https://gamerant.com Nintendo is a Japanese video game company headquartered in Kyoto, Japan. While producing highly popular hardware consoles like the Switch, the company is known for its many first party video game franchises like Super Mario, The Legend of Zelda, Fire Emblem, Pokemon, and many more. Thu, 01 Jun 2023 02:57:57 GMT en-US hourly 60 Two men reportedly stole The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom copies from an Amazon warehouse before the game’s launch a few weeks ago, resulting in their termination shortly after. The hype for Tears of the Kingdom is understandable for its various improvement, such as allowing Zelda gamers to create all sorts of crazy vehicles, but these men went too far to get early access to it.

]]> Thu, 01 Jun 2023 02:57:57 GMT https://gamerant.com/zelda-tears-kingdom-copies-stolen-before-release-amazon-fired/ One clever Minecraft player has started working on an intriguing concept that could improve villagers. While Mojang continues to update Minecraft over a decade after its release, passionate fans often take their own steps to help improve the experience by creating datapacks and mods to use in the game.

]]> Thu, 01 Jun 2023 02:01:38 GMT https://gamerant.com/minecraft-villagers-talking-bubbles-datapack/ A fan of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time has modded the classic game’s sky to make it look a little more like something out of a Studio Ghibli movie. Ocarina of Time is often considered one of the greatest video games ever made and is quite popular among modders and speedrunners who often break or modify the game in various ways to gain an advantage.

]]> Thu, 01 Jun 2023 01:31:36 GMT https://gamerant.com/zelda-ocarina-time-mod-changes-sky-studio-ghibli/ Stardew Valley is gearing up for its 1.6 update, and developer Eric "ConcernedApe" Barone has many fans excited as he has teased the upcoming content. The indie farming sim has earned a huge following, selling over 20 million copies by March 2022. Stardew Valley consistently ranks as one of the top games on Steam in terms of concurrent players, and this is quite the achievement, especially since it outranks heavy hitters like Skyrim and Elden Ring.

]]> Thu, 01 Jun 2023 00:03:52 GMT https://gamerant.com/stardew-valley-developer-concernedape-update-1-6-iridium-scythe-tease/ One clever The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom player discovered an easy way to create vehicles that defy the game's normal gravity. They promptly took to social media to share their discovery, having done so just as the fandom started suspecting that Tears of the Kingdom is lying about weapon damage.

]]> Wed, 31 May 2023 23:06:56 GMT https://gamerant.com/zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom-low-gravity-vehicle/ Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom's Mayamats Shrine (A Route for a Ball) is located in the southern section of the Gerudo Highlands, just southeast of the Gerudo Highlands Skyview Tower. Its coordinates are roughly -4632, -1518, 0452. Luckily, this TotK Shrine is located in plain sight and isn't hidden underground or in a cave or anything like that, so players should have no trouble reaching the puzzle room. Upon clearing the shrine, players will receive a Light of Blessing, which can be used at one of the Goddess Statues to increase Link's health or stamina.

]]> Wed, 31 May 2023 23:05:35 GMT https://gamerant.com/mayamats-shrine-guide-walkthrough-puzzle-solution-chest-zelda-totk-tears-of-the-kingdom-location-route-for-a-ball/ Popular Nintendo Switch emulator Yuzu is now available for download on select Android devices. Its mobile port appeared on the Google Play Store this Tuesday, arriving amid Nintendo's latest emulation crackdown that even saw it hit Valve with a DMCA takedown notice concerning the Dolphin emulator's Steam launch.

]]> Wed, 31 May 2023 21:38:21 GMT https://gamerant.com/nintendo-switch-emulator-yuzu-android-release/ Stables hold a significant role in the rich traditions of Hyrule, providing weary travelers with a place of respite and ensuring their beloved horses receive the care they deserve. In Tears of the Kingdom, Link can once again seek solace at stables to restore his health, tend to his horses, and even accumulate Pony Points, akin to a loyalty program for Hyrule's finest accommodations.

]]> Wed, 31 May 2023 19:56:47 GMT https://gamerant.com/zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom-where-find-foothill-stable-location-totk-tloz/ Though The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom did an excellent job of reimagining a familiar Hyrule, the changes made to Eventide Island seem to have overlooked the potential this notorious location had following on from Breath of the Wild. As one of the game's more interesting and challenging shrine quests, Eventide Island was a testament to players' wits and ingenuity to prove they had mastered Breath of the WIld's various abilities, mechanics, and strategies when stripped back to the very basics. But The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom falls short of attempting to deliver the same challenge, leaving the island as little more than optional exploration.

]]> Wed, 31 May 2023 19:40:26 GMT https://gamerant.com/zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom-eventide-island-missed-opportunity/ Just as Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity helped reshape and explore Zelda: Breath of the Wild's history, Omega Force could follow up this Zelda spin-off with another retelling of Hyrule's legacy through the lore Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom has now established. Though Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity has a tenuous relationship to the canon of Zelda, something which was the target of speculation ahead of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, it still served as an interesting insight into the world before Zelda: Breath of the Wild. So while it might remain just as non-canon as its predecessor, there is room for a potential follow-up to Age of Calamity.

]]> Wed, 31 May 2023 18:28:47 GMT https://gamerant.com/zelda-tears-kingdom-hyrule-warriors-sequel-time-travel-prequel/ Though many familiar faces returned to The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom alongside many new ones, one beloved character in particular from Zelda: Breath of the Wild did not reappear despite having the perfect opportunity to do so. Among the many details that made Zelda: Breath of the Wild so popular among players was the character of Kass, a nomadic minstrel encountered throughout Hyrule with his melodic accordion and wise words shared with Link. But even though Kass played an integral role in some of the game's shrines and DLC, he is nowhere to be found in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.

