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Did you know that there are board games inspired by ‘Zelda’? The first one is from 1986!

‘The Legend of Zelda’, which was first released as a floppy disk for the Famicom Disk System and later appeared on the NES, did not come into the world alone: its success brought with it a handful of board games that still have an absolutely unique charm to this day. .

On February 21, 1986, the world of video games changed forever. But little did Shigeru Miyamoto-san know that as he tried to create a non-linear game that would somehow be the counterpart to ‘Super Mario Bros’. ‘The Legend of Zelda’, which was first released as a floppy disk for the Famicom Disk System and later appeared on the NES, didn’t come into the world alone: its success brought with it a good handful of board games that even now still have an absolutely unique charm. Let’s take a look at them! No, you don’t need to open that chest, don’t worry.

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‘The legend of Zelda: The Hyrule fantasy’

The same year that the videogame was released, in Japan the publisher Bandai (“How cool!”, you will say if you already have gray hair) launched a more or less complex board game that recovered the essence of Nintendo‘s creation with a board that emulated the game’s map and that right now you would like to put as a poster in your house. Unpublished art, monsters, dungeons, dice (for combat) and cards: this game is everything you always dreamed of in a retro paradise.

And if you’re into collecting rare ‘Zelda’ stuff, it comes with four different colored Links, heart containers, rupees and Triforce pieces to collect to win. It is an extremely rare game that, in addition, you will not find in another language, but we would give anything to have one in our toy library.

‘The legend of Zelda’

It is much better known this 1988 game published by MB and advertised as “Join our hero Link on a path full of dangers through a maze full of monsters! Travel to six mysterious worlds, fight beasts and get hearts!”. And it was actually a bit like this, almost as is, a very simplified version of ‘The Hyrule Fantasy’.

To play, you roll the die and move as many squares as it indicates. Then, you turn the tile on which the character is, which can be magic or a monster that can only be defeated by having more power than him thanks to the swords given by the dice. Quite simple, really. Pure luck. In the end, the player with the most hearts left wins. If they licensed cereals, comics and even cartoons in the United States, all made with as little effort as possible, how could they not make a board game? It matters little that it has the same depth as rolling a die and seeing what number comes up.

‘The Legend of Zelda: Clockworm Realm’

Fast forward thirty years to the future: in 2018, Chris J Davis published online an unofficial game of the saga that, oddly enough, charmed everyone who tried it for its variety, fun, complexity… And why deny it, for how cute Link and Zelda figures are. The game is cooperative, which means that between 2 and 4 players will move and fight with different Links while trying to solve the mysteries of each dungeon.

During the game’s four levels, players must create a deck of cards to level up their heroes with weapons, items, treasure and all sorts of skill boosters to ultimately face Ganon in a unique battle in which they can save Hyrule… or let him die. The bad news? That the game is unofficial. The good? That it’s so absolutely rapturous that it even has two expansions. Nintendo, check it out.

‘Clue: The Legend of Zelda’

The Hyrule versions of mythical board games could not be missing. In this ‘Clue’ you will have to find out how to defeat Ganon. To do this you will have to find out who has the power, what object you need to beat him and where his lair is. In addition to the classic game mechanics, you will face monsters and you will be able to use the special powers of each character. Things as they are: even though it’s a real sack for fans, the little items included are cute.

‘Monopoly: The Legend of Zelda’

Forget the classic Monopoly pieces: here you can play with a triforce, a shield, a bow or an ocarina to free Hyrule… from the high taxes Ganondorf is imposing. Look, finding an excuse to bring these games out isn’t always easy, okay? If setting up hotels and houses in the Gerudo Desert doesn’t break your illusion of playing in Hyrule, maybe it will let you know that they haven’t even changed the “Free Parking” or the go-to-jail box. For collectors with a lot of space at home.

Of course, there are also versions of ‘Yahtzee’ or ‘Uno’ with references to the game, but so far no proper modern ‘The Legend of Zelda’ game has appeared. With examples such as ‘God of war’ or ‘This war of mine’, why is Nintendo still resisting? Well, okay, we only need to look at that MB disaster to answer ourselves.

The Zelda Game That Refused to Die: The Worst Title in the Series Gets a Second Chance on Game Boy

The titles that were programmed for CD-i are considered some of the worst ever. And yet, there are still people who try to resurrect them by any means.

There are three letters that make all video game fans sweat and laugh at the same time: CD-i. The strange Philips format that allowed 744 MB of data to be stored in 1990 promised to revolutionize everything years before PlayStation: games were now on disc, opening a door full of opportunities that Nintendo couldn’t say no to. Sadly: the titles that were programmed for CD-i are considered some of the worst in history. And yet, there are still people who try to resurrect them any way they can.

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Most of the video games that came out for the hybrid between console and multimedia station from Philips did not go beyond mere curiosity: versions of ‘Sink the Fleet’ and ‘Connect 4’ were mixed in the catalog with children’s games or chess, licenses such as ‘Sesame Street’ or ‘Golgo 13’ and three very strange Nintendo adaptations: ‘Hotel Mario’, ‘Zelda: The Wand of Gamelon’ and ‘Link: The faces of evil’.

