Author: Kristen G. Rosario

While we’re still debating whether or not Tears of the Kingdom should’ve won the top prize at this year’s Game Awards, praise for the game has been rolling in from multiple media outlets throughout this month. One particularly impressive accolade given to Tears of the Kingdom comes from IGN, as they have officially named the new Zelda title their 2023 Game of the Year. The runner-ups for this category include the remake of Resident Evil 4, Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty, Alan Wake II,…

First introduced to the Zelda world 32 years ago, the Blade of Evil’s Bane, AKA the Master Sword has been a key staple in the series in nearly every game since. Though its powers and abilities have seen some small changes over the past few decades, it is still the key item used to help vanquish any darkness that threatens Hyrule. With what is considered to be one of the most iconic weapons in video game history at the helm of…

Spoiler Warning: This article contains major spoilers for Tears of the Kingdom. Reader’s discretion is advised. Ever since the release of Tears of the Kingdom, fans have been wanting to learn everything they can from the game’s developers in regards to the production process of the title. IGN continues this trend as they got a chance to sit down with Zelda series producer Eiji Aonuma and game director Hidemaro Fujibayashi to not only discuss development hurdles on the game, but…

Nintendo has obtained their Christmas present earlier than expected, as their six-year-old Switch console is breaking yet another sales record, according to data obtained by analytics company Circana. Based on the November 2023 sales numbers, industry analyst Mat Piscatella confirmed on X (formerly Twitter) that the Nintendo Switch has surpassed the lifetime unit sales of Microsoft’s Xbox 360 console in the United States. Circana November 2023 US Video Game Sales Fun Fact – Lifetime US unit sales of Nintendo Switch…

The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) recently announced that the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) would be no more. Those who have been keeping up with what’s been going on at the ESA knew this was coming. We’ve all been bracing for the worst for quite a while now, but it still hurts hearing this announcement. Many of us grew up with E3 as our “Christmas in June,” since it was always a treat to see what the video game industry would…

With the end of 2023 less than a few weeks away, media platforms and first-party game companies from all over have been sharing  demographic and activity data on how their users spent this year. Nintendo is no exception to this trend, as yesterday they announced on X (formerly Twitter) that their 2023 “Year in Review” website has gone live. Look back at all the fun you had with #NintendoSwitch games in 2023 with a personalized wrap-up! You can see what…

Computer-generated imagery, or CGI, has been used since as far back as the 1950s, when legendary film director Alfred Hitchcock used it for his 1958 film Vertigo. Since then, it’s been really hard to avoid the subject on how frequently CGI is used for all manner of movies, TV, and even video games to an extent. While some see it as diving a bit too deep into the uncanny valley and a cheaper method of getting your ideas brought to…

One place to visit to get your like-minded Zelda companion something nice for the holidays seems to be the gaming retailer GameStop. They have a whole bunch of new officially licensed merchandise based on Tears of the Kingdom that has arrived just in time for Christmas. First up for your Christmas list, we have a collection of different Tears of the Kingdom posters all depicting certain key aspects and artwork from the game. There’s the 11 x 17 inch Framed Wall…

One of the notable features of Tears of the Kingdom was the inclusion of well-known baddies from past Zelda games like Gleeoks and Like-Likes. While it’s not uncommon for a game franchise to overlook specific enemy types from past titles, it was nice to see the increase of classic enemies compared to Breath of the Wild. This specific subject was brought up in a recent interview with Tears of the Kingdom director Hidemaro Fujibayashi and Zelda series producer Eiji Aonuma…

Update: Nintendo today announced the cancellation of Nintendo Live 2024, which was planned to take place in Tokyo, Japan on January 20th and 21st. The company cited persistent threats to employees, spectators, and staff as the reason for the cancellation, emphasizing that safety is its “top priority.” The Splatoon Koshien 2023 National Finals, which were to be held at Nintendo Live 2024, have thus been postponed. The Splatoon 3 World Championship 2024, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Online Challenge Final Stage, and…