Tears of the Kingdom

2023 - 2 - 9

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The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom trailer shows Hyrule in ... (Polygon)

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, the sequel to Breath of the Wild, got a new trailer at the Nintendo Direct on Wednesday.

We know how to say the game’s name now, but there is plenty left to fans’ imaginations, and [it’s spawning theories based on the games](https://www.polygon.com/nintendo-switch/22538883/legend-of-zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom-breath-of-the-wild-2-theories-lore). Also, Link [has luscious, long hair now](https://www.polygon.com/e3/22535294/legend-of-zelda-breath-of-the-wild-2-link-nintendo-switch) and sports a new set of powers, like the ability to [pass through walls](https://www.polygon.com/e3/22535312/breath-of-the-wild-2-trailer-breakdown-link-new-powers-enemies-e3-nintendo-direct). [The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild](https://www.polygon.com/game/the-legend-of-zelda-breath-of-the-wild/8645). Nintendo first revealed [Tears of the Kingdom at E3 2019](https://www.polygon.com/e3/2019/6/11/18661576/zelda-breath-of-the-wild-sequel-trailer-details-analysis-nintendo-direct-e3-2019-press-conference). The new look comes ahead of the game’s upcoming May release on Nintendo Switch. The game will launch with a special collector’s edition as well.

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Even Nintendo Is Starting To Charge $70 For Games Now, But ... (Forbes)

There's a way to effectively get 'The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom' for $50 at launch.

Nintendo dropped a killer trailer for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom to close out its latest Direct. So, you could use one to snap up Tears of the Kingdom and get, say, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Super Mario Odyssey or even something as recent as Fire Emblem Engage for the equivalent of $30. Of course, it’s not the only major platform holder to make that jump. However, Nintendo later said in a press release that the sequel to Breath of the Wild will cost $70, confirming earlier leaks. [Follow me on Twitter](https://twitter.com/krisholt) and [Mastodon](https://mastodon.social/@krisholt) as well. [follow my Forbes blog](https://www.forbes.com/sites/krisholt/?sh=10d0f79e322c).

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The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom will be US $69.99 (GamesHub)

As many will note, this is the first instance of Nintendo charging more than its typical US $59.99 price in the United States, which has been the norm since the ...

[AU $79](https://www.jbhifi.com.au/products/nintendo-switch-the-legend-of-zeldatears-of-the-kingdom?queryID=92ffacdf214ac1ac8fff995aac93cb80&objectID=609877), with Amazon offering the cheapest copies for [AU $74.99](https://amzn.to/3HKDvtJ). That suggests Nintendo may be specially pricing Tears of the Kingdom, knowing players will likely purchase it regardless of the increased cost. The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is likely to hit similar heights – and may even eclipse these total sales when it launches on 12 May 2023. A major decline in hardware sales contributed to this loss – although software sales continued steadily with smash hits like Pokemon Scarlet and Violet selling 20.61 million copies in the reported period. An exact reason for the rise has not been specified, but it’s easy to assume inflation is to blame. A collector’s edition will be priced higher, at US $129.99 (AU $187.54) – and will include an art book, steel case, poster, and badges.

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Surprise! Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Is Getting Its Very Own Link ... (Nintendo Life)

Launching the same day as the game - The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom sent the latest Nintendo Direct out with a ...

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Tears of the Kingdom: Ganon's Voice Is Driving Zelda Fans Crazy (Den of Geek)

Also, it should be noted that Ganon/Ganondorf has technically had voice actors in the past. It's just that the character was previously largely limited to ...

Many expect Tears of the Kingdom to be a bigger and better version of Breath of the Wild, and it seems like the game’s ambitions in that pursuit will include more voice acting across the board. I doubt we’ll get full voice acting in a Zelda game quite yet, but the series is certainly trending in that direction. We should probably be used to such things at this point in the grand history of the gaming side of the internet, but you should be aware that the conversations around Ganon are seemingly going to get a lot more intense. There’s a long way to go, but the early sample of that voice certainly suggests that Nintendo found a pretty good English voice actor for such a big role. If we’re all willing to assume that is Ganon we hear at the beginning of the Tears of the Kingdom trailer, then those few lines represent a significant moment for the character. The latest trailer for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom was…ok.

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Aussie Pre-Orders For The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom ... (Press Start Australia)

Nintendo held its first major Direct of the year this morning, stacked with 40 minutes of announcements and new looks at upcoming games.

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The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Trailer's Biggest ... (IGN)

From flying drones to new enemies, we're excited by many of the things we saw in the new The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom trailer.

