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Link from Tears of the Kingdom in the Legend of Zelda A Link to the Past and Wind Waker
10 Tears Of The Kingdom Easter Eggs Only Hardcore Zelda Fans Caught

Tears of the Kingdom has made a name as one of the best Zelda games ever made, but it has plenty of nods to other TLOZ entries that paved the way.

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How The Legend Of Zelda: Wind Waker Set The Foundation For Tears Of The Kingdom

Wind Waker is an underrated title in the Zelda pantheon whose influence can be seen more than ever in the series’ latest title, Tears of the Kingdom.

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10 Zelda Games Nintendo Needs To Remake Next

From Twilight Princess to Spirit Tracks to A Link to the Past, some great Zelda games deserve a second chance from Nintendo with a remake.

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Nintendo’s Forgotten History With The Japanese Mafia

Nintendo wasn't always the family-friendly video game company people know today. It has an obscure history with the Japanese Yakuza.

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Must-Play Classic Games Included In Nintendo Switch Online

Nintendo Switch Online offers players a trip down memory lane with these must-play classic games.

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10 Biggest Missed Opportunities In Tears Of The Kingdom

Tears of the Kingdom is one of the most beloved Zelda games, but from its Sky Islands to The Depths, the game also has plenty of missed opportunities.

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This Tears Of The Kingdom Dungeon Is Easily One Of The Zelda Franchise’s Best

TOTK's dungeons have received a mixed reception from fans, but at least one of them is underrated and deserves to be viewed alongside the classics.

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Chai, Dierdre and Murphy from Animal Crossing
10 Best Animal Crossing Villagers For A Cottagecore Island

Cottagecore celebrates nature and the outdoors, and Animal Crossing villagers such as Molly, Dierdre, and Chai are perfect for this island aesthetic.

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Legend of Zelda, Mario, and Detective Pikachu
Everything We Know About Nintendo's Movies So Far

The Super Mario Bros. Movie was a massive success for Nintendo. But with a sequel on the way, what else is next for the franchise?

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10 Most Important Pieces Of Animal Crossing Lore New Players Need To Know

Nintendo's Animal Crossing has become a fan-favorite gaming franchise, but the social simulation series has its share of secrets and backstory.

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Donkey Kong, Earthbound and Star Fox
The 10 Rarest Super Nintendo Games, Ranked (With Prices)

SNES was a hit console with iconic games like Super Mario World and Super Metroid, and its rare titles are highly sought after and very expensive.

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Where Does Tears Of The Kingdom's Past Take Place In The Zelda Timeline?

What happened in the 10,000 years between TOTK’s past and the events of BOTW, and where does Tears fit in the grander Legend of Zelda timeline?

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Shockingly, Super Mario ISN'T Italian - He's Japanese

Fans have been certain of Super Mario's background for decades, but one former Nintendo employee has cast doubt on those origins now.

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Are Link & Zelda In Love In Breath Of The Wild And Tears Of The Kingdom?

Link and Zelda's romantic relationship is often left ambiguous in TLOZ, but TOTK and BOTW seem to imply something more between them.

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Ganondorf Ocarina of Time and Tears of Kingdom
Is Tears of the Kingdom's Ganondorf the Same Ganon from Ocarina of Time?

TLOZ's Ganondorf is one of gaming's most recognizable villains. While he may look the same as ever in TOTK, he's an entirely different person.

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10 Classic Zelda Items Tears Of The Kingdom Should Have Let Players Fuse

Tears of the Kingdom switched up the Zelda formula, and without items like Hook Shot or Pegasus Boots, the player should have been able to Fuse them.

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The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Doesn't Need a Remake (Yet)

An Ocarina of Time remake on Nintendo’s next gen hardware would undoubtedly be amazing; but is it really necessary?

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20 Best Nintendo Franchises, Ranked

Nintendo is a household name in gaming; players of all ages can gather and play incredible titles like Pokémon or Super Smash Bros.

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Ness and Paula team up in Earthbound
Nintendo’s Most Obscure RPG Gets New G-Shock Watch In Japan

A new G-SHOCK watch based on the Mother series is releasing in Japan to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the iconic Super Nintendo game, Earthbound.

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No Quarters Required: Remembering Gaming's Earliest Animated Series

From Pac-Man to Donkey Kong, Mario to Zelda, the early days of video game cartoons helped pave the way for today's shows and series.

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