One of the supposed advantages of this new format was that it allowed the inclusion of animated scenes in a more or less natural way: the two Zelda games that were released became especially notable (and laughable) because of them, the histrionic voice actors and the strange style of their designs. Obviously, none of these ended up being canon and have become more of a point of no return for Nintendo, who understood that they couldn’t just give away their franchises to anyone.

Because of this catastrophic result, the release of the third game in the series for CD-i, ‘Zelda’s Adventure’, only took place in Europe, where critics shamelessly trashed it: not only was it unplayable because it could take up to ten seconds to change screens and its CGI characters were impossible to control. Moreover, during gameplay, the cutscenes were recorded by real people instead of using animation, and the plot was bizarre to say the least. In it, Link had been kidnapped by Ganon in the kingdom of Tolemac and Zelda had to gather the seven celestial symbols to rescue him.

Dusting off the Game Boy

And the thing is, despite the video cutscenes, the game had a lot more to do with ‘The legend of Zelda’ or ‘Link’s awakening’ than the other Philips console versions. There were dungeons, similar level design and even the characters looked more stylish. However, not many were able to try it: in 1996, when the game was released, CD-i was already being paid off and Philips had accepted the failure, so it had the few sales you can imagine.

But now it has a second life in the hands of John Lay, a game developer who has de-maked ‘Zelda’s Adventure’ as a Game Boy game… improving it dramatically in the process and making it surprisingly fluid: by going backwards, it has gone forwards. The game is available on itch.io and shares the style of ‘Link’s Awakening’.

Ah, you can also buy the cartridge in case you feel like dusting off your old Game Boy and discovering the true power of the CD-i, the one that nobody wanted to check out in the early 90’s (with good reason). What better way to prepare for ‘Tears of the kingdom’?

Legend of Zelda love interests, ranked from worst to best

Despite the fact that Link constantly voyages to save Princess Zelda and stop the evil Ganon/Ganondorf/Calamity Ganon, he actually has a plethora of love interests throughout the series!

As everyone knows: love makes the world go ’round, and we’re certainly suckers for romances stories. And guess what? Link’s relationships are fun to follow and make his grand adventures all the more interesting!

Before going on, we should be clear about two things:

1. “Worst” doesn’t mean bad. Even the lower relationships have their merits. Usually…

2. This isn’t shipping. There’s nothing wrong with shipping, of course, but there is a difference: shipping combines any two random characters for the pleasure of adoring fans, while we’re examining relationships that have been canonically established. Usually…

Now that’s finished, let’s get to it and check out the-

Love interests in Legend of Zelda from worst to best!

(And yes, many of these will be different Zeldas)

Just Friends – The Kiddos

Sometimes, Link is a kid! Since there could clearly be a relationship with these folks when everyone grows up, we’ll give them recognition. However, until they’re older, these are simply Link’s candidates for BFF:

Medli (Wind Waker)

I’ve been looking for a cute wallpaper and i found this. I instantly fell in love. from zelda

Medli has a great story that we find incredibly sad: after saving Dragon Roost Island and helping her brother find courage, Link realizes that sages need to constantly worship the gods to actualize the Master Sword’s power. Poor Medli is then dropped in an underground temple indefinitely, likely to become one of the withered sages from Breath of the Wild.

But if that wasn’t the case, Link could’ve been great friends with this adorable Rito kid. Hopefully, Link will bring the pirate ship around every once in a while to say “hello” and “thanks for saving us”!

Oh, and for Makar as well.

Purah (Breath of the Wild)

Purah from Zelda Breath of the wild #Zelda #ゼルダの伝説 pic.twitter.com/cqMDyBtcKd

— Daz / Arthur Charlon (@ArthurCharlon) February 15, 2019

Ah, one of Link’s many platonic Breath of the Wild crushes! It becomes especially platonic when she turns herself from a 100-year old woman into an intelligent and peppy child of, what, 7 years?

Still, now that Link and Zelda are back together and scouring the land for new horizons, we’re sure they’ll enjoy the occasional visit to Hateno Ancient Tech Laboratory every once in a while.

Tetra (Wind Waker)

Yeah, she’s also Zelda. However, we call her Tetra because – much akin to Sheik’s character switch – she has an entirely different personality in and out of costume! Tetra plays up the swank, smack-talking pirate queen role and constantly jokes with Link. Frankly, she’s pretty badass for a kid! The moment she becomes Zelda in Hyrule’s ruins, Tetra suddenly reverts a delicate princess in need of saving.

For that reason, Tetra, not Zelda, is our top choice for Link’s friends!

Relationships

Now begins the true quest!

Princess Ruto (Ocarina of Time)

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Full disclosure: while relationships with Zoras like Ruto and Mipha are blantantly obvious, they make us a bit sad. Why, you ask? Because their love is almost totally unrequited and yet they’re unswayed regardless! We might even consider this particular relationship “bad”…

Here’s why: Princess Ruto sees Link for the first time and says, “You’re gonna be my husband, deal with it, yo”. That would be okay if the decision was passed off as the capitulations of a strong-willed young princess, but when they grow up she’s still chasing the pipe dream of a relationship. Link had a relationship with Mipha, but no love has formed here.

