Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com Joystiq http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/http://www.joystiq.com/media/feedlogo.gif Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com en-us Copyright 2015 AOL, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Hyrule Warriors getting Majora's Mask pack next month [Update]]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2015/01/14/hyrule-warriors-getting-majoras-mask-pack-next-month/http://www.joystiq.com/2015/01/14/hyrule-warriors-getting-majoras-mask-pack-next-month/http://www.joystiq.com/2015/01/14/hyrule-warriors-getting-majoras-mask-pack-next-month/#comments Hyrule Warriors will receive a new piece of downloadable content themed after The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask on February 5, Nintendo revealed during its Nintendo Direct livestream this morning.

The DLC will include Tingle and the game's youthful Link as playable characters, the former giving his enemies a kiss of death and whipping them with bags of rupees. The pack will also include three as-yet-unknown character skins.

Update: Nintendo says the DLC will cost $7.99 and will also feature a new Adventure Mode map.
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JoystiqHyrule Warriors getting Majora's Mask pack next month [Update] originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 14 Jan 2015 09:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The Twilight Princess, Skyward Sword and Ocarina of Time costume packs each provide Link and Zelda with costumes inspired by the respective game. A fourth pack, called the Demon King Costume Set, provides two new costumes for Ganondorf - one inspired by his appearance in Ocarina of Time and one inspired by Twilight Princess.

All of the costume packs now for sale are the same as those given to customers who pre-ordered (or in the case of the Ganondorf costumes, those in Club Nintendo) so be careful not to make a double purchase.
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JoystiqOutfit your Hyrule Warriors with costume DLC, now available originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 28 Dec 2014 18:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>costumesdlcganondorfhyrule-warriorslinknintendotecmo-koeithe-legend-of-zeldathe-legend-of-zelda-ocarina-of-timeThe-Legend-of-Zelda-Skyward-SwordThe-Legend-of-Zelda-Twilight-Princesswii-uzeldaSun, 28 Dec 2014 18:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Platinum gets conceptual with Bayonetta's Nintendo costumes]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2014/11/02/platinum-gets-conceptual-with-bayonettas-nintendo-costumes/http://www.joystiq.com/2014/11/02/platinum-gets-conceptual-with-bayonettas-nintendo-costumes/http://www.joystiq.com/2014/11/02/platinum-gets-conceptual-with-bayonettas-nintendo-costumes/#comments
You can channel Nintendo's heroines (and Hyrule's hero) while unleashing crazy combos in Bayonetta 2, but it's worth taking a break from witchcraft to see how the collaboration came together in the first place. As Platinum Games detailed in a recent blog post, Bayonetta's first borrowed garb was the result of director Hideki Kamiya asking Platinum's Yong-Hee Cho to draw Bayonetta in a Princess Peach outfit.

The above image and the full gallery below shows some of Cho's conceptual interpretations, but Kamiya pushed to keep the dress closer to Peach's original style. After tying Bayonetta's hair up, adding a Mario charm and some forearm flair, Kamiya and Cho were pleased with the results.

Kamiya's direction similarly led to the Samus costume resembling the bounty hunter's initial venture on the NES, but the development of Bayonetta's tunic is interesting: After Kamiya approved Cho's traditional take on Link's classic attire, Cho turned the designs in to Nintendo for approval. They were returned with a suggestion that Cho open the tunic's top a little more.

Bayonetta's Nintendo-themed wardrobe is available in both Bayonetta games on the Wii U, and in the case of Bayonetta 2, Contributing Editor Earnest Cavalli's review remarked that it's a "grand sequel that overshadows the most gleefully over-the-top aspects of its predecessor with entirely new levels of awe-inspiring spectacle."
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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bayonettabayonetta-2daisylinkmetroidnintendopeachPlatinum-Gamesprinchess-peachsamuswii-uzeldaSun, 02 Nov 2014 13:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Link's Master Cycle makes spirit tracks in Mario Kart 8 DLC]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2014/10/15/links-master-cycle-makes-spirit-tracks-in-mario-kart-8-dlc/http://www.joystiq.com/2014/10/15/links-master-cycle-makes-spirit-tracks-in-mario-kart-8-dlc/http://www.joystiq.com/2014/10/15/links-master-cycle-makes-spirit-tracks-in-mario-kart-8-dlc/#comments The first downloadable content pack for Mario Kart 8 will include a special motorcycle inspired by the Legend of Zelda series, Nintendo revealed on Twitter. The Master Cycle features Link's iconic Hylian Shield on the side and a body shape that vaguely resembles a horse. Seen in the concept art above, the cycle also sports a blue and gold paint job and a Triforce on the front wheel.

