The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening
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Mina the Hollower Review
Mina the Hollower is a game that blends retro inspirations like The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening with modern sensibilities found in Soulslike titles. While it features enjoyable mechanics like burrowing and impressive pixel art from Yacht Club Games, its design is often hampered by a confusing healing system and combat that struggles to balance its disparate influences. The game offers a fun experience but doesn't quite reach the heights of its inspirations.
Ranking the Zelda games on Nintendo Switch from best to worst
This article ranks all main series The Legend of Zelda games available on the Nintendo Switch, from best to worst. It also briefly discusses spin-off titles like Hyrule Warriors and Cadence of Hyrule. The ranking places The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild at the top, followed closely by The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.
Nintendo Music Adds Another Zelda Soundtrack, Here's Every Song Included
The Nintendo Music app has been updated to include the full soundtrack for The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds, featuring 105 tracks composed by Ryō Nagamatsu. This addition joins other Zelda soundtracks already available on the service for Nintendo Switch Online subscribers.
Nintendo announces return to Gamescom 2026 in August
Nintendo has announced its return to Gamescom in Cologne, Germany, scheduled for August 26th to 30th, 2026. While not confirmed, there is speculation about potential game announcements during a rumored June Nintendo Direct. The article also references past Nintendo presences at Gamescom, highlighting titles like Luigi's Mansion 3, ASTRAL CHAIN, The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening, Super Mario Party, and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
IGN: Minna The Hollower is like Zelda: Link’s Awakening crossed with Bloodborne and “something special”
Yacht Club Games' upcoming title Mina the Hollower, set to release on May 29th, has been previewed by IGN. The game is described as a blend of The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening and Bloodborne, featuring a Souls-like bone economy. It is expected to be a perfect fit for the Nintendo Switch.
Legendary Nintendo Designer Takashi Tezuka Announces Retirement After 42 Years
Legendary Nintendo designer Takashi Tezuka, instrumental in shaping franchises like Mario and The Legend of Zelda, announced his retirement effective June 26, 2026, after 42 years with the company. Tezuka, who joined Nintendo in 1984, directed titles such as Super Mario Bros. 3 and A Link to the Past, and served as lead producer for the Mario series for two decades. The announcement was made alongside Nintendo's financial results, which also noted a planned price increase for the Nintendo Switch 2.
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.
Mina the Hollower gets new release date after previous delay
Yacht Club Games has announced that Mina the Hollower will launch on May 29, 2026, for $19.99. The game was previously delayed from its initial late October 2025 release. Mina the Hollower will be available on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC, and features a retro-inspired aesthetic reminiscent of classic top-down Zelda titles.
Mina the Hollower gets release date (again) after previous delay
Yacht Club Games has announced a new release date for Mina the Hollower: May 29, 2026, with a price of $19.99. The game was previously delayed from its original October 2025 release. Mina the Hollower will be available on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC, featuring retro-inspired visuals and music.
The 30 Best Video Game Remakes
This article ranks the 30 best video game remakes, distinguishing them from remasters by their comprehensive rebuilding of original titles. It highlights how remakes blend nostalgia with modern sensibilities to appeal to both veteran and new players, showcasing examples from various developers like Square Enix, Capcom, and Nintendo across multiple platforms.
The 10 best RPGs for kids if you're looking for family-friendly gaming sessions
This guide highlights ten role-playing games suitable for children, focusing on family-friendly experiences. The selection includes titles like Monster Hunter Stories 3, Costume Quest 2, and Pokemon Let's Go Pikachu/Eevee, emphasizing accessible gameplay and engaging narratives for younger players across various modern platforms.
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.
Don't miss The Third Shift, a Game Boy horror museum that cleverly entangles Resident Evil-style CCTV perspectives with point-and-click investigation
The Third Shift is a new Game Boy horror game that blends Resident Evil-style CCTV perspectives with point-and-click investigation. Players take on the role of a security guard at a museum with a dark history, navigating exhibits and uncovering secrets while being surveilled. The game cleverly uses multiple perspectives and fixed camera angles to create a unique and unsettling experience.
Mailbox: The Wii U's Legacy, Mii Singing, Hippos - Nintendo Life Letters
This month's Nintendo Life Mailbox features discussions on favorite Nintendo hippos, the legacy of the Wii U in light of Switch ports, and creative ways players customize their experiences in games like Tomodachi Life and Animal Crossing: New Horizons. The segment also touches on the creative use of puns in Nintendo Life articles and briefly mentions Shigeru Miyamoto.
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.
6 things we want to see from a Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake
This article discusses desired features for a hypothetical remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time on the Nintendo Switch. Suggestions include updated combat, potential voice acting for key scenes, a post-game epilogue, and a departure from the Breath of the Wild engine. The author also hopes for a 60 FPS frame rate, remastered music, and enhanced characterization for supporting characters.
Feature: Life, Horror, And A Bit Of Zelda - Why 'Neverway' Is One Of Our Most Anticipated Games Of 2026
Neverway is an upcoming horror RPG with life simulation elements that aims to explore the anxieties of starting anew, tinged with loneliness and the spectre of a dead god. Developed by Isadora Sophia and Pedro Medeiros, the game features beautiful pixel art with a limited color palette and a deep, interconnected system of mechanics. The demo showcases a blend of relatable slice-of-life moments and Zelda-style action combat and puzzles, with a planned release for Nintendo Switch in October 2026.
Talking Point: Which Zelda Game Would You Most Like To See Remade?
This article discusses which games in The Legend of Zelda series fans would most like to see remade. While rumors of an Ocarina of Time remake for the Switch 2 persist, various writers express desires for remakes of titles like Majora's Mask, Zelda II, A Link Between Worlds, and Four Swords Adventures, alongside other less frequently remade entries.
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.