The necessary time to develop a connection is important for story and relationships in general.

Now, we aren’t going to claim this relationship only gets attentions because some fans find adult Princess Ruto hot… We WILL say that she was intended to be comedic relief and works well as such! It can be pretty funny to watch her chastise Link for taking his time showing up to save Hyrule.

But is this a good, healthy relationship? No. Absolutely not.

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Zelda (Zelda II: The Adventure of Link)

Zelda from “Zelda II” is the only one we’ve included from the originals. Why? Because most of these titles don’t show anything between Link and the princess! In the first game, you simply quest to find Zelda as a heroic night, and in “A Link to the Past” the princess telepathically butt dials calls you to her aid shortly before your uncle gets brutally killed in Hyrule’s defense.

So, yeah, not much there…

At the very end of Zelda II, however, Link gets a solid hug from Zelda, which is enough to imply there’s something romantic happening. It’s happens quick, it’s at the very end, but it’s there!

And sorry about your uncle, Link. Press F.

Saria (Ocarina of Time)

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Ah, poor Saria.

Aside from having a great song and taking care of the Kokiri people, Saria supports Link with the other sages. Similar to poor Medli, that means she’s destined to be a sage for a very, very long time.

Still, she’s a great character that takes care of others and even journeys to the Forest Temple in response to spirits calling her to help. Props to her!

Unfortunately, once she becomes an adult there’s not much between Saria and Link. They meet briefly and he helps her before she’s sage-ified. Otherwise, this relationship would have way more potential!

Ilia (Twilight Princess)

Ilia won last month's patreon character poll ? pic.twitter.com/LWy9h97uXw

— Luisa (@_lulles_) May 14, 2018

Sometimes, Link has a relationship with Zelda. But in “Twilight Princess” he had an actual girlfriend and only meets Zelda a few times for frivolous things like getting info, saving Midna, and defeating Ganondorf!

Saria and Link start the game in Ordon village, where her father is the mayorchief. Long story short, she gets captured and loses her memory, then spends much of the game helping out in a bar and being used to torture Link with creepy visions, the weirdness of which rivals Major’s Mask!

Still, what screen time she gets is actually pretty good: Saria helps Link, makes sure he takes care of his horse, and helps save Prince Ralis, a wounded Zora. After Ganon is defeated, love is entirely possible!

Mipha (Breath of the Wild)

Mipha’s Grace from zelda

Aw yeah, Mipha’s awesome!

A great trident wielder with unrivaled fluidity and grace in battle, Mipha brings the bearing of a princess and the sweetness of a soft-spoken battle medic to this metaphorical table of romance.

So why does she fall so low?

Well, for one, she’s dead. Two, Link clearly has a relationship with Zelda that begins before and ends after his relationship with Mipha, making love a little difficult. Finally, like Princess Ruto, she declares Link to be her husband of choice! To be fair, though..

Mipha doesn’t delude herself: she understands Link cares deeply for Zelda and opts for helping him when possible, with healing and fitted Zora armor (a symbolic gift from a Zora to her beloved). We’ve decided to accept these actions as a commendable acceptance of their relationship status.

That’s very mature of you, Mipha!

Ghirahim??? (Skyward Sword)

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Haha! Just making sure you’re paying attention.

Ghirahim is a ship, folks: there’s no reason Link would get together with this flamboyant, closeted demon sociopath. Still, he does have the Joker’s odd lovability, along with a few great boss fights, so we’ll give him that.

But only that. Don’t lick Link, dangit!

Zelda (Skyward Sword)

Zelda and Link begin the game as good friends with romantic inclinations, and they end with the decision to leave their floating home in Skyloft so they may live together happily on the surface world until the end of their days…

Which is AWESOME! It’s nice to have a relationship in Legend of Zelda that ends successfully with a loving companionship.

Of course, let’s address the elephant: Skyward Sword is hated by a lot of people. It’s one of the easiest Zelda titles and the controls (many of them being tested in preparation for the beloved Breath of the Wild, like the stamina mechanic) were a tad wonky, but…frankly, we thought it was nice!

It’s a good-looking game, we enjoy the pastel artwork, there are some good new characters introduced, the background into Hyrule’s past fills in some gaps, and the romance between Zelda and Link is wonderful!

Midna (Twilight Princess)

Midna and Link from RoleReversal

What can we say? Twilight Princess, despite all odds, is a favorite!

Midna is the twilight princess, a member of the Twili people, who were sent to a prison realm that was created by the gods to punish ancient wannabe triforce thieves. You meet her in an impish form as she accompanies you on a journey to stop Zant from bringing endless Twilight. In the end, the two worlds are separated once more and Midna, in her full form, gives Link a sad farewell before closing off a portal between the worlds.

Not only did we like their transition from arguing couple to good friends, we found her sacrifice impressive and sad. Anyone who’s played the game (and enjoyed it) probably found her departure as sad as Fi’s.

But hey, sometimes sadness can be a good thing.