The Master Cycle is one of four new vehicles arriving in the November DLC pack, another being Mario's B Dasher kart from Mario Kart DS. The pack will also include three new playable racers, Link, Tanooki Mario and Cat Peach, as well as eight race tracks. Mario Kart 8's first piece of DLC will cost $8 on its own, though players will be able to pick it and another pack up in a two-for-one bundle for $12. The second DLC pack is Animal Crossing-themed and will arrive in May 2015.
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JoystiqLink's Master Cycle makes spirit tracks in Mario Kart 8 DLC originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 15 Oct 2014 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The saving doesn't apply if you buy both packs separately, unfortunately. On the flip side, anyone who buys both packs unlocks eight new colors of Yoshi and Shy Guy "immediately," in case you're in immediate need of some technicolor racing.

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JoystiqMario Kart 8 DLC packs priced $8 each, $12 2-in-1 bundle originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 27 Aug 2014 01:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>all-the-charactersanimal-crossingcat-peachDLCdry-bowserf-zeroisabellelinkmario-kart-8nintendonorth-americarelease-dateshy-guyso-much-nintendotanookivillagerwii-uyoshizeldaWed, 27 Aug 2014 01:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Link revs up in Mario Kart 8 this November]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2014/08/26/link-revs-up-in-mario-kart-8-this-november/http://www.joystiq.com/2014/08/26/link-revs-up-in-mario-kart-8-this-november/http://www.joystiq.com/2014/08/26/link-revs-up-in-mario-kart-8-this-november/#comments Link is a playable character in Mario Kart 8 with the "Legend of Zelda X Mario Kart 8" DLC pack, due out in the UK in November for £7. We're contacting Nintendo of America for more information about a stateside release [Update: The packs are now confirmed for North America].

The pack includes Tanooki Mario, Cat Peach and Link as new playable characters, plus four vehicles and eight courses (that's two new cups with four courses each).

A second DLC pack for Mario Kart 8 is due out in May 2015, called "Animal Crossing X Mario Kart 8." It includes new playable characters in Isabelle, Villager and Dry Bowser, plus four vehicles and eight courses. Purchase both packs in a bundle or separately and snag eight different-colored Shy Guys and eight different-colored Yoshis. Score.
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JoystiqLink revs up in Mario Kart 8 this November originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 26 Aug 2014 17:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>DLClinkmario-kart-8nintendoshy-guywii-uYoshizeldaTue, 26 Aug 2014 17:40:00 EST<![CDATA[Best Buy, Amazon offer Hyrule Warriors pre-order costumes]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2014/08/17/best-buy-amazon-offer-hyrule-warriors-pre-order-costumes/http://www.joystiq.com/2014/08/17/best-buy-amazon-offer-hyrule-warriors-pre-order-costumes/http://www.joystiq.com/2014/08/17/best-buy-amazon-offer-hyrule-warriors-pre-order-costumes/#comments GameStop won't be the only retailer with special costumes for Link and friends when Hyrule Warriors battles for control of your Wii U on September 26. Best Buy and Amazon have also opened some special chests and ... Dun-dun-dun-DUN! ... have pulled out some exclusive costumes as well.

Fans of the latest Legend of Zelda game should head over to Best Buy, where you'll get Skyward Sword-themed costumes for Link and Zelda when you pre-order the game. Those who prefer their Hero of Time to be a bit darker should opt for Amazon, which has Twilight Princess-themed costumes for the tunic-wearing swordsman and Hyrule's most-kidnappable princess.

And don't forget, no matter where you pick up the game, if you're a Club Nintendo member who registers your copy before October 23, you'll receive two costumes for Zelda baddie, Ganondorf.
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JoystiqBest Buy, Amazon offer Hyrule Warriors pre-order costumes originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 17 Aug 2014 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>amazonbest-buyganondorfhyrule-warriorslinknintendopre-orderTecmo-Koeithe-legend-of-zeldathe-legend-of-zelda-ocarina-of-timeThe-Legend-of-Zelda-Skyward-SwordThe-Legend-of-Zelda-Twilight-Princesswii-uzeldaSun, 17 Aug 2014 15:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Do not collect 200 rupees in Monopoly: The Legend of Zelda]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2014/08/03/do-not-collect-200-rupees-in-monopoly-the-legend-of-zelda/http://www.joystiq.com/2014/08/03/do-not-collect-200-rupees-in-monopoly-the-legend-of-zelda/http://www.joystiq.com/2014/08/03/do-not-collect-200-rupees-in-monopoly-the-legend-of-zelda/#comments You know, when we were kids playing Monopoly, all we had to choose from were the thimble, shoe, top hat, car, wheelbarrow, dog and battleship, and cousin Johnny always took the battleship! Hmph! Well, kids today won't have to suffer such indignities thanks to USAopoly, the company behind custom versions of classic board games; they're releasing Monopoly: The Legend of Zelda Edition, complete with way cooler player tokens.

Customers who pick up this special version of Monopoly will be able to choose from such Zelda series staples as the Bow, Hookshot, Boomerang, Triforce and Hylian Shield to represent their progress. If you're picking up the board game from GameStop, you'll also be able to choose the Ocarina of Time. The GameStop edition also comes with six "Power Cards" to tweak gameplay and a Hyrule map lithograph, all packaged inside an exclusive square box.

