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The latest news, reviews, and game guides for the Nintendo Switch, all in one place. Digital Trends offers in-depth coverage of everything Nintendo, with a focus on the company’s flagship console — the Switch. Whether you’re looking for the latest Legend of Zelda game or Joy-Con tips, we’ve got you covered.

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While the two video game franchises are wildly different, Metroid should be Nintendo next adaptation after the commercial success of The Super Mario Bros.
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Link with a created mining rig in Tears of the Kingdom.

Where to farm Zonite in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

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Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom’s new update removes item duplication glitch

Link soon after awakening in Tears of the Kingdom.

Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom guides, walkthroughs, and FAQs

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How to get the Zora Armor set in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

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How to repair weapons in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

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Zelda holds a tear-shaped object in her hand in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom's final trailer.

Where to find diamonds in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

Where to find diamonds in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

Diamonds are a valuable item in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and in this guide, we'll show you where to find them.
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How to complete The Beast and the Princess quest in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

How to complete The Beast and the Princess quest in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

You'll need to have started a longer side activity called "Potential Princess Sightings" to snag this quest, but this one can be knocked out relatively quickly.
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Mario Kart Tour microtransactions land Nintendo in legal trouble

Mario Kart Tour microtransactions land Nintendo in legal trouble

Nintendo is being sued of its previous implementation of microtransactions in mobile game Mario Kart Tour.
Link standing next to Sundelions in Tears of the Kingdom.

How to get Wild Greens in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

How to get Wild Greens in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

As part of the Gloom-Borne Illness quest in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, players are tasked with finding Wild Greens. Here's where to find them.
Link and Zelda under Hyrule Castle.

How to heal Gloom in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

How to heal Gloom in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

Coming into contact with Gloom reduces your total heart count in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. We'll tell how you to heal that damage.
Link soon after awakening in Tears of the Kingdom.

Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom first update fixes bugged Closed Door quest

Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom first update fixes bugged Closed Door quest

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom's first post-launch update fixes a bug preventing players from completing an early quest.
Zelda holds a tear-shaped object in her hand in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom's final trailer.

Pre-order Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom now and save $10

Pre-order Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom now and save $10

With this code, you can get The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom for only $60 on launch day. Why buy it anywhere else?
Sam Porter walks across a landscape in Death Stranding: Director's Cut.

Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom’s sequel should go full Death Stranding

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is so close to being a strand game that it already has me crafting hopes for its sequel.
Link holding the master sword in the clouds.

The best weapons in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

The best weapons in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

If you're trying to gear up before taking the fight to Ganon, here are the best weapons and where to find them in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.
Link with a created mining rig in Tears of the Kingdom.

Zeldas: Tears of the Kingdom players are creating an industrial revolution

Zeldas: Tears of the Kingdom players are creating an industrial revolution

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom players are going as far as creating mining rigs and mechs.
Link looking shocked holding rice.

Where to get Hylian rice in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

Where to get Hylian rice in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

Hylian rice is a tricky item on your shopping list to get. If you need this versatile cooking ingredient, here's where you can find it in Tears of the Kingdom.
Link on island in the sky in Tears of the Kingdom.

Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom’s box art contains a cute Easter egg for collectors

Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom’s box art contains a cute Easter egg for collectors

If you own physical copies of Tears of the Kingdom and Breath of the Wild, put them side by side.
Link battling Gleeok in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.

How to defeat Gleooks in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

How to defeat Gleooks in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

Taking down the Gleeoks in Tears of the Kingdom is no easy feat, but in this guide, we'll show you how to do it and where to find them all.
Link soon after awakening in Tears of the Kingdom.

How to exploit the duplication glitch in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

How to exploit the duplication glitch in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

You can duplicate items in Link's newest adventure, but it's something you'll want to be certain about, as it can completely change the in-game economy.
Miner's Mask

How to get the glowing Miner’s armor in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

How to get the glowing Miner’s armor in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

You're going to have to put in some work to get this special outfit in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, but the Miner's armor is definitely worth it!
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Tears of the Kingdom’s Ultrahand creations reveal its biggest strength

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom's biggest strength is how it gives players the joy of creation.
Link holding heart container in Tears of the Kingdom.

How to respec hearts and stamina in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

How to respec hearts and stamina in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

You can score plenty of hearts and stamina in The Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom, but what if you want to reconfigure how much you have of each?
Link dresses in Wind Waker gear in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.

All armor sets in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

All armor sets in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

Link's newest adventure is teeming with armor to find, and we're here to help you be sure that you can add as much of it as possible to your inventory.
Link stands in front of a shrine in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.

Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom’s shrines are even better than Breath of the Wild’s

Breath of the Wild's shrines function like pop quizzes, Tears of the Kingdom's act more as a learner's permit test.
Zelda with the Master Sword in Tears of the Kingdom.

With Tears of the Kingdom, Zelda gets the spotlight she’s always deserved

The voice behind Princess Zelda breaks down what makes the iconic princess so legendary in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.
Link runs toward a ledge in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.

How to fast travel in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

How to fast travel in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

If you need to get somewhere a little bit quicker, you'll want to fast travel there.
Link picking up the hylian shield.

How to get the Hylian Shield in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

How to get the Hylian Shield in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

This classic shield is Link's most trusted defense and is required to complete your classic set. Here's how to get the Hylian Shield in Tears of the Kingdom.

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