Marin (Link’s Awakening)

I made Link and Marin at the beach! (22,000 perler beads and 6 full days of my life) from zelda

While one of the handheld games, we needed to include Marin for obvious reasons! She and Link have a worthy, well-formed relationship that ends with tragic beauty.

Link meets Marin on a mysterious island and they form a budding relationship before realizing the world is a dream formed by the Wind Fish. Basically, their quest to awaken it will terminate in the destruction of their universe! Still, they complete their noble quest and share a tearful farewell as the world disappears. Link is saved at the last moment…

When he awakens, the Wind Fish says his memories will always exist in his heart, and a secret ending reveals Marin has been granted her wish of becoming a seagull, truly free as a bird.

We might’ve cried. Seriously, no lie.

Zelda (Breath of the Wild)

Link and Zelda sleeping together [BotW] (crosspost from r/gaming) from Breath_of_the_Wild

Ah, a relationship 100 years in the making!

This particular Zelda met Link when he became her personal guard and the champion of Hyrule after being chosen by the Master Sword. From then on, they were inseparable and went on numerous quests together. Finally, at the end of Breath of the Wild, they’re reunited a century after their bitter defeat at the hoofs of Calamity Ganon!

Aside from being an amazing game, the relationship between Link and Zelda is well-established in the numerous flashbacks gathered throughout the game. Link may not talk, but their mutual love is clear to everyone, including the other members of the Divine Beasts Riders.

Finally, though this probably shouldn’t be permissible as evidence, the teaser trailer for Breath of the Wild’s Sequel shows the two back on the trail of mystery. While it probably won’t go well for them, we sure hope it ends happily this time around. Happy trails, you two!

Play your Nintendo 64 on your HD TV with this HDMI adapter

Hook up your old N64 to your HD TV with this adapter!

Soon, we will be flying Arwings and battling the evil Gruntilda on our HD TVs!

If you grew up during the mid-’90s/early 2000s, you know better than anyone how awesome the Nintendo 64 was. Just look at how psyched this kid was when he got one for Christmas!

Sadly, as technology advanced, many of our favorite video game consoles became less and less playable on our new television sets. Gone are the days of having to be on Channel 3, or nearly having an asthma attack as you blow your lungs out into a cartridge. However, fans of the N64 have been working to bring the revolutionary console to the modern age. This hard work has resulted in something truly spectacular, an HDMI adapter.

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— EON (@EON_gamingHD) June 26, 2019

This new adapter from EON Gaming will finally allow us to play the N64 on HD TVs. As you might remember, the N64 had the classic red, white, and yellow RCA chords. Unfortunately, these are not found on most new HD TVs anymore. If you want to play your old N64, you either need to figure out what you need to hook it up, buy the necessary third-party adapters, and pray that they work. This new adapter is tested and true and will work for your system.

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So will I be playing Mario 64 in HD?

As cool as it would be, you will not be playing in HD.

You will be playing in 480p with zero lag. Given that the adapter costs about $150, you might think that this isn’t worth the price. However, the games will look better than they do normally. The adapter has a new feature called “Slick Mode.” In Slick Mode, the adapter will polish the rough, pixelated edges and smooth them out.

Is it worth the price?

If you want to play N64 games on the big screen, there are other options. For example, you can download the Project 64 emulator, and then hook your computer up to your TV so you can play on there.

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Even if you don’t have a necessary cable, they are very cheap. The one we just linked to is 15-feet long and costs about $9. That’s a far cry from $150.

That said, your games on Project 64 probably won’t look nearly as good on the big screen as they do through the adapter. Also, you will only be able to use your N64 and N64 controller when playing with the adapter.

If the price tag doesn’t throw you off, then this is a solid option. If $150 is too steep for you, remember that there are other options!

5 things we DIDN’T see at E3 2019

Did E3 give you enough to slake your thirst, or were you hoping to see more?

And so, another E3 has come to pass. With it came a lot of games we weren’t expecting to see. However, there were a bunch of things we were hoping to see but they never graced the stage.

Here are the things we sadly didn’t get to see at E3 2019 that we will hopefully hear more about soon.

Halo Infinite gameplay

At E3 2018, Halo fans went nuts when Halo Infinite was announced.

This year, we were dying to see gameplay for the new game, or at least hear some new cool details. What we got was this:

Sure, it’s kinda cool. However, we don’t want to see a trailer that’s basically a cut scene we will try to skip through on subsequent playthroughs. Why can’t we see Master Chief in action? Why can’t we see new weapons or changes in combat mechanics? Why can’t we hear about what’s coming to online?

We’re happy that we got SOMETHING, but this was hardly worth the year we had to wait.

Anything about the PlayStation 5

So what did Sony bring to E3?

Although Hideo Kojima gave us a new trailer for Death Stranding a few weeks ago, and we got a few new PlayStation 5 details in the months leading up to E3, Sony was notably absent this year.

If Sony would have shown up with just a few details about the PS5, we would have been thrilled. We didn’t even need much; they could have just given us a better idea of when it would be released and potential new features. But no, Sony instead left E3 in the hands of Microsoft and Nintendo.

