending with the features of the game itself — important factors like its graphical representation and …
Continue ReadingThe fact that the 3D redux of iconic Nintendo 64 game The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is set to be released in North America this Sunday, which also happens to be Father’s Day, is apparently not lost on Nintendo …
Continue ReadingThe merciless double whammy to the discriminating Wii gamer is that first-party Wii titles generally offer the system’s most engaging gaming experiences but are painfully slow to drop in price. For those who have found themselves in this unfortunate predicament, …
Continue ReadingIn 1986, on February 21st, a game unlike any other was released to the Japanese public. With its sprawling world and labyrinthine dungeons, that game would break the mold of traditional console games forever. The first cartridge game to sport …
Continue ReadingIn 1986, on February 21st, a game unlike any other was released to the Japanese public. With its sprawling world and labyrinthine dungeons, that game would break the mold of traditional console games forever. The first cartridge game to sport …
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