The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker
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Top 20 best-selling GameCube games of all time in the U.S. revealed
New sales data from Circana's Mat Piscatella reveals the top 20 best-selling GameCube games in the U.S., coinciding with the console's 25th anniversary. Nintendo titles dominate the list, with Super Smash Bros. Melee leading, followed by Super Mario Sunshine and Mario Kart: Double Dash. Sonic Adventure 2: Battle is the highest-ranking third-party title at number eight.
The Nintendo curse was real: Only 2 of GameCube's 10 best-selling games in the US were third-party
An analysis of the Nintendo GameCube's best-selling games in the US reveals a significant lack of third-party support, with only two third-party titles making it into the top 10. While some third-party games like SoulCalibur 2, which featured Link, performed well, many notable titles like Resident Evil 4 barely missed the top 20, highlighting the platform's struggles with attracting external developers.
Games Inbox: Which was the best game in the Nintendo Direct?
Readers discuss the recent Nintendo Direct, with particular praise for Metroid Ravenous and the remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. Some express disappointment over the lack of major Mario franchise titles and question Nintendo's development priorities, while others praise the volume of indie games and the potential for the Switch 2.
Why Is Link The Worst-Looking Character In The Ocarina Of Time Remake?
The article discusses the visual design of Link in the upcoming remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, arguing that his character model looks out of place compared to the more cohesive designs of other characters and environments. While acknowledging the nostalgia and technical improvements, the author feels the remake's artistic direction for Link detracts from the overall experience.
The Legend Of Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct Missed A Giant Wind Waker-Sized Opportunity
The recent 40th Anniversary Nintendo Direct for The Legend of Zelda focused heavily on the Ocarina of Time remake, disappointing fans hoping for remasters of The Wind Waker HD or Twilight Princess HD on the Nintendo Switch. The article criticizes Nintendo for not offering a bundle similar to Super Mario 3D All-Stars, leaving the best versions of these classic games trapped on the Wii U.
Nintendo Zelda Direct live report - the big news from today's 40th anniversary showcase
Nintendo held a special 40th-anniversary showcase for The Legend of Zelda, hinting at potential announcements. Speculation includes a release date for the Ocarina of Time remake, a trailer for the Zelda film, and possible Switch ports of Wind Waker and Twilight Princess.
How to watch the Zelda Direct for the series 40th anniversary and what to expect, including the Ocarina of Time remake
Nintendo has confirmed a 30-minute Nintendo Direct presentation focused on The Legend of Zelda's 40th anniversary, airing on September 8th. The broadcast is expected to reveal details about a potential The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake, with rumors suggesting Monolith Soft is developing it and a possible $60 price point. The event may also feature footage from The Legend of Zelda movie and remasters of The Wind Waker and Twilight Princess.
The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct: Start Time, How To Watch, And What To Expect
Nintendo is celebrating the 40th anniversary of The Legend of Zelda with a dedicated Nintendo Direct presentation on September 8th. The 30-minute broadcast will share "a variety of information" about the franchise, with speculation pointing towards a potential look at The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake, updates on The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD and The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD ports, and possibly details on the upcoming live-action movie.
Nintendo Direct confirmed for next week, as well as a dedicated Zelda Anniversary stream where Ocarina of Time feels…
Nintendo has announced two upcoming Nintendo Direct presentations. The first, airing on September 8, 2026, will celebrate the 40th anniversary of The Legend of Zelda series and is expected to feature the remake of Ocarina of Time and potentially the Zelda movie. A standard Nintendo Direct will follow on September 9, 2026.
Switch 2 beats the GameCube in lifetime sales as Nintendo's fastest-selling console ever officially shifts 23.68…
The Nintendo Switch has officially surpassed 23.68 million units sold, making it Nintendo's fastest-selling console ever and surpassing the lifetime sales of the GameCube. Despite selling fewer games than the GameCube, the Switch continues to break sales records and is on track to surpass the Nintendo 64.