]]> Wed, 31 May 2023 17:23:16 GMT https://gamerant.com/zelda-tears-kingdom-breath-wild-kass-zonai-rito/ In The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, players will spend most of the tutorial section gathering powers that Link will use for the rest of his adventure. After getting Recall, however, players might find it a little tricky to find their way to the final shrine and finish up the area.

]]> Wed, 31 May 2023 17:05:06 GMT https://gamerant.com/zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom-where-to-go-after-getting-recall-totk-tloz/ The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom players have discovered several new methods for cloning items in the hit Switch game. Their findings emerged online shortly after the Tears of the Kingdom 1.1.2 update patched one fan-favorite item duplication exploit.

]]> Wed, 31 May 2023 13:09:38 GMT https://gamerant.com/zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom-duplication-glitches-return-post-update/ Players of the adorable creature franchise have been waiting for Pokemon Home to get support for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. The long wait is finally over, as trainers can officially transfer their beloved Pokemon to their other favorite games. This also opens up the door of easily trading Scarlet and Violet Pokemon while on the go through the mobile app.

]]> Wed, 31 May 2023 08:48:17 GMT https://gamerant.com/pokemon-home-every-pokemon-transfer-scarlet-and-violet/ For many shrines in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, the challenge lies not inside the shrine but in the search for it. The Minetak Shrine is tucked away under the northern part of the map and can be a difficult shrine for players to locate during their normal exploration.

]]> Wed, 31 May 2023 08:42:10 GMT https://gamerant.com/zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom-minetak-shrine-guide-raurus-blessing/ In The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, players will find the Sisuran Shrine in the north of Hyrule among the Hebra region's mountainous landscape. Finding the shrine is half the challenge, as players will need to defeat a powerful Frost Talus if they wish to get inside. Players planning to brave the region's harsh snow should make sure that Link is adequately equipped to handle the cold.

]]> Wed, 31 May 2023 08:37:47 GMT https://gamerant.com/zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom-sisuran-shrine-guide-the-north-hebra-mountains-crystal/ The Moshapin Shrine is just one of several shrines in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom hidden deep within one of its many caves. Players will need to locate and transport a glowing green crystal across the cave's molten interior.

]]> Wed, 31 May 2023 08:31:54 GMT https://gamerant.com/totk-zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom-moshapin-shrine-guide-the-lake-intenoch-cave-crystal/ With the arrival of Pokemon Home version 3.0, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet players can now take some more Pokemon from past games on their adventures through the Paldea region. While the list itself may be limited, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet players will see some new and old favorites on the list of eligible Pokemon that can be transferred.

]]> Wed, 31 May 2023 02:34:51 GMT https://gamerant.com/transferable-pokemon-from-pokemon-home-to-scarlet-and-violet/ A Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom player has found a way to make an efficient bike using some cook pots. With Tears of the Kingdom introducing the Ultrahand ability, gamers have found ways to create clever concoctions and inventions not just to solve the game's puzzles, but also to make traversing the world of Hyrule more efficient.

]]> Wed, 31 May 2023 02:29:01 GMT https://gamerant.com/zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom-cook-pots-super-efficient-bike/ Physical copies of Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster Collection will be restocked next month not by Square Enix but rather by an independent online retailer. Final Fantasy fans and retro gaming enthusiasts alike will be granted a second chance to add a physical copy of the bundle comprised of six classic JRPG games from the beloved franchise Final Fantasy to their collection.

]]> Wed, 31 May 2023 01:43:54 GMT https://gamerant.com/final-fantasy-pixel-remaster-physical-copies-restock-june/ There are plenty of attributes necessary for strikers in FIFA 23, with the best ones having high stats in the attributes. Strikers are not one-dimensional players, they are the first line of defense for a team, especially ones that lead by attacking.

]]> Wed, 31 May 2023 00:45:17 GMT https://gamerant.com/fifa-23-best-attributes-for-strikers/ Blizzard has announced a new month-long Pride event for Overwatch 2 that comes with various cosmetics to celebrate the diverse cast of heroes found within the game and let players freely express their identity. The Overwatch 2 development team has stated that this event aims to allow players to celebrate their identity with unique cosmetics and some map changes that will be available starting on June 1.

]]> Tue, 30 May 2023 22:08:15 GMT https://gamerant.com/overwatch-2-cosmetics-map-changes-pride-month-event/ There's no denying that there are a ton of active multiplayer games in the market. However, the most popular options tend to involve one-off matches, non-story missions, or gameplay that discourages replays. Finding recent games with long, story-heavy campaigns or replayable stories can be a bit of a challenge.

]]> Tue, 30 May 2023 22:01:21 GMT https://gamerant.com/12-great-games-with-long-co-op-campaigns/ One The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom player was forced to re-evaluate their engineering skills after experiencing spectacular trebuchet failure. They subsequently took to social media to share their entertaining mishap, which gained online traction shortly after another viral Tears of the Kingdom clip demonstrated the importance of fire safety.

]]> Tue, 30 May 2023 21:35:37 GMT https://gamerant.com/zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom-trebuchet-fail-video/ Lurelin Village was initially a hustling and bustling beachside village in Hyrule, but in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, players will discover that it's been taken over by enemy pirates. The village will need to be restored by Link to bring it back to its former glory as part of the Lurelin Village Restoration Project questline.