From more kinds of enemies (from flying lizards that carry Bokoblins to fire-breathing dragons to what I’m pretty sure was a ReDead), more tools like heat-seeking arrows and some kind of bomb-thrower, and more ground (sky?) to cover thanks to the new hovercraft and hot air balloon technology. So whether Hyrule is intact during the events of Tears of the Kingdom remains to be seen. The main imagery of the game so far — Link’s corrupted arm and the mummified Ganon — all paint a much darker sequel Despite two new trailers within months, we’re still not any closer to learning more about what is happening in Hyrule during the events of Tears of the Kingdom. There’s a menacing red moon hovering in the sky, the Bokoblins have free rein over the land, and everything is shrouded in dark, miserable gloom. It seems like Nintendo thought those were pretty good ideas and decided to integrate vehicles directly into the sequel, Tears of the Kingdom.

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New Tears Of The Kingdom Trailer Has A Hidden Backwards Message (TheGamer)

Hylian is the fictional language of the Zelda world that both Link and Zelda herself speak. That's who it sounds like in the reversed audio, so it may be ...

There's also the possibility this is a new language, something we haven't heard in any Zelda game. These sounded like "Help us please" and chanting of the same phrase, not unlike in the new Tears of the Kingdom teaser.Those phrases were easier to make out, but also left people with more questions. That's who it sounds like in the reversed audio, so it may be something unintelligble that requires translating.

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The Legend of Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Preorders Are ... (GameSpot)

The highly anticipated sequel launches on May 12, and it will be the first Nintendo-published Switch game to retail for $70. Retailers temporarily stopped ...

Preorders aren't available yet, but it will interact with the game in some way. [Preorder The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom](https://howl.me/ci5OoMYsejg?u1=subid_value) [$70](https://howl.me/ci5OoMYsejg?u1=subid_value) We'd suggest you keep your preorder and wait to see if the retailer reaches out to you to cancel or adjust the price to the new MSRP. We'll update this preorder guide with new offers as we see them. Nintendo also announced a $130 Collector's Edition and a new Link Amiibo, both of which will be available on May 12, too. The highly anticipated sequel launches on May 12, and it will be the first Nintendo-published Switch game to retail for $70.

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Zelda amiibo in Tears of the Kingdom will customize Link's glider (Polygon)

Nintendo slipped into its Nintendo Direct presentation that amiibo can be used in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom to customize Link's parasail ...

Scanning amiibo from The Legend of Zelda series will also give you helpful materials and weapons. Link amiibo and the Wolf Link amiibo from Twilight Princess. Two of the more special summons from the amiibo are with the Super Smash Bros. Specifically, The Legend of Zelda amiibo will be used to change the look of Link’s parasail and grant different materials and weapons. Nintendo shared four amiibo and the parasails they’ll unlock: the new Link in Tears of the Kingdom, Link from Majora’s Mask, Link riding a horse from Breath of the Wild, and Zelda and Loftwing from Skyward Sword. Nintendo slipped a note into its [Nintendo Direct](https://www.polygon.com/23590977/nintendo-direct-february-2023-everything-announced) news release Wednesday night to show its new Tears of the Kingdom Link amiibo, but also to share that older amiibo will have functionality in the upcoming game.

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Tears of the Kingdom Trailer Hints at the Surprising Return of ... (Den of Geek)

Tears of the Kingdom's latest trailer suggests that one of the most important villains in Zelda history could be returning to the franchise.

However, given that the ReDead in the Tears of the Kingdom trailer appears to be lingering in the shadows of that red moon, I’d sooner guess that they can exist in the world following whatever event we catch a glimpse of in that trailer. Actually, they were notably absent from Breath of the Wild, though it appears that the cataclysmic event we see in Tears of the Kingdom‘s trailer has brought them back into the world. That also raises additional questions about Tears of the Kingdom‘s (and Breath of the Wild‘s) ambiguous place on the greater Zelda timeline. The other notable returning villain in Tears of the Kingdom is significantly less speculative. Before we dive into any of that, please know that (to the best of our knowledge) much of this information is largely speculative at this time. While a lot of the talk surrounding that trailer so far has focused on Ganon (and what appears to be Ganon’s

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Nintendo confirms Zelda Amiibo bonuses in Tears of the Kingdom (Shacknews)

Nintendo teased that Amiibo from the Zelda series will unlock weapons, resources, and even new paraglider cloth in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the ...

Tears of the Kingdom doing something similar, but adding a cosmetic reward into the mix is a nice addition to the game. Following the February 2023 Nintendo Direct, the Big N has confirmed that there will not only be a new Link Amiibo for Tears of the Kingdom, but previously released Amiibo will also have functionality and unlock bonuses in the game. This is a neat and fun way to continue to make use of Amiibo functionality (especially if you’ve been collecting them for a long time).

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Where to Preorder The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Link ... (IGN)

Here's where you can get your hands on the Link Tears of the Kingdom amiibo preorder before the game releases on May 12, 2023.

