GamesRadar - The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks

Gaming deals of the day (News)

Mar 16, 2010

Bethesda‘s latest opus is sitting pretty with a 91 on Metacritic and stands head and shoulders above the other RPGs out there at the moment. The Digital Deluxe Edition includes a bunch of DLC for the game including the Warden’s Keep expansion and a Grimoire of the Frozen Wastes among other things. While a book about a frozen tundra sounds pretty boring, ...

Chickens: The most HATED animal in video games? (Feature)

Feb 18, 2010

Gallus gallus domesticus. The humble chicken. Scratcher of dirt. Layer of eggs. Clucker of clucks. As if the indignity of intensive farming and being perched at the wrong end of the Kentucky Fried food chain isn't enough, this stoic, domesticated fowl now finds itself the most hated, ridiculed and victimised animal in video games.

This cruel turn of events - the story of which we are charting in this article - has to be seen as ...

Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks is Back to $25: (News)

Jan 28, 2010

For the first time this year, Amazon is again discounted Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks for Nintendo DS to $25. That's $10 off retail and the best price available at this moment

LTD sales for Nintendo games released in 2009 (News)

Jan 28, 2010

Nintendo has revealed the life-to-date sales for New Super Mario Bros. Wii, Wii Fit Plus and Wii Sports Resort in addition to some of their Nintendo DS games like The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks.

Aardman Animations creates The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks Flipnote Studio animations [video] (News)

Jan 22, 2010

Aardman Animations, creators of the popular Wallace & Gromit series and other stop-motion animated features, have once again joined up with Nintendo for more Flipnote Studio animations. At the end of last year, Aardman Animations created a unique animation on the Nintendo DSi using Flipnote Studio. Now Aardman Animations once again shows their talent in animation, with the help of Flipnote Studio, in three new animated clips inspired by The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks.

See three The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks clips from Aardman Animations here.

2009 Gamesmen Gaming Awards Winners (News)

Jan 8, 2010

You, the listeners, your votes for each of the categories in the 2009 Gamesmen Gaming Awards. Did you back the right games? We revealed the winners on the live show from January 2nd, 2010 and they are finally posted!

11 badass game characters who should be wimps (Feature)

Jan 6, 2010

They might not look all that, but give them the wrong look and the following group of surprising badasses will kill the hell out of you. Wimpy either in appearance, profession or nature it doesn’t stop these secretly Chuck Norris hard characters from saving the world and giving evil the bird, while murdering hundreds of baddies in the process.

Somehow, though, we’re just not buying their unexplained ass-kicking ...

2009's most impressive DS games (Feature)

Dec 16, 2009

Wow, has it been a year already? Yes, just 12 months ago we compiled a list of the most impressive DS games of 2008, to celebrate the games that pushed the envelope on the aging console. And 2009's been another big year for the two-screened behemoth: two new iterations of the hardware, DSi and DSi LL, were launched, so people could pick up their third version of the system. ...

TalkRadar UK #18: End of year Nintendo special (Feature)

Dec 16, 2009

The year in review. Part Two: Nintendo, with guest editor Matthew Castle from NGamer magazine ...

$25 Sale on 4 Best-selling Nintendo DS Games at Amazon (News)

Dec 15, 2009

DealProdigy.com found an Amazon sale on The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks, Mario & Luigi Bowser's Inside Story, Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days and Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games for Nintendo DS. All 4 games are at $25 which is $10-$15 off regular price

Zelda Characters Renamed For Europe (News)

Dec 14, 2009

Usually, the translations of Zelda games remain fairly consistent between the US and European versions, but this time, it seems that some Spirit Tracks characters and towns have been given different names for the European release.

One example is that a character which the US version named Byrne has been given the name Staven in Europe. Curiously, for the Australian release the manual and official website name him as Staven, but in-game he is named Byrne just like the US release.

If you own a copy of the European version and spot any other naming differences, be sure to point them out so that other European gamers will be able to navigate US Spirit Tracks guides more easily.

The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks Launched Today (Europe) (News)

Dec 11, 2009

Having Zelda's spirit with you as you guide Link through mystical temples, vast landscapes and villages has a direct impact on the gameplay. With her, players can control hulking suits of armour known as Phantoms, allowing you to direct both Link and these new allies in order to battle enemies, solve puzzles and uncover secrets. Zelda also rides alongside Link on his customisable train, as you travel across vast worlds, offering wisdom that will help you discover new areas and items.

Pocket Gamer: The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks DS review (News)

Dec 8, 2009

Thirty seconds. That's roughly the span of time it takes for you to overcome the shock of seeing a train in the Zelda universe and to wholly accept that in Link's latest romp rail travel is as normal as strapping a sword to your belt or smashing pots to uncover Rupees.

