Eiji Aonuma discusses how Zelda: Link’s Awakening influenced Ocarina of Time
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Switch | 0 comments
Zelda series producer Eiji Aonuma wasn’t originally involved with the creation of Link’s Awakening. He was just a player at the time, but his time with that game would later influence the series in a big way.
Aonuma’s first major role with Zelda came about when he served as director on Ocarina of Time. Speaking in last month’s issue of EDGE, he revealed how Link’s Awakening ended up influencing the making of the N64 title, stating:
Nintendo shares special Zelda-themed courses in Super Mario Maker 2 to celebrate Link’s Awakening
Posted on 5 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in News, Switch | 0 comments
The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening is out today, and Nintendo is doing a bit of cross-promotion. They shared a total of eight Zelda-themed courses in Super Mario Maker 2 to celebrate the launch of the remake. You can see the codes for each level in the image above.
Nintendo celebrates the release of Zelda: Link’s Awakening with special art
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The Switch remake of The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening finally launches tomorrow – or it already has depending on your region. To celebrate, Nintendo has created some special art. Get a look at the illustration above.
Zelda: Link’s Awakening tech analysis
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Digital Foundry has published a new technical analysis video for The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening on Switch. We’ll focus on two aspects in our summary post: resolution and frame rate.
Here’s the full rundown:
Zelda: Link’s Awakening reviews roundup
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Reviews for The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening on Switch are now starting to pour in. We’ve rounded up some of the early verdicts below.
Zelda: Link’s Awakening: Dreamer Edition back up on Amazon
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Amazon has restocked the Zelda: Link’s Awakening: Dreamer Edition, which has sold out at most retailers. You can reserve a copy here.
Zelda: Link’s Awakening launches for Switch this Friday. The Dreamer Edition comes with a concept art book.
European Zelda: Link’s Awakening Limited Edition unboxing
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Zelda: Link’s Awakening doesn’t officially launch for a couple more days, but fans are already getting their hands on the game. Below, you can get a closer look at Europe’s special edition with a new unboxing video.
Zelda: Link’s Awakening commercial features English lyrics
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
You may recall that Nintendo published a pair of Japanese commercials for Zelda: Link’s Awakening earlier this month, one of which had actual lyrics tying in with Ballad of the Wind Fish. A similar commercial has now been uploaded by Nintendo UK, and now we get to hear actual English vocals. Have a look at the advert below.
Buy Zelda: Link’s Awakening at Target, get a pin set
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Target has revealed a purchase bonus for Zelda: Link’s Awakening. If you buy the game, you’ll receive a free pin set.
The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening launches for Switch on September 20. Nintendo will release the Switch Lite on the same day.
New Zelda: Link’s Awakening art
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Nintendo has released some brand new art, including some concept pieces, from The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening on Switch. Find the full set below.
The concept art pictured above will be featured in the art book included with the special edition for Zelda: Link’s Awakening.