To be fair, Nintendo kinda killed it at E3 this year. Although, there was one game that we tragically heard nothing about…

Metroid Prime 4

Two years ago at E3 2017, we first saw the announcement trailer for Metroid Prime 4, and we were elated.

However, at the beginning of the year, we got some unfortunate news. The game was going to be delayed.

After already waiting so long to see Samus’s next adventure, it was a kick in the teeth to learn that we were going to have to wait even longer. However, since that announcement was made about five months ago, we were hoping that by now we would get some sort of update on the game. Sadly, we heard nothing.

We’re hoping that Samus isn’t doomed to forever be trapped in the Brinstar Depths, but our hopes of actually playing this game are quickly dwindling.

The Last of Us Part II

To be fair, we already know a LOT about The Last of Us Part II. We got a cool reveal trailer two years ago, and we got more than 10 minutes of gameplay footage last year. However, we are still worried about the release date.

At first, we were optimistic that we would finally get to see what Joel and Ellie have been up to by the end of 2019, but that is looking further and further from the truth.

Death Stranding has a concrete release date of Nov. 6, 2019, and we simply cannot see Sony releasing two games with such massive hype that close together. I mean we are probably going to buy both at launch anyway, but it isn’t a smart move to let two console exclusives compete with each other for sales.

This suggests that The Last of Us Part II will just have to wait until early 2020. However, now we aren’t sure of that either because Cyberpunk 2077 is set to be released in April of 2020. Sure, Cyberpunk 2077 isn’t a PS4 exclusive, but we can’t imagine Sony wanting to compete against that title either. Do you really want to go toe-to-toe with Keanu Reeves?

We didn’t think so.

Elder Scrolls VI

At E3 2018, Bethesda released this 36-second announcement trailer for the next Elder Scrolls game… and it definitively was the most hyped announcement of that year.

One year later, we were hoping to get something more than a glorified JPEG, but we instead got a trailer for Elder Scrolls Online: Elsweyr:

What do we think of that trailer?

We got nothing for Elder Scrolls VI. We didn’t get a release date, we didn’t get a new trailer, and we didn’t even get an official title!

Honestly, if Bethesda didn’t show us Doom: Eternal, they might as well not have come at all.

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It was still a pretty awesome E3

At the end of the day, we still got some awesome announcements at E3 2019. Come on people, we got a trailer for a new Zelda game. What more could you ask for?

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What games were you hoping to see at E3 this year? Were you satisfied with the lineup, or were you hoping that this would finally be the year for Half Life 3? Let us know in the comments below.

Nintendo’s biggest announcements from E3 2019

Animal Crossing: New Horizon and No More Heroes 3 are coming to the Switch!

Microsoft can keep Halo: Infinite, and Sony can have Death Stranding because Nintendo definitively won E3 2019 without either of them.

In Nintendo’s first day at E3, we learned about new characters coming to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, a sequel to Breath of the Wild, and we even caught a glimpse of some new Pokémon! In less than 45 minutes, Nintendo broke the internet.

However, Nintendo revealed so much more than what just said. New games, remakes, and new features were unveiled, and we picked out the best of the best! Here are our favorite reveals from Nintendo at E3.

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Animal Crossing New Horizons is coming March 2020

We’ve known that a new Animal Crossing game was coming to the Nintendo Switch for a while. However, when we finally got to see it today, our expectations were blown out of the water.

Animal Crossing: New Horizons takes place on a tropical paradise. Here you can build up your new home along with all the colorful characters you have learned to love.

Initially, Nintendo announced that this game was going to come out around Christmas 2019. However, today’s trailer pushed the game back to March 2020. At the end of the day, we’re really not all that upset; we’re just happy we got a trailer!

By the way, where was Reggie during all of this?

Ah, makes sense.

No More Heroes 3 is happening

We don’t think anyone was expecting to see this trailer, but we are so glad that we did.

No More Heroes was one of the hidden gems of the Nintendo Wii. The game stars Travis Touchdown – an assassin who hacks and slashes every bad guy he comes across with his beam sword.

Travis is also a complete nerd. His apartment is filled with loads of pro-wrestling and anime collectibles. Basically, he’s one of the most identifiable video game protagonists ever. The only issue is that we haven’t seen Travis since the sequel in 2010, Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes.

However, in 2020 we will finally reunite with Travis, in what will surely be one of the top titles of the year.

Now that this is out of the way, please Nintendo, put Travis in Smash.

Super Mario Maker 2 will have online multiplayer

As hyped as fans were for Super Mario Maker 2 when we learned that the game was not going to have online multiplayer we thought “What’s the point then?”

Luckily, Nintendo confirmed in a tweet today that Super Mario Maker 2 will have online multiplayer in a future update.

Mr. Tezuka has confirmed that the ability to play online multiplayer with friends is coming to #SuperMarioMaker2 in a future update. Stay tuned for more information to come. https://t.co/oxGuEcJ8Om pic.twitter.com/1AfK1vEGIe

— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) June 11, 2019

Basically, the game will not have it at launch, but Nintendo has seen the error of their ways and will include it later.

Trials of Mana is getting an HD remake!

