Tag: The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

Categories
Mobile Syrup

Scalpers charge $400 for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom collector’s edition

The just-revealed collector’s edition of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom quickly sold out, so naturally, scalpers are taking advantage of the situation.

Retailing for $174.99 CAD, the package includes a physical copy of the game, an artbook with concept art, a Steelbook case, an Iconoart steel poster and four pin badges. Considering the game has an unusual $90 price tag, this means the extra goodies effectively cost an additional $85.

However, scalpers are now charging as much as $400 CAD. A quick look at eBay Canada shows multiple listings for around $400, with a few in the $300 to $400 range (before shipping). Of course, it’s not uncommon for collector’s editions to sell out, especially for something as beloved as Zelda, but it’s still unfortunate for those who wanted it.

Your best course of action is to follow Twitter accounts like @Lbabinz, who will regularly tweet when the collector’s editions and other hot products go up for regular price at retailers like Amazon.

As previously mentioned, Tears of the Kingdom generated a lot of buzz this week for costing $90, $10 more than any other Switch game. Nintendo didn’t explain why Tears of the Kingdom justifies a higher cost, simply claiming the $90 price tag will only happen on a “case-by-case basis” going forward.

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom launches exclusively on the Nintendo Switch on May 12th, 2023.

Image credit: Nintendo

Via: The Gamer

Categories
Mobile Syrup

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom will officially cost $90 in Canada

Nintendo has announced that The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom will cost $90 in Canada.

Shortly before the February 8th Nintendo Direct, the eShop briefly listed the $70 USD/$90 CAD price tag before it was taken down. However, following the release of a new trailer at the Direct, Nintendo confirmed in a press release that this price is indeed accurate.

It’s a notable move from Nintendo, which has otherwise priced Switch games at the standard $79.99 MSRP (manufacturer’s suggested retail price) in Canada. While some publishers have moved towards $90 — like PlayStation, 2K and, starting this year, Xbox — they’ve done so for titles on the current-gen PS5 and Xbox Series X/S consoles. Given that the Switch was released nearly six years ago, as well as the fact that Nintendo titles rarely go on sale, there’s been some debate about whether games on such dated hardware warrant the increased cost.

MobileSyrup reached out to Nintendo of Canada for comment, but a response has not yet been received. That said, Game Informer asked why Tears of the Kingdom costs more, to which a Nintendo of America spokesperson said, “We determine the suggested retail price for any Nintendo product on a case-by-case basis.” When asked whether this sets a trend for future Nintendo games, the representative added, “No. We determine the suggested retail price for any Nintendo product on a case-by-case basis.”

It should be noted that there has been speculation among industry insiders that Tears of the Kingdom could be the last “significant” exclusive title for the Switch, given that it’s been around for so long. Presumably, any other major games, like another 3D Mario in the vein of Super Mario Odyssey, would release on whatever the Switch’s successor ends up being. To that point, analysts are looking to 2024 for the next Nintendo console. In other words, Nintendo could be testing the waters with $90 games before shifting towards that pricing range in its next-gen system.

For now, though, Nintendo is mostly just talking about the first half of 2023, which was the focus of its February 8th Direct. Some of the highlights of the show include the aforementioned new look at Tears of the Kingdom (reiterating a May 12th release), a new trailer for Pikmin 4 (coming July 21st) and shadow drops for Metroid Prime Remastered and Game Boy and Game Boy Advance titles on Switch Online.

Image credit: Nintendo

Source: Nintendo

Categories
Mobile Syrup

Here’s everything that was revealed in February 2023’s Nintendo Direct

Nintendo held its first Direct presentation of the year on February 8th, and it was jam-packed with announcements.

See below for a recap of everything that was featured during the show:

  • Pikmin 4 — July 21st, 2023
  • Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Expansion Pass Volume 3 — February 15th, 2023
  • Samba de Amigo: Party Central — summer 2023
  • Fashion Dreamer — TBA 2023
  • Dead Cells Castlevania DLC — March 6th, 2023
  • Tron: Identity — April 2023
  • Ghost Trick Phantom Detective — summer 2023
  • Deca Police — TBA 2023
  • Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon — March 17th, 2023
  • Splatoon 3 Expansion Pass — spring 2023
  • Disney Illusion Island — July 28th, 2023
  • Fire Emblem Engage Expansion Pass Wave 2 — February 8th, 2023 (Expansion Pass 3 and 4 were also teased but undated)
  • Harmony The Fall of Reverie — June 2023
  • Octopath Traveller II — free demo on February 8th ahead of February 24th game launch
  • We Love Katamari Reroll + Royal Reverie — TBA
  • Sea of Stars (from Canada’s Sabotage) — August 29th, 2023
  • Etrian Odyssey Origins Collection (1-3) — June 1st, 2023
  • Advance Wars 1+2 Re-Boot Camp — April 21st (following an indefinite delay)
  • Kirby’s Return to Dreamland Deluxe Epilogue reveal — February 24th, 2023
  • Game Boy and Game Boy Advance games coming to Switch Online — February 8th, 2023
  • Metroid Prime Remastered — February 8th, 2023
  • Master Detective Archives Rain Code — June 30th, 2023
  • Baten Kaitos 1+2 HD Remaster — summer 2023
  • Fantasy Life: The Girl Who Steals Time — TBA 2023
  • Professor Layton and the New World of Steam — TBA
  • The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom — May 12th, 2023 (yes — just a new trailer but no delay)

What are you most excited about? Let us know in the comments.

Image credit: Nintendo

Categories
Mobile Syrup

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom gets stunning new trailer, no delay

As expected, Nintendo closed out its latest Direct presentation with a new trailer for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.