]]> Tue, 30 May 2023 19:12:55 GMT https://gamerant.com/zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom-occupiers-of-lurelin-village-wheres-the-last-monster-attacked-pirates-totk-tloz/ The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom side quest "Message From An Ancient Era" presents a one-of-a-kind challenging adventure wherein Link embarks on a remarkable journey across the many sky islands scattered throughout Hyrule. To aid an archaeologist named Wortsworth, players must skillfully employ their fusing, gliding, and general navigation skills to locate ancient stone tablets hidden on these islands. Unfortunately, Link is unfamiliar with the language of ancient Hyrule; thus, his mission involves photographing each tablet, using the Purah Pad, and returning to Wortsworth with his discoveries.

]]> Tue, 30 May 2023 18:57:48 GMT https://gamerant.com/zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom-messages-from-an-ancient-era-quest-guide-all-stone-tablet-locations/ The latest big release on the Nintendo Switch, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, has stolen the attention of gamers everywhere for a number of reasons. Not only is it more open than its predecessor, but it also features new abilities such as Fuse, Ultrahand, and Recall that have kept players fairly busy due to the almost limitless potential that they hold. The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom's story has also been praised by fans and seen as rather epic and thought-provoking.

]]> Tue, 30 May 2023 16:07:11 GMT https://gamerant.com/zelda-tears-kingdom-ending-ganondorf-reincarnation-cycle/ Something relatively unique to Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and its predecessor, Breath of the Wild, is that the games feature voice-acted dialogue in a series that has largely relied on text boxes to convey speech. This poses some unique challenges for voice actors who are essentially blazing the trail when it comes to how their characters are portrayed vocally, and it was important for Tears of the Kingdom voice actress Patricia Summersett to represent Princess Zelda in the booth faithfully.

]]> Tue, 30 May 2023 11:30:17 GMT https://gamerant.com/zelda-tears-kingdom-influences-voice-acting-twilight-princess-ocarina-time/ One of Nintendo's biggest franchises is celebrating its 35th anniversary this year, and The Legend of Zelda continues to inspire and entertain fans. Over the course of its history, The Legend of Zelda has spawned numerous official video games, various spin-off games, an animated television series, several manga adaptations, tons of merchandise, and more. Often regarded as one of the best video game series of all time, The Legend of Zelda has clearly made an impact on many players and gaming fans.

]]> Tue, 30 May 2023 10:30:17 GMT https://gamerant.com/how-long-to-beat-legend-of-zelda-series/ Even though the 2020s have just begun, the decade has already produced a number of fantastic games. As the years fly by and studios become more familiar with the limits of the PS5 and Xbox Series X/S, the industry will test what Sony and Microsoft's systems can do. In the meantime, the Nintendo Switch will enter the last stretch of its existence, and the console could go out with a bang.

]]> Tue, 30 May 2023 06:15:27 GMT https://gamerant.com/best-games-decade-2020s/ Destroy Ganondorf is a main quest in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom that players can initiate by speaking with Purah in Lookout Landing after obtaining the Master Sword. To complete this quest, fans must find and defeat the Demon King, and this endeavor can prove to be quite challenging. Indeed, some players may run into problems as they work through The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom's Destroy Ganondorf main quest, and this walkthrough is here to help them overcome those obstacles.

]]> Tue, 30 May 2023 05:45:46 GMT https://gamerant.com/zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom-destroy-ganondorf-walkthrough-main-quest-find-beat-demon-king-where-location-tloz-totk/ Nintendo has given out a full list of changes coming to Splatoon 3 version 4.0, which will signal the start of the game's Sizzle season. Ever since its release last year, the game has been positively received, with Nintendo also giving it plenty of support. This includes regular updates and events, with each of them being separated by seasons. The first three seasons of Splatoon 3 were Drizzle, Chill, and Fresh, with a fourth one on its way very soon. This is known as the Sizzle Season, which is a reference to the Summer heat.

]]> Tue, 30 May 2023 04:43:11 GMT https://gamerant.com/splatoon-3-sizzle-season-4-0-patch-notes/ Save for the occasional resistance-granting tunic, armor didn't really play much of a role in the Legend of Zelda series until Breath of the Wild came along. The initial release of the 2017 title boasted 20 different armor sets, with three more added as part of the Master Trials DLC. The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom takes things to a whole new level though, with 33 full armor sets available for players at launch as well as a myriad of headpieces, masks, and other standalone outfit items.

]]> Tue, 30 May 2023 04:06:18 GMT https://gamerant.com/legend-of-zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom-tloz-totk-all-armor-every-armor-set-appearance/ Open-world video games are some of the most popular types of games that fans want to get into nowadays. These games usually withhold large worlds that players can run around in while finding secrets, loot, fight various enemies, and so much more. That's why the perfect open-world game will never want to seem empty.

]]> Tue, 30 May 2023 03:45:17 GMT https://gamerant.com/best-light-hearted-open-world-games/ The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom's Yansamin Shrine is a proving grounds shrine, meaning that players will need to demonstrate their mastery of the game's combat system in order to emerge victorious. There are quite a lot of enemies that need to be defeated here, but only one that's likely to cause players any real trouble.

]]> Tue, 30 May 2023 02:43:11 GMT https://gamerant.com/legend-of-zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom-tloz-totk-east-necluda-sky-yansamin-shrine-walkthrough-proving-grounds-low-gravity-solution-chest/ Like many of the other shrines found in the skies above Hyrule, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom's Ukoojisi Shrine has its own Shrine Quest attached to it. Unlike a lot of the others, though, players won't simply be able to carry the crystal to its destination by hand, with Link instead needing to make use of Zonai devices to get the job done.