A GameStop pre-order page for Monopoly: The Legend of Zelda Edition lists September 15 as a release date. If nothing else, it might not be a bad way to pass the time until Hyrule Warriors hits shelves on September 26.
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JoystiqDo not collect 200 rupees in Monopoly: The Legend of Zelda originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 03 Aug 2014 15:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The defining feature of each of Tecmo Koei's "musou" games is the ability to destroy legions of enemies with a few massive strikes, and in that regard, the Legend of Zelda-themed Hyrule Warriors lives up to its pedigree.

Above you'll find the latest footage released by Tecmo Koei. It depicts Nintendo icon Link using one of the game's bigger weapons. "Bigger," in this case, refers both to the size of the staff, and the damage it inflicts on enemies. Standard attacks fire a barrage of rings that blast foes unlucky enough to stand in front of Link, while more powerful strikes create flaming whirlwinds, explosive blasts and even summon meteors to crush Link's enemies to bits.

In related news, the latest issue of Famitsu (courtesy Siliconera translation) claims that Hyrule Warriors will feature Agitha as a playable character. It's unknown what the self-described "Princess of Bugs" will bring to the large-scale brawler, but it's nice to the see that the oddball character has a life beyond her origin in The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess.

Hyrule Warriors is slated to appear in Japan this August, with a European launch following on September 19, and the game's North American debut on September 26.
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JoystiqLink discovers pyromania in new Hyrule Warriors trailer originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 23 Jun 2014 21:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>hyrule-warriorslinknintendotecmo-koeithe-legend-of-zeldawii-uMon, 23 Jun 2014 21:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Legend of Zelda producer says female Link theories are rumor]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2014/06/21/legend-of-zelda-producer-says-female-link-theories-are-rumor/http://www.joystiq.com/2014/06/21/legend-of-zelda-producer-says-female-link-theories-are-rumor/http://www.joystiq.com/2014/06/21/legend-of-zelda-producer-says-female-link-theories-are-rumor/#comments Game trailers have a way of getting people buzzing, and the presence of a new Legend of Zelda game at E3 stirred up noise louder than a bumblebee alarm clock. As fans searched every frame for detail, one particular question began to circulate: "Was that a girl we saw in the trailer?" According to series producer Eiji Aonuma, the answer is no.

Interestingly, it was Aonuma's own comments that fueled the speculation fire: "Another interesting comment I've heard, quite frequently actually, is that, 'Oh Link's a woman. Link is female now,'" Aonuma told Game Informer. "That might be something that consciously we kind of did, but not to say anything specific - I am not saying anything specific - but, I am hoping people continue to comment, and I will continue to follow the fan comments and reactions to the trailer."

However, Aonuma clarified to MMGN that his comments were made "jokingly," and that the rumor has taken off more than he intended. That said, Aonuma told MMGN he hopes players won't get caught up in the sex of the legendary hero. "I don't want people to get hung up on the way Link looks because ultimately Link represents the player in the game," Aonuma said. "I don't want to define him so much that it becomes limiting to the players. I want players to focus on other parts of the trailer and not specifically on the character because the character Link represents, again, the player."
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JoystiqLegend of Zelda producer says female Link theories are rumor originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 21 Jun 2014 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Bayonetta 2's special brand of absurdity includes a few nods to Nintendo's roster, but its outfits are more than just reminders of Link, Samus and Princess Peach's existence. Isao Negishi, director of the Bayonetta Wii U port that will be bundled with Bayonetta 2, wrote out a few details about the garments, covering summons, sword-based attacks and a prime method to disarm tension.

Princess Peach and Bowser disagree on the romantic qualities of kidnapping, but channeling Peach's fashion sense as Bayonetta lets players summon the spiky-shelled antagonist. As seen in the above image, Bowser will stuff his limbs through portals to knock around enemies, leaving coins as remnants of the carnage.

Donning Link's tunic adds the Master Sword to Bayonetta's arsenal, but it also recalls iconic audio samples from The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past. Negishi specifically mentions the triumphant sound that plays while opening a treasure chest, but he notes that there will be other audio-based cues as well.

Negishi's post finishes with the Samus costume, which reflects the bounty hunter's original suit of armor by request of Bayonetta creator Hideki Kamiya. While arm cannon-oriented details weren't offered, players will be able to toggle Samus' visor up or down, which Negishi adds is surprisingly amusing when "endlessly going up-down-up-down during the game's more serious moments." Considering Bayonetta's one-liners and the new portal-punching Bowser, it's tough to remember serious moments even exist in this universe.
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JoystiqHere's what makes Bayonetta's Nintendo costumes special originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 21 Jun 2014 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Last Week Tonight discussed the ten-year anniversary of Massachusetts' legalization of same-sex marriage by poking fun at Nintendo's apology for not including same-sex relationships in Tomodachi Life. Steamier than the average fan-fiction, the talk show played match-maker with Nintendo's characters.

