Category: Zelda News

Nintendo announced via their official X account that Tetris 99 will be holding its 44th Maximus Cup, featuring a new Echoes of Wisdom theme. The event will run from December 19th at 11:00pm PT to December 23rd at 10:59pm PT. Tetris 99 is a free-to-play hybrid of the classic Tetris you all know and love with the popular battle royale genre. The game previously hosted a Zelda-themed event in its 23rd Maximus Cup, which gave players a chance to win…

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/

The Game Awards 2024 are in the books. Last night’s ceremony, which marked the awards’ tenth anniversary, honored 2024’s greatest video game achievements and hosted an excessive number of “world premiere” announcements — and The Muppet Show‘s Statler and Waldorf were there too. But for all the pomp and circumstance of the night’s events, one Nintendo game we had our eye on unfortunately went home with nothing. The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom was nominated for two awards last…

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 official Japanese Legend of Zelda X account recently announced that a collection of Echoes of Wisdom lottery prizes are now available in Japan. These Zelda goodies are part of Japanese lottery game Ichiban Kuji. Participants can purchase a ticket at one of Nintendo’s Japanese stores or at a Lawson convenient store location for a chance to win one of the featured Echoes of Wisdom prizes. Tickets have a recommended retail price of ¥750 yen (approximately $5 USD). You can…

Update: Nintendo released another Echoes of Wisdom animated short to its social media accounts today. This animation, titled “Fighting off monsters,” presents a standoff between Princess Zelda and a Spear Moblin. You can watch the short right here. Original: Just in time to kick off the holiday season, an exceptionally charming Echoes of Wisdom animated short film graced Nintendo’s various social media accounts this week. The short, titled “The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom – Climb That Tree,” presents our favorite…

Bandai Candy will be releasing a range of collectible The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom cards in Japan on December 23rd, 2024, with pre-orders going on now at a variety of Japanese retailers. The cards will be available in a package containing twin chocolate wafers and a single card. 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…

Nintendo’s Japanese stores have a new gacha collection of magnetic toys featuring Zonai Devices from Tears of the Kingdom! According to the official X account for Nintendo’s Japanese stores, these Zonai Device figures (published by Bandai) will receive a wide release in Spring 2025. Meanwhile, they will be available at Nintendo Tokyo/Osaka/Kyoto and at a pop-up location at the Kanazawa Forus Shopping Mall. Leslie JacobsonLeslie is a mom, a cosplayer, an educator, and a fervent fan of The Legend of…

Last night, at 10:04 PM Eastern Time, a burning question in the Zelda community was finally answered. According to a new update to the official Zelda history page on Nintendo’s Japanese website, the newest installment in the series, Echoes of Wisdom, takes place in the timeline where “The Hero is Defeated,” frequently referred to as the “Downfall,” “Decline,” or “Fallen Hero” timeline. The history page sees Echoes situated just after Tri Force Heroes and just before the “Decline of Hyrule Kingdom” that precedes…

The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom has been out for nearly two months now, but that doesn’t mean Nintendo is done celebrating its release. The company recently shared a new piece of official artwork inspired by the game on its various social media accounts, with high-definition versions now available as free mobile phone wallpapers. Have you seen this princess?#Zelda #EchoesOfWisdom pic.twitter.com/Q42G6Qknbo — Nintendo UK (@NintendoUK) November 21, 2024 This new official Echoes of Wisdom depicts Princess Zelda in disguise…