The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

This is What Zelda and Doom Look Like When Mashed Together in a Mod

When a game about an elf boy and another game about rampaging hellspawn love each other very much...

By Nadia OxfordMonday January 28, 20193

Zelda: Breath of the Wild Tries to Annihilate Player, Player Unleashes Obscene Skill

Improvise. Adapt. Overcome.

By Nadia OxfordTuesday January 15, 20193

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Zelda, and Other Nintendo Games are Now Available on the Humble Bundle Store

But only if you're in the U.S.

By Matt KimMonday January 7, 20193

The Zelda Timeline Never Meant Much, and Eiji Aonuma's Latest Breath of the Wild Comments Prove It

Zelda lives in a world of your imagination.

By Kat BaileyThursday November 29, 201827

A Zelda II Remake Would Let Us Push Far Beyond Hyrule's Familiar Borders

Let us go north, Nintendo.

By Nadia OxfordTuesday November 27, 201821

Legend of Zelda Black Friday Deals - Toys, Games, Books, Accessories, and More

It's dangerous to pay full price! Read these Zelda deals and equip yourself with great savings.

By Nadia OxfordTuesday November 20, 2018

The 25 Best Nintendo Switch Games

Our rotating list of the best Nintendo Switch games, now bigger than before!

By USgamer TeamTuesday November 6, 201828

Zelda: Breath of the Wild Speedrunner Performs Crazy Trick with the Help of Bananas

"Stairs? Where we're going, we don't need stairs."

By Nadia OxfordThursday August 16, 20181

Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate Getting Weapons and Armor from Zelda: Breath of the Wild in August

Link's going monster hunting.

By Matt KimFriday July 20, 2018

You're Not Required to Finish Long Games in Order to Have Fun

That's not to say some games couldn't make it easier for players to reach the credits when they want.

By Nadia OxfordThursday June 28, 201810

Incredible Breath of the Wild Mod Reimagines the Game with Zelda as the Hero

The Legend of...Zelda.

By Matt KimMonday May 7, 20188

34 Years Later, Golf for NES Has Been Immortalized as an Everlasting Tribute to Satoru Iwata

Nintendo employees turned an unremarkable game into a remarkable memorial—and that's just one way Iwata's been quietly honored by his peers.

By Nadia OxfordTuesday May 1, 20184

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Has a Really Neat Ocarina of Time Easter Egg

Spoiler-y and cool.

By Matt KimTuesday April 17, 20181

Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice Sweep BAFTAs While Breath of the Wild Mostly Snubbed

A lot of upsets at tonight's BAFTA Game Awards.

By Matt KimThursday April 12, 20186

GameStop CEO Says Nintendo's Unannounced Games Will Lead to a Very Strong 2018

What does Nintendo have up its sleeves?

By Matt KimMonday April 9, 20186

Zelda Wins Another Game of the Year Award at the GDC Awards

But some surprise winners shook up the usual suspects list.

By Matt KimThursday March 22, 20183

Zelda: Breath of the Wild's Guardian Nendoroid Figure Comes With the Best Accessory Ever

Never turn your back on Guardians, even when they're in Nendoroid form.

By Nadia OxfordThursday March 1, 20182

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Wins Big at 2018 DICE Awards, Including Game of the Year

Cuphead, Horizon Zero Dawn, and PUBG also won awards.

By Matt KimFriday February 23, 201818

Fan 3D Prints Hyrule Castle from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

Angry Lynels not included.

By Nadia OxfordWednesday February 14, 2018

What Shadow of the Colossus, Breath of the Wild, and Dark Souls Have in Common

Three games where you are a stranger in a strange land.

By Kat BaileyTuesday February 6, 201815

Nintendo Plans to Extend its Games' Lives Through Downloadable Content

Nintendo's got big plans for DLC in the near future.

By Nadia OxfordMonday February 5, 20187

Breath of the Wild is Now the Second Best-Selling Zelda Game in the Series

Takes your breath away.

By Matt KimFriday February 2, 201813

You Don't Need to Finish The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

You don't have to pay a single scrap of attention to Ganon to fall in love with Link's latest adventure.