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JoystiqTalk show's 'Nintendo Gay Marriage' video pairs up Mario, Link originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 19 May 2014 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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In its most recent entry, PBS' Game/Show YouTube series wonders if Nintendo's beloved Legend of Zelda series is only so beloved due to an incessant reliance on player nostalgia.

While Game/Show doesn't offer an answer to this question - the series is aimed at prompting discussion, not taking any one stance - the points it makes are intriguing. How many of you are immediately transported to the gleeful whimsy of childhood on hearing the Legend of Zelda overworld theme? How often have we seen new entries in the series directly reference prior games, much to the delight of fans? How many times can players explore the Lost Woods before the cartographers of Hyrule finally decide maybe that mysterious grove of trees isn't so lost after all?

Watch the above footage, take in its arguments, then post your own thoughts in the comments below.
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JoystiqPBS Game/Show probes link between nostalgia, Zelda's success originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 10 Feb 2014 22:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>hyrulelinknostalgiapbs-gameshowthe-legend-of-zeldathe-legend-of-zelda-a-link-between-worldszeldaMon, 10 Feb 2014 22:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Link puts on his battle face in Legend of Zelda: The Dark Mask fan film]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2014/01/12/link-puts-on-his-battle-face-in-legend-of-zelda-the-dark-mask-fan-film/http://www.joystiq.com/2014/01/12/link-puts-on-his-battle-face-in-legend-of-zelda-the-dark-mask-fan-film/http://www.joystiq.com/2014/01/12/link-puts-on-his-battle-face-in-legend-of-zelda-the-dark-mask-fan-film/#comments

Poor Link - guy can't even pick up a casket full of forbidden and creepy masks without getting into trouble, as clearly demonstrated by this fan film by Mars Rising. When evil wizard Agahnim threatens the Happy Mask Salesman, it's the green-clad hero of Hyrule's sworn duty to step in and save the day - complete with slow-mo action and ... hey! Listen! Did Link just talk? Blasphemy!

Kidding, of course. Some may even like hearing Link be given a voice. Either way, the creators behind the film say that if the video gets 1 million views, they'll continue the story with a Link vs. Dark Link battle.

[Thanks, Tom!]

JoystiqLink puts on his battle face in Legend of Zelda: The Dark Mask fan film originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 12 Jan 2014 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Nintendo announced Hyrule Warriors during today's Nintendo Direct livestream. Gameplay video for the Wii U action game showed The Legend of Zelda's Link hacking and slashing enemies with an over-the-shoulder camera angle similar to the Dynasty Warriors series.

Nintendo President Satoru Iwata stressed that the game is not a new installment in The Legend of Zelda series, but is a collaborative effort with Tecmo Koei. Hyrule Warriors, which is not the game's final name, will launch in 2014.

Joystiq'Hyrule Warriors' 3D action game announced for Wii U [Update: Trailer added] originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 18 Dec 2013 09:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>gameplaygameplay-trailergameplay-videohyrule-warriorslinknintendonintendo-directteaserteaser-trailerthe-legend-of-zeldatrailerwii-uxmas-direct-2013zeldaWed, 18 Dec 2013 09:05:00 EST<![CDATA[The Legend of Zelda: A link to the plushie]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/12/09/the-legend-of-zelda-a-link-to-the-plushie/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/12/09/the-legend-of-zelda-a-link-to-the-plushie/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/12/09/the-legend-of-zelda-a-link-to-the-plushie/#comments A series of adorable plushies in the shape of Link, Zelda and Tingle are available for pre-order now, as spotted by Tomopop. They each come in sizes under 19 cm tall, while Link also has a "medium" size, which runs 22 cm.

The plushies are available for pre-order from HobbyLink Japan, $12 for the smalls and $20 for the medium Link - before shipping costs. They're expected to ship in February.

What a great way to celebrate Zelda: A Link Between Worlds, which we think is a "perfect handheld Zelda experience."

JoystiqThe Legend of Zelda: A link to the plushie originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 09 Dec 2013 21:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Whether he's in two or three dimensions, the sight of Link revisiting the setting of his most famous Super Nintendo adventure should offer ample reason to anticipate the November 22 launch of The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds.

JoystiqDimensions collide in Zelda: A Link Between Worlds launch trailer originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 13 Nov 2013 15:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dslaunch-trailerlinknintendonintendo-direct-3ds-winterthe-legend-of-zelda-a-link-between-worldstrailerzeldaWed, 13 Nov 2013 15:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Toon Link adds a dash of cuteness to Super Smash Bros. roster]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/09/26/toon-link-adds-a-dash-of-cute-to-super-smash-bros-roster/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/09/26/toon-link-adds-a-dash-of-cute-to-super-smash-bros-roster/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/09/26/toon-link-adds-a-dash-of-cute-to-super-smash-bros-roster/#commentsToon Link joins Super Smash Bros roster It's official: The cel-shaded incarnation of Link made famous in games like the recent The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker HD will be among the fighters featured in Super Smash Bros. for the Wii U and Nintendo 3DS.

