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Handmade Breath of the Wild Map Shown Off, Game of Thrones Style

A handmade The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild map with topographical features has been created by photographer Mason Drumm. After crafting the map by hand, he created a short video piece that…

September 2, 2019 | 09:43 EDT

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Eiji Aonuma and Other Big Names Receive Big Promotions at Nintendo

Some big names at Nintendo are getting brand new job titles within the company. Eiji Aonuma, along with Hisashi Nogami, Aya Kyogoku and Yoshihito Ikebata are all receiving promotions within Nintendo…

June 18, 2019 | 03:40 EDT

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Nintendo Direct E3 2019 - Breath of the Wild Sequel in Development

Perhaps the most shocking news to come out of this years Nintendo Direct is an announced sequel to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. The first look trailer is only about a minute long, but…

June 11, 2019 | 01:50 EDT

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Creepy Legend of Zelda 'Minus World' Discovered

The NES version of the Legend of Zelda has always been known for having its share of secret content. Today though, something unimaginable was uncovered, thanks to the efforts of one YouTube…

January 3, 2019 | 11:43 EST

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Super Meat Boy is Free on Epic Games Store Now

With Super Meat Boy Forever gearing up for its PC debut on The Epic Games Store in 2019, Team Meat is offering up its first title for free. Super Meat Boy is an indie platformer that features dozens…

December 28, 2018 | 01:29 EST

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Nintendo Denies Skyward Sword For Switch Speculation

Nintendo has denied speculation that The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword will see a re-release on the Switch. In a statement to Eurogamer, Nintendo said: “At this time we have no plans to release The…

November 29, 2018 | 12:59 EST

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Character Select: Biblical Themes in Mass Effect Part 4

  And when he opened the seventh seal, there followed a silence in heaven about the space of half an hour. And I saw the seven angels that stand before God; and there were given unto them seven…

November 7, 2018 | 02:00 EST

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The Binding Of Isaac Gets Repentance DLC Including Antibirth Mod And More

The Binding of Isaac is getting a final DLC pack, which will include an official version of a fan-made mod. Creator Edmund McMillen announced The Binding of Isaac: Repentance officially via Twitter,…

September 4, 2018 | 08:59 EDT

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Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker Review

In 2013 we got Super Mario 3D World, one of the more notable Wii U games. This game contains a cutesy minigame which, in the following year, spun off into a full adventure. This is how Captain Toad:…

July 28, 2018 | 01:00 EDT

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Super Meat Boy's Day 1 Nintendo Switch Sales "Came Shockingly Close" To 360 Launch

Super Meat Boy, the devilishly challenging platformer by Team Meat, has recently been released on Nintendo Switch and it apparently did quite well in sales according to the developer's Twitter. If…

January 14, 2018 | 08:51 EST

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Super Meat Boy Races Onto Nintendo Switch January 11

Super Meat Boy, the challenging platformer from Team Meat, will be heading to the Nintendo Switch on January 11, 2018, according to a tweet from the game's developers. This will be the second…

December 28, 2017 | 08:07 EST

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The Weakest Links: The Flaws In Breath Of The Wild

I finished The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild recently. Considering that I began playing it when it launched, you don’t have to tell me how slow I am with starting and finishing games. That’s…

October 28, 2017 | 01:00 EDT

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Mighty No. Whine? - Kickstarter Physical Game Box Backers Speak Their Mind

In a year that's rich with wonderful new releases, it might be hard to think back on a game that missed the mark from years past. However, most gamers would be hard pressed to forget Mighty No. 9,…

July 26, 2017 | 01:26 EDT

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Xbox Games With Gold August 2017 - Bicycle Built For Slimes

It's that time once again! While Xbox Gold subscribers have been busy looting the high seas and running for their lives with last month's selections, Major Nelson has announced the lineup for August'…

July 25, 2017 | 02:04 EDT

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Breath of the Wild's Master Trials Details; Save Files and More

The upcoming DLC for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild  launches next week, and several major details have been released for the expansion at this time. The Master Trials, the title of the…

June 20, 2017 | 01:30 EDT

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Mighty No. 9 Backers Get Rewards and Portable Versions Update

Better late than never. Kickstarter backers of Mighty No. 9 may finally be receiving their physical rewards, and the promised portable versions for the Nintendo 3DS and PS Vita are also in the works…