By Nadia OxfordFriday January 12, 201821

USgamer's 20 Best Games of 2017

All our top 20 favorite games of the year in one tidy little place. Yay!

By USgamer TeamFriday December 29, 20179

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is USgamer's Game of the Year for 2017

GAME OF THE YEAR | The game that has already defined a console.

By Kat BaileyFriday December 29, 201725

Kat's 10 Favorite Games of 2017: Japan Reigns

Japan owns a huge chunk of Kat's favorite games of 2017.

By Kat BaileyThursday December 21, 201719

Matt's 10 Favorite Games of 2017: I Just Really Like Sad Robots, Okay?

A good year for humanist games.

By Matt KimWednesday December 20, 201713

The Last Jedi and Breath of the Wild Both Took Their Franchises in Bold New Directions in 2017

And in their own ways, also got back to their roots.

By Kat BaileyWednesday December 20, 20179

Hirun's 10 Favorite Games of 2017: The Digital Beast in the East

It's been a year to remember for single player and Japanese games.

By Hirun CryerWednesday December 20, 20177

Mods Turn Link's Motorcycle from Breath of the Wild into Sonic the Hedgehog and Other Atrocities

Need to get to Lake Hylia in a hurry? Just pull on Sonic's ears.

By Nadia OxfordThursday December 14, 20171

The USgamer Podcast: PUBG Makes Its Big, Messy Console Debut

PODCAST | The crew talks Breath of the Wild's fresh DLC, Predator sneaking into Ghost Recon: Wildlands, and PUBG's new port and map.

By Caty McCarthyThursday December 14, 201719

The Champions' Ballad DLC for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Has Some Problems

"Where's my motorcycle, old man?"

By Nadia OxfordTuesday December 12, 20174

Axe of the Blood God: Breath of the Wild Champions' Ballad DLC, Kat Plays Xenoblade Chronicles 2, and More

PODCAST | Recapping Zelda's big night at The Game Awards, Kat's initial experiences with Xenoblade Chronicles 2, and more.

By Kat BaileySaturday December 9, 20176

Champions' Ballad Reminds Us of the Best and Worst of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

It's oh so right, yet oh so wrong.

By Nadia OxfordFriday December 8, 20179

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Wins Big At The Game Awards 2017

Cuphead and Hellblade also took home a few awards each.

By Caty McCarthyFriday December 8, 201721

Zelda: Breath of the Wild Champion's Ballad DLC is Available Tonight

We know when we'll finally get a shot at Breath of the Wild's upcoming story content.

By Mike WilliamsFriday December 8, 20173

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Shouldn't Be This Good

Despite Breath of the Wild's forgettable quests and repetitive foes, it rises above its lackluster structure through other means.

By Doc BurfordFriday December 1, 201747

Zelda, Horizon: Zero Dawn, and Mario Lead the Nominees in This Year's Game Awards

Here's how to vote for your favorite games.

By Matt KimTuesday November 14, 201713

Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Direct Presentation Reveals DLC, Relevant Costume for Link in Breath of the Wild

He who has the biggest pants, saves Hyrule.

By Nadia OxfordTuesday November 7, 20179

Nintendo is Releasing a Legend of Zelda-themed 2DS for Black Friday

A new Breath of the Wild game bundle is also in the cards.

By Matt KimWednesday November 1, 20175

How Nintendo Fine-Tuned Breath of the Wild's Overworld Using Triangles and Rectangles

Simple shapes build big adventures.

By Nadia OxfordWednesday October 4, 20172

Mod Puts CJ from Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas into Zelda: Breath of the Wild

Today on "Things You Never Knew You Wanted."

By Nadia OxfordWednesday September 20, 20173

Why in the World is the Republican Party Comparing The Legend of Zelda to the US Tax Code?

How do you do fellow teens?

By Matt KimWednesday August 23, 201724

Engineer Invents Accessory That Lets You Play the Nintendo Switch with One Hand

Don't let anything keep you away from playing Zelda: Breath of the Wild.