Nintendo of Europe broke this news on its Twitter account, though it failed to mention any details beyond the confirmation. Toon Link will most likely play similarly to his more "adult" incarnation, though given this version's history with the Smash Bros. franchise, it's seems safe to assume that he will remain a lighter, more agile version of Link.

Super Smash Bros. is currently slated for release on the Wii U and Nintendo 3DS handheld at some point during 2014.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dslinknintendoSuper-Smash-Brossuper-smash-bros-2014the-legend-of-zeldatoon-linkwii-uThu, 26 Sep 2013 17:30:00 EST<![CDATA[The Legend of Zelda CGI movie that never was]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/08/02/the-legend-of-zelda-cgi-movie-that-was-never-made/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/08/02/the-legend-of-zelda-cgi-movie-that-was-never-made/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/08/02/the-legend-of-zelda-cgi-movie-that-was-never-made/#commentsTMNT animation studio pitched a Zelda movie in 2007 see the video
A pitch reel from Imagi Animation Studios for a CGI The Legend of Zelda film, proposed in early 2007 and subsequently turned down, has made its way online. It was supervised, shot and edited by animator Adam Holmes, who thankfully posted it to his online portfolio for us all to see - well, not here. Embedding has been disabled on the video.

Imagi Animation Studios, formed in 2000, is the outfit that produced TMNT, the studio's first major feature release. Two years later, Imagis followed up TMNT with Astro Boy, which reportedly lost money on its initial $65 million production budget.

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Prominent streamer Vinesauce recently broadcast some The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time footage to his fans, but with a twist: Link had been replaced with Sonic the Hedgehog.

[Thanks, BPMΩ.]

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Varia Feature Samus, fabric-doesn't-work-that-way Zero Suit Samus and Skyward Sword-era Link are all receiving new production runs for sale in the US this fall, though no specific release date has been given. Varia Samus and Link can both be pre-ordered for about $50 a pop, while Zero Suit Sammy rings up at a whopping $100.

JoystiqSamus and Link Figma figures articulating stateside this fall originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 25 May 2013 19:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>action-figuresfigmafigureslegend-of-zeldalinksamustoyszero-suit-samusSat, 25 May 2013 19:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Ubisoft, Gametrailers sued in Assassin's Creed copyright infringement case]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/04/18/ubisoft-gametrailers-sued-in-assassins-creed-copyright-infring/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/04/18/ubisoft-gametrailers-sued-in-assassins-creed-copyright-infring/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/04/18/ubisoft-gametrailers-sued-in-assassins-creed-copyright-infring/#comments ImageAmerican author John Beiswenger has filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against Ubisoft and Gametrailers that claims the Assassin's Creed franchise stole core ideas from Beiswenger's novel, Link. Link was published in 2002 and the first Assassin's Creed game dropped in 2007.

Beiswenger claims the Animus in Assassin's Creed is a direct copy of his Link device, which allows users to access ancestral memories and relive specific moments in history, much as the Animus does. Beiswenger says his novel discusses "assassinations" and has "spiritual and biblical tones" also found in Assassin's Creed. And then there's the battle between good and evil that Beiswenger says Assassin's Creed stole right from the pages of Link.

Beiswenger is suing Gametrailers for the Assassin's Creed trailers that he says infringe on the same Link copyright. There are 11 counts against Ubisoft and Gametrailers in total, and only most of them made us laugh.

Beiswenger is seeking up to $5.25 million in damages and a cessation of further copyright infringement. We're pretty sure that second part is already happening, so perhaps Beiswenger will get something out of all this paperwork after all.

JoystiqUbisoft, Gametrailers sued in Assassin's Creed copyright infringement case originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 18 Apr 2012 14:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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You do. As you crack open the ancient treasury, a small fanfare plays, starting quietly and then opening up into a triumphant series of simple notes, telling you that you have finally done it. The item you pull out of the centuries-old coffer is fine treasure indeed.

It's a shirt, adorned with some kind of legendary logo, a heart container tag, and the number "25" on the back. It's available in five sizes, for a special one-time only printing. Order now, before February 20, 2012, to get it sometime this May. You fold the shirt into your leather pack, and move on through the dungeon -- who knows what fearsome beast you might have to use this on, three different times, to defeat it?

JoystiqLegend of Zelda 25th Anniversary shirt is a real treasure, for a limited time originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 29 Dec 2011 01:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Presumably Bungie will get the survey up and running later, though they'll possibly send the invitation out to less "talky" members of their community -- this is supposed to be a secret, after all. In other news: Bungie conducts secret survey! Could it be about that new MMO? Oh, wait -- never mind.

