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Celebrating The Legend of Zelda's 40th anniversary (in Japan), Nintendo Life looks back at its groundbreaking 1986 debut, Koji Kondo's iconic score, and the series' lasting influence. The piece notes Zelda's ongoing availability across generations—from the Famicom Disk System era to Nintendo Switch Online—and invites readers to share where they first played the game via a poll.
LEGO has officially revealed a 1,003-piece Zelda diorama set based on the final battle from Ocarina of Time, featuring Link, Zelda, Ganondorf, Navi, and a brick-built Ganon; priced at $129.99/£99.99, launching March 1, 2026 with pre-orders now open on LEGO's site.
Lego and Nintendo unveiled Ocarina of Time: The Final Battle, a 1,003-piece diorama that faithfully recreates Link vs. Ganondorf in the fiery Hyrule arena, featuring minifigures of Link, Zelda, and Ganondorf, a brick-built Ganon, hidden recovery hearts and the Megaton Hammer, plus Navi on a display stand; priced at $130, it hits shelves March 1 and is available for preorder now.
Lego has announced a new Legend of Zelda set releasing in 2026, possibly inspired by Ocarina of Time, featuring interactive builds of the Great Deku Tree and minifigures of Link and Princess Zelda, with pricing and exact details yet to be revealed.
The article discusses the potential for remakes or remasters of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for the upcoming Switch 2, with fans divided on whether a remake is necessary, and Nintendo remaining silent on future plans.
The live-action 'Legend of Zelda' movie has cast Bo Bragason as Princess Zelda and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth as Link, with a release date shifted to May 2027, directed by Wes Ball and produced by Avi Arad, marking Nintendo's second major film adaptation following the success of 'The Super Mario Bros. Movie.'
A live-action Legend of Zelda movie is set for release in May 2027, starring British actors Bo Bragason as Princess Zelda and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth as Link, directed by Wes Ball, with a focus on a serious yet whimsical tone, marking the franchise's first film adaptation.
A live-action 'Legend of Zelda' movie is set for release on May 7, 2027, with Bo Bragason cast as Zelda and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth as Link, directed by Wes Ball and co-produced by Sony and Nintendo, following the success of the 'Super Mario Bros. Movie.'
Nintendo announced the casting of Benjamin Evan Ainsworth as Link and Bo Bragason as Zelda for its upcoming live-action Legend of Zelda movie, set to release on May 7, 2027, with the storyline details still under wraps.
Nintendo has announced the lead actors for its upcoming live-action The Legend of Zelda movie, with Bo Bragason as Zelda and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth as Link, set to be released on May 7, 2027. The film is produced by Miyamoto and Avi Arad, with Sony Pictures handling distribution, and aims to create a grounded, serious adaptation of the beloved franchise.
My Nintendo is promoting various rewards and sweepstakes ahead of the launch of Nintendo Switch 2 on June 5, including a LEGO Mario Kart contest, exclusive merchandise, and Zelda-themed prizes, encouraging fans to earn points and participate in promotional activities.
Eiji Aonuma, the producer of the Legend of Zelda series, emphasizes that gameplay is prioritized over story in game development. In an interview, Aonuma explains that starting with gameplay allows for more flexibility and creativity, as the story can then be shaped around the gameplay mechanics. He finds it challenging to develop games the other way around, where the narrative dictates the gameplay. This approach has been a hallmark of Nintendo's game design philosophy, particularly in the Zelda series.
For the first time in nearly forty years, Princess Zelda will be the main playable character in the upcoming game "The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom," set to release on September 26. This marks a significant shift in the series, traditionally centered around Link, and aligns with Nintendo's recent trend of elevating female characters in their games.
Despite no news on the Switch 2, Nintendo's summer showcase impressed with exciting titles like Metroid Prime 4, Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, and Lego Horizon Adventures. The showcase highlighted the potential for these games to be part of the Switch 2 launch lineup, with discussions on how current titles might indicate cross-generation development. Nintendo's strategy of patience with the Switch 2 could lead to a strong launch lineup in 2025.
Nintendo and Lego have unveiled a $300 Legend of Zelda Great Deku Tree Lego set, featuring 2500 pieces and four minifigs, including different versions of Link and Zelda. The set will be available on September 1, 2024, fulfilling long-standing fan requests for a Zelda-themed Lego set.