June 18, 2017 | 09:56 EDT

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Nintendo Reveals Zelda: Breath Of The Wild DLC Pack 1

Nintendo has finally decided to reveal the contents of the first DLC pack coming to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. The first pack of DLC is titled The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild -…

May 2, 2017 | 07:20 EDT

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Bayonetta Review - Being Ported Never Felt So Good

Seven years. Enough time to wear out a second-hand car and enough time to see one of the most iconic third-person character action games to arrive from the grasp of the consoles, making a pit stop…

April 20, 2017 | 11:00 EDT

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As Bayonetta Sales Soar, Platinum Hints At Future PC Ports

It's been over a week since SEGA released Bayonetta on Steam. Despite the title being over eight years old, sales are showing that it's doing incredibly well. According to statistics gathered by…

April 19, 2017 | 07:24 EDT

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Nintendo Switch Is The Fastest Selling System In The Company's History

The Nintendo Switch has become the fastest-selling video game system in the company's history according to a press release from Nintendo. Over 900,000 Nintendo Switch consoles were sold in the month…

April 13, 2017 | 11:28 EDT

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Bayonetta

Bayonetta, an amnesiac ass-kicking witch and sole remnant of an ancient clan of shadow witches, fights to both regain her memories and save the future. While holding off hordes of angelic foes and…

April 11, 2017 | 07:36 EDT

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Bayonetta is Now Available on Steam

SEGA and Platinum Games have finally finished up their April Fool’s surprise. After releasing the small title 8-Bit Bayonetta on April Fool’s Day, SEGA hid a link in some of the achievements for the…

April 11, 2017 | 02:24 EDT

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Breath of the Critics: A Qualitative Analysis of Video Game Reviews and How We Should Approach Them

After ascending a series of waterfalls, I’ve reached Ploymus Mountain’s plateau peak. I’m in a land caught in perpetual rainfall, and right now, I’m nervously weighing my options as I crouch in…

March 29, 2017 | 11:00 EDT

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The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Review - Switching Things Up

A lot has been said about Breath of the Wild these last few weeks. Some call it one of the best games to ever release, others say it's a game that doesn't live up to its inflated hype, making what is…

March 26, 2017 | 11:00 EDT

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PSA: Starting A New Zelda: Breath of the Wild Game Will Delete Your Old Saves

If you're looking to have another go at The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and you want to start a new game, be advised: starting a new game will delete all of your old saves as reported by…

March 22, 2017 | 10:17 EDT

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The Legend of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild - Quick Thoughts

It's crazy to think that the last time Nintendo released a console The Legend of Zelda game it was 2011 with The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword.  After The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild was…

March 15, 2017 | 09:00 EDT

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How 8-Bit Zelda Helped Prototype Breath Of The Wild

At the Game Developer's Conference (GDC) 2017, Nintendo provided some insight into how The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild's mechanics were actually prototyped in 8-bit form. During the…

March 6, 2017 | 02:15 EST

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Red, Blue, Green: A Look Back at Mass Effect 3 on Its Five Year Anniversary

On November 16, 2007, more than a million people set out on what would be a five year journey through the cold emptiness of space. Along the way, they would meet countless aliens and forge long-…

March 6, 2017 | 09:00 EST

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Expansion Pass Announced for Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

It was announced today that Nintendo will be releasing DLC in a season pass for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Zelda producer Eiji Aonuma announced today in a short video on Youtube that…

February 14, 2017 | 12:21 EST

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Nintendo's First Ever Super Bowl Ad Airs Today for Nintendo Switch

It's not often that advertisement is news, but the Super Bowl is a law into itself when it comes to advertising. Huge audiences lead to insane prices and those combine to lead to a marketing blitz…

February 5, 2017 | 10:30 EST

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Eiji Aonuma Interview Sheds Light on Breath of the Wild

Eiji Aonuma, producer of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, recently had an interview with Gamekult, a french gaming website, and Perfectly Nintendo provided a summarized translation. The…

January 27, 2017 | 09:30 EST

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Legend of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Director Confirms Alternate Endings And Epona

As ever for a member of its legendary series, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is easily one of 2017's most anticipated titles. Coming to the Nintendo Switch and Wii U, details regarding the…

