Author: Sean Gadus

Weapon durability has been a key topic of discussion for both Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom. While Skyward Sword introduced some durability and degradation with its shields, Breath of the Wild took the idea of breakable items to an entirely new level. In the 2017 game, every sword, shield, and bow would break after a certain amount of use. Breakable weapons were a point of contention for many fans who did not like losing the powerful…

Digital Foundry is one of the most well-respected voices when it comes to analyzing the technical elements of video games. Whether it is image quality, frame rate, loading times, or graphics, the team at Digital Foundry does an excellent job of explaining these concepts to viewers who might not be as familiar with the more technical aspects of video games. Digital Foundry has published numerous videos on the Legend of Zelda series, including tech reviews of Twilight Princess HD, Breath…

Tears of the Kingdom is the game on the minds of many Nintendo Switch owners, and apparently it is also the game in many people’s shopping carts as well. In an announcement earlier this week, Nintendo revealed that Tears of the Kingdom has sold a staggering 10 million copies over its launch weekend. This massive launch weekend means that Tears of the Kingdom is already second on the list of best selling Zelda games. The only Zelda game with more…

Ever since it was originally announced as “the sequel to Breath of the Wild” at E3 2019, Tears of the Kingdom has been one of the most hotly anticipated games across all video game platforms. With the game finally releasing, it has been fascinating to hear fans and critics reacting to the highly anticipated Nintendo game. One big question going into the release of Tears of the Kingdom was if the game could be as financially successful as its predecessor. With…

Warning: This article contains spoilers for Tears of the Kingdom‘s opening area/tutorials… Tears of the Kingdom is finally here! Many fans have spent the weekend entrenched in the new game, and the opening hours of the game are fascinating. Overall, the first hours of a game are very important; the opening areas of a game have to teach players the mechanics and design philosophies behind a game. A poor introduction can set a game up for failure, while a competent…

For years, many people in the video game community have been wondering how Tears of the Kingdom would differentiate itself from Breath of the Wild. This has been on of the key topics that has hovered over the much anticipated game, but Nintendo has been extremely guarded with information about Tears of the Kingdom. Over the past few weeks, Nintendo has finally started to promote the game more aggressively. New interviews with the development team have provide insights into the…

Nintendo has released its financial report for the fiscal year ending March 2023. This report includes an update of the lifetime sales numbers for the Nintendo Switch family of systems, new milestones for the lifetime software sales for the system, and an update on the cumulative sales figures for the best selling Switch games.   With this latest update, the Nintendo Switch family of systems has now sold 125.62 units. The only systems with more units sold are the Nintendo DS…

Final bosses are one of my favorite video game topics to discuss. The experience I have with a final boss is one factor I take into consideration when determining my opinion on a Zelda game. Whether it is the epic clash against the bestial Ganon in the Ocarina of Time, or the dramatic showdown with Demise on top of the world in Skyward Sword, the Zelda series has a great track record with final battles. One Zelda game that does…

Tears of the Kingdom is less than one week from release, and it is so exciting that players across the world will finally be able to play the long-awaited sequel to Breath of the Wild. With the game launching so soon, Nintendo and many of its partners have been promoting a variety of new Tears of the Kingdom merchandise. Whether it is the official Tears of the Kingdom guide from Piggyback or a new Tears of the Kingdom mug, it seems…

Tears of the Kingdom is almost here! In less than a week, the long awaited sequel to Breath of the Wild will finally be available to the public. The release of a Zelda games is always fascinating because each release has the potential to alter someone’s list of “favorite Zelda games.” Asking players about their favorite Zelda games can lead to very interesting discussions because each Zelda player has a distinct set of preferences when it comes to the series….