?](/articles/disney-ceo-says-he-stopped-kevin-feige-from-being-fired-in-2015) [The Flash: Season 9 Introduces a Huge Batman Villain13h ago - Flash saved his fastest villain for last.](/articles/the-flash-season-9-red-death-villain-dc-batman) [The Biggest Reveal from the New Zelda Tears of the Kingdom Trailer Comes Directly From the Fans14h ago - From flying drones to new enemies, we're excited by many of the things we saw in the new trailer.](/articles/the-legend-of-zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom-trailers-biggest-surprises) [ISSUE NO. The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is launching on May 12, 2023 for $69.99. The Collector's Edition will retail for $129.99 and include a physical version of the game, an artbook, a Steelbook case, a steel poster, and four pin badges. The new amiibo featuring Link in his new Tears of the Kingdom look will grant access to materials, weapons, and a special fabric for Link's paraglider when scanned. According to Nintendo, other amiibo can help you receive helpful materials, weapons or a paraglider fabric based on the amiibo you scanned. But, some of us may just be after the new [Link - Tears of the Kingdom amiibo](https://zdcs.link/0bxG3).

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Here's What Amiibo Get You In Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (Kotaku Australia)

According to the official Nintendo Twitter account, the new Link amiibo launching on May 12 will give you a cool blue and brown skin for your in-game paraglider ...

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom releases on May 12 for Nintendo Switch, and [yes, it will cost $US70 ($97)](https://www.kotaku.com.au/2023/02/zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom-is-nintendos-first-us70-97-game/). [gave us our best look at the sequel yet](https://www.kotaku.com.au/2023/02/new-the-legend-of-zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom-trailer-is-our-best-look-yet/). The tweet doesn’t tell you what “helpful materials” or weapons you might get from scanning these amiibo, or if all the other other amiibo that have released throughout Zelda’s history will give you a different themed motif when scanned. Scanning amiibo from The Legend of Zelda series will also give you helpful materials and weapons. According to the official Nintendo Twitter account, the new Link amiibo launching on May 12 will give you a cool blue and brown skin for your in-game paraglider, with the Hylian crest embroidered on it. Back in 2021, the

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The Legend of Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Preorders - Collector's ... (GameSpot)

Nintendo games rarely receive official preorder bonuses, but it's fairly common for major retailers to offer unique goodies--typically small collectibles or ...

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Collector's Edition has only been available to preorder at Best Buy and GameStop so far. [Nintendo showed off new gameplay](https://www.gamespot.com/articles/legend-of-zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom-new-trailer-reiterates-hyrule-is-a-depressing-place/1100-6511283/) of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom during the latest [Nintendo Direct](https://www.gamespot.com/articles/nintendo-direct-february-2023-the-biggest-games-and-announcements/1100-6511344/). Sadly yet predictably, the Collector's Edition sold out extremely fast. [Preorder The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Collector's Edition](https://howl.me/ci54SCWEgJd?u1=subid_value) [$130](https://howl.me/ci54SCWEgJd?u1=subid_value) We'd suggest you keep your preorder and wait to see if the retailer reaches out to you to cancel or adjust the price to the new MSRP. We'll update this preorder guide with new offers as we see them.

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How amiibo work in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (GamesHub)

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom will feature amiibo integration. Here's how this system will work, and what you'll get.

If you’re keen on this particular amiibo, it’s a good idea to put a preorder down, as other Legend of Zelda figures are now rare, and frequently hit the AU $100 price point on reseller websites. The new Tears of the Kingdom Link gives you a snazzy blue glider skin. Meanwhile, the Kid Link amiibo based on his Majora’s Mask appearance gives you a purple, glowing Majora’s Mask glider skin.

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The Legend of Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Preorders Are Live (GameSpot)

The highly anticipated sequel launches on May 12, and it will be the first Nintendo-published Switch game to retail for $70. Retailers temporarily stopped ...

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Collector's Edition has only been available to preorder at Best Buy and GameStop so far. [Nintendo showed off new gameplay](https://www.gamespot.com/articles/legend-of-zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom-new-trailer-reiterates-hyrule-is-a-depressing-place/1100-6511283/) of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom during the latest [Nintendo Direct](https://www.gamespot.com/articles/nintendo-direct-february-2023-the-biggest-games-and-announcements/1100-6511344/). Sadly yet predictably, the Collector's Edition sold out extremely fast. [Preorder The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Collector's Edition](https://howl.me/ci54SCWEgJd?u1=subid_value) [$130](https://howl.me/ci54SCWEgJd?u1=subid_value) We'd suggest you keep your preorder and wait to see if the retailer reaches out to you to cancel or adjust the price to the new MSRP. We'll update this preorder guide with new offers as we see them.

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Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Apparently Has The Biggest File Size ... (Nintendo Life)

Get ready for an absolutely massive adventure - The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom has been in de...

What do you think about the file size for Tears of the Kingdom? Tears of the Kingdom will also cost an extra $10, with the game priced at $69.99 USD. One other sizable first-party offering released more recently on the Switch was [Xenoblade Chronicles 3](games/nintendo-switch/xenoblade_chronicles_3), taking up 14GB.

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