]]> Tue, 30 May 2023 02:42:59 GMT https://gamerant.com/legend-of-zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom-tloz-totk-west-necluda-sky-ukoojisi-shrine-walkthrough-the-west-necluda-sky-crystal-solution-chest/ Another player of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom has recently shown off some of the amazing tricks they can execute while using the game's Rocket Shield. The Rocket Shield is one of the new Tears of the Kingdom equipment that players can collect, and many may be looking for interesting ideas on how to use the defensive gear.

]]> Tue, 30 May 2023 02:25:38 GMT https://gamerant.com/zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom-rocket-shield-tricks/ The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom has taught one fan an important lesson about fire safety, in that even in the realm of video games, it needs to be taken seriously. As players have made their way through the latest Zelda game, Link's new abilities have been used to make all sorts of strange creations from unique, personal vehicles to even a machine that can teleport fans from the Depths to the Sky Islands.

]]> Tue, 30 May 2023 01:52:11 GMT https://gamerant.com/zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom-fire-safety/ A skilled Pokemon fan art creator has recently come up with a new regional variant form for Incineroar, turning the giant feline Pokemon into a different creature with Fire/Ice-type. Fans are coming up with creative Pokemon fanart ever since the first game was out in the 90s, and this is one of the recent ones that was shared with the community.

]]> Tue, 30 May 2023 01:31:37 GMT https://gamerant.com/pokemon-regional-variant-incineroar/ A Super Mario fan beat all the 3D Super Mario games with 100% completion in one sitting. Nintendo’s most popular franchise is one of the world's most recognizable. It’s also no surprise why Super Mario games are enjoyed by many people no matter their play style, especially those part of the speedrunning community.

]]> Mon, 29 May 2023 23:10:33 GMT https://gamerant.com/gamer-beats-9-3d-super-mario-games-100-percent-less-than-2-days/ The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom's many shrines test Link's new runes and abilities: Ascend, Fuse, Ultrahand, and Recall. Of all these Shrines, the most complex ones typically utilize a mix of the few. This is not the case for the Gatanisis Shrine, a shrine in the Akkala Region that significantly tests the players' ability to use Recall. This guide walks the player through exactly how Gatanisis Shrine works in Tears of the Kingdom - but be warned, a fair amount of luck is involved.

]]> Mon, 29 May 2023 21:54:00 GMT https://gamerant.com/zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom-gatanisis-shrine-walkthrough-a-well-timed-bounce-totk-tloz-puzzle-solution-chests/ For decades, the relationship between Link and Princess Zelda has been at the forefront of fan speculation, and the recent release of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom has reinvigorated that discussion. On one side of the fandom are those who interpret the relationship as romantic, while others perceive it as more platonic and even familial.

]]> Mon, 29 May 2023 21:24:58 GMT https://gamerant.com/zelda-tears-kingdom-interpretation-character-relationships-link/ A strange Skyrim glitch has left the Dragonborn hero stuck in a very awkward position. Since Skyrim was first released in 2011, Elder Scrolls fans have discovered countless glitches that vary in severity and comedic value, and one Dragonborn has been struck by a bug that keeps them in a stationary stance as they move around the landscape.

]]> Mon, 29 May 2023 20:57:13 GMT https://gamerant.com/skyrim-glitch-dragonborn-stuck/ The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom contains an overwhelming amount of armor sets for the player to collect. Many of them build on the sense of nostalgia players feel for the beloved series, and reference past games while providing protection and set bonuses. One such armor set is the Armor of the Wind Set, a charming homage to Wind Waker. This guide goes through all the ways to acquire this armor set in Tears of the Kingdom.

]]> Mon, 29 May 2023 20:03:10 GMT https://gamerant.com/zelda-totk-tears-of-the-kingdom-how-to-get-the-armor-of-the-wind-full-set/ The citizens of Hyrule have an unusual reaction to Link walking around dressed as Tingle in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, suggesting that the infamous map maker could have a startling reputation throughout the land. The latest Zelda game features several unlockable outfits for Link that offer special bonuses when worn. Many of them are modeled after characters from past Zelda games, and Link can collect Tingle’s signature costume while exploring Tears of the Kingdom’s open-world version of Hyrule.

]]> Mon, 29 May 2023 19:03:15 GMT https://gamerant.com/tloz-totk-zelda-tears-kingdom-characters-tingle-outfit-funny-reactions-fear/ A Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom player has created a bizarre mechanical contraption capable of launching Link all the way from the underground Depths to the Sky Islands. The recently released sequel to Breath of the Wild has seen no shortage of astounding creations using the game's Ultrahand mechanic, allowing players to merge objects together. Players have created everything from vehicles to carry them across Hyrule to tributes to their favorite franchises within the game. Now, a new fan creation has imagined a device capable of giving Link some serious air time.

]]> Mon, 29 May 2023 18:54:42 GMT https://gamerant.com/zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom-player-machine-depths-sky-islands/ One crafty Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom player has recently taken online to share their successful attempt at revising an already impressive walking mech design. Their feat of engineering is just the latest in a long list of spectacular machinery that Tears of the Kingdom players have been sharing since the game hit the store shelves on May 12.

]]> Mon, 29 May 2023 18:37:37 GMT https://gamerant.com/zelda-tears-kingdom-player-builds-new-walking-mech-improved-v2/ A crafty Pokemon Scarlet and Violet fan has recently devised a unique new Paradox version for Octillery, achieving an impressive result. This is the latest of many Pokemon fan creations, which include fusions between different creatures, human forms of Pokemon, and, of course, the popular Paradox forms.

]]> Mon, 29 May 2023 18:34:40 GMT https://gamerant.com/pokemon-octillery-paradox-form-fan-art/ In Animal Crossing: New Horizons, gamers are let loose to improve their islands in whatever way they see fit. Some will prioritize the main path of prettying up their island to attract KK Slider, while others will work on completing activities for Nook Miles. Filling up the museum for Blathers is another common activity, while the Happy Home Paradise DLC gives interior decorators a way to stay busy. However, some will put one activity above all others: dreamie hunts.