[Thanks, Ed!]

JoystiqBungie posts, pulls signup survey for secret beta originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 10 Mar 2011 08:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bungiebungie-netgamelinkmicrosoftsecretsurveyunannouncedThu, 10 Mar 2011 08:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Super Mario Crossover would have killed us in 1989]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/28/super-mario-crossover-would-have-killed-us-in-1989/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/28/super-mario-crossover-would-have-killed-us-in-1989/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/28/super-mario-crossover-would-have-killed-us-in-1989/#comments Sometimes, we wonder what it would be like if versions of ourselves from the past could be magically transported to today and have their minds blown by all the technological advances in video gaming technology. We have a feeling that they'd be disinterested in our "movement controllers" and "big definition graphicals," and would instead become entranced by a new Flash game by Exploding Rabbit that's sweeping the nation at terrifying velocities: Super Mario Crossover.

The premise of the game is simple: It is the original Super Mario Bros., only your choice of playable characters isn't just limited to squat, Italian plumbers. You can also wreck Goombas while playing as Link, Mega Man, Samus, Simon Belmont or Bill (you know, from Contra). You could also just be Mario, but why would you do that, when you could be Bill from Contra? Stop being so silly.

[Thanks, Eric]

JoystiqSuper Mario Crossover would have killed us in 1989 originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 28 Apr 2010 13:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>classiccontraflashfreelinkmariomega-mannesonlinesamussimon-belmontsuper-mario-brosSuper-Mario-Bros-NESsuper-mario-crossoverWed, 28 Apr 2010 13:40:00 EST<![CDATA[Game Informer puts Link in 3D Dot Game Heroes]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/08/game-informer-puts-link-in-3d-dot-game-heroes/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/08/game-informer-puts-link-in-3d-dot-game-heroes/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/08/game-informer-puts-link-in-3d-dot-game-heroes/#comments It was almost too obvious: 3D Dot Game Heroes looks a lot like Zelda, it lets you make characters, boom: You put Link in it. Done. But like all innovations that were so natural as to be almost self-evident, someone had to be first. In our case, that someone is Game Informer's Tim Turi, whose achievement you can find after the break.

Congratulations, Tim. It may have been obvious, but that's what they said about going to the moon and now who's on Dancing With The Stars, eh?

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JoystiqGame Informer puts Link in 3D Dot Game Heroes originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 08 Apr 2010 22:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If you can feel your grip on reality slipping a little every day, then feel free to download the detailed plans to craft your own right here. (Note: You'll need a special Windows-only viewer to view the plans.) Oh, and be sure to stock up on printer ink.

[Via GoNintendo]

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>culturelegend-of-zeldalinkpapercraftzeldaFri, 11 Sep 2009 17:10:00 EST<![CDATA[We're having a baby to justify this Link costume]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/06/were-having-a-baby-so-we-can-make-this-link-costume/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/06/were-having-a-baby-so-we-can-make-this-link-costume/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/06/were-having-a-baby-so-we-can-make-this-link-costume/#comments You want to watch the paternal instincts of a bunch of guys instantly kick in like their desire for s'mores over an open fire? Then show them this adorable knit baby-sized Link costume. Oh my gawd, who doesn't want a little baby now?! Not only that, but the quiver holds the baby bottle. It's all toooooo cute. We want an office baby now. Craftster.org user UpKnitCreek created this as a baby shower gift ... and we're totally jealous of the recipient.

We're currently trying to get in contact with UpKnitCreek to see if we can get the pattern. Not that we'd know what to do with it, but we're sure somebody else does -- and then we want one! We haven't been this impressed with a knitting project since the Guitar Hero scarf.

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If you've ever wondered what Link's life would be if he were real (and a pathetic middle-aged man), you may enjoy Link, the later years (watch it after the break). If you're a fan of uproarious laughter and entertainment, you won't be a fan of Link, the later years. It has its moments, but Link's pathetic (and monotone) state drags on as a nearly six-and-a-half minute bummer. Seriously, we're so depressed about it we're going to go polish off a whole tub of Chunky Monkey.

[Via GoNintendo]

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In typical Nintendo fashion, that's all Miyamoto had to say. He left us hanging to speculate, and we're sure most will be able to turn this appetizer of a quote into a five-course meal.

[Via Videogamer]

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Turkish website Nintendocu.com has a gallery of fantastic Legend of Zelda cosplay compiled from various photography websites and gaming events. The primary character in action is Princess Zelda herself, with cameo appearances from Link. In one of the images (above) Zelda and Link can be seen locking lips, which we're pretty sure jumps the shark from "dress playing" lore to "blue" fan fiction. It's especially "blue" if you've got a thing for plastic ears.

