Nintendo 3DS Archives - Siliconera The secret level in the world of video game news. Mon, 17 Jun 2024 13:00:45 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.5 https://d3la0uqcqx40x5.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/cropped-cropped-favicon-new-270x270-1.jpg?fit=32%2C32 Nintendo 3DS Archives - Siliconera 32 32 163913089 Masahiro Sakurai Recorded His Final YouTube Channel Episode https://www.siliconera.com/masahiro-sakurai-recorded-his-final-youtube-channel-episode/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=masahiro-sakurai-recorded-his-final-youtube-channel-episode https://www.siliconera.com/masahiro-sakurai-recorded-his-final-youtube-channel-episode/#respond Mon, 17 Jun 2024 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.siliconera.com/?p=1036899 Masahiro Sakurai on Creating Games - final episode for the YouTube channel has been recorded

Masahiro Sakurai has revealed on his X account that he has finished recording the final episode for his YouTube channel "Masahiro Sakurai on Creating Games." However, it will still take quite some time until this episode comes out, as Sakurai still has other regular episodes coming beforehand.

Sakurai's plan to end the video series has been known for quite a while. He first announced it in early January 2024. 2024 will thus be the final year for him to publish new episodes on the channel.

The original Japanese tweet is available to view right below:

https://twitter.com/sora_sakurai/status/1801981078774960416?s=61

And our translation of this tweet is as follows:

I have finished recording the final episode for the channel.
I think it will still take a while until it's published, so until then, please enjoy the regular episodes...

Masahiro Sakurai

Masahiro Sakurai established the YouTube channel in late August 2022. He has since published new episodes simultaneously in Japanese and English. As of June 2024, the channel has a combined total of almost 1.18 million subscribers, with around 580,000 from the English channel and almost 600,000 from the Japanese channel.

The channel has also received acclaim from the gaming industry. In August 2023, Sakurai received two awards at the CEDEC Awards 2023 for running the YouTube channel. The awards in question were the Game Design award and the Visual Arts award.

The "Masahiro Sakurai on Creating Games" YouTube channel is available in Japanese and English languages, and its final episode will appear sometime in 2024.

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Interview: Preparing Monster Hunter Stories 1 and 2 for New Platforms https://www.siliconera.com/interview-preparing-monster-hunter-stories-1-and-2-for-new-platforms/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=interview-preparing-monster-hunter-stories-1-and-2-for-new-platforms https://www.siliconera.com/interview-preparing-monster-hunter-stories-1-and-2-for-new-platforms/#respond Mon, 03 Jun 2024 19:00:00 +0000 https://www.siliconera.com/?p=1032893 Interview: Preparing Monster Hunter Stories 1 and 2 for New Platforms

It’s a big year for Monster Hunter as a series, as we’ve not only started to see more Monster Hunter Wilds news, but both Monster Hunter Stories and Monster Hunter Stories 2 are heading to more platforms. To learn more about the latest remaster and port, Siliconera got a chance to talk with Producer Yoshihiro Akira and Art Director Takahiro Kawano about the games getting a new chance at fresh audiences.

Jenni Lada: Monster Hunter Stories is about eight years old now. What sorts of challenges did that pose when preparing it for the Switch, PS4, and PC?

Yoshihiro Akira: Because Monster Hunter Stories was an older title, it took a lot of effort to bring it to current platforms. Programmers had to decipher the source code to develop the game. The biggest problem we faced was the user interface. The Nintendo 3DS version had two screens, including a touch screen, and even the mobile version was designed for touch controls. We have rebuilt the controls based on the user interface of Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin so that Monster Hunter Stories can be played comfortably on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and Steam.

In addition, in order to allow players who have played the game in the past to enjoy it again, we created a fully voiced version of the game to deepen immersion in the scenario, which was well received, and a Museum mode containing design artwork to help users fall in love with the series even more.

Image via Capcom

It was already confirmed that Title Update 1.20 and 1.30 will be included in the Monster Hunter Stories Switch, PS4, and PC versions. Will any other quality of life features inspired by the sequel appear in the game?