By Nadia OxfordWednesday August 16, 20175

Nadia's Midboss Musings: It's a Bad Year to Be a Good Game (Plus: Meet Birdo!)

I just want to hug all the cats and play all the games.

By Nadia OxfordWednesday July 26, 20175

Nintendo Switch Has Sold 4.7 Million Units Worldwide, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe at 3.5 Million

Nintendo is making great money this quarter on the Nintendo Switch.

By Mike WilliamsWednesday July 26, 20171

Axe of the Blood God: Our Stormblood Review, Breath of the Wild DLC, and More

PODCAST | Does Final Fantasy XIV's expansion push it forward? The Blood God has a verdict!

By Kat BaileyFriday July 7, 20177

Breath of the Wild's New DLC Is More of the Zelda That's Harder To Love; Plus Okja's Child-Like Joy

UNPREDICTABLE | Caty ponders Breath of the Wild's new DLC and watches Okja.

By Caty McCarthyTuesday July 4, 201720

Zelda: Breath of the Wild DLC Pack 1's Hard Mode Will Kick Even the Best Players in the Teeth

Are you a bad enough dude to save the Princess?

By Mike WilliamsSaturday July 1, 201711

USgamer's Favorite Games of 2017 (...So Far)

Holy cow, June's already over? This year is flying by.

By Caty McCarthyFriday June 30, 201711

Nadia's Midboss Musings: The Trial of the Sword DLC Echoes the Best Part of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (Plus: Meet the Cobra Ships!)

Link must be powerful to overcome Breath of the Wild's most interesting challenge, but he also needs to be cunning and full of tricks.

By Nadia OxfordWednesday June 28, 20174

Zelda: Breath of the Wild DLC's Tingle Outfit Makes You Run Faster At Night

That's not creepy or anything.

By Mike WilliamsWednesday June 28, 20176

Starting Screen | There and Back Again: A Witcher 3 Tale

STARTING SCREEN | The Witcher 3 continues to surprise me with every return, even years after its release.

By Caty McCarthyTuesday June 27, 20174

Nadia's Midboss Musings: Tell Me About Your First Video Game Swear Word (Plus: Meet D-Rex!)

"MOM! Fake Hitler said a bad word!"

By Nadia OxfordWednesday June 21, 201713

Nintendo: Keeping Us Entertained For All the Right and Wrong Reasons

The Switch doesn't deserve to be such a huge hit. But it also does. So confused.

By Nadia OxfordFriday June 2, 201714

Nintendo Dominated April Video Games Sales, Helped Grow Entire Industry

A rising Nintendo lifts all video games.

By Matt KimFriday May 19, 201714

Zelda: Breath of the Wild Is Tailored to Be Ocarina of Time's Opposite

In a recent interview, Eiji Aonuma talks about how Ocarina of Time was built to tutor Zelda fans, and how Breath of the Wild sets them free.

By Nadia OxfordTuesday May 9, 201713

Nadia's Midboss Musings: Four Reasons Why Tingle from the Legend of Zelda Is Awesome

Don't hate him 'cause he's resourceful, Kooloo-Limpah.

By Nadia OxfordWednesday May 3, 201714

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Really Needs a Zora Mask

OPINION: Tingle dress-up time is great, but we need a faster way to travel through Hyrule's huge bodies of water.

By Nadia OxfordTuesday May 2, 201713

Zelda: Breath of the Wild's First DLC Lets You Get Your Tingle On

Nintendo outlines the first downloadable content for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.

By Mike WilliamsTuesday May 2, 201716

The Weird Relationship Between Games and Cooking

Breath of the Wild actually makes video game cooking interesting.

By Caty McCarthyFriday April 28, 20176

Starting Screen | Starting Screen: Owning a Console is More Complicated (And Expensive) Than Ever

The PS4 Pro and Scorpio are obscuring some of the traditional benefits of owning a console. Plus: Trails of Cold Steel, X-Men, and all your favorites from the crew of USgamer.