If you put 100 gamers in a room together and ask what are the best classic RPGs, almost all of them will mention the Secret of Mana series.

The games have all of the feel of the Final Fantasy series, but with even more whimsical charm and nature. That charm looks like it is at the forefront in the new trailer for the HD remake of Trials of Mana.

The game has the same charm of the original, but with a much-needed cosmetic upgrade.

The game is set to come out in early 2020. However, Nintendo also announced that you can play all three games in the Secret of Mana library right now on your Nintendo Switch!

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is coming to Switch

Nintendo has already brought some amazing games from the past decade to the Switch. This includes Saints Row: The Third, L.A. Noire, and now The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt.

The game along with all of its DLC will be available to play later this year. However, you can preorder it now!

Luigi’s Mansion 3 is coming soon

Luigi’s Mansion has gone from being a cult-classic to one of our favorite Nintendo series out there. The new trailer for Luigi’s Mansion 3 looks like more of the spooky adventures we love.

In the games, Luigi is basically a Ghostbuster who uses a vacuum cleaner to capture ghosts as he tries to find his lost brother. Here, Luigi brings a few new tricks including a new gooey Luigi and new attacks. However, the best thing that Luigi is bringing is both local and online multiplayer. Now, you can prove to your friends that you ain’t afraid of no ghost as you dominate the competition.

We don’t have to wait that long to try them out ourselves since the game is set to come out later this year!

Wrapping up

What were your favorite games Nintendo unveiled at E3? Did you see everything you wanted, or are you thirsty for more! Let us know in the comments below!

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild gets a sequel

Journey back to Hyrule in this new trailer for the sequel to Breath of the Wild.

Nintendo won E3.

At the end of Nintendo’s Day One E3 presentation, they shocked gamers everywhere with a trailer announcing a sequel to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. The game will be for the Nintendo Switch.

In the announcement trailer, we got a glimpse at the new threat facing Hyrule.

However, it might just be an old foe who has come back to wreak havoc.

A new baddie, or a returning threat?

At the end of The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword, the main villain Demise swore to return one day. Well, it looks like that day might have come.

Demise is no Ganon, but he is very threatening. After being defeated, he says that Link and Zelda‘s bloodline are cursed to forever fight his incarnations. Ganon’s many appearances in Zelda games appear to be the fulfillment of that promise. However, now that Ganon is dead in the Breath of the Wild universe, Demise might be back to handle the matter himself.

However, if it is not Demise, we have another idea. That symbol on the right looks a lot like a medallion you might see on a sage. Sages are godlike beings in the Zelda universe that help keep order across Hyrule. If it is not Demise, perhaps this is a dark or corrupted sage that is trying to come back to destroy the land of Hyrule.

Playing as Zelda?

In the trailer, a mysterious power appears to infect Link’s right arm. We think this means one of two things.

Option 1: Link is out of commission

This could mean that Link is in trouble. He could very well be corrupted or on the brink of death. If he is corrupted, then Zelda has to free his mind and break the spell. If he is on the brink of death, then Zelda has to find the cure for what ails him. In both of these scenarios, Zelda would be at the forefront of the game rather than Link. Honestly, we are 100% down to play a game entirely as Zelda.

Option 2: Link has new powers

This glowing arm stuff could also mean that Link literally has new tricks up his sleeve. For all we know, Link has new magical abilities that can be used for both adventuring and combat. This could be cool, but between the two options, we like the one where we play as Zelda trying to save Link more.

Callbacks to Majora’s Mask?

In the trailer, Link and Zelda appear to be searching under Hyrule Castle. While there, they find an ancient evil that is spiraling this ominous looking energy upwards into the land of Hyrule. At the end of the trailer, we see Hyrule Castle begin to sink into the ground. Immediately, this gave us the same vibes as The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask.

We can’t help but notice a ton of similarities. Like Majora’s Mask, this game is a sequel to a smash hit that came out only a few years prior. It also uses a similar overworld and similar characters. Finally, in Majora’s Mask, you are trying to save Termina from being destroyed by a falling moon. In this game, you appear to be trying to save Hyrule from a similar fate.

What we’re anticipating is a very similar experience. We are guessing that the Breath of the Wild sequel will include many side-missions that feed into the main story. If we finally get to play as Zelda, this would mean that the princess herself is helping out the citizens of Hyrule with their problems.

What do we want?

We only found out this game was coming out a few hours ago, and we already have a list of demands.

At the end of the day, we are hoping for a dark game like Majora’s Mask. We want to play as Zelda, and fight an ancient evil that is threatening to destroy everything she just saved.

We want an ominous, gloomy aura throughout the game that is only stifled by the joy that comes from helping out the colorful cast of supporting characters.

Breath of the Wild was unlike any Zelda game we have played before. The fact that this is its own game rather than more DLC is incredible. We don’t have a release date yet, but we can only hope that Nintendo will divulge more in the coming months.

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10 best Wii games

Wii would like to play! Check out the best games that ever graced the Nintendo Wii.

When the Nintendo Wii was first announced, it was quite possibly the most excited the world had ever been for a new console.