Akira: The user interface was rebuilt based on the controls of Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin. In addition, we have incorporated features to make it easier to play based on our experience with Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin, such as gathering materials while riding your monstie and the Quick Heal.

How deep into the archives did you go to prepare its Museum Mode, and which piece of insight into its development are you most excited to have preserved for people to see?

Akira: Fortunately, the archives were well organized and preserved at the time, so it made things a lot easier. If you visit the Museum after playing the story, you will have a better understanding of the character design ideas that sadly did not make it into the game and the images that were created to design the maps, allowing users to enjoy the Museum mode even more.

In particular, the map images will give you a better understanding of the many wonderful designs that were used to create the world of Monster Hunter Stories. Please also take a look at the comments made by the staff at that time!

How will the amiibo-exclusive monsters be handled for the Monster Hunter Stories remaster, given the amiibo for the 3DS game never appeared outside Japan?

Akira: The amiibo functions will be carried over as is. The Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin amiibo can also be used to acquire content. What you can get though....you will have to wait and see!

Likewise, how will the Monster Hunter Stories 2 amiibo bonuses be handled on the PS4?

Akira: It is not possible to obtain this with the PlayStation 4 version.

Image via Capcom

Which monster design for Monster Hunter Stories and its sequel are you most proud of? Likewise, which Monstie do you wish you could have included in the series?

Takahiro Kawano: The Monster Hunter Stories series features monsters from the Monster Hunter franchise, and while we rarely design new monsters, we did create original monsters for the final bosses of both games. I can't go into detail about this due to spoilers, but please check them out for yourself! A monster I’d like to introduce to the series would be a very large monster like Lao-Shan Lung. It would be difficult to incorporate it into an RPG style game, but I’m sure it would be fun if we could make it happen.

What would you like to potentially do in, say, a Monster Hunter Stories 3 if given the chance to make it?

Akira: I think the core being a Monster Hunter title that is easy to play for those who are not good at action games and those who like turn-based RPGs will remain the same. It would be nice to be able to evolve the series in such a way that we can keep the strong elements and change things that need to be changed.

The Monster Hunter Stories remaster will come to the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and PC on June 14, 2024. It is also available on the 3DS and mobile devices. Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin releases on the PS4 on June 14, 2024, and it is available now on the Switch and PC.

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Which Paper Mario Game Should You Play? https://www.siliconera.com/best-paper-mario-games-to-play/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=best-paper-mario-games-to-play https://www.siliconera.com/best-paper-mario-games-to-play/#respond Sun, 02 Jun 2024 19:00:00 +0000 https://www.siliconera.com/?p=1033277 Review: Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door Is Majestic on the Switch Which Paper Mario Game Should You Play

There are a lot of Paper Mario games out there, with varying degrees of quality. (We don’t talk about Sticker Star anymore.) With one of the strongest entries now on the Switch, we figured it’s a great time to talk about which Paper Mario game (or games) are best for people to play.

As someone who played Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door again fairly recently, I'm going to say that is the best Paper Mario game you should play. It's an absolutely fantastic RPG with tons of personality, memorable characters, great challenges, and a lovely aesthetic. There's no busywork. No bland character designs. Every part feels valuable. Plus, it's very easily accessible right now. — Jenni

With the caveat I’ve ironically played almost every Paper Mario game except The Thousand-Year Door (will change that soon with the Switch version), I would say the original Paper Mario on the Nintendo 64 is a classic and great place to start. The Wii U and 3DS games all have their share of issues, so there is nothing like the simplicity, charm, and surprisingly solid graphics in the original that hold up much better than other N64 titles. Plus, it is available through the Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack. — Cody 

