The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
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Get The Lego Legend Of Zelda Deku Tree Model Before It Retires
The Lego Group has announced that its popular Legend of Zelda: Great Deku Tree set, which launched in January 2025, is being retired later this year. The 2-in-1 set allows builders to construct either the Breath of the Wild or Ocarina of Time version of the Great Deku Tree and includes multiple minifigures and brick-built characters. This set is part of Lego's Nintendo-themed display models, with other sets based on Super Mario, Mario Kart, and Pokemon also available.
PSA: Lego Is Officially Retiring Its First Zelda Set, Get It Before It's Gone
Lego is officially retiring its first The Legend of Zelda building set, the 'Great Deku Tree 2-in-1', which features designs from Ocarina of Time and Breath of the Wild. The set, priced at $299.99, is listed on Lego's "last chance to buy" webpage and is expected to be fully retired by July. This news comes as Lego expands its Zelda line and ahead of a live-action movie release.
You'll be able to see the live-action Legend of Zelda film sooner than expected, as release date gets moved up
Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto announced that the live-action The Legend of Zelda film's release date has been moved up to April 30, 2025, from its previously scheduled May 7, 2027 date. Filming for the movie, which stars Bo Bragson as Princess Zelda and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth as Link, has wrapped. There are also reports of a potential The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake for the Nintendo Switch 2.
More Rumours About The Zelda Movie Cast Surface Online
New rumors suggest Albert Latailakepa is playing a Goron and Evelyn Towersey is playing Fado in the live-action Legend of Zelda movie, which has a new release date of April 2027. A dog resembling one from Breath of the Wild was also reportedly seen on set with a badge displaying the film's rumored codename 'Umami'.
Legend Of Zelda Movie May Feature A Very Good Boy From Breath Of The Wild
A new set photo from the upcoming The Legend of Zelda movie suggests the inclusion of a Hylian retriever, similar to the dogs found in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom. The movie, starring Benjamin Evan Ainsworth as Link and Bo Bragason as Princess Zelda, is directed by Wes Ball and has had its release date shifted to April 30, 2027.
Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom's Pilotable Mech Gets An Amiibo This Year
Nintendo is releasing a new Amiibo figure for Mineru's Construct from The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom on September 17, 2026, for $35. The larger, more detailed figure can be scanned into Nintendo Switch consoles to unlock in-game items for various Zelda titles, including Tears of the Kingdom and Breath of the Wild.
10 Best Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 RPGs to play in 2026
This guide rounds up the best role-playing games available on the Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Switch 2, focusing on titles playable on the new console. It highlights games like Octopath Traveler 0, Bravely Default: Flying Fairy HD Remaster, Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition, and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, detailing their unique features and why they are recommended for RPG fans.
The Canadian Game Awards Are Approaching Fast!
The sixth annual Canadian Game Awards show will take place in Toronto on May 21, celebrating the Canadian gaming industry. Hosted by voice actors Jennifer Hale and Mark Meer, the event will feature presenters like Patricia Summersett and include the Eh! Game Showcase for attendees to interact with playable games and developers. Voting for the Fan Choice Award is still open.
TAIVAL €1 KICKSTARTER LAUNCHES AFTER 10,000 WISHLISTS IN 10 DAYS
Finnish indie studio Bonobo Software has launched a Kickstarter campaign for their co-op adventure RPG, Taival, with an unusually low goal of €1. The game has already garnered over 10,000 Steam wishlists in 10 days and 3,000 playtesters. The studio aims to directly involve their community in funding the game's development, despite publisher advice against the low-goal campaign.
The long-awaited Mineru's Construct Legend of Zelda amiibo is up for pre-order, and my collection couldn't be…
The Mineru's Construct amiibo for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is now available for pre-order for $34.99, launching on September 17, 2024. This collectible figure is compatible with multiple Legend of Zelda titles, including Breath of the Wild and Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity, and features articulated arms for posing. The amiibo was initially announced alongside other figures during the Nintendo Switch 2's launch but was delayed.