The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks Super Review (Review)

Dec 7, 2009

This is a reason to buy a DS for those who don’t have one. And an excuse to find/dust off/unbox the handheld for those who do.

Above: Spirit Tracks finally gives you a reason to find that DS

Just process that for a second. We all know Nintendo’s little machine is shovelware central just now. But Link’s disarming, consistently clever RPG adventure, which is chock-full of ingenious puzzles and bosses so big ...

Nintendo Delivers a Hand-Held Epic with The Legend Of Zelda: Spirit Tracks (News)

Dec 7, 2009

One of the year's biggest adventures is fired up and heading down the tracks. Today's launch of The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks for the hand-held Nintendo DS and Nintendo DSi video game systems marks a fun new chapter in the historic franchise.

RPG Deals 12/6 - 12/12 with RPG Land (News)

Dec 7, 2009

Russ tells how and where to get the hot RPGs at less-than-full price this week, and notes the value of game-based charity amid all this.

The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks - Launch Trailer (Video)

Dec 4, 2009

Another touch screen-focused adventure for the hero of Hyrule, this time based around riding trains. Seriously.

RPG Land's Shop Watch: December (News)

Dec 4, 2009

Russ tells what RPGs are coming to North American shops and gives his analysis of the skimpy lineup.

Nintendo ready to take Zelda mainstream (News)

Dec 1, 2009

Nintendo believes it can draw new gamers to the Zelda series for the first time with upcoming DS release Spirit Tracks.

The game, which hit shelves on December 11th, is being backed by Nintendo with a wide-scale TV campaign – as the firm aims to capture 'occasional gamers' who have previously picked up Brain Training and Professor Layton.

"This is certainly a Zelda title that can be expanded out to a broader audience," product manager Roger Langford (pictured) told MCV.

The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks - Story trailer (Video)

Nov 24, 2009

Another touch screen-focused adventure for the hero of Hyrule, this time based around riding trains. Seriously.

The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks (Screenshots)

Nov 24, 2009

Nintendo DS: The first five years (Feature)

Nov 20, 2009

Whoa, hang a second. The DS has been around for five years? Strange as it sounds, it’s true – the DS launched in the US on November 21, 2004 to almost immediate success, and is well on its way to outselling every other major gaming platform in history. Current numbers put the DS (and its various incarnations) at nearly 115 million units sold worldwide, a runaway lead over Sony’s estimated 60 million PSPs ...

Spirit Tracks' Playable Zelda Decision Explained (News)

Nov 20, 2009

NowGamer: Franchise director Eiji Aonuma has explained the choices that led to Zelda's appearance as a playable character in Spirit Tracks...

First review of The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks (News)

Nov 17, 2009

The first review of The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks is in - Find out how the game stacks up to other entries in the Zelda series.

The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks - Trailer (Video)

Nov 16, 2009

Another touch screen-focused adventure for the hero of Hyrule, this time based around riding trains. Seriously.

The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks Spirit Pipes Detailed (News)

Nov 14, 2009

The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks launches across Europe on 11th December 2009. Make sure you hit the right note by blowing into the Nintendo DS microphone, and use the Stylus and Touch Screen to set the right pitch and play the correct melodies on your Spirit Pipes.

Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks - New Whip and Whirlwind weapons (News)

Nov 11, 2009

The Lost Gamer writes "As with all Legend of Zelda titles, the newest title within the series 'Spirit Tracks' is set to equip Link with a new set of weapons and items for his usual dungeon crawling escapades."

Link receiving a new instrument in The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks (News)

Nov 9, 2009

Link is getting a brand new instrument in The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks.

TalkRadar 76 - Actually game related! (Feature)

Nov 7, 2009

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The first 90 minutes of Zelda: Spirit Tracks (Preview)

Nov 6, 2009

When Spirit Tracks was first announced, you could feel the wave of fanboy revulsion reverberate throughout the internet. “Link on a train?!” was a subject line in about a billion emails, texts and forum posts, and we have to say even the GR office was abuzz with incredulous fervor. Today, having essentially seen the first 90 minutes of the game (and played through the first dungeon), we can safely say Spirit Tracks is every damn bit as good as Plantom Hourglass ...

Secret revealed for The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks (News)

Nov 6, 2009

Nintendo has revealed a big spoiler secret for The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks which shows Zelda's biggest involvement in the series thus far.

Nintendo Reveal Details of the Nintendo House Tour (News)

Oct 22, 2009

Nintendo is set to launch a nationwide tour and becomes newest resident of a city near you. Offering consumers the chance to play forthcoming releases Wii Fit Plus and New Super Mario Bros. Wii, the "Nintendo House" will sport a number of Wii and Nintendo DS consoles for your enjoyment.

Limited for The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks unveiled (News)

Oct 19, 2009

The Limited Edition of The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks, the packaging of the game as you can see is metal and will include a copy of the game with two models of Link and the Phantom.