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Nintendo 2DS and New 3DS Repairs Will Cease Soon in Japan https://www.siliconera.com/nintendo-2ds-and-new-3ds-repairs-will-cease-soon-in-japan/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nintendo-2ds-and-new-3ds-repairs-will-cease-soon-in-japan https://www.siliconera.com/nintendo-2ds-and-new-3ds-repairs-will-cease-soon-in-japan/#respond Tue, 13 Feb 2024 14:05:00 +0000 https://www.siliconera.com/?p=1012841 Nintendo 2DS and New 3DS repairs to cease in Japan

Nintendo announced repairs for the Nintendo 2DS and the New Nintendo 3DS line will soon be no longer available in Japan. Nintendo announced that the time limit for the company to retain spare parts for the handheld consoles had passed. Therefore, it no longer restocks the spare parts and will stop repairing the consoles after it has completely run out of parts.

The models affected by this announcement are the regular Nintendo 2DS [FTR-001], New Nintendo 3DS [KTR-001], and New Nintendo 3DS LL (XL) [RED-001]. The New Nintendo 2DS LL (XL) that came out in 2017 is the only console in the 3DS family that still has a steady supply of spare parts as of this announcement.

Nintendo has been gradually phasing out support for its 3DS consoles, along with the Wii U. The company has shut down the eShop on both platforms in March 2023, and it will also cease most of the console's online services on April 8, 2024.

But even though Nintendo will soon stop accepting repairs for the New 3DS series and the original 2DS, people who reside around Japan's Noto peninsula and had their consoles damaged by the earthquake on the 2024 New Year's Day can still have the units repaired free of charge until July 1, 2024.

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Reminder: Online Services For 3DS and Wii U Will End in April 2024 https://www.siliconera.com/reminder-online-services-for-3ds-and-wii-u-will-end-in-april-2024/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=reminder-online-services-for-3ds-and-wii-u-will-end-in-april-2024 https://www.siliconera.com/reminder-online-services-for-3ds-and-wii-u-will-end-in-april-2024/#respond Wed, 24 Jan 2024 04:15:00 +0000 https://www.siliconera.com/?p=1008602 nintendo 3ds wii u online

Nintendo announced that as of April 8, 2024, it will no longer support online services for the 3DS or the Wii U. This will include online co-op or multiplayer, internet rankings, and data distribution.

You will still be able to play offline games, and Pokemon Bank and Poke Transporter will still be available as well. Nintendo does note that support for Pokemon Bank and Poke Transporter may end in the future though. StreetPass will be available too, because it uses local communication between 3DS systems. However, you won’t be able to use SpotPass. Finally, it will be possible to download update date, as well as redownload games and DLC you own from the eShop.

Nintendo has been phasing out both the 3DS and the Wii U for a while now. The eShop for both consoles closed down in March 2023. Nintendo also announced that it would close down online services for the Nintendo 3DS and Wii U back in October 2023. This is not a surprise considering how old these consoles are. The 3DS first came out in 2011 and the Wii U launched in 2012.

You will no longer be able to access online services on the 3DS or the Wii U after April 8, 2024. However, you will still be able to access StreetPass, as well as download games and DLC you previously purchased.

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Nintendo Offers Free Repairs to Users Affected by the Noto Earthquake https://www.siliconera.com/nintendo-offers-free-repairs-to-users-affected-by-the-noto-earthquake/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nintendo-offers-free-repairs-to-users-affected-by-the-noto-earthquake https://www.siliconera.com/nintendo-offers-free-repairs-to-users-affected-by-the-noto-earthquake/#respond Tue, 16 Jan 2024 14:30:00 +0000 https://www.siliconera.com/?p=1006849 Nintendo offers free repairs to Switch 3DS and Wii U affected by Noto Peninsula earthquake

Nintendo joined the list of Japanese companies that offer support following the Noto earthquake. It revealed on its Japanese corporate account on X that it is donating 50 million yen (~$341,380) to the Japanese Red Cross. In addition, the company also announced that it will offer free repairs of its products belonging to people who reside in the affected area, regardless of their warranty status for six months since the earthquake occurred on the 2024 New Year's Day.