By Kat BaileyTuesday April 11, 201732

Open-World Is the Only Way for 3D Zelda Games to Go

Open worlds and the Zelda series are clearly meant for each other, but there's still room for Breath of the Wild to improve.

By Nadia OxfordWednesday April 5, 201712

Zelda Breath of the Wild Player Flies Across Hyrule Via the Power of Magnets

Look man, Zelda players are weird these days. Just go with it.

By Mike WilliamsTuesday April 4, 20174

Nintendo Believes Open World Is New Standard For The Legend of Zelda

Hope you like Breath of the Wild's vast open-world, because Nintendo does.

By Mike WilliamsTuesday April 4, 201718

Persona 5's Opening Labyrinthine Trek Through Shibuya Station Invites You to Get Lost

Who knew getting lost in the subway could be so absorbing.

By Caty McCarthyMonday April 3, 20174

Zelda: Breath of the Wild's Sparse Patch Notes Cause Speculation About Improvements

Nintendo is a bit cryptic, but many are reporting framerate improvements.

By Mike WilliamsFriday March 31, 20179

Zelda: Breath of the Wild Player Soars Over 7,000m In Paragliding Challenge

One intrepid Japanese player has figured out how to soar over a huge length of Hyrule.

By Mike WilliamsTuesday March 28, 20176

Celebrate National Puppy Day with Some of Gaming's Greatest Dogs

Even digital dogs need a belly-rub from time to time.

By Nadia OxfordThursday March 23, 201710

Breath of the Wild Nearly Running on PC Via CEMU Emulator

The folks trying to get Breath of the Wild running on CEMU show off another milestone.

By Mike WilliamsWednesday March 22, 201710

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Is Based Around a Perfect Apocalypse

A post-apocalyptic setting need not be grim and grey. In fact, it shouldn't be.

By Nadia OxfordTuesday March 21, 201711

They Did it For The 'Gram: The Best Selfie Cameras in Video Games

From Prompto's poorly lit selfies in Final Fantasy XV, to dressing up Kat in Gravity Rush 2, selfies have stepped up since their first appearances in games.

By Caty McCarthyMonday March 20, 201712

End Credits: A Look Back on This Week's Best Articles About Mass Effect, Nier, Zelda, and More

End Credits wraps up the week by pointing you to the coolest stuff we wrote across the past five days. This week: Disney Afternoon Collection is coming (but not to Switch), Zelda's oozing with cool stuff, and Mass Effect Andromeda looks ... ehh.

By Nadia OxfordSaturday March 18, 20176

Here Are the Coolest Things People Have Discovered About Zelda: Breath of the Wild

Need a cooking lesson? Try staring at a wall.

By Nadia OxfordThursday March 16, 201716

Meet the Speedrunner Who Beat Zelda: Breath of the Wild in Under an Hour

Breath of the Wild has been cleared in under an hour, and we talk with one of the speedrunners who has broken the barrier.

By Mike WilliamsThursday March 16, 20173

The 'Git Gud' of Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

Breath of the Wild may be one of the harder titles in the series.

By Mike WilliamsThursday March 16, 201722

Zelda: Breath of the Wild Gives The Greatest Reward For Collecting Every Korok

If you collect all 900 Korok seeds, you get something shiny.

By Mike WilliamsWednesday March 15, 201712

You Don't Have a Chance with Prince Sidon, so Smooch These Zelda: Breath of the Wild Characters Instead

Don't call it settling. Hyrule is home to lots of people who deserve hugs and kisses.

By Nadia OxfordWednesday March 15, 201717

Which Legend of Zelda Should You Play First?

Hey! Listen! Finished with Breath of the Wild? Wondering if you should start elsewhere? Read our guide to Nintendo's legendary series.

By Kat BaileyTuesday March 14, 20172

Nintendo Wanted To "Break The Conventions" Of Zelda With Breath of the Wild

If you want to know more about the work put into the latest Zelda, Nintendo has answers.

By Mike WilliamsTuesday March 14, 20175

Starting Screen | Starting Screen: What Do You Do When Too Many Great Games are Coming Out at Once?