While only slightly over two minutes long, we do get a good deal of gameplay footage, including looks at Link riding on horseback through ravaged landscapes, sliding down rails, riding some sort of buggy and flying what appears to be a large drone-like vehicle.

The trailer ends with a glimpse at Zelda. Interestingly, though, it reiterates the May 12th, 2023 release date, which should put some fears of another delay to rest.

Additionally, Nintendo has confirmed that pre-orders for the Breath of the Wild sequel have now gone live while revealing a collector’s edition with an artbook and other goodies. An Amiibo figure based on Link’s appearance in the game is also in the works.

Image credit: Nintendo

 

Categories
Mobile Syrup

Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom briefly appears for $89.99 in Canadian Nintendo eShop

The Switch’s most anticipated title, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, briefly appeared on the Canadian eShop for $89.99.

Though the price has since been removed, Canadian gaming deals Twitter account @Lbabinz grabbed a screenshot of the listing (seen below).

So what does this mean? There’s a possibility the cost of Switch titles could increase $10 from $79.99 to $89.99 in the near future. The listing also popped up in the U.S. eShop, hinting the cost of switch games could increase from $59.99 to $69.99.

That said, Tears of the Kingdom isn’t set to release until May 12th, so it’s unclear if Switch games closer on the horizon, like Octopath Traveller II, Kirby’s Return to Dream Land and more, will also receive a price hike. That said, a quick look at pre-release listings for both games indicates that isn’t the case — at least not yet.

This would move the cost of Switch titles in line with the price of most new Xbox Series X/S and PlayStation 5 titles.

MobileSyrup has reached out to Nintendo for comment regarding the cost of Switch titles potentially increasing.

Categories
Mobile Syrup

Nintendo Switch is Canada’s best-selling console for the fifth year in a row

It’s no surprise that the Nintendo Switch is a global darling. However, according to Nintendo of Canada, the Switch was the best-selling console in the country in 2022. This marks a five-year run for the Switch and its overwhelming success in the country.

During an extensive interview with Financial Post’s Chad Sapieha, Nintendo of Canada’s Susan Pennefather said that last year was “another blockbuster year for Nintendo” in Canada.

The past year marked the arrival of many premier titles for the company. The Nintendo Switch’s momentum was further propelled by the likes of Splatoon 3 (7.90 units sold), Kirby and the Forgotten Land (5.27 million), and Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. The latter of which became the fastest-selling Pokémon game, selling over 10 million copies within its first three days. The Pokémon series alone has seen lifetime sales of more than 440 million units worldwide, according to Pennefather.

As of January, it’s estimated that the Nintendo Switch has sold 118.69 million units across its five years on the market. This puts the Switch as the third best-selling platform alongside the PlayStation 2’s 155 million units and the Nintendo DS’ 154 million.

Pennefather attributes much of the Switch’s success in Canada to its strong IP catalogue. One of which is Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, a re-release of a seven-year-old title. The base game alone has been a cult hit, reaching upwards of 48.41 million units sold. However, its Booster Course Pass DLC has helped secure the title’s spot in the top 10 games sold each month.

Further on in the interview, Pennefather cites a recent survey from the Entertainment Software Association of Canada. In it, it’s said that 53 percent of Canadians play video games on a regular basis. Half of this figure is comprised of females. Nintendo of Canada believes that the company “has very accessible, family-friendly games.” Due to this and the name recognition many Nintendo franchises have, Pennefather believes Nintendo has the right combination of hardware and software to be the best-selling system in the country.

Nintendo is already bracing for another big year ahead of it. As the Switch enters its sixth year on the market, the company has already launched Fire Emblem Engage to much critical acclaim. However, it’s The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, which is set for May, that has many Canadians waiting with bated breath. The release of this game alone is enough to believe that Nintendo can maintain its driving force.

On top of appealing software, Nintendo is also returning to the big screen with Illumination’s The Super Mario Bros. Movie. The film hits theatres on April 7th in Canada. It will surely attract eyes to Nintendo’s hardware and software featuring gaming’s favourite plumber.

Image credit: Nintendo

Source: Financial Post

Categories
Mobile Syrup

Fantasy Football: 2023 Video Game Edition [SyrupArcade Cast 3]

Even if you’re not into sports, you’re likely familiar with fantasy football. The idea of drafting players or teams early on to see how they fare down the line certainly makes for some good discussion.

However, we at MobileSyrup are decidedly not into sports, so instead, we’ve drawn inspiration from these sorts of fantasy drafts and, naturally, applied that to video games. Specifically, we’ve dedicated our third episode of the nascent SyrupArcade Cast to which 2023 games we think will review the best on OpenCritic.

To start, we assembled a quartet of big gaming fans consisting of regular SyrupArcade Cast hosts Dean Daley and Brad Shankar, as well as MobileSyrup contributors Chris Brown and Steve Vegvari. From there, each of us were given the chance to pick three games that we believe will be among the top-scoring of the year. We’ll also do a follow-up podcast in the middle of the year — after more titles are announced at the likes of E3 and Summer Game Fest — to add two more picks for a total of five each.

Who snagged The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom? Where did Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 end up? What about Starfield, Final Fantasy XVI, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor or one of the many other games launching this year? Tune in to the latest episode of the SyrupArcade Cast to find out!

As always, you can listen to the SyrupCast below or find the podcast on your favourite streaming platform.

Subscribe on Spotify

Subscribe on Apple Podcasts

Direct Download Link

You can find last month’s Game Awards-focused episode here.

Image credit: Nintendo