All Nintendo Switch models released to date are eligible. Most units in the 3DS and 2DS families, except the original 3DS [CTR-001] and 3DS LL (XL) [SPR-001] models, are also available for repairs. And even though Nintendo is on the verge of running out of Wii U spare parts, the legacy console is still eligible as the company has yet to add it to the list of completely discontinued platforms as of mid-January 2024.

Many other Japanese companies related to gaming and other subcultures have also donated money for relief following the Noto Peninsula earthquake that occurred on January 1, 2024. Square Enix, Capcom, and Cover of Hololive fame are some of the companies that have done so. The Pokemon Company, which is affiliated with Nintendo, had also donated 50 million yen on its own.

Nintendo will offer free repairs for its products with available spare parts affected by the Noto earthquake that arrive at its service centers by July 1, 2024.

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Nintendo Will Discontinue 3DS and Wii U Online Functions in 2024 https://www.siliconera.com/nintendo-will-discontinue-3ds-and-wii-u-online-functions-in-2024/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nintendo-will-discontinue-3ds-and-wii-u-online-functions-in-2024 https://www.siliconera.com/nintendo-will-discontinue-3ds-and-wii-u-online-functions-in-2024/#respond Wed, 04 Oct 2023 12:30:00 +0000 https://www.siliconera.com/?p=989751 nintendo 3ds wii u online

Nintendo will put yet another nail in the coffins of the Nintendo 3DS and Wii U as it announced online play and other functions that use online communications will end in April 2024. According to the official website, this includes online multiplayer modes, internet rankings, and data distribution. More information on a specific date will come out closer to the shutdown.

The only online service that will be available after April 2024 will be Pokemon Bank. However, Nintendo warned that it may also end Pokemon Bank support sometime in the future. It also stated that there’s a chance it will end online functionality earlier than April 2024 if difficulties crop up between then and now. As a side note, you’ll still be able to use StreetPass (since it’s local communication) and access the Nintendo eShop to download purchased software and DLC.

The Nintendo 3DS first came out in 2010 and the Wii U came out in late 2012. The 3DS was massively popular (with Nintendo reporting over 75.77 million lifetime sales in 2020). Nintendo closed down the eShops for the 3DS and the Wii U in March 2023. While both the 3DS and the Wii U had its time in the sun, and with the Switch starting to head out as well, Nintendo seems like it’s preparing to take the next step towards the future.

Nintendo will close down online functionality for the 3DS and Wii U sometime in April 2024.

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Masahiro Sakurai Shared Rare Kid Icarus Pit and Palutena Figure https://www.siliconera.com/masahiro-sakurai-shared-rare-kid-icarus-pit-and-palutena-figure/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=masahiro-sakurai-shared-rare-kid-icarus-pit-and-palutena-figure https://www.siliconera.com/masahiro-sakurai-shared-rare-kid-icarus-pit-and-palutena-figure/#respond Fri, 22 Sep 2023 19:30:00 +0000 https://www.siliconera.com/?p=987213 Masahiro Sakurai Shared Rare Kid Icarus Pit and Palutena Figure

The latest video in Masahiro Sakurai’s video series is a show-and-tell episode showing rare items he’s acquired over the years. One of the more notable items was a Kid Icarus figure of Pit and Palutena based on their Uprising appearances. He noted “only about three of these exist.”

The Kid Icarus: Uprising Pit and Palutena figure comes up at the 1:12 mark of the Masahiro Sakurai video below. He noted it is based on the 3D printed model of the two characters used for a Goshogawara Tachineputa parade held in Aomori, Japan in 2011. That float was 10 meters tall. Sakurai and the float designer are two of the only people to own one.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yk8WsbCQXGc&ab_channel=MasahiroSakuraionCreatingGames

Masahiro Sakurai has spoken about Kid Icarus: Uprising in his videos before. For example, back in July 2023 he noted he’d love to play the 3DS game on a bigger screen.