Strategies for keeping your sanity amid the rush of Zelda and Mass Effect. Plus: Metascores, obscure RPGs, game music, and more!

By Kat BaileyTuesday March 14, 201732

Stop Taking Review Scores Personally

Great news! Nintendo will probably survive even if one reviewer thinks Zelda: Breath of the Wild is just "all right."

By Nadia OxfordMonday March 13, 201779

Nadia's Zelda: Breath of the Wild Travel Journal -- Rocks and Watermelon Rinds Make All the Difference

DAY FIVE: Nadia concludes her Breath of the Wild travel journal by nailing down the specific reasons Nintendo's open world feels so wonderfully crafted.

By Nadia OxfordSaturday March 11, 20177

Axe of the Blood God: We Dive Deep Into Zelda: Breath of the Wild

PODCAST: Does the Blood God approve of the latest Zelda?

By Kat BaileyFriday March 10, 20178

Nadia's Zelda: Breath of the Wild Travel Journal -- Let's Celebrate Hyrule's Best Boys

DAY FOUR: They're good dogs, Link.

By Nadia OxfordFriday March 10, 20178

Satoru Iwata's Presence Was Sorely Missed by the Zelda: Breath of the Wild Developers

The team was excited to share new ideas with Iwata, only to realize they couldn't.

By Nadia OxfordThursday March 9, 20174

Speedrunners Are Already Breaking Zelda: Breath of the Wild in Sublime Ways

Horses are for chumps. It's all about boulders now.

By Nadia OxfordThursday March 9, 20175

Nadia's Zelda: Breath of the Wild Travel Journal -- the Bloody Moon Will Come Too Soon

DAY THREE: Zelda: Breath of the Wild isn't a horror game, but that doesn't mean it shies away from sights that make your skin crawl.

By Nadia OxfordThursday March 9, 201711

Zelda: Breath of the Wild's Director on Difficulty: "We Should Let Them Die"

The director of the latest Zelda is all about letting players suffer their failures.

By Mike WilliamsWednesday March 8, 201716

Nadia's Zelda: Breath of the Wild Travel Journal -- Owner of a Broken Sword

DAY TWO: I knew saving Hyrule wouldn't be easy, but can you at least give Link a weapon that won't break if he accidentally farts in its direction?

By Nadia OxfordWednesday March 8, 201734

Miyamoto's Vision for the Zelda Series Comes Full-Circle with Breath of the Wild

Miyamoto designed the first Zelda game to offer us an idea of what exploring a new world was like, and now he's being treated to a full realization of that initial dream.

By Nadia OxfordTuesday March 7, 201711

Starting Screen | Starting Screen: Why Zelda is an Unexpectedly Great Proof of Concept for the Switch

Plus: Music from Night in the Woods, Logan's success, and a little survival horror game set in 1960s Taiwan.

By Kat BaileyTuesday March 7, 201716

Nadia's Zelda: Breath of the Wild Travel Journal -- Hyrule, a Land of Pain and Plenty

DAY ONE: Nadia learns some hard lessons about this newer, more brutal version of Hyrule after moblins use Link's head as batting practice.

By Nadia OxfordMonday March 6, 20176

The Nintendo Switch Enjoys a Strong Opening Weekend

The Switch's pre-order numbers were already good, and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild sopped up the rest of the hype.

By Nadia OxfordMonday March 6, 201712

Nadia Picks Up Her Nintendo Switch at Midnight: An Epic Photolog

Part Excellent Adventure, part Bogus Journey.

By Nadia OxfordFriday March 3, 201713

Why I Would Probably Wait on the Switch if I Weren't in the Press

I'm pretty excited for Nintendo's new console but...

By Kat BaileyThursday March 2, 201732

Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Review

Is Link's latest adventure a rousing success or a troubling misstep for the franchise?

By Mike WilliamsThursday March 2, 201755

How Nintendo Used the Original NES Zelda to Test Breath of the Wild's Mechanics

Zelda comes full circle.

By Kat BaileyWednesday March 1, 20177

Huge Maps Reveal Zelda: Breath of the Wild's Topography in Detail

Print them out! Hang them on your wall! Just watch out for spoilers.

