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Nintendo recently treated its 3DS "Ambassadors" with 10 free Game Boy Advance games, hoping they could finally soothe the burning frustration that customers felt after the price of the new handheld was slashed earlier this year. GameRabies.com reviews all ten of the GBA games in this two-part review; here is part one, featuring Minish Cap, F-Zero, Kirby, Mario Kart, and Metroid Fusion. Do these 3DS versions stand up against the original GBA games?
"Here’s the full list of games:
The Legend of Zelda: Minish Cap
Yoshi’s Island: Super Mario Advance 3
Mario Kart: Super Circuit
Metroid Fusion
F-Zero: Maximum Velocity
WarioWare Inc
Mario vs Donkey Kong
Wario Land 4
Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones
Kirby & The Amazing Mirror"
The first in a new weekly series of top 10 lists every Tuesday. This week, in celebration of the release of Skyward Sword, is the Top 10 Legend of Zelda Games. Do you agree with the list?
Mario and Link have been in dozens of Nintendo games. Combined they have sold close to 3 million games. Both have had their ups and downs, but the question remains who is the king of Nintendo?
A list sent in to writer and co-ordinator of nintendo3dsblog.com - David Turnbull - reveals the 'finalised' list of the 20 free games early adopters of the Nintendo 3DS will recieve pending September 1st. The following currently has no official source and therefore cannot be taken with 100% accuracy until such a time when a source can be found.
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"It’s hard to believe it’s been six years since the last 2D Legend of Zelda game was released. Since that time, the series has evolved significantly. Twilight Princess showed us the potential that motion controls have in the Legend of Zelda, and Phantom Hourglass demonstrated how well we could play the Legend of Zelda using only a stylus."
Video games make good Movies. Video Games also make good fake Movie trailers. They are hilarious and coming from video games you would never expect. So check them out!
"Typically Link's adventures set him on a one-man quest to save the world from sin and darkness. One boy of humble origins receives a sacred sword and a commission from the gods of his generation to strike down evil forces. The Four Swords games give this idea a sort of twist; in order to achieve victory, the hero needs to use the power of teamwork by splitting himself into four individuals with the enchanted Four Sword. In this way the sub-series sets up a central theme of cooperation and the..."
"Since there are literally hundreds of thousands of games out there, it’s no easy task for lead characters to make a lasting impression on the player. Once in a while however, you'll come across a leader that's different. Somehow, that character manages to set himself apart from the others."
The title sounds somewhat of a fairy tale story don't you think? Well good, because IGN take a look back at games that most young Fantasy RPG veterans have grown to love. A name that have become beholden to Nintendo ever since it's inception in 1983 on the Famicom Disk System. So sit back, relax and read on for a little history lesson on one of our favorite RPG Fantasy heroes - Link.
"A project nearly eight months in the making, Zelda Informer is proud to present our staffs Top 5 Zelda Game listing. It's always a great debate on what games are truly the cream of the crop, but these 5 titles, no matter how many re-votes, discussions, and debates... always rose to the top of the pile."
"Lets look at things objectively first. Shigeru Miyamoto and Eiji Aonuma have both staked claims that Link is you. It's often the reason given that if voice acting were to happen, no one wants Link to talk. Often times it the reasoning we have for him not having as much emotion as someone who is saving the world should have. Developer intent is that Link is us, so thus, he must be. Not so fast."
"10. Magic Powder (Link to the Past, Link’s Awakening)
The first item on our list is particularly strange. For starters, you get the magic powder in Link to the Past by finding a magic mushroom and giving it to a witch. Once acquired, the magic powder has many weird uses, ranging from transforming your enemies to waking up a mysterious bat-like creature who makes your magic more powerful. The most awesome use of the magic powder, however, is transforming a cucco into a human in Kakariko, who ..."
A guy made a video on YouTube doing what I remember GameTrailers did quite a while ago, explaining the Zelda timeline. This guy did a complete job imo, very well done, and should be watched. However, he has received a response from Nintendo about this timeline saying.. there is no timeline. I've included the original video and the response in the quote.
"The times may change, but the legend remains: A dark wizard, a princess in peril, and an emerald-clad boy as the kingdom's only hope. Like all great fables of times long past, the story of Link has changed much over the years, retold in a new way for each coming generation, but timeless nonetheless. It's a legacy few other franchises can equal, and these 22 years have elevated Link to stand among the upper echelon of video game royalty.
That kind of legacy means walking a delicate line; co..."
Amazon has created a product page for a new book titled The Legend of Zelda and Philosophy, which is being edited by Luke Cuddy. The Legend of Zelda and Philosophy is the latest book to enter the "longrunning Popular Culture and Philosophy series."
The publisher of the book believes it will answers many questions about the Zelda series, ranging from seeing Hyrule as an ideal society to considering Zelda art.
The Legend of Zelda series has often been regarded as being one of the most epic and groundbreaking series of all time. The original Legend of Zelda for the NES introduced us to the dungeon-crawling formula, while later games for the SNES and N64 refined the gameplay, controls, and graphics. The N64 entry, Ocarina of Time, is often debated as being the greatest game of all time. (it holds an average review score of 99% on Media Critic)
GameDaily takes a look back at the ten greatest Zel...
"Console and handheld modder Michael Page mailed in to let us know about his latest creation: a custom Blue & White Zelda DS Lite. Inspired by Morpheon Mods Gold Zelda DS Lite, this one-of-a-kind mod features a finely detailed design of Links shield embellished in a metallic hue with two small green LEDs hidden beneath, as well as a sleek glossy sky blue paint job."
Nintendo is arranging some form of Zapper demo using a Zelda mini-game called Zelda Crossbow Training. Could this be the Zelda that was said to be in the works, and is this one game or is it going to be a mini-game collection? Believed to use the Twilight Princess engine, the demo was shown off to GameStop managers in Las Vegas today.
"If you paid close attention to yesterday's Phantom Hourglass commercials, you might've spotted the lobster design (or is it a crayfish?) on Link's shield. What do you think of the new look? Wind Waker fans should recognize the crustacean shape, as it originally showed up on our hero's pajamas in the GameCube game.
Link's shield has been as much a staple of the Zelda series as the adventurer's green cap, deflecting octorok attacks and pushing away charging enemies. Over the past two decades..."
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