[Via GoNintendo]

JoystiqThose ears look totally fake: a collection of Zelda cosplay originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 25 Jun 2009 18:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If someone suggested the notion of Link and Midna cosplay to you -- wolf Link, that is -- you'd probably think Midna would be the more lifelike one of the pair, yes? Not this time, buddy. No, while this little Midna is great, down to the details and the little legs, it's the wolf who really shines ... especially when you get to the video after the break.

But we'll give you a hint: there's a person in there. Wolf Link is made of people.

deviantARTist LilleahWest calls this pair of costumes a work in progress, but if it gets much more accurate, we're not sure we can handle it. Also? This wolfsuit was made in only twelve days. That's dedication.

Other great cosplay

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We knew something was missing this year. Turns out TGR triggered what we were longing for when it noted the absence of Legend of Zelda in 2008. In fact, it was the first year since 1999 that we didn't take up Link's sword. Check out a list of the past decade's releases after the break.

Hopefully we'll get a new Zelda next year, but for those who need to talk about the emptiness they feel, please be sure to leave a comment. This is a place of love and support. A place of safety. Feel free to cry.

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JoystiqSupport group time: No 'Zelda' released in 2008 originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 31 Dec 2008 15:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We usually don't bring these kind of things to your attention because, uh, it's IGN, but they've published a pretty decent look back at Link and all of his past adventures. This look back chronicles all of the previous games in the The Legend of Zelda series.

If you're a big enough fan of Nintendo to be here, then you probably know the history of the green-clad hero pretty well. But, that doesn't mean you shouldn't read this and think back on all of those great times you had in Hyrule. If anything, it should inspire you to play at least one of the previous games again. And that's not a bad thing now, is it?

What's your favorite Legend of Zelda game? Ocarina of Time? Link to the Past? Twilight Princess?

Gallery: The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess

JoystiqA look back at The Legend of Zelda originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 18 Dec 2008 20:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>hyrulelegend-of-zeldalinkthe-legend-of-zeldazeldaThu, 18 Dec 2008 20:10:00 EST<![CDATA[Golden Zelda statue gallops back to European Club Nintendo]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/11/19/golden-zelda-statue-gallops-back-to-european-club-nintendo/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/11/19/golden-zelda-statue-gallops-back-to-european-club-nintendo/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/11/19/golden-zelda-statue-gallops-back-to-european-club-nintendo/#commentsAlthough we regard this golden statue of Link and Epona as tacky, we're clearly in a minority. Despite being the most expensive item ever in the European Club Nintendo shop (15,000 Star Points, thank you), it sold out in the blink of a Goron's eye.

How rare is this, exactly? Our guess: pretty damn rare. We've never seen one on eBay. But now it's back in stock, chintzier than ever, and ready for some lucky collectors to swipe. It's still 15,000 Star Points, and we suspect this latest batch will go quickly, so long as somebody out there has resisted splurging their Star Points on Wii Points.

How about you, North Americans? Would something like this catch your eye when Club Nintendo launches in your neck of the woods later this year?

Gallery: Club Nintendo Awesomeness

The Legend of GaudinessFor that authentic Super Famicom experience ...Stuck on youA free game (or four)Miimote

[Via N-Europe]

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Halloween is only a day away -- do you have your costume ready yet? Still looking for video game-inspired ideas? How about Dr. Kawashima from the Brain Age series? Phoenix Wright? Travis Touchdown? How about Mario?

Need a female costume? Maybe you can dress up as one of the ninja sisters from the WarioWare games? Midna or Rosalina? Peach or Samus? Mama? Struggling for a dog outfit? Well, there's always K.K. Slider. Or, um, Nintendogs?

And when all else fails, whether you're a boy, girl, or puppy, there's always ... Link! We've featured several costume variations of the young hero -- Phantom Hourglass Link, Four Swords Link, and, of course, Hugging Girls Link -- but today's photo puts an actual kid into the green outfit! Slip into your Pegasus Boots and dash past the post break for the image!

See also: Top 5: Spooky Gaming Moments

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JoystiqThe DS Life: A young Hylian boy originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 29 Oct 2008 23:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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With Halloween on the way, it seemed like a good time to feature some cosplay in The DS Life! As you can likely guess, the most popular costumed gamers we've posted about so far were the cosplaying Link duo (see gallery below), who took their inspiration from The Legend of Zelda's Four Swords spin-off.

We've picked out another group who've dressed themselves up as the colorful Link clones, and while they might not seem as "sensual" as the blondes we featured before, we think they better capture Four Swords' bouyant, playful feel.

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JoystiqThe DS Life: Four Swordswomen originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 15 Oct 2008 23:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The video games as art debate is a ridiculous sham. It seems that many who fall on the "games are not art" side have rarely or never played a video game, often a product of an older generation. If your only experience with video games is hearing news reports about 7 year olds beating up hookers in Grand Theft Auto, then of course your view will be ignorant and bigoted. But that doesn't give critical validity to start creating arguments against that with which you are very unfamiliar. I know surprisingly little about Somalian Islamic Literature, which is why I don't make inflammatory statements about it. To suggest that any video game is incapable of being art is remarkably narrow-minded.