As for other items in the video, Sakurai also showed a Wii Remote with a Mii of him engraved into the back, some autographs he’d collected, a Sega Associate Planner Certificate No. 004 he won, and an Xbox 360 Elite with his name engraved on it. 

Kid Icarus: Uprising is available on the Nintendo 3DS.

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Dragon Quest X Online 3DS & Wii U Service Ends, New Expansion Revealed https://www.siliconera.com/dragon-quest-x-online-3ds-wii-u-service-ends-new-expansion-revealed/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=dragon-quest-x-online-3ds-wii-u-service-ends-new-expansion-revealed https://www.siliconera.com/dragon-quest-x-online-3ds-wii-u-service-ends-new-expansion-revealed/#respond Mon, 07 Aug 2023 18:30:00 +0000 https://www.siliconera.com/?p=976815 Dragon Quest X Online 3DS Wii U service ends 7.0 expansion

Square Enix announced that service for Dragon Quest X Online on the Nintendo 3DS and Wii U will end on March 20, 2024. However, more support is coming for the MMO. A new version 7.0 expansion is coming. The expansion is titled Dragon Quest X Online: The Door to the Future and the Sleeping Girl, and more information about it will appear after the plot of version 6.0 wraps up. The expansion is set to release in 2024.

Square Enix decided to terminate services for both the 3DS and Wii U versions of the game due to difficulties in continuing to support them. Additionally, Nintendo discontinued the hardware for both platforms, and other online services for both platforms have ceased service as well. It will regularly provide new information, and update the schedule until end of service for both the Nintendo 3DS and Wii U versions of Dragon Quest X Online.

Dragon Quest X Online originally launched on 2012 for the Wii. The game later launched for the Wii U on March 30, 2013. The 3DS version followed that on September 4, 2014, and it runs using cloud technology. Online service for the Wii version ended back in 2017.

Dragon Quest X Online is available only in Japan for the Nintendo Switch, PS4, Windows PC, and mobile devices. Service for the Nintendo 3DS and Wii U versions will end on March 20, 2024. The new Dragon Quest X Online expansion updating the game to 7.0 will appear on 2024.

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Metal Gear Game Series Sales Reach 60 Million Copies https://www.siliconera.com/metal-gear-game-series-sales-reach-60-million-copies/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=metal-gear-game-series-sales-reach-60-million-copies https://www.siliconera.com/metal-gear-game-series-sales-reach-60-million-copies/#respond Mon, 07 Aug 2023 16:30:40 +0000 https://www.siliconera.com/?p=976795 Metal Gear 60 Million Sales

Konami announced that the Metal Gear games franchise achieved sales of 60 million copies worldwide. This information was revealed in the latest update to the company’s corporate information, placing Metal Gear among their most high-profile franchises. [Thanks, Anime News Network!]

While there haven’t been any new games in the Metal Gear franchise since 2018’s Metal Gear Survive, the high sales number indicates that it's still popular. There is a revival on the way though. The Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol 1, a remastered compilation of Metal Gear Solid, Metal Gear Solid 2 and Metal Gear Solid 3, is coming to modern systems on October 24, 2023. Metal Gear Solid 3 is also getting a remake in the form of Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater.

Other high-profile franchises in Konami’s financial information include Yu-Gi-Oh! and their sports titles. The Powerful Pro Yakyu baseball series sold 24.8 million copies on consoles, with roughly 40 million downloads for the mobile titles. Their soccer series, eFootball, reached 700 million sales, if sales of older Pro Evolution Soccer and Winning Eleven games are included.

The Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 1 releases on October 24, 2023 for PS5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X, and PC. Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater is in development for the PS5.