Nintendo got "a lot of angry calls" from parents who thought Animal Crossing's "skin-colored" gyroid "looked like a wiggling penis"
Former Nintendo Game Counselors recall receiving numerous angry calls from parents in the early 2000s who mistook the skin-colored gyroids in Animal Crossing for phallic objects. Nintendo even had a dedicated policy and hotline page to address these specific complaints, which were frequent enough to warrant special attention.
Zelda Wind Waker 2 was in development but was scrapped for more realistic game
Eiji Aonuma revealed in a 2007 Game Developers Conference talk that a sequel to The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker was in development but ultimately scrapped. The project was canceled due to the reception of the original game, with the team shifting focus to a more realistic game.
Wind Waker 2 was in development before Zelda lead Eiji Aonuma was told Toon Link "alienated" American teenagers, so we got Twilight Princess instead
The development of The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess was influenced by concerns that The Wind Waker's cel-shaded art style alienated North American teenagers. Eiji Aonuma revealed that The Wind Waker 2 was transformed into Twilight Princess to appeal to a more mature audience, a decision that also facilitated gameplay innovations like horseback combat. This shift in art direction was also influenced by the popularity of epic fantasy films.
Trying to find a good deal on Saros has made me angrier about PlayStation killing discs – it's anti-consumer and will price gamers out of our hobby
The author expresses frustration over the increasing cost of games and the perceived anti-consumer trend of PlayStation ending physical disc production. This shift, coupled with the decline of physical game deals and the pre-owned market, is seen as pricing gamers out of the hobby and reducing consumer choice.
20 years later, The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess still has Zelda's best dungeons
Twenty years after its release, The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess is still lauded for having the best dungeons in the series. The article highlights how Twilight Princess's detailed, functional environments and immersive motion controls created a tangible sense of place and consequence, contrasting it with the broader scope of newer titles like Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom. The unique items and their integration into dungeon puzzles and boss fights are also praised as key elements of its superior design.
5 unpopular opinions about Nintendo and hot takes
This article presents several unpopular opinions about Nintendo games, including that The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is good but not great, Mario & Luigi: Brothership has pacing issues, The Wind Waker wastes player time, and that Kirby does have some bad games. It also argues that Paper Mario: Color Splash is not as bad as its public perception suggests.
Nintendo is phasing out the Switch in February 2027, just weeks ahead of the console's 10-year anniversary
Nintendo has confirmed that production of the original Nintendo Switch, Switch Lite, and Switch OLED Model will cease in mid-February 2027, just before the console's 10th anniversary. While sales will continue through 2026, the company will no longer sell hardware to retailers or on its own store after that date. This decision comes as the Switch approaches its decade-long lifespan and faces potential competition from a successor console.
Are these the 100 most influential games of all time?
Kitfox Games CEO Tanya Short discusses a list of the 100 most influential video games of all time, compiled by professional game designers. The list, assembled through the Polaris game design retreat, aims to serve as a tool for designers to improve their craft and create influential games.
Shigeru Miyamoto decided Zelda dungeons aren't "really that much fun" while making Ocarina of Time, but they're what I'm looking forward to in the remake
Shigeru Miyamoto expressed doubts about the fun factor of traditional Zelda dungeons even during the development of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. Despite his reservations, the author finds the classic dungeon designs of Ocarina of Time to be memorable and looks forward to experiencing them with modern graphics in an upcoming remake.
Review: Retro Fighters Battle Dock For Switch 2 - Time To Dig Out Those Old GameCube Pads
The Retro Fighters Battle Dock is a new accessory for the Nintendo Switch that allows players to use original GameCube wired controllers. While it effectively replicates the functionality of Nintendo's official adapter, it requires the Switch dock to be connected via USB and lacks dedicated Home and Minus buttons, necessitating a separate controller for menu navigation. Despite these drawbacks, it offers a low-latency gaming experience for $40, making it a solid option for fans of classic GameCube titles.
