The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
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Super Mario World and Zelda: A Link to the Past director Takashi Tezuka is leaving Nintendo after 42 years and credits…
Nintendo veteran Takashi Tezuka is retiring from the company after a 42-year career, during which he contributed to numerous iconic titles including Super Mario World and The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past. His departure marks the end of an era for the Japanese gaming giant, though the company has been developing younger talent to take on future projects.
Nintendo veteran designer Takashi Tezuka set to retire as Executive Officer
Nintendo veteran designer Takashi Tezuka, known for directing classic titles like The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past and Super Mario World, will retire from his role as an executive officer on June 26, 2026. Tezuka's departure follows the recent retirements of fellow Nintendo designers Hideki Konno and Kensuke Tanabe.
Nintendo Legend Takashi Tezuka Is Retiring From His Role In June
Legendary Nintendo developer Takashi Tezuka will be retiring from his role as Executive Officer effective June 26, 2026. Tezuka has been instrumental in the creation of numerous iconic titles, including the original Super Mario Bros., The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, and Super Mario Bros. Wonder. Several other long-time Nintendo employees will also be retiring.
This New Action-RPG Feels Like Classic Zelda, With Better Combat
Alabaster Dawn, the upcoming action-RPG from Radical Fish Games, draws inspiration from classic Zelda titles like A Link to the Past, but features significantly improved combat mechanics. The game boasts gorgeous pixel art with fluid animations and a deep combat system that includes ranged and melee options, along with various buffs and weapon augmentations. Despite being in early access, Alabaster Dawn shows strong potential as a follow-up to the developer's previous acclaimed title, CrossCode.
Miyamoto: Zelda 2 was “sort of a failure” and Link to the Past is the “real sequel”
Legendary developer Shigeru Miyamoto reflected on Zelda II: The Adventure of Link, calling it "sort of a failure" and a "side story." He considers The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past for the Super Nintendo to be the true sequel to the original The Legend of Zelda.
Shigeru Miyamoto felt Zelda 2 "was sort of a failure", and Nintendo actually considered A Link to the Past as the "real" Zelda sequel
Nintendo legend Shigeru Miyamoto has admitted that he felt Zelda 2: The Adventure of Link was a failure, despite it being his idea. He revealed that Nintendo internally considered The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past to be the true sequel to the original game, viewing Zelda 2 more as a side story.
Miyamoto felt Zelda 2 “was sort of a failure”, Nintendo saw Link to the Past as Zelda’s real sequel
Shigeru Miyamoto, creator of The Legend of Zelda, considered Zelda 2: The Adventure of Link a failure and a side story, viewing The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past as the true sequel. Despite its reception, the series continues with a live-action movie and ongoing development.
Shigeru Miyamoto thinks Zelda 2 was "sort of a failure," and A Link to the Past is the "real sequel"
Shigeru Miyamoto believes that Zelda 2: Adventure of Link was a commercial and critical failure, considering The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past to be the true sequel to the original game. He suggests that the reception of Zelda 2 influenced the series' return to its classic style with A Link to the Past, which then laid the groundwork for future titles like Ocarina of Time and Breath of the Wild.
Today Is Nintendo Legend Yoshiaki Koizumi's 58th Birthday
Nintendo legend Yoshiaki Koizumi celebrated his 58th birthday on April 29, 2026. Koizumi, currently Senior General Manager at Nintendo EPD, has been with the company for 35 years and has contributed to numerous iconic titles including Super Mario 64, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, and Super Mario Odyssey.
Talking Point: Is Legend Of Zelda's Link Left Or Right-Handed? Let's Look At The Evidence
The dominant hand of Link, the hero of The Legend of Zelda series, has been a subject of debate among fans for decades. While Link was predominantly left-handed in early titles, including the original The Legend of Zelda and Zelda II: The Adventure of Link, later games like Twilight Princess (Wii version), Skyward Sword, Breath of the Wild, and Tears of the Kingdom have featured him as right-handed. This shift is often attributed to design choices related to motion controls and controller layouts, though the character's ambidexterity remains a point of discussion.
ChildStory Review | TheXboxHub
ChildStory is a mysterious and immersive indie game that draws heavy inspiration from The Legend of Zelda series, particularly Majora's Mask. Despite some minor polish issues with item interaction and stamina management, the game offers a compelling narrative with dark yet hopeful ambience, encouraging exploration through its well-designed world and rewarding backtracking.
Cyberpunk platformers, gallivanting geckos and other new indie games worth checking out
This article rounds up recent and upcoming indie game releases and showcases. New titles like Replaced, Gecko Gods, Mouse: PI for Hire, Dosa Divas, and A Storied Life: Tabitha have launched, with Hades 2 also arriving on consoles. Upcoming games mentioned include Agefield High: Rock the School, The Backworld, A Study in Blue, and Elementallis.
Feature: A Look Back At Every Game Nintendo Life Scored 10/10 Over 20 Years
Nintendo Life looks back at the 69 games it has awarded a perfect 10/10 score over its 20-year history. The article details the criteria for a perfect score, emphasizing games that raise genre bars and push industry boundaries, and lists titles from Mega Man 2 to New Super Mario Bros. Wii.
Stardew Valley creator Eric Barone says Link's Awakening is his favorite Zelda game because it has an "indie" feel: "It was creative and unique in a way that seems harder to find in modern triple-A games"
Stardew Valley creator Eric Barone has named The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening as his favorite Zelda game, citing its "indie" feel and creative uniqueness. Barone discussed how the sense of exploration and the discovery of "special items" in Zelda games have influenced his own game design approach.
Majora’s Mask art director worried about Link speaking in the Zelda movie
Takaya Imamura, art director for The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask, has expressed concerns about the protagonist Link speaking in the upcoming movie adaptation. He worries that Link's dialogue could diminish the series' established "Zelda magic." Imamura noted that while Link will talk, he is expected to be a taciturn character.
April's PS Plus Monthly Games include Lords of the Fallen and a trio of remastered Tomb Raider ports
Sony has announced the PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for April, featuring Lords of the Fallen for PlayStation 5 and the Tomb Raider I-III Remastered collection for PlayStation 4 and 5. Sword Art Online Fractured Daydream, a live-service action RPG, will also be available. These titles will be accessible to subscribers starting April 7.
As the Game Boy Advance turns 25, here are seven of the best GBA games you can play on Switch right now, and five we hope show up soon
Celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Game Boy Advance, this article highlights seven beloved GBA titles currently playable on the Nintendo Switch and five more that fans hope will be added soon. The author shares personal memories and discusses the enduring legacy of the handheld's vast library, including iconic series and new franchises that were born on the platform.
The 5 retro video games that have aged the best - Reader's Feature
A reader discusses five retro video games that have aged well, focusing on graphics and gameplay. Titles like Street Fighter 2, Tetris, Lemmings, Daytona USA, and The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past are highlighted for their enduring quality and impact on the industry.
Nintendo Download: From the Diamond to Deadzone
Nintendo's latest download update for the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 includes new releases like MLB The Show 26, Deadzone: Rogue, and Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness for Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack members. The update also highlights seasonal in-game events for titles such as Animal Crossing: New Horizons and Stardew Valley, alongside details on the final week of the My Nintendo Mario Kart World Open Series and new music additions to the Nintendo Music app.
Nintendo Download: Dragon Suplex
Nintendo has announced its latest download lineup for the Nintendo Switch, featuring new releases like WWE 2K26, Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection, and Mario vs. Donkey Kong. The update also includes classic titles from Virtual Boy and Game Boy Advance, alongside ongoing sales and information about Nintendo Switch Online services.