Television and movies choreograph all characters' actions and responses, leaving the viewer as a mere canvas on which the creator's views and reactions are imprinted. Though it's often that a viewer connects with a character and draws individual interpretations, their failures and triumphs can always be placed on the choices of the individual. With gaming, however, the connection can be just as deep, and to some, deeper. When our character fails, we grumble. When our character succeeds, we rejoice. Don't like the outcome? Well, then, you should've done things differently, dummy. While I'm not suggesting that games are better than film, they are simply different and arguably just as valid as high art. At a primitive level, it's not uncommon to punch the sofa in anger after failing a gaming objective. Just the same, it's nearly expected to vocalize with triumph after conquering the same obstacle. Emotional response does not automatically equal art, but creating something which vents one's senses and emotions and appeals to those of others certainly is. Different than stubbing your toe or finding 20 bucks in the street, gaming situations were carefully orchestrated to provide an experience which is dependent on the gamer to interpret. Why should emotions such as fear, love, and sadness be excluded from gaming?

Making my way down from my soapbox, I'll say that perhaps the most intimate display of emotion is crying. Here's the Top 5 moments in gaming that seem to get me every time. SPOILER ALERT: I hate having something ruined just as much as you do, so I'm giving a fair warning right now. This list contains spoilers for several high profile Nintendo titles. None are from the Wii (excluding the Virtual Console), but I will say that the fifth item refers to the WiiWare-bound Cave Story. If you haven't played the game and plan on purchasing it (which you definitely should!), please skip to number four.



The Top 5 is a weekly feature that provides us with a forum to share our opinions on various aspects of the video game culture, and provides you with a forum to tell us how wrong we are. To further voice your opinions, submit a vote in the Wii Fanboy Poll, and take part in the daily discussions of Wii Warm Up.

JoystiqTop 5: Biggest Tear-Jerkers originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 13 Oct 2008 13:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cave-storyjoystiqfeatureslinklinks-awakeningmetal-gear-solidmetroidocarina-of-timepixelsamussolid-snakesuper-metroidtop-5zeldaMon, 13 Oct 2008 13:34:00 EST<![CDATA[A brief history of Club Nintendo Awesomeness]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/10/07/a-brief-history-of-club-nintendo-awesomeness/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/10/07/a-brief-history-of-club-nintendo-awesomeness/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/10/07/a-brief-history-of-club-nintendo-awesomeness/#comments By now, you've no doubt heard: Nintendo is rolling out Club Nintendo in the U.S. by the end of 2008. Wahey! Yeah, we know that Japan (generally speaking) gets the most excellent items when compared to elsewhere, but listen here, bub: it's free stuff. We're not about to complain, and nor should you (if you want to feel sorry for somebody, Australia's Club Nintendo scheme has gone AWOL, and check out South Africa's piss-poor Stars Catalogue).

Anyway, as these are happy times for North Americans, we thought we'd reflect on some of the bestest Club Nintendo gifts and trinkets from both Japan and Europe to date -- some of which could end up in the U.S.! Hit the gray button to start DS Fanboy's whirlwind Club Nintendo Tour of Wonders!

JoystiqA brief history of Club Nintendo Awesomeness originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 07 Oct 2008 11:18:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>advance-warsbadgebowsercaseclub-nintendodonkey-kongebayexclamationwarriorsgame-and-watchgame-and-watch-collectiongoldhot-summerjoystiqfeatureskirbykirby-and-the-amazing-mirrorlimited-editionlinkmariomario-power-tennismiimusicnintendo-pointsnotepadpeachpremiumsnessoundtrackstars-cataloguestatuesuper-famicomsuper-mario-galaxytingleballoonfighttwilight-princessvirtual-consolewariowiimoteyoshizeldaTue, 07 Oct 2008 11:18:00 EST<![CDATA[Show and Tell: For the love of a character]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/09/16/show-and-tell-for-the-love-of-a-character/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/09/16/show-and-tell-for-the-love-of-a-character/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/09/16/show-and-tell-for-the-love-of-a-character/#commentsA big part of Nintendo (and gaming) fandom seems to be linked to the appreciation -- nay, love -- of certain characters, and that's what we're exploring in this week's edition of Show and Tell. It's all about characters and the things we do in honor of them. Take the guided tour, or jump all willy-nilly into the gallery below.


Show and Tell is all about fan stuff, so long as it's Nintendo-related. We love to see your collections, your crafts, your frosted creations, your t-shirts and swag of all sorts.Just snap a few pictures, tell us what's up, and send it all to showmeit [at] dsfanboy [dot] com. We'll take care of the rest. Not a handy type, but found something neat? Send us a link instead.

JoystiqShow and Tell: For the love of a character originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 16 Sep 2008 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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