By Nadia OxfordWednesday March 1, 20173

Everything You Need to Know About Nintendo Switch: The Prices, The Games, The Analysis

Here are all the details you need to know about the Nintendo Switch

By Mike WilliamsWednesday March 1, 2017

Tests of the Nintendo Switch's Battery Life Yield Interesting Results

The Switch's battery is a little hardier than you think.

By Nadia OxfordTuesday February 28, 201717

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Is All About Wanderlust and Curiosity

Mike plays the first five hours of the new Legend of Zelda. Is Link's new adventure a dud or hero the Switch is looking for?

By Mike WilliamsFriday February 24, 201713

Eiji Aonuma Unboxes the Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Talks About "Master Sword of Resurrection"

Breath of the Wild's producer unboxes his own work and talks a bit about the rusted-over Master Sword.

By Nadia OxfordWednesday February 22, 20178

The Japanese Commercial for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Looks Swell

A small spoiler lies within its pretty frames, however.

By Nadia OxfordTuesday February 21, 201710

I'm Going to Spend Hours Staring at Hyrule's Wildlife in Zelda: Breath of the Wild

"I vow to defeat Ganon and restore light to -- wow, look at that duck!"

By Nadia OxfordFriday February 17, 20174

What Makes the Bow the Ideal Video Game Weapon?

In less than two weeks, a new archery-savvy heroine will be playable on our screens with Horizon Zero Dawn's Aloy. And it got us thinking, what are the best bows in video games?

By Caty McCarthyThursday February 16, 20177

Everything about The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild -- Wii U vs Switch, Special Editions, and Analyses

We have a handy summation of everything you need to know about The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild for the Nintendo Switch and Wii U.

By Nadia OxfordWednesday February 15, 2017

Opinion: Don't Fuse Zelda Breath of the Wild's DLC into a Season Pass, Nintendo

So I have to buy the Cave of Trials and new Hard Mode if I just want more story content? Awww come onnn...

By Nadia OxfordTuesday February 14, 201730

Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Receives The Series' First Season Pass DLC

There's additional DLC coming to Link's latest adventure.

By Mike WilliamsTuesday February 14, 201715

New Zelda: Breath of the Wild Info -- How Shrines Differ from Dungeons, and More

An extensive Game Informer article reveals tons of new info about Breath of the Wild. We've sorted and collected the cool stuff.

By Nadia OxfordWednesday February 8, 201710

Nintendo Releases Super Bowl Commercial for the Switch

Nintendo's first-ever Super Bowl ad aims to make you a believer. Believer.

By Nadia OxfordWednesday February 1, 20177

New Interview Has Fans Worried Zelda: Breath of the Wild Doesn't Contain Traditional Dungeons

But even though Eiji Aonuma prefers to talk about Breath of the Wild's new "Shrines," dungeons have been mentioned in past presentations.

By Nadia OxfordWednesday January 25, 201723

Zelda: Breath of the Wild Is the Last Wii U Game From Nintendo

That's all, folks. It's time to sunset Nintendo's last generation.

By Mike WilliamsThursday January 19, 201719

Zelda: Breath of the Wild Wasn't a Reality on Switch Until Spring of Last Year

Nintendo worked hard to bring the new Legend of Zelda to Nintendo Switch.

By Mike WilliamsThursday January 19, 20178

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild's Backstory Revealed

It's amazing what a dedicated fandom can do (Also, it's dangerous to go alone! Take this spoiler warning).

By Nadia OxfordTuesday January 17, 201711

Nintendo Switch's Biggest Problem Is Its Price, Not Its Launch Lineup

The Switch's first year lineup is actually great. Its price is the real issue, but that's easily fixed.

By Nadia OxfordMonday January 16, 201724

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Coming to Switch on March 3, 2017

Nintendo offers up a release date for the upcoming Legend of Zelda.

By Mike WilliamsFriday January 13, 2017

USgamer Community Question: What Game Are You Most Excited For in 2017?

What game gets first dibs at your wallet this year?

