Zelda: Breath of the Wild update out now (version 1.6.0)
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
A new update for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is now available. As of today, Nintendo is offering version 1.6.0.
Today’s update adds in support for the Nintendo Labo VR Kit. For the full patch notes, continue on below.
Nintendo shows off The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild’s Hyrule Castle built in Minecraft
Posted on 6 years ago by Devin(@Sonicb00m111) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
As an interesting aside from the traditional news cycle, Nintendo has shared a new video that features a version of Hyrule Castle from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild built entirely within Minecraft.
According to a translation presented on Resetera, this is intended to show how the famous castle appeared before Ganon and disaster struck within the game. In addition, the build was apparently put together by a “certified” team over at Microsoft, showing even more relations between them and Nintendo.
Those interested can check out the video below.
Technical Director of Breath of the Wild talks about the game’s upcoming VR mode
Posted on 6 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Next week, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild will receive VR support via an update, to be played with the recently released Nintendo Labo VR set. Today, Nintendo published a blog post on their website in which the game’s Technical Director, Takuhiro Dohta, talks about the inclusion of VR.
Here’s the blog post in full:
[Nintendo Everything Podcast] – episode #23 – Give Me Labo VR Metroid!
Posted on 6 years ago by Oni Dino(@Oni_Dino) in Podcast, Switch | 0 comments
Hello, you beautiful Shy Guys and Shy Girls! This week on NEP, please excuse Oni’s sick voice… BUT! The gang has several great discussions you’ll want to hear. This includes Best Buy leaking games allegedly via their website, which Galen provides some extra insight on, as he used to be a terrible employee back in the day. We then discuss Labo VR and muse over what future ways Labo could be used (Oni freaks over Metroid). We then get a little heavy as we find ourselves talking about the games industry and publishers capitalizing on the social phenomenon of FOMO.
Thank you for listening! Please help the show grow by sharing the podcast with someone you think might enjoy.
Zelda: Breath of the Wild mod removes the cel-shading look
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Random, Switch, Wii U | 0 comments
Have you ever wanted to play The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild without the cel-shading look? While that isn’t possible under normal circumstances, one modder has made it possible.
YouTuber Arkh Longstride has modded Breath of the Wild on PC with graphical tweaks and optimizations that spiff up the performance. As part of this, the cel-shading is turned off. Reflections and smoke are also improved in this version, while also increasing the action to 60 frames per second.
Here’s a look:
Nendoroid announced for Breath of the Wild’s Zelda
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
Nintendo has announced that Zelda from Breath of the Wild will be receiving a brand new Nendoroid. The first concept art image can be found above. At this time, a release window has not been confirmed.
Zelda won’t be the only Nendoroid from Breath of the Wild. Link has been featured, as has the Guardian enemy – both are out now.
Nintendo shares Breath of the Wild highlights video from 2018 Japanese Zelda concert
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Last year, Nintendo held a concert for The Legend of Zelda in Japan. The company has now posted a video showcasing highlights from the Breath of the Wild segment. Check it out below.
Breath of the Wild composers on changing up Zelda’s music formula and much more
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Wii U | 0 comments
Last year, Zelda: Breath of the Wild received a soundtrack release in Japan. It was packed with a few goodies, including a booklet containing a special interview. Sound designer Hajime Wakai along with composers Manaka Kataoka, Yasuaki Iwata, and Soshi Abe had plenty to say about the game’s music.
You can find our full translation of the discussion below. The four team members commented on why it was decided to mix up the usual Zelda music formula and how the direction was ultimately settled upon, creating specific character themes, bringing back classic themes in a new way, and much more.
Zelda: Breath of the Wild artist on making the Guardians, scrapped “giant, fortress-like” design
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Takafumi Kiuchi was the lead artist on The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. One of his major roles was coming up with the designs for the Guardians. In the recently-translated Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Creating a Champion art book, Kiuchi spoke about their creation.
Interestingly, Kiuchi revealed that the Guardians weren’t set as being Link’s allies or enemies when development was in its early stages. He therefore went with a design that was more neutral. Kiuchi also said that “there was a design for a giant, fortress-like Guardian that was equipped with multiple beam cannons, but we were ultimately unable to implement it.”
Gorons were originally going to look “drastically” different in Zelda: Breath of the Wild
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When The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild was early on in development, Nintendo had some very different ideas in mind for the design of the Gorons. Lead NPC artist Hirohito Shinoda revealed in the recently-translated Creating a Champion art book that the team was planning a drastic change in which they had bigger heads, a more human-like appearance, and more. However, “none of them really fit.” This led to basing the Gorons on their original design from Ocarina of Time.
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