The Wii Remote was unlike any controller we had ever seen. Players were no longer going to be maneuvering around with an analog stick, but with motion controls. It truly felt like the wave of the future.

Too bad it really fell flat.

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Motion controls have been downplayed a lot since the days of the Wii. The motion controls worked well on maybe a handful of Wii games and were complete garbage on others.

For example: when Donkey Kong Country Returns was released for the Wii, somebody thought it would be a good idea to have players shake the controller in order to get DK to roll. Later on, the game was ported to the Nintendo 3DS and players could use a joystick and buttons. Once we were able to play it that way, it turned out the game was actually a lot of fun. However, it was virtually unplayable on the Wii.

To make matters worse, they were obscenely hard to buy when they first came out. For some reason, Nintendo didn’t supply many consoles to stores making so buyers had to camp out in front of the store before it opened to get one.

Look, the title of this article is “Top 10 Wii games,” so clearly we liked a few of them. When the motion controls worked, games could actually be a lot of fun. However, we’re glad that Nintendo eventually decided to put actual controllers back in our hands.

Top 10 Wii games

10. Kirby’s Epic Yarn

Before Yoshi made his way to the world of wool, Kirby’s Epic Yarn spun a pretty great adventure.

Kirby’s Epic Yarn wasn’t supposed to be a Kirby game at first. However, once developers saw how fun the game was and how beautiful it looked, Kirby was added to help boost sales.

Kirby is known for inhaling his enemies and then gaining their powers. However, Kirby has a new array of tools in this classic. Instead, Kirby spins yarn and morphs himself into whatever he needs to be to overcome challenges.

The platformer isn’t very difficult, and the more adept player can probably knock this out in a day or so. However, for those that have played it, they can assure you that you’re in a for a fun Warp Star ride.

9. Super Smash Bros. Brawl

Most fans of Smash agree that Super Smash Bros. Brawl was a huge step down from Super Smash Bros. Melee. The game just isn’t as fast-paced as Melee, and the new mechanics that were added were atrocious. It was the first Smash game to have online matchmaking, but the online side lagged so incredibly bad that almost nobody played it.

You can slip and fall over. Who even thought of that?

However, Brawl did give us an epic story mode with Subspace Emissary. Subspace was absolutely incredible. It felt like an Avengers storyline, but with our favorite Nintendo characters. It was an incredible adventure that we, unfortunately, have not seen since in other Smash games.

Brawl also gave us a bunch of cool characters that are staples in the series now including Ike, Snake, Sonic, Meta Knight, Pokémon Trainer, and Zero Suit Samus.

Thankfully, the Wii allowed us to use our old GameCube controllers to play the game, so we weren’t forced to use the Wii Remote. Brawl might just be the worst Smash game, but it’s still a Smash game.

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8. New Super Mario Bros. Wii

Much like Kirby’s Epic Yarn, New Super Mario Bros. Wii isn’t going to take you very long to beat. Even if you are casually playing through the game, you can get through the entire main story in just a few hours.

However, those are gonna be some of the most fun hours you’ve had in a while. The game takes Mario back to basics in a classic side-scrolling adventure. No 3D exploration. No maps where you hunt for stars. No bull.

You know what? It really works.

Get up to three other friends with you, and you can turn it this into a party game the likes of which you’ve never seen.

7. The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword

All things considered, The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess is a far better game. However, the GameCube version is better than the Wii version. On Wii, The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword is much more fun.

Much like Brawl, this is a weak entry in its franchise as a whole, but it’s still a fun game nonetheless. Skyward Sword revolves around Link on his journey to save Princess Zelda from an evil force blah blah blah, it’s the basic story yet again. The game included a crafting portion to make new gear and upgrade existing weapons. In most other games it would work, but it just seems out of place here in Zelda.

Also, you have a new guide named Fi. If you thought Navi was annoying, wait until you get a load of her. Navi at least had personality; Fi feels like a lifeless zombie who takes away from the adventure.

That said, the game still is a lot of fun and has a lot of great Zelda moments. As far as boss battles in Zelda go, this game has some of the best.

If you’re looking for something on par with Ocarina of Time, this ain’t it, chief. However, if you’re looking for a decent entry in the series to eat up a few hours.

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6. Okami

Okami is one of the most beautiful games ever made.

You play as a wolf as you adventure through a painted tapestry. Your means of travel and attacks all coordinate with brush strokes, which make the game sometimes feel more like you’re painting a picture.

The art style mixes with Japanese culture to make a truly unique experience that you’ll never forget.

With all the characters that people want to see get added to Smash, Amaterasu from Okami is almost never brought up.

Come on, Sakurai. Make it happen!

5. Mario Kart Wii

While we got a below average Smash game and a below average Zelda game, we honestly got one of the best Mario Kart games with Mario Kart Wii.

Just listen to that music:

The Wii’s motion controls actually worked pretty well for this game. Even if you didn’t like them, the game allowed you to use a slew of other controllers to tickle your fancy.

Like Brawl, this game had online matchmaking, but the lag wasn’t nearly as bad. Sure, it paled in comparison to the online capabilities of the PlayStation 3 and the Xbox 360, but we still got to show some elementary school kids who’s the boss.

