Category: Nintendo News

TooManyGames, the longest running video game and board game expo in Pennsylvania, returns to Philadelphia this month. The convention will include special guest appearances, concerts, cosplay pro wrestling, a free arcade, a marketplace, and gaming tournaments. Some of the more notable guests at the show this year include Patricia Summersett (voice actress for Princess Zelda in Breath of the Wild & Tears of the Kingdom), Charles Martinet (voice actor for Mario, Luigi, Wario, and Waluigi), David Hayter (voice actor for…

Vanpool, the Japanese game studio behind the Nintendo DS Tingle titles and the 3DS-based Dillon series, has been dissolved, according to a statement released on the company’s website. Vanpool’s official dissolution took place on May 31st, with the company citing “various circumstances” for its decision to disband. Vanpool, founded in 1999, forged an ongoing partnership with Nintendo in the 2000s through its contributions to the DS and 3DS libraries. The company developed 2006’s Freshly-Picked Tingle’s Rosy Rupeeland, a quirky Zelda…

If you’re a gamer with a certain aesthetic or if you just think it’s time for new Joy-Cons, then Nintendo has some exciting news for you! Nintendo is kicking off the Summer months with the launch of two new pastel sets of Joy-Cons. Kick off your summer in style with this new line of pastel Joy-Con controllers, available 6/30. Which color is your fave? #Nintendo pic.twitter.com/PFGHvstoN7 — Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) June 2, 2023 The Joy-Cons are set to release…

Disclaimers: The following article contains minor gameplay spoilers for Tears of the Kingdom. The interview that is being covered was conducted via translators and was edited by Polygon staff members for clarity. The abilities in Tears of the Kingdom seem quite silly when you simplify them, with one of them being magic, endless green glue that sticks things together. Ultrahand, however, is one of the many ways in which Tears of the Kingdom excels in promoting the freedom of the player….

Since May 12th, I have been glued to my television screen playing Tears of the Kingdom practically non-stop. I am in complete awe of this game — it’s scope is beyond anything I ever dreamed of, as The Sky and The Depths add more new content than I thought they would. Even The Surface, with its caves, wells, and the ramifications of the falling Sky islands and the newly formed Chasms have transformed the landscape we are so familiar with,…

The Plucky Squire, one of the most promising Zelda-like adventures due out this year, was featured during yesterday’s PlayStation Showcase in the form of a new gameplay trailer. The brief teaser, since uploaded to publisher Devolver Digital’s YouTube channel, introduces us to the game’s assorted heroes and villains, as well as the storybook-inspired world these characters inhabit. Most importantly, however, the trailer demonstrates The Plucky Squire‘s unique blend of 2D and 3D gameplay, as players will be able to escape…

Tears of the Kingdom released earlier this month to critical acclaim, boasting over 10 million copies sold worldwide in its first three days and becoming the fastest-selling game in the history of the Legend of Zelda series. It’s the definition of a successful title. However, in an interview for The Washington Post, series producer Eiji Aonuma admitted that Nintendo had some concerns over fans’ enthusiasm following the game’s second trailer which was shown back in February 2023.  People had not…

It hasn’t even been a week since its launch, and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is already the franchise’s fastest-selling game in history. Having already sold ten million copies worldwide, as announced by Nintendo, Tears of the Kingdom is officially the second best-selling Zelda game ever, surpassing Ocarina of Time and Twilight Princess within days of its release. Breath of the Wild still remains at the top of the list with 29.81 million units sold since its release…

It’s dangerous to go alone, isn’t it? That’s why Tears of the Kingdom players looking for a little bit of help on their journey should be scanning their Zelda amiibo for extra materials, items, and even special Paraglider fabrics. But if your current amiibo collection isn’t up to snuff, My Nintendo UK is here to help you out!   The Legend of Zelda amiibo are available again on My Nintendo Store! Here’s your chance to get your hands on past…

The Legend of Zelda series producer Eiji Aonuma and Tears of the Kingdom director Hidemaro Fujibayashi recently sat down with Polygon for an interview to promote the latest hit Zelda title. While the interview covers a wide range of topics and is very much worthy of a full read-through, one particular topic discussed at the end has been making headlines this weekend. Punctuating a lengthy interview focused primarily on Tears of the Kingdom‘s development, Polygon concluded things by asking Aonuma…