JRPGs struggle to break 3 million sales, Xenoblade lead once said, and after his hesitance to focus on cutting-edge tech, Xenoblade Chronicles X's wonky Switch 2 edition may have proven him right
Tetsuya Takahashi, director of Xenoblade Chronicles, and Katsuhiro Harada, former Tekken producer, previously discussed the sales limitations of JRPGs, with Takahashi noting a barrier around 2-3 million units. Harada suggested focusing on cutting-edge technology as a solution, a point Takahashi was hesitant about due to budget concerns. Recent releases like Xenoblade Chronicles 3 and Xenoblade Chronicles X's Switch 2 enhancements have not significantly broken this sales barrier, with the latter even receiving criticism for its visual performance.
UK software sales chart for the week ending May 9, 2026 – Tomodachi Life, Pokemon Pokopia in the top three
The UK software sales chart for the week ending May 9, 2026, shows Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream and Pokemon Pokopia holding strong in the top three. EA SPORTS FC 26 remains at the number one spot, with Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate Edition and Mario Kart World rounding out the top five.
UK Charts: Tomodachi Life Stands Strong As Pragmata Falls Off A Cliff
EA SPORTS FC 26 has reclaimed the number 1 spot in the UK boxed charts, while Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream remains strong at number 2. Pragmata and PlayStation 5 exclusive Saros have seen significant drops in their chart positions this week.
Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts – May 10, 2026 – Pokemon Pokopia holds on strong, Mixtape debuts
The latest Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts for the week of May 10, 2026, show Pokemon Pokopia retaining the top spot. Newcomer Mixtape debuted in the top three download-only games. The charts list the top 30 overall games and top 30 download-only titles available on the platform.
OPINION: Is Mixtape really a 10/10 game?
This opinion piece questions the prevalence of 10/10 review scores for narrative-driven games like Mixtape, arguing that personal emotional resonance is often conflated with objective quality and innovation. The author suggests that while Mixtape is a sincere experience, it doesn't redefine the medium in the way landmark titles like Elden Ring or The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild did. The article calls for a clearer understanding of what review scores truly measure in modern game criticism.
Nintendo Switch And Switch 2 Updated Sales Numbers Announced
Nintendo has released updated sales figures for the Nintendo Switch and its successor, the Nintendo Switch 2, as of March 31, 2026. The Nintendo Switch has sold 155.92 million units, while the Switch 2 has reached 19.86 million units. The report also details sales for top-selling first-party titles on both consoles.
Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (9th May)
Several Nintendo editors and contributors share their weekend gaming plans, which include titles like Tomodachi Life, Pragmata, Pentiment, and various Metroidvanias. There's also excitement for upcoming releases such as a Star Fox reimagining and a new Mina the Hollower release date.
Nintendo Switch eShop charts – May 9, 2026 – Tomodachi Life holds off Smash Bros. again
The latest Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of May 9, 2026, show Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream retaining the top spot, fending off competition from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Wax Heads made its debut in the download-only top ten.
One of Nintendo's most important Mario and Zelda designers is set to retire
Takashi Tezuka, a key designer behind influential Nintendo titles like Super Mario Bros. and The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, is set to retire on June 26, 2026, after 42 years with the company. Tezuka, who co-designed early Mario and Zelda games with Shigeru Miyamoto, also served as a producer on later titles such as The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Super Mario Bros. Wonder.
Legendary Zelda director and Nintendo designer legend Takashi Tezuka is retiring after more than 40 years
Veteran Nintendo designer and director Takashi Tezuka is retiring from the company on June 26th after more than 40 years of service. Tezuka joined Nintendo in 1984 and was instrumental in the development of numerous iconic titles, including the original Super Mario Bros., The Legend of Zelda, and Super Mario World, later serving as a producer on games like Super Mario Bros. Wonder and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.
