Author: Julia Wilson

Nintendo’s latest video game sales report highlights that the Switch has now topped sales of over 150 million units. Over its lifetime the Switch hardware family (Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch OLED, and Nintendo Switch Lite) has sold 150.86 million consoles as of December 31st, 2024. Sales for the Switch family have been declining year-on-year since March 2021; however, the Switch is getting ever closer to overtaking the Nintendo DS, which is Nintendo’s best-selling console with 154.02 million sales. The Nintendo…

Do you think your Switch is due for a makeover? If so, check out Nerdforge’s amazing video in which Norwegian duo Martina and Hansi turn an ordinary Switch into a 3D Hyrule Castle! The process starts off with the highly talented Martina painting a Hyrulesque landscape onto a surface and attaching it to the side of the Switch. Then the crafting fun begins: firstly, Martina uses extruded polystyrene (XPS) foam to create the shape of Hyrule Castle. The next step…

Pre-orders are now open for officially licensed stunning Legend of Zelda 2026 Wall Calendars and 2025-2026 Planners featuring artwork that includes Zelda, Link, Ganondorf, and others. The 2026 Wall Calendar is a 24-page calendar measuring 12” x 12” (24” x 12” opened) which presents 13 colorful illustrations from the Zelda universe. Along with the 12 monthly views, there is also a planning spread for September–December 2025 too! The calendar is due for publication on July 15th, 2025, and is available for…

A recent study by Imperial College London and the University of Graz in Austria has found that playing open-world games can offer benefits to mental health. The research, which specifically highlights both Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom, reveals that these games “allow players to experience a sense of freedom and autonomy, which can reduce stress and improve mental health.” The study specifically focused on open-world games, as this genre enables: “Players to engage in non–goal-oriented activities,…

Rolling Stone recently published their 50 Greatest Video Games of All Time list, and their rankings are topped by none other than Breath of the Wild. The magazine describes Breath of the Wild as “revolutionary,” stating: “It took the very simple premise of the original — a hero dropped cold into an unfathomably huge world — and ran with it to the furthest extent. Other open world games let you feel like you’re exploring, but Breath of the Wild makes every action…

Christmas is almost upon us and it made me wonder what Legend of Zelda-themed item you would like to open on Christmas Day. Here at Zelda Dungeon, we’ve highlighted quite a few fabulous Zelda-themed items from Etsy over the last year. Which one would you like to add to your Zelda collection? A calendar is always so useful, and what could be better than this gorgeous fan-made Zelda 2025 calendar, which features unique artwork from some of your favorite Zelda games,…

My Nintendo UK has added new items to their digital Legend of Zelda pop-up store. These six items, which include three keyrings, are available to purchase now and are limited to one per customer. Julia WilsonJulia is from England and a writer for Zelda Dungeon, having first discovered the  Zelda franchise with Breath of the Wild. When not gaming I enjoy spending time with my pets. www.zeldadungeon.net/staff/julia-wilson/

Nintendo has announced two new exclusive calendars that are now available on My Nintendo Store. The first is the My Nintendo 2025 desktop calendar which features a range of beloved Nintendo characters, including Mario and Luigi, Princess Peach, Donkey Kong, and more. The Legend of Zelda fans will be delighted to see that February features Echoes of Wisdom‘s Princess Zelda, and July depicts artwork of Tears of the Kingdom‘s Link! Celebrate the holiday season with #MyNintendo rewards! Redeem your Platinum…

Nintendo has announced a new array of The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom merchandise which is now available to pre-order for fans in Japan. The range, which is expected to soon hit shelves in Nintendo’s Japanese stores, includes a T-shirt and several accessories. All items are limited to three per customer, with a delivery date estimated at the end of December 2024. Julia WilsonJulia is from England and a writer for Zelda Dungeon, having first discovered the  Zelda franchise…

The Stamina Wheel was introduced in Skyward Sword; prior to this, as long as Link had the relevant accessory, like the Climbing Bracelet or Grip Ring, there was no limit to the duration of a climb and certainly no limitation on the number of sword slashes Link could perform in a battle. Skyward Sword changed this, and I know I felt this made some of the fights more challenging; I certainly hadn’t envisaged Link would run out of energy part…