]]> Mon, 29 May 2023 15:14:10 GMT https://gamerant.com/animal-crossing-dreamie-villager-hunts-mystery-island-changes/ The enchanting world of Disney Dreamlight Valley features over 200 delectable recipes for players to discover, prepare, and enjoy. The game continuously expands its menu through regular updates, ensuring a steady influx of new and exciting dishes to please the valley’s residents. From simple classics to extravagant entrees, players can cook up a storm and share their creations with the beloved Disney characters they have befriended during their adventures.

]]> Mon, 29 May 2023 09:00:18 GMT https://gamerant.com/disney-dreamlight-valley-how-make-porridge/ The Rasiwak Shrine in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is one of many shrines designed to teach players a specific mechanic within the game. In this particular shrine, TOTK players are presented with puzzles and challenges designed around various objects' ability to float in water.

]]> Mon, 29 May 2023 07:01:17 GMT https://gamerant.com/zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom-rasiwak-shrine-walkthrough-flotational-brilliance/ The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom's Natak Shrine is one of many shrines that can be found up in the skies high above the Kingdom of Hyrule. To be a bit more precise, it's located in the Sokkala Sky Archipelago: a series of floating islands in the Akkala Highlands Sky region.

]]> Mon, 29 May 2023 06:21:13 GMT https://gamerant.com/legend-of-zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom-tloz-totk-akkala-highlands-sky-natak-shrine-walkthrough-the-sokkala-sky-crystal-solution-chest/ The Eutoum Shrine is one of several Proving Grounds shrines in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, with players stripped of their fineries and expected to demonstrate their combat skills against an army of Soldier Constructs. It can seem pretty intimidating at first, but with the right strategy, the Euroum Shrine really isn't all that bad.

]]> Mon, 29 May 2023 06:21:11 GMT https://gamerant.com/legend-of-zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom-tloz-totk-hebra-mountains-eutoum-shrine-walkthrough-proving-grounds-infiltration-solution-chest/ Found high up in the skies above Hyrule, the Gikaku Shrine is one of the easiest shrines to complete in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. As with many of the other shrines with special Shrine Quests attached to them, players will need to assemble the shrine themselves by finding a nearby green crystal and returning it to its rightful place.

]]> Mon, 29 May 2023 06:21:08 GMT https://gamerant.com/legend-of-zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom-tloz-totk-akkala-highlands-sky-gikaku-shrine-walkthrough-the-sky-mine-crystal-solution-chest/ With the release of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom earlier in May 2023, for the Nintendo Switch exclusively, fans were able to see the extensive work put into the successor of Legend Of Zelda: Breath of the Wild that had taken the world by storm a few years ago, in 2017.

]]> Mon, 29 May 2023 05:30:18 GMT https://gamerant.com/zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom-totk-where-find-beedle/ One player of life sim game Disney Dreamlight Valley has recently shown off their amazing collection of Iron Ore and Gold Nuggets. Given these two materials hold some importance in the crafting feature of Disney Dreamlight Valley, fellow fans would likely be interested in this fan's collection and how they were able to amass such an absurd amount of items in their game.

]]> Mon, 29 May 2023 02:47:04 GMT https://gamerant.com/disney-dreamlight-valley-big-iron-gold-collection/ In The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, players can find many shrines in Hyrule's sky that require they transport a crystal across a few of the sky islands in order to be granted access. The Mayam Shrine floats in the northern part of Hyrule's sky waiting for players to find and open with its crystal.

]]> Mon, 29 May 2023 02:31:23 GMT https://gamerant.com/zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom-totk-mayam-shrine-walkthrough/ The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom features an expansive assortment of side adventures Link can take on to aid the people of Hyrule while on his journey. These quests range from assisting villagers in need with various everyday tasks, to defeating challenging enemies to retrieve special items. As Link embarks on these quests, he can not only gain valuable items but also deepen his connection with Hyrule and its many quirky residents found in Tears of the Kingdom.

]]> Mon, 29 May 2023 02:26:29 GMT https://gamerant.com/zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom-totk-decorate-with-passion-quest-guide/ Nintendo Wii fan Jon Bringus has created what is possibly the world’s biggest, fully functional Wii. The console was released in 2006 and to this day is upheld as one of the most revolutionary developments by Nintendo.

]]> Sun, 28 May 2023 23:18:47 GMT https://gamerant.com/nintendo-wii-custom-design-massive-world-record/ As gamers continue to play and discover new things about The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, one player pointed out a maddening flaw in the game's menus. After taking a picture and showing what the matter was, the gamer shared their findings on social media with other Tears of the Kingdom players.

]]> Sun, 28 May 2023 22:01:09 GMT https://gamerant.com/zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom-strange-menu-design-color-choice/ Crisis at Hyrule Castle is a main quest in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom that players can initiate by speaking with Purah in Lookout Landing (coordinates -0254, 0153, 0026). In order to complete this quest, fans must work through a variety of tasks, which will send them to the four corners of the surface and beyond. This walkthrough is here to help players complete those tasks and reach the end of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom's Crisis at Hyrule Castle main quest.

]]> Sun, 28 May 2023 21:41:54 GMT https://gamerant.com/zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom-crisis-at-hyrule-castle-walkthrough-main-quest-tloz-totk/ Disney Dreamlight Valley has so many fruits in the game that players can collect and use them as ingredients to cook meals. Having meals in the game is important as it gives players avatar energy while they mine, farm, and do other tasks around the valley.