The 12 most misunderstood videogame villains (Feature)

Oct 1, 2009

One reason we like games is that the stakes are high. The good guys are really good, the bad guys are really bad, and the princesses are really doe-eyed. But sometimes, games manage to work in villains that operate in shades of gray… and other times, they accidentally make a villain out of the most sympathetic guy in the story. ...

Nintendo Time Capsule: 1997-2001 (Feature)

Sep 18, 2009

Nintendo is known for producing unintentionally hilarious promotional videos. In the mid-to-late ‘90s the company pumped out at least one VHS tape a year, each focusing on whatever the newest, greatest release happened to be. Some have become quite famous since then, sprouting all over YouTube and message boards across the net. ...

The games of fall '09 (Feature)

Aug 28, 2009

The end of summer means the beginning of the game season, and today is the last Friday before the game industry’s big holiday push. Publishers jam the fall with games to challenge the true worth of your credit card – a double dog dare in the uncertain economy of 2009. ...

Uncharted 2 is the best console game Gamescom 2009 (News)

Aug 22, 2009

Uncharted 2, Legend of Zelda: Spirit tracks along with Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games are the big winners of the Gamescom 2009th A professional jury selected the game's best in their respective segments.

GC 09: 23 reasons to be fired up for gamescom (Feature)

Aug 17, 2009

Gamescom is unquestionably more low profile than E3’s explosive LA shindig. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t plenty of reasons to get pumped up for the upcoming event in Cologne. Hell, we can think of, oh, at least 23 examples why you should give a damn about the ‘European E3.’ And they all take the form of potentially amazing games. Below you’ll find a line-up of some of the most exciting titles due to ...

Nintendo's most-failingest peripherals (Feature)

Jul 8, 2009

Long before we had stacks of plastic guitars and enough withered dance mats to blanket all of San Francisco’s homeless, Nintendo was dropping superfluous add-ons at an alarming rate. And each time they shoved a new one out there, we lapped it up like a delicious treat, fully expecting longtime support for this latest and surely greatest peripheral. ...

The ever-changing sizes of Ganon and Link (Feature)

Jun 23, 2009

Last year we revealed the hilariously inconsistent sizes of Mario and Bowser, two of gaming’s most recognizable characters. Makes sense then to give Nintendo’s “serious” hero/villain duo a hard time too, eh? Witness pointy-eared Link change from squat child to lean teen, and the villainous Ganon transform from monster to human and back again. ...

Which console will win Fall 2009? (Feature)

Jun 10, 2009

Last week we weren’t entirely sure what games to expect from the big three console pushers. Oh, we knew a couple of certainties, but overall the slate was wide open, ready to be filled in during their respective press conferences. Today, post-E3, we know exactly what’s in store and what their battle plans are. ...

E3 09: Nintendo Press Conference (Feature)

Jun 2, 2009

We'll be live-blogging the three major press conferences of E3 – Microsoft (Monday, 10:30am PST), Nintendo (Tuesday, 9:00am PST) and Sony (Tuesday, 11:00am). Naturally we’ll be here all week reporting every scrap of information we can about the biggest and loudest E3 in years.

Follow along LIVE at the appropriate time, and sound off in our comments section at the bottom of the page! ...

Nintendo's worst-case scenario for E3 2009 (Feature)

May 26, 2009

Don’t get us wrong – we’re big time Nintendo fans. But you have to admit, the past year has been rather trying for longtime followers. Last year’s “surprise” reveal of Wii Music at E3 just about made our heads explode, and the continued domination of Wii Play and Wii Fit have us preemptively bracing for the worst possible outcome at next week’s massive trade show in Los Angeles (which we’ll be updating from every six seconds). ...

The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks In Stores This Year (News)

May 7, 2009

Nintendo ended their GDC keynote announcing The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks, but never set a release date. Their financial outlook released tonight at least gives the game a timeline, forecasting the portable Zelda game will launch in the latter half of this calendar year.

Zelda: Spirit Tracks to feature DSi camera function (News)

Apr 1, 2009

A Nintendo source informs Pocket Gamer that forthcoming DS game Zelda: Spirit Tracks will feature DSi specific functions using the new hardware update's camera. DSi users will be able to take snaps of real-life trains and import them into the game.

New Zelda game. Link's got a train! See the trailer (News)

Mar 26, 2009

Nintendo has revealed The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks game for DS. Instead of a boat, Link's got a train. On the back of the train is a cannon. So you could, for a laugh, say the new Zelda game is an on-rails shooter. Besides rolling out the standard "it will please long-time fans while keeping the game accessible to all DS owners", Nintendo has said absolutely squat all else about Spirit Tracks.

We could tell you that it looks ...

The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks FAQ/Walkthrough (FAQ)

Jan 13, 2010

Go to GamesRadar to see the FAQ ...