4. Xenoblade Chronicles

Xenoblade Chronicles flew passed a lot of peoples’ radar. It was also a pretty rare find in the United States. After the game was discovered to be the absolute gem that it is, you’d have to dish out around $100 IF you could somehow find a copy.

Xenoblade Chronicles is considered to be one of the best RPGs of our time. It simply nails every aspect. The combat is fun. The crafting is addictive. The story is epic. The characters are intoxicating.

From start to finish, Xenoblade Chronicles will have you hooked.

3. Super Mario Galaxy 2

To be honest, Super Mario Galaxy 2 does not feel like its own game. It feels like DLC for the first Super Mario Galaxy.

Guess what? We are totally fine with that!

Super Mario Galaxy 2 brings all the elements that made the first Mario Galaxy great and adds a bunch more awesome mechanics. For instance, you can ride Yoshi in this game!

Sure, blasting through the cosmos is fun, but it’s even more fun on the back of your dino bestie!

With all that being said, it still couldn’t beat its predecessor…

2. Super Mario Galaxy

Super Mario Galaxy was the first Mario game that felt like a true successor to Super Mario 64. Mario didn’t just jump into the next generation of gaming; he launched himself from a star cannon and flew past planets along the way.

The music accompanying the game was extraordinary. Mario moved through the galaxy accompanied by an orchestra every step of the way.

Yeah, Super Mario Galaxy 2 added some more features. However, the developers clearly put their best ideas for bosses and levels into this gem.

As much as we loved this game on the Wii, we have to admit that the title begs for a remake. If Nintendo was able to make Mario work as well as they did on the Switch with Super Mario Odyssey, then they should be able to to do the same with Mario Galaxy.

1. Wii Sports

Hold on, before you go typing an angry comment down below, hear us out.

Wii Sports was the game played most by players and is probably the only Wii game that hasn’t had a suitable replacement made since.

Think about it. All the games on this list are fun, but would you really go through the trouble of hooking up your Wii, Wii Remote, and sensor bar just to play Mario Galaxy? We’re guessing you wouldn’t.

However, if you’re having a group of friends over, wouldn’t it be fun to break out bowling or tennis?

Wii Sports got the motion controls better than any other game on the Switch. It has aged quite well, and, just to cap it all off, it came free with every Nintendo Wii.

Wrapping up

Do you agree with our picks? What ones slipped past our radar, and deserve recognition? Let us know in the comments below!

7 Dynasty Warriors spinoff games that you have to try

If you like Dynasty Warriors, you’ll love these 7 games!

Dynasty Warriors is a unique franchise of hack-and-slash warlord games where you fight against large armies of warriors. This popular series draws strong inspiration from Chinese history, with many of the characters being major historical figures. The spin-offs of this series tend to follow the same unique gameplay, but with crossover characters of various different series. Here are some of the best.

7 Dynasty Warriors spinoff games that you have to try

7. One Piece: Pirate Warriors

One of the first crossover games that Dynasty Warriors did, and it is a hidden gem. While popular in Japan, this spin-off series has gone mostly unnoticed in America. Using pirates instead of traditional warriors is a contrast that works surprisingly well.

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6. Dynasty Warriors: Gundam

Another unique crossover that creates an amazingly interesting aesthetic of mecha space warriors with swords. Definitely worth checking out, even if you’re not a fan of traditional Gundam, as it is one of the most unique games in the Dynasty Warriors franchise.

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5. Samurai Warriors and Warriors Orochi

Not all of Dynasty Warriors’ spin-off games are crossovers, and these two series have made their own unique canons as well. Samurai Warriors is the same concept as Dynasty Warriors but with historical Japanese characters, while Orochi is a combination of the two series. Both have grown popular to the point where they have become their own stand-alone games as well.

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4. Dynasty Warriors: Godseekers

Unlock the other titles on this list, Godseekers does not follow the same gameplay as the traditional Dynasty Warriors games. Instead, Godseekers is a tactical RPG featuring many of the main characters from the Dynasty Warriors series. It is essentially the inverted concept that Dynasty Warriors spin-offs have, with the gameplay changing instead of the characters. This creates a unique and interesting take on a typically static gameplay formula.

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3. Fire Emblem Warriors

Fire Emblem is a perfect fit in the Warriors universe, as it features many noble characters in feudal-like situations. That’s why this crossover is one of the most natural ones for a fan of either series. Fans of Fire Emblem will enjoy this unique take on some of their beloved characters.

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2. Warriors All-Stars

Similar to the Warriors Orochi series, Warriors All-Stars follows the gameplay of Dynasty Warriors but features characters from all Koei games. This includes games such as Ninja Gaiden, Dead or Alive, and the Atelier series. Fans of Koei will love seeing these familiar characters in the unique gameplay of Dynasty Warriors.

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1. Hyrule Warriors

Even among non-Zelda fans, this game is what brought many gamers to the attention of Dynasty Warriors. Not only does it allow a much-appreciated gameplay change to the Zelda franchise, but it also stands as a great addition to the Dynasty Warriors series itself.

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