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Sakurai Said He’d ‘Love’ to Play Kid Icarus: Uprising ‘on a Bigger Screen’ https://www.siliconera.com/sakurai-said-hed-love-to-play-kid-icarus-uprising-on-a-bigger-screen/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sakurai-said-hed-love-to-play-kid-icarus-uprising-on-a-bigger-screen https://www.siliconera.com/sakurai-said-hed-love-to-play-kid-icarus-uprising-on-a-bigger-screen/#respond Wed, 05 Jul 2023 15:30:56 +0000 https://www.siliconera.com/?p=971476 Sakurai Said He’d ‘Love’ to Play Kid Icarus: Uprising ‘on a Bigger Screen’

Masahiro Sakurai brought up Kid Icarus: Uprising on his YouTube channel. A new episode appeared dedicated to the 3DS game. Much of it is dedicated to how he ended up working on a title for the new (at the time) handheld, design choices, and hardships faced during development. However, he also mentioned how he'd "love to play [it] on a bigger screen with smoother graphics." But he also mentioned the difficulty that would come from possibly making that happen.

Here’s Sakurai’s full quote about his thoughts on the title and a possible sequel.

It’s a shame that it’s only lived on 3DS, as I’d love to play on a bigger screen with smoother graphics, but without a team around to work on it, crafting a follow-up seems difficult.

This is the full "Masahiro Sakurai on Creating Games" episode discussing the title. He talked about it how he'd "love" to see it on a "bigger screen" at the 12:17 mark.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-uwRfckTs4&ab_channel=MasahiroSakuraionCreatingGames

This isn't the first time Kid Icarus: Uprising came up during "Masahiro Sakurai on Creating Games." He discussed it during a November 2022 episode too. In that one, he also mentioned how “it sure would be nice to play [the game] on a home console.” He also wondered if it would ever get a port.

Kid Icarus: Uprising is available on the Nintendo 3DS.

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See the Fire Emblem Fates Nohr Noble Corrin Figure https://www.siliconera.com/see-the-fire-emblem-fates-nohr-noble-corrin-figure/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=see-the-fire-emblem-fates-nohr-noble-corrin-figure https://www.siliconera.com/see-the-fire-emblem-fates-nohr-noble-corrin-figure/#respond Fri, 26 May 2023 15:30:48 +0000 https://www.siliconera.com/?p=965183

Intelligent Systems will release a figure of Nohr Noble Corrin as she appears in Fire Emblem Fates. She is available for pre-order via Good Smile Company until September 28, 2023. Those in Japan will have to pay 28,600 JPY and can expect her in June 2024. Meanwhile, she costs $204.99 for those in North America and she’ll come out some time in Q3 2024.

The Nohr Noble Corrin figure is a 1/7 scale one and she stands at around 255 millimeters in height. She holds her sword in her right hand and her Dragonstone in her left. It appears that she is in the middle of transforming into her dragon, as you can see the power swirling around her feet and making her cloak billow behind her.

Here are some more pictures of the Fire Emblem Fates Nohr Noble Corrin figure, as well as a trailer:

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VHMuj-2aZNw

Corrin is not the first figure that Intelligent Systems produced. As a reminder, Intelligent Systems is the company that developed the Fire Emblem series. In the past, Intelligent Systems released figures of Lilina, Roy, and Veronica, who are all popular characters from Fire Emblem. Corrin is the protagonist of Fire Emblem Fates. You can only access the Nohr Noble class if you are playing the Conquest and Revelation routes, since Birthright will unlock the Hoshido Noble.

The Fire Emblem Fates Nohr Noble Corrin scale figure is open for pre-order until September 28, 2023.

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Which The Legend of Zelda Game Do You Like Best? https://www.siliconera.com/which-the-legend-of-zelda-game-do-you-like-best/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=which-the-legend-of-zelda-game-do-you-like-best https://www.siliconera.com/which-the-legend-of-zelda-game-do-you-like-best/#respond Fri, 19 May 2023 19:00:33 +0000 https://www.siliconera.com/?p=964125 Now that The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is here and we've spent some time with it, let's talk about the entries in the series we like best

We've gotten to spend quite a bit of time with The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomnow that it's been around for a week. Granted, given it is a game that could take dozens or hundreds of hours to really master, we might not be sure how we feel about it. Not to mention so many other past installments have offered us all sorts of adventures over the year. So this week, we decided it might be a good idea for us all to share what we like best about some of our favorite The Legend of Zelda games.