]]> Sun, 28 May 2023 21:00:19 GMT https://gamerant.com/disney-dreamlight-valley-how-get-cherries/ The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom introduces players to a vast world filled with over 100 shrines, each housing distinctive puzzles that challenge Link's newly acquired abilities. Nearly all of these shrines will require skillful use of Link’s Ultrahand ability, and the Jochi-iu Shrine is no exception.

]]> Sun, 28 May 2023 20:23:59 GMT https://gamerant.com/zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom-totk-jochi-iu-shrine-walkthrough-courage-to-pluck/ The Fuse ability introduced in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom has given combat a much-needed boost, including the ability to fuse absolutely anything to arrowheads. As a result, there are plenty of elemental fruits to be found across Hyrule for Link to use at any given moment, including the Splash Fruit.

]]> Sun, 28 May 2023 19:17:10 GMT https://gamerant.com/zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom-how-to-get-and-use-splash-fruit-totk/ While much of the timeline for older Legend of Zelda titles has been set in stone by the Hyrule Historia, Tears of the Kingdom and its predecessor hold a strange placement in the ongoing lore of Hyrule. It is already apparent that Breath of the Wild is at the end of the timeline, as time travel and changes to the established ancient past in this latest title appear to redefine that placement entirely.

]]> Sun, 28 May 2023 18:01:54 GMT https://gamerant.com/zelda-tears-kindgom-timeline-when-were-explained/ The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom once again features a robust cooking system that offers a diverse array of recipes that offer Link a variety of benefits, from restoring hearts and stamina to improving his combat skills with increased attack power.

]]> Sun, 28 May 2023 17:58:47 GMT https://gamerant.com/zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom-totk-how-make-copious-fried-wild-greens/ Pokemon Horizons, the Pokemon Scarlet and Violet anime, is set to begin one of its first story arcs in the Paldea region in a few weeks. Despite a rather slow start that has already revealed a few surprises early, Horizons seems to be holding a strong audience even without Ash and Pikachu present. That said, it begs the question as to where the new anime plans to go from here, and it seems that it'll get some help from Scarlet and Violet's cast.

]]> Sun, 28 May 2023 15:23:49 GMT https://gamerant.com/pokemon-scarlet-violet-anime-horizons-nemona-presence-character-liko-roy-game-personality/ Farm simulator lovers will appreciate Stardew Valley for providing a more calming and stress-free experience of managing a farm in a small town, with Pelican Town being the perfect setting for the game’s calming pixel aesthetic and relaxing soundtrack. Interestingly enough, players looking to spice up their experience with this game should consider grabbing Stardew Valley Expanded, an unofficial expansions by FlashShifter that enhances not just the game’s visuals and music but adds quite a ton of gameplay options along the way. For fans who love the game’s romance options, Lance may be a particular NPC of interest to them in this expansion.

]]> Sun, 28 May 2023 15:15:21 GMT https://gamerant.com/stardew-valley-expanded-lance-romance-guide/ Animal Crossing: New Horizons was a smash hit when it released in 2020. The game currently sits as the second highest selling Nintendo Switch game of all time. Despite being loved by many Switch users, there is one feature missing from the game that could cause a lot less headache for players.

]]> Sun, 28 May 2023 14:00:18 GMT https://gamerant.com/animal-crossing-quality-of-life-feature-multiple-saves-islands/ The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is a game that encourages creativity, with players able to make all manner of weird and wonderful devices using the tools at their disposal. Some have used them to build horrific Korok torture devices, while others have thrown together state-of-the-art death bots that are capable of bringing down some of the game's toughest enemies all by themselves.

]]> Sun, 28 May 2023 13:24:11 GMT https://gamerant.com/legend-of-zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom-tloz-totk-how-to-build-an-air-bike/ In taking the formula established in its predecessor and expanding upon it by nearly every metric, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is one of Nintendo's greatest successes and a worthy follow-up to Breath of the Wild. In Nintendo's own words, fans can continue to expect open-world Zelda titles as the future norm for the series, clearly differentiating the new games from older entries in the franchise. However, the shake ups to established Zelda gameplay aren't the only major change in Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom, as both tell a very different story than previous games in the series. Conspicuously, the Triforce was missing from both titles.

]]> Sun, 28 May 2023 13:22:45 GMT https://gamerant.com/zelda-tears-kingdom-no-triforce-gone-why/ Those hoping to fully upgrade Link's Energy Cells in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom are going to have to get their hands on an awful lot of Crystallized Charges. These rare items are typically traded for Zonaite at Forges and then taken to special Crystal Refineries like the one just north of Lookout Landing to be processed into Energy Wells.

]]> Sun, 28 May 2023 12:51:09 GMT https://gamerant.com/legend-of-zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom-tloz-totk-how-to-restock-crystallized-charges-at-forge-constructs/ Announced all the way back in June 2018, The Elder Scrolls 6 is presumably Bethesda's next big project releasing after Starfield, though that doesn't bode well for its eventual release date. It's currently unclear just when The Elder Scrolls 6 will release, or even when fans will get to see it next, but one thing is for sure - The Elder Scrolls 6 has a lot riding on its shoulders.

]]> Sun, 28 May 2023 12:30:20 GMT https://gamerant.com/the-elder-scrolls-6-zelda-tears-kingdom-open-world-freedom-creativity-mountain-exploration-good-bad/ The introduction of Ganondorf into the new era of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom complicates quite a bit about the lore that had previously been established in Breath of the Wild. More importantly, this next step in the new era appears to have strictly separated Ganondorf from the Calamity Ganon that had previously threatened Hyrule.