January 25, 2017 | 09:30 EST

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Amazon Listing for Breath of the Wild Official Guide Gives Glimpse Into Scope of Game

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is the upcoming entry in the highly regarded Zelda series, seeing its debut along Nintendo's newest console the Nintendo Switch. While gameplay has been shown…

January 22, 2017 | 08:30 EST

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Nintendo’s Final Wii U Game will be Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

With all of the excitement (and consternation) that has been bubbling up since Nintendo’s big Switch presentation on January 12th, it’s hard not to think about the current state of the Wii U and its…

January 20, 2017 | 01:30 EST

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Nintendo Switch Event - The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

The final showing for Nintendo's event was The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. The segment started with several members of Nintendo's staff joking about not being able to reveal a launch date…

January 13, 2017 | 01:38 EST

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The Binding of Isaac Afterbirth+ Review - Enter the Void

With the Binding of Isaac Rebirth's second expansion, series creator Edmund McMillen is handing the reigns over to the community. On top of the much-anticipated mod support, Afterbirth+ also features…

January 10, 2017 | 09:00 EST

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The Binding of Isaac

The Binding of Isaac is a roguelite dungeon crawler by Edmund McMillen and Nicalis and released in 2011. As the titular character Isaac, you must cry your way through your basement and beyond as you…

January 2, 2017 | 02:12 EST

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Nintendo Download, Week of December 22, 2016: Opening the Bottle

Both the Nintendo 3DS and the Nintendo Wii U have had multiple titles released this week on Nintendo's eShop, along with Nintendo's annual holiday sales. Shantae: Half-Genie Hero is the newest…

December 23, 2016 | 03:26 EST

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Pokkén Tournament

Play as some of your favorite Pokémon in Pokkén Tournament, the first ever Pokémon fighting game for the Wii U by Namco Bandai. From the game's Wikipedia page: "Pokkén Tournament is a fighting game…

December 18, 2016 | 07:10 EST

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[Rumor] Zelda: Breath of the Wild Won't Be a Switch Launch Title

A report from Eurogamer suggests that The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild will not be ready in time for the launch of the Nintendo Switch in March 2017. According to Eurogamer, sources close to…

November 15, 2016 | 05:20 EST

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[The Wire] 4 New The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Trailers

Today's more prominent Nintendo announcement is still hours away, but that hasn't stopped Nintendo from releasing new footage of the highly anticipated The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.…

October 20, 2016 | 09:45 EDT

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Mass Effect 3

In the climax of the trilogy, Mass Effect 3 has Commander Shepard fight the invading Reaper forces. Can the Commander stop the Reaper threat, or is the galaxy doomed to be destroyed?

September 25, 2016 | 02:04 EDT

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Splatoon

Splatoon is a colorful, family-friendly third-person multiplayer shooter in which players take control of an Inkling, a humanoid creature with the ability to melt effortlessly into ink puddles. Two…

September 18, 2016 | 10:14 EDT

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Mighty No. 9

Mighty No. 9 is an action-platformer headed up by Mega Man creator Keiji Inafune, and it's intended as an homage to Inafune's earlier series. Like Mega Man, Mighty No. 9 tasks players with taking…

September 18, 2016 | 09:11 EDT

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The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is the latest installment in the series, letting the player control Link once more in the land of Hyrule. According to Wikipedia: "The Legend of Zelda:…

September 18, 2016 | 08:34 EDT

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Zelda Fan Receives Care Package from Nintendo to Honor His Brother

Video games can leave a powerful impact on the relationships we have, especially with our siblings that grew up on the couch next to us. Corey Austen has been a Zelda fan since childhood, a love he…

September 12, 2016 | 09:00 EDT

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Five More Games Join Xbox One's Backwards Compatibility, Including Bayonetta

Xbox One's backwards compatibility allows people to play select Xbox 360 games on the new console and the list of playable games is constantly growing. Five more games are now joining that expanding…

September 8, 2016 | 08:43 EDT

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Zelda: Breath of The Wild needs two million copies sold to become profitable

Zelda: Breath of the Wild needs to sell over two million copies in order to become profitable for Nintendo, a target that seems feasible considering how the past titles in the series have fared…

June 29, 2016 | 03:55 EDT