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Even decades after its release, The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker holds a special place in the hearts and minds of many gamers. Link’s swashbuckling, seafaring adventure is still an inspiring mix of grand exploration, tight combat, clever puzzles, and heartfelt storytelling. The bright and colorful cel shaded art style has aged wondrously, and the game has some of the most humorous moments in the series. While The Wind Waker does have a direct sequel in Phantom Hourglass, the…

The latest update to the Nintendo Music app has increased the number of tracks that can use the Extended Playback feature. Zelda fans will be delighted to learn that a number of songs from Breath of the Wild‘s soundtrack are now included following this update. The Nintendo Music app, which launched on October 31st, 2024 for both Apple and Android users, is free for Nintendo Switch Online members. The Extended Playback feature has been available for a limited number of…

The wait for the Zelda movie is a little more bearable now that we know its release date of March 26th, 2027. You can mark it on your calendar and anticipate buying your ticket. You can also look forward to learning more about it between now and then, since any other details we know surround its initial announcement. In the meantime, let us direct your attention to The Legend of Zelda: Rising Darkness, a fan-made feature film that might help tide…

The Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) hit store shelves in North America on August 23rd, 1991, bringing with it an exciting set of new titles like F-Zero, Pilotwings, and Super Mario World. To promote the console within this new market, Nintendo of America aired the now-iconic “Now You’re Playing With Power” television commercial, which featured a group of teenagers marveling at the SNES’ slate of launch titles (including a pre-release version of The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the…

Less than a year since the first edition, composer Marcus Hedges has just released the second volume of his Breath of the Wild Orchestrated project under his pseudonym The Marcus Hedges Trend Orchestra. The album, aptly titled Breath of the Wild Orchestrated Vol. 2, picks up right where the first album left off, continuing to cover the variety of memorable tunes from the 2017 game that’s often noted for its more ambient and minimalist soundtrack. Over ten tracks, Hedges explores a…

Update: The Switch 2 “How to Buy” page on Nintendo’s official website has been updated to warn customers who have registered interest in purchasing the new system through the My Nintendo Store that “delivery by June 5 is not guaranteed.” The full update reads: Thank you to those of you who have already registered your interest in purchasing from My Nintendo Store. We’re thrilled by the enthusiasm for Nintendo Switch 2! Due to the very high demand, we will be working…

GameStop recently announced in a post on X that it will be offering a “Transfer and Trade Program to seamlessly upgrade Switch 2 without losing data.” More details are to come, but this will be a beneficial program for those who are looking to soften the financial blow of upgrading consoles and are willing to part ways with their existing system. Line up late. Power up early. Midnight releases return for Switch 2. pic.twitter.com/Ak5y96eATi — GameStop (@gamestop) April 18, 2025…

Update: There was no official announcement from Nintendo. However, retailers, including GameStop and Walmart, have begun increasing the prices for all amiibo releasing alongside the Switch 2. The new Tears of the Kingdom amiibo have increased $10 each, from $19.99 USD to $29.99 USD. Original: North American pre-orders for the Switch 2 have been in flux since Nintendo decided to delay the initial date due to tariffs in the United States. Today, Nintendo announced the new date. The Switch 2 will be…

Residents of the USA and Canada have the opportunity to enter Nintendo’s Switch Online Sweepstakes. An exciting range of prizes are on offer, including a stunning Majora’s Mask metal poster worth $149.99 USD. There will be ten winners, and each lucky victor will receive all of these prizes: Nintendo Switch Online – Personalized Jacket A stylish black jacket, the lining features box art from classic Nintendo games, which are available to play with a Nintendo Switch Online membership. The jacket…

While most of us are still thinking about Easter, Hallmark has unveiled their 2025 Dream Book catalog showcasing their latest collection of Christmas ornaments! And nestled away on page 66 is the Decayed Master Sword from Tears of the Kingdom. The intricately designed Decayed Master Sword is made from metal. The ornament is priced at $25.99 USD and will be available in October 2025 from Hallmark stockists. Hallmark’s Keepsake offerings for this year look amazing. There is a plethora of…