]]> Sun, 28 May 2023 12:00:18 GMT https://gamerant.com/zelda-tears-of-the-kingdoms-demon-king-calamity-ganon-ganondorf-version-lore-problem-bad/ Gameloft’s new life-sim, Disney Dreamlight Valley, takes place in a magical valley where many popular Disney and Pixar characters live in harmony. Players can grow plants, find rare gems, complete quests, and pursue a variety of activities as they progress through the game. Cooking is another important activity in Disney Dreamlight Valley, as the game features over 160 delicious recipes. One such recipe is Mint Boba Tea.

]]> Sun, 28 May 2023 10:00:19 GMT https://gamerant.com/disney-dreamlight-valley-how-to-make-mint-boba-tea/ The version of Hyrule in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom contains several different climates. In order to fully explore it, Link must find ways to handle these extreme temperatures however he can. There are few areas that have extremely hot temperatures, though Link can use that to his advantage.

]]> Sun, 28 May 2023 04:38:51 GMT https://gamerant.com/tloz-totk-zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom-how-to-get-the-ember-armor-full-set-location/ The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is a pretty heavy game when it comes to the emotional hold that it has on its players. While it can be heavy on the heart though, the game also has many cozy vibes while hanging around Hyrule. Players can roam around and collect different ingredients to cook meals, find materials to upgrade their armor, and even tame horses and other animals.

]]> Sun, 28 May 2023 04:25:43 GMT https://gamerant.com/tloz-totk-zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom-can-your-horse-die-how-to-revive-horses-malanya/ Platformers are always a joy to play as it is just a blast to jump around in levels and feel the satisfaction of overcoming the many obstacles that were in the way. 3D platformers, in particular, are a joyful experience, and one of the best places to look for games in the genre is the Nintendo Switch.

]]> Sun, 28 May 2023 01:46:19 GMT https://gamerant.com/nintendo-switch-best-3d-platformers/ Find the Fifth Sage is a main quest in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom that players can initiate by speaking with Purah after completing Regional Phenomena and pursuing Zelda in Hyrule Castle. As its title suggests, this quest centers around locating a fifth Sage, and fans will visit the surface, sky, and Depths before the job is done. This walkthrough is here to provide full details on this endeavor, and it will help players complete The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom's Find the Fifth Sage quest.

]]> Sat, 27 May 2023 21:53:28 GMT https://gamerant.com/zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom-find-the-fifth-sage-location-where-main-quest-walkthrough-tloz-totk/ A creative Animal Crossing: New Horizons fan has recreated the bakery from the classic anime film Kiki’s Delivery Service. This Animal Crossing: New Horizons recreation does an excellent job mirroring the famous set in the movie, all the way down to the bakery sign.

]]> Sat, 27 May 2023 21:00:41 GMT https://gamerant.com/animal-crossing-kiki-delivery-service-bakery-creation/ Square Enix announced a new entry in its RPG series Dragon Quest Monsters is currently in development for the Nintendo Switch. Square Enix, the renowned studio known for its RPG franchises like Final Fantasy, Kingdom Hearts, and Dragon Quest, has plans to set players off on another adventure in celebration of Dragon Quest Monsters' 25th anniversary.

]]> Sat, 27 May 2023 19:24:20 GMT https://gamerant.com/new-dragon-quest-monsters-game-switch/ Trainers are taking on Team Rocket in Pokemon GO once more, and this time the villainous group is taking over gyms with a swarm of Shadow Pokemon. These powerful monsters are the game's newest Raid bosses, and players will have a hard time taking them down by brute force. Fortunately, there are materials they can gather to create an item to help make these encounters easier. For those who have played Pokemon Legends: Arceus, this item and other elements of Shadow Raids may feel familiar.

]]> Sat, 27 May 2023 18:43:51 GMT https://gamerant.com/pokemon-go-purified-gems-shadow-shards-raids-bosses-legends-arceus-balm-connection/ A Nintendo fan made an incredible find at a yard sale, getting six GameCube games for just $5. The retro gaming market has been dealing with inflated prices in recent years, with the GameCube's library of games proving to be particularly susceptible to rising prices.

]]> Sat, 27 May 2023 18:18:24 GMT https://gamerant.com/nintendo-gamecube-games-yard-sale-find-prices/ Animal Crossing: New Horizons featured all sorts of items for players to decorate with, letting their creativity run free through expansive furniture, clothing, and interior design selections. One rarer ACNH item, in particular, served as a way to make house customization even more intricate than past entries of the series; through purchasing from the Animal Crossing vendor Saharah or crafting DIY recipes, animated wallpapers could be put up in players' homes that helped to make their spaces feel more alive.

]]> Sat, 27 May 2023 18:15:17 GMT https://gamerant.com/animal-crossing-new-horizons-house-decorations-customization/ In The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Link will take on a number of Dungeons in his quest to find the Sages, the Master Sword, and Princess Zelda. One such dungeon encountered later on in the main story is the Construct Factory.

]]> Sat, 27 May 2023 18:07:15 GMT https://gamerant.com/zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom-totk-tloz-construct-factory-dungeon-guide-walkthrough-puzzle-solutions-depot/ The Four Dragons in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom can be found wandering Hyrule, seemingly unbothered by the Upheaval's catastrophic changes to the landscape. These Dragons must be tracked down for certain quests and offer valuable materials for players willing to get close.

]]> Sat, 27 May 2023 17:32:10 GMT https://gamerant.com/zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom-how-where-find-dragons-farosh-naydra-dinraal-light-dragon-paths-locations-times-parts-totk-tloz/ Players are getting some new characters in the upcoming Disney Dreamlight Valley update, and it seems like the developers have at last decided to share some details on who might be entering the valley. In Disney Dreamlight Valley, players get to enjoy living in a valley with their favorite Disney and Pixar characters. Since the game is still in early access and constantly receiving new updates, every now and then a couple of new characters are added to the game, and players get to convince them to leave their realms and move into the valley instead.

