Zelda producer considers Breath of the Wild to be a “new kind of format for the series to proceed from”
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The Legend of Zelda producer Eiji Aonuma believes that Breath of the Wild is a “new kind of format for the series to proceed from”, which has continued with Tears of the Kingdom.
Ocarina of Time kicked off the 3D approach to the series which essentially stayed the same through Skyward Sword in terms of approach and how players experience the adventure. Then with Breath of the Wild, Nintendo went in a different direction by offering a much higher degree of freedom. Aonuma now says that type of experience “has created a new kind of format for the series to proceed from.”
Nintendo recaps the story of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
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Looking for a refresher on the story of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild ahead of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom‘s launch next week? Nintendo has you covered in that area with a new video.
Remember that Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is the sequel to Breath of the Wild. Nintendo’s video does contain video for the latter.
Zelda: Breath of the Wild dev on how the sound effects were made
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Wii U | 0 comments
Sound effects are an important aspect of game development, but it took on an especially big priority in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. There’s a greater emphasis on exploration and nature, so it isn’t always filled with bombastic music that the series is known for.
In a piece published on Nintendo’s recruitment site, developer Takuro Yasuda provided some insight into the creation of sound effects in Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Interestingly, it was shared that he used his own voice for the Yiga Clan. Yasuda also touched on how he came up with the idea of different sounds being played for Link’s bag depending on which foot the character was stepping on.
Our full translation of the piece regarding sound effects in Zelda: Breath of the Wild is as follows:
First 4 Figures reveals Zelda: Breath of the Wild Daruk statue, pre-orders open
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First 4 Figures has unveiled its latest statue based on The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, this time for Daruk. The other champions from the game previously saw the same treatment.
The high-quality PVC statue is modeled after the official artwork from the game, including a wide grin and his signature weapon, Boulder Breaker. On the base, there’s a design featuring the Sheikah Eye symbol.
Former staffers on “mass panic” at Nintendo that Zelda / Mario wouldn’t win Game of the Year at The Game Awards 2017
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
During their latest podcast, former Nintendo of America staffers Kit Ellis and Krysta Yang (known for the long-running Nintendo Minute show on Nintendo’s YouTube channel) shared insight into the Big N’s presence at The Game Awards 2017, including how there was some internal concerns that the company wouldn’t win the coveted Game of the Year prize.
2017 was a massive year for Nintendo. The Switch itself launched in March, and a bunch of big games released, including The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Super Mario Odyssey. In the end, it was Zelda that won Game of the Year.
First 4 Figures reveals Zelda: Breath of the Wild Urbosa statue, pre-orders open
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First 4 Figures is creating yet another statue based on The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, with Urbosa getting the spotlight this time around. Pre-orders just opened on the company’s website today.
First 4 Figures says that Urbosa’s “dynamic pose makes her appear in mid-twirl, with her skirt and hair flowing free.” The design for the base has the Sheikah Eye symbol, which is consistent with the other statues in the First 4 Figures The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild lineup.
Sonic boss says Sonic Frontiers and Zelda: Breath of the Wild are “not similar at all”
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Sonic Frontiers has drawn some comparisons to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild since its initial reveal, but Sonic boss Takashi Iizuka has indicated that the two are “not similar at all”.
Iizuka’s comments came about during an interview with Shacknews. When asked if the team was inspired by Breath of the Wild, he said:
Nintendo Switch Online receiving new Zelda: Breath of the Wild icons
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Original (10/3): The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is once again a featured title for Nintendo Switch Online, with a new set of icons now being made available.
Icons for the game were being offered previously during the summer. However, this time around, it looks like Nintendo has prepared a new set of designs.
Rewatching one of Nintendo’s best trailers
Posted on 2 years ago by Luiz in Features, Switch, Videos, Wii U | 0 comments
Most of the time, a trailer is a sneak peek of an audiovisual work – a way in which companies can show us some nice bits from a game or a movie to convince us that they deserve our money. As soon as we get our hands on the final product, we usually don’t go back to trailers considering that they are just a small part of the whole.
However, there are moments in which a trailer can actually be remembered – when it is so well-made that people frequently go back to rewatch it! In the video below you can see my “analysis” while rewatching the Zelda: Breath of the Wild trailer from the Nintendo Switch Presentation in 2017. Feel free to share your own thoughts about the video in the comments.
First 4 Figures reveals Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Link on Horseback statue
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First 4 Figures has revealed yet another statue based on The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, this time featuring a pose of Link riding on horseback.
“His ensemble which includes his Champion’s Tunic and Hylian Trousers has been realistically textured in gorgeous detail, much like his steed and other elements of this intricate statue,” First 4 Figures says. “Link’s items such as the rucksack, Traveler’s Shield and most importantly, his Sheikah Slate, are also included in incredible detail.” Over on the base, it has stone symbols engraved along the side and vines wrapping around the stone.