One of the greatest things about the The Legend of Zelda series is that there is a game for everyone in it. For me, it also happens to be the first one I ever played as a kid. The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening is a fantastic game, whether you play the original Game Boy version, the Game Boy Color port, or the 2019 Switch remake. There is no wrong way of experiencing one of Link's most interesting adventures. To top it all of, the soundtrack of Link's Awakening is one of the most beautiful ones I've ever heard in a video game. — Daniel

I'd say The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap is probably the game I liked best. There are so many silly elements, and it all feels so lighthearted. There can be a lot of darkness in Hyrule, but tempering that with a cap that lets me turn super teeny and see the world from a whole new perspective is pretty great. -- Jenni

I always enjoy The Legend of Zelda games, but there’s only one that has truly stuck with me on a deeper level. The series rarely does much for me narrative-wise, but Majora’s Mask is a huge exception to this. It’s basically a horror game in disguise, with its Groundhog Day premise and angry moon hanging in the sky. The stories of everyone in Clock Town and the surrounding areas of Termina are so simple yet so heart-wrenching. There’s something deeply troubled about that world that makes me desperately want to be its hero. Plus the Song of Healing is one of the best music pieces in the entire series. - Leigh

Before, I would have said one of the Oracle games. Oracle of Ages was the first The Legend of Zelda game I ever played and completed! And I loved it to death. But after the years, there's one game that has grown on me in ways I almost didn't expect, and that's The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess. With an incredible cast of characters and a gorgeous score, this more low fantasy version of Hyrule embodies the dusk the game itself references within its very title. It's moody, dark, but not without a glimmer of hope lingering on the horizon. Even to this day I'd love for Nintendo make something of a sequel for it, just to see Midna one more time. (Also the Ganondorf design and fight in Twilight Princess is unparalleled.) -- Kazuma

While I have yet to meet a The Legend of Zelda game I don't like, the one I always go back to is Majora's Mask. The darker, more somber tone to quite literally every aspect is both a nice change of pace and incredibly well done. It puts an emphasis on exploring the world and completing side quests that's great for making you want to play more as well as for replay value. And frankly, I'm a big fan of the three-day cycle. It gives the game a sense of urgency while adding to the darker themes. Plus the Fierce Deity is unbelievably cool and I will probably cry like a baby if it's ever brought back. -- Adam

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Dragon Quest X Online Sword Designed by Bleach Artist Returns https://www.siliconera.com/dragon-quest-x-online-sword-designed-by-bleach-artist-returns/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=dragon-quest-x-online-sword-designed-by-bleach-artist-returns https://www.siliconera.com/dragon-quest-x-online-sword-designed-by-bleach-artist-returns/#respond Wed, 17 May 2023 00:00:32 +0000 https://www.siliconera.com/?p=963649 Dragon Quest X Online Bleach

One of the Dragon Quest X Online weapons designed by Bleach manga artist Tite Kubo will return to the game. The one-handed sword Spalt Edge is one of the three collaboration weapons designed by Kubo released in 2015 for DQX Online, and it will make a reappearance soon. [Thanks, ryokutya2089!]

The weapons were originally available through download codes included in the August 2015 issue of the V Jump magazine, as well as the DQX Online third anniversary fan book. The other two Spalt weapons are the two/handed Spalt Blade and the Spalt Claws knuckle weapon.

The Spalt weapons were originally made available as part of several collaboration events in 2015. The Spalt Blade appeared in Dragon Quest X Online on July 2015, while the Spalt Edge appeared on August, and the Spalt Claws on October of the same year.

Bleach author Tite Kubo also collaborated by drawing an illustration for the Dragon Quest X Online third anniversary fan book, depicting three members of the Ogre species wielding the Spalt weapons.