]]> Sat, 27 May 2023 17:16:11 GMT https://gamerant.com/disney-dreamlight-valley-update-5-new-characters-cinderella-fairy-godmother/ A dedicated The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom fan created a version of Hyrule that can fit in his hands. This hand-sculpted and painted replica of the famous landscape is 1:100,000 the size of the actual in-game Hyrule map.

]]> Sat, 27 May 2023 16:33:26 GMT https://gamerant.com/zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom-map-hyrule-tiny-replica/ Square Enix is giving the Dragon Quest franchise some love this year with a brand-new game releasing in September. The spotlight has mostly been on the upcoming Final Fantasy 16 this year, but it seems that Japanese gaming giant Square Enix has not forgotten about its other big franchise; the first game in the Dragon Quest series launched back in 1986 and has racked up 11 mainline releases with several spinoff games as well as various manga, anime, and novel releases.

]]> Sat, 27 May 2023 16:29:12 GMT https://gamerant.com/new-dragon-quest-game-infinity-strash-adventure-dai/ The Nintendo Switch has been a runaway success, proving that raw power is not the be-all and end-all for consoles. Through a combination of Nintendo's first-party games, a solid selection of triple-A third-party titles, and all the indie projects anyone could ever want, the Switch has amassed a stellar library that can match most platforms in terms of quality and quantity.

]]> Sat, 27 May 2023 15:30:19 GMT https://gamerant.com/nintendo-switch-game-release-dates/ The Pokemon and Original Stitch custom shirt collaboration is coming to an end, and fans don't have long to act to buy shirts before it's over. The news may come as a surprise to fans, as the Pokemon collaboration has been quite popular in the past.

]]> Sat, 27 May 2023 03:55:10 GMT https://gamerant.com/custom-pokemon-original-stitch-shirts-ending/ YouTube content creator TimTheTatman made some candid remarks about the state of Overwatch 2, revealing why he thinks the series has moved in the wrong direction. It is no secret that Overwatch 2 has faced a number of controversies since its release in early access in October 2022, with the cancelation of some of the game’s promised PvE elements being the latest issue to frustrate fans.

]]> Sat, 27 May 2023 02:03:08 GMT https://gamerant.com/timthetatman-what-ruined-overwatch-series-canceled-pve/ A resourceful The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom fan has managed to create an air bike that players can use to fly around Hyrule. Unlike most flying contraptions that fans have built so far in Tears of the Kingdom, this air bike only requires three Zonai devices to complete.

]]> Sat, 27 May 2023 01:50:25 GMT https://gamerant.com/zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom-air-bike-build/ The Jochi-ihiga Shrine is one of a handful of shrines in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom that challenges players to solve its puzzle outside the shrine rather than within. These shrines, known as Rauru's Blessing Shrines, require the player to locate a large green crystal and bring it to a specific location where the shrine will be revealed.

]]> Sat, 27 May 2023 01:26:08 GMT https://gamerant.com/zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom-totk-jochi-ihiga-shrine-walkthrough/ The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom features a good deal of environments in chilly weather, and Link will be able to take advantage of it with the Frostbite Armor. The set of armor imbues Link's attacks with ice whenever he is in low-temprature climates, though does not protect him from the cold like other armor or eating certain food.

]]> Sat, 27 May 2023 01:17:52 GMT https://gamerant.com/zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom-totk-get-frostbite-armor-full-set/ A Minecraft fan has shared a brilliant creation with the game's online community, showcasing a build that looks to have been pulled straight from the upside-down world of Inception. Plenty of movies have inspired builds in the game before, like the amazing Minecraft recreation of a Lord of the Rings tower, but Inception is a new one.

]]> Sat, 27 May 2023 00:30:59 GMT https://gamerant.com/minecraft-inception-city-build/ A rather creative The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom player has built a vehicle of death and destruction so ridiculous that it would make the Spider-Man villain Big Wheel proud. Tears of the Kingdom has been a hotbed of ludicrous creativity for its players who are having the time of their lives using the game’s mechanics to build some truly wild machines.

]]> Fri, 26 May 2023 21:57:13 GMT https://gamerant.com/zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom-big-wheel-spider-man-creation/ One The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom fan has shown the world how far the building mechanics in the game can go by releasing a tutorial on how to build a tank. Building this tank inside Tears of the Kingdom gives the player fully functional driving capabilities, a working tank gun, and even a patrolling trophy system.

]]> Fri, 26 May 2023 21:40:17 GMT https://gamerant.com/zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom-tank-creation-tutorial/ One The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom player recently took to social media to share an impressive vehicle inspired by Avatar: The Last Airbender. Their creation is just the latest in a long list of marvelous machinery that Tears of the Kingdom players have been sharing since the game's May 12 debut.

]]> Fri, 26 May 2023 21:30:22 GMT https://gamerant.com/zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom-avatar-the-last-airbender-sand-sailer/ Hogwarts Legacy is giving players another opportunity to get Merlin's Cloak and the Professor Ronen Cosmetic Set. Avalanche Software, the developer of Hogwarts Legacy, listened to fans who felt they weren't given ample chances to obtain Merlin's Cloak, while also surprising them with brand-new content.

]]> Fri, 26 May 2023 19:21:16 GMT https://gamerant.com/hogwarts-legacy-free-dlc-twitch-drops-merlins-cloak-ronen-set/