By USgamer TeamSaturday January 7, 201765

USgamer's 2017 in Preview: All The Games and News Worth Talking About

The USgamer team dishes on the 2017 gaming trends that already have their interest.

By Nadia OxfordSaturday January 7, 20171

Nintendo Switch Won't Retain Third Party Support Without an Epic Launch Lineup

2017 in Preview: Nintendo's number-one way to ensure third parties will support the Switch is to ensure the system has a must-play launch lineup.

By Nadia OxfordFriday January 6, 201712

Opinion: The Switch's Success Doesn't Hinge on Zelda Being Available at Launch

Nintendo is reportedly pushing hard to get Breath of the Wild ready for launch, but they arguably have bigger fish to fry.

By Kat BaileyThursday January 5, 201722

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild May Be a Switch Launch Title After All [Report]

You should expect to see Breath of the Wild launch alongside the Switch -- provided you don't live in Europe.

By Nadia OxfordThursday January 5, 20178

Thirteen Intriguing Games for 2017

2017 IN PREVIEW: From Horizon Zero Dawn to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, we pick 13 games that intrigue us for the upcoming year.

By USgamer TeamMonday January 2, 201713

Zelda: Breath of the Wild on Switch and Wii U May Land in Summer 2017 [Report]

There was hope that Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild was a launch title for Switch, but that doesn't seem to be the case.

By Mike WilliamsTuesday November 15, 201614

Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Looks Stunning

Nintendo shows off new footage of the newest Zelda.

By Mike WilliamsThursday October 20, 20163

Video Round-Up: Zelda, Titanfall 2, Dishonored 2, and Civilization VI

Cooking, killing, conquering, and piloting are the highlights in this video round-up.

By Mike WilliamsThursday September 22, 2016

New Reports About the NX Indicate Nintendo Might Know What It's Doing [Updated]

Nintendo's NX is reportedly a portable system that's weaker than the PlayStation 4. Is Nintendo crazy? Yes. Like a (Star) fox.

By Nadia OxfordWednesday July 27, 201637

Aonuma Outlines One Reason for Zelda: Breath of the Wild's Delays: A Lack of Compliments

According to an interview with Eiji Aonuma, a bit of praise goes a long way in the world of game development.

By Nadia OxfordFriday July 22, 201615

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Brings Borrowing Full Circle

Don't call it "stealing." Great ideas never die, they just bounce around from game to game.

By Jeremy ParishFriday July 22, 201611

Nintendo Treads Water For 2016; Amiibo and Splatoon Keep It Floating

Nintendo's still in the black this year, with sales and profits down.

By Mike WilliamsWednesday July 20, 2016

Zelda: Breath of the Wild Takes Best of E3 in 2016 Game Critics Awards

The votes had been tallied and the winners stand revealed.

By Mike WilliamsTuesday July 5, 20162

Can Breath of the Wild's Return to Zelda's Roots Bring Wonder Back to The Series?

Once the name The Legend of Zelda stood for epic, inventive adventure.

By Jeremy ParishFriday July 1, 201623

From Us to You! Dives Deeper Into Zelda and the Rest of E3 2016

PODCAST: Plus, Nadia delves into her review of Mighty No. 9

By Kat BaileyThursday June 23, 20164

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Appears to Borrow From Skyward Sword in All the Best Ways

The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword isn't a widely loved Zelda game, but it has a lot of elements worth re-visiting.

By Nadia OxfordMonday June 20, 201644

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild's Speedy Opening Inspires Confidence

Finally, a Legend of Zelda that cuts to the chase.

By Bob MackeyThursday June 16, 201638

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild -- Impressions Galore

We got one heck of an info dump for the new Legend of Zelda game on June 14. Nadia outlines what was shown in the demo, and offers her impressions.

By Nadia OxfordTuesday June 14, 201639

Everything about The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild -- Wii U vs Switch, Special Editions, and Analyses

We have a handy summation of everything you need to know about The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild for the Nintendo Switch and Wii U.

By Nadia OxfordWednesday February 11, 20154