Dragon Quest X Online is available only in Japan for the Nintendo Switch, PS4, Windows PC, Wii U, Nintendo 3DS, and mobile devices. The game originally launched on 2012 for the Wii, but online service for the Wii version terminated on 2017. Meanwhile, Dragon Quest X Offline released for Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, and PC in Japan on September 15, 2022, and the game will receive an expansion in May 2023.

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Which The Legend of Zelda Game Is a Good Place to Start? https://www.siliconera.com/which-the-legend-of-zelda-game-should-i-play-first/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=which-the-legend-of-zelda-game-should-i-play-first https://www.siliconera.com/which-the-legend-of-zelda-game-should-i-play-first/#respond Thu, 11 May 2023 20:00:25 +0000 https://www.siliconera.com/?p=962573 Which Legend of Zelda Game Should I Play First

Pretty much everyone i stalking about The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom in 2023. After all, it’s a follow-up to a critically acclaimed installment and one of the biggest releases this year. But someone might also wonder if it is really the best The Legend of Zelda game to play at the moment, especially if someone is new to the series and it would be their first one. It’s going to be big and intimidating! Since I’ve been playing entries in the series since the NES, I figured suggesting different sorts of installments could help people pin down the right one to pick up and play.

I want to play the newest The Legend of Zelda game first: Tears of the Kingdom

I figured let’s start this out with an easy one. If you don’t care about history, gameplay, or style of gameplay and just want the newest game, go with The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. It’s the newest possible entry and you can find it on the Nintendo Switch.

However, since it is a sequel, I’d say you really might want to play The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild first if you can.

I want to play what may be all-time best The Legend of Zelda game first: A Link to the Past

While the original NES The Legend of Zelda titles lay an incredible foundation, A Link to the Past is perhaps one of the best games ever made. The artistry, game design, dungeons, and premise are all pretty much perfect. It appeared on the SNES, GBA (with Four Swords), 3DS, Wii, and Wii U via Virtual Console, and Nintendo Switch Online.

I want to play one of the all-time greatest 3D The Legend of Zelda games first: The Ocarina of Time

The Legend of Zelda: The Ocarina of Time is a formative game. It isn’t just a wonderful The Legend of Zelda title. Both it and A Link to the Past should basically be mandatory playing for anyone who wants to really understand action games with a real sense of adventure. The storyline is great, the dungeons are fantastic, the time travel mechanic is wonderful, and it’s a delight. You can find it on the N64, GameCube, Wii and Wii U via Virtual Console, Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack, and 3DS.

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I want to play a bright and colorful The Legend of Zelda game first: The Wind Waker

The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker is one of the brightest and most vibrant versions of Hyrule people will get to explore. It’s one of the cel-shaded entries, and it also sets itself apart with its sea-faring ways. You can find it on the GameCube and Wii U.

I want to play a more unconventional The Legend of Zelda games first: Majora’s Mask

The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask is weird in many wonderful ways. It’s a direct follow-up to The Ocarina of Time. It relies upon masks for different abilities and progression. It’s incredibly dark, as we see a moon about to crush everything. Plus there’s a time loop that involves repeating days until you can get everything done to save the day. It’s good! You can find it on the N64, GameCube, Wii and Wii U via Virtual Console, Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack, and 3DS.

I want to play a darker The Legend of Zelda game first: The Twilight Princess

While it isn’t an open-world game, The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess is a huge game with fantastic dungeons, the glorious gremlin-like assistant Midna, and a version of Link that can transforms into a wolf. It’s a darker title in many ways, both in terms of appearance and knowing Twilight infested Hyrule. It’s definitely worth someone’s time. You can find it on the GameCube, Wii, and Wii U.

I want to play a multiplayer The Legend of Zelda game first: Four Swords Adventures

The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures is so much fun! You can get together and form a group of four people who all control a “Link” to solve puzzles and progress through the adventure. It’s a wonderful GameCube game. Though also, if you can’t find it, then Four Swords on the GBA (via The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past) or The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Anniversary Edition on the DSi or 3DS if you have it is also a lot of fun.

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