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Nintendo Download: Save Hyrule with the Wisdom of Princess Zelda!

Always an auspicious time, Nintendo fans can once again dive into the mythic land of Hyrule with a new The Legend of Zelda title.

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Sure, a new Super Mario game is probably a bigger event, but there are few Nintendo arrivals that hold the same level of excitement as when a new The Legend of Zelda lands. And if you’ve been looking forward to the isometric action of The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, your time is now.

The new addition to the winding timelines of the series, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom shakes things up considerably. For one thing, it stars Princess Zelda and not traditional hero Link, complete with reversed roles. And for another, Zelda isn’t wielding a sword… exclusively.

Instead of a blade, Zelda mainly uses magic to create ‘echoes’ of things and enemies, which she can then use to interact with the kingdom of Hyrule and a twisted dark dimension that’s threatening to consume the land. It definitely looks like something new for the games, and goes double for the classically-styled 2.5D editions.

Since a new ‘Zelda’ is dropping, you might expect the rest of the Nintendo Download to be a little slim, and you’d be… wrong. Oddly enough, this week also brings EA SPORTS FC 25, and the great-looking Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed. There’s also a huge list of smaller releases, so make sure you take a look at the full listing below.

You never know what might jump out at you.

Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch:

  • The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom – The people of Hyrule are being stolen away by strange rifts that have appeared throughout the kingdom. With a certain swordsman among the missing, it’s up to Princess Zelda to save her kingdom in this brand-new adventure in the Legend of Zelda series! Team up with the ethereal Tri and use the powerful Tri Rod to create “echoes” – imitations of things found in the environment – to solve puzzles and defeat enemies. Plus, Zelda will have more abilities are her disposal to overcome obstacles in her way, including becoming a powerful swordfighter for a short time. Explore Hyrule, delve into deep dungeons (many of which are in the Still World that lies on the other side of the rifts) and make use of Princess Zelda’s full arsenal of skills to save the day! The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom game is available now.
  • EA SPORTS FC 25* – Experience more ways to play and win for the club. Team up with friends** to play your favorite modes in the new 5v5 Rush and manage your club to victory as FC IQ delivers more tactical control than ever before. EA SPORTS FC 25 has the best players from the biggest clubs and competitions around the globe, with match data from the world’s top leagues powering how 19,000+ players from 700+ authentic clubs move, play, and win in every match. EA SPORTS FC 25 Standard Edition launches on the Nintendo Switch system Sept. 27.
  • Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed – Join Mickey Mouse on a colorful adventure as he traverses Wasteland, a world inspired by Disney classic stories. Play the 2010 classic with a variety of upgrades in this enhanced remake of the action-adventure 3D platformer originally released on the Wii system. Along with updated graphics and other improvements, Mickey Mouse’s abilities have been improved with a whole new set of skills and more! For fans of the original and new fans alike – get ready for an adventure of truly “epic” proportions. Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed is available now!

Pre-orders:

  • Looney Tunes: Wacky World of Sports  Speed by as Roadrunner, overpower with brute force as Elmer Fudd, outwit your opponents as Bugs Bunny and more in wacky sporting action! Control your favorite Looney Tunes character in this local co-op game for up to four players*** and play to their strengths across basketball, soccer, golf and tennis. Play iconic levels such as Galactic Outpost Delta, Porky’s Barn and Martian Command Center while avoiding cartoony obstacles and gaining power-ups to incite chaos against your friends and family. Unleash the full ACME arsenal and disrupt your opponents in the wildest ways possible to win it all … but watch out for falling anvils! Looney Tunes: Wacky World of Sports launches on Nintendo Switch Sept. 27.

Activities:

  • The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom My Nintendo Rewards – Get ready for the next chapter in the Legend of Zelda series with these My Nintendo rewards! Snag a Wanted Poster Tote Bag that features Princess Zelda on a wanted poster, virtual animated backgrounds so you can stand out in your next video call, and a set of 16 printable cards featuring characters and abilities from the game. Plus, you can get a themed wallpaper highlighting Princess Zelda herself without spending any Platinum Points! For more information, visit: https://my.nintendo.com/news.
  • My Nintendo The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom Sweepstakes – The My Nintendo The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom Sweepstakes**** is here, featuring a prize pack inspired by Princess Zelda’s wisdom and the kingdom of Hyrule! Enter now for a chance to win this collection of prizes, a great starting kit for just about any adventure! For more information, visit: https://my.nintendo.com/rewards/02cd6fb1b5ebc046.

Nintendo eShop sales on Nintendo Switch:

Also new this week in Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch:

* Game requires a download of at least 31 GB via an Internet connection. You may also be required to create or link a Nintendo Account. MicroSD card (sold separately) may be required depending on your storage. Storage requirements may change, visit x.ea.com/ea/FC-Switch for details.

** Any Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) and Nintendo Account required for online features. This game does not support Save Data Cloud backup. Membership auto-renews after initial term at the then-current price unless canceled. Not available in all countries. Internet access required for online features. Terms apply. nintendo.com/switch/online

*** Additional accessories may be required for multiplayer mode. Sold separately.

**** NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Void where prohibited. Open to legal residents of the United States and Canada (excluding Quebec) who are 13 years old or older. Sweepstakes begins 12:00 p.m. PT on 9/19/2024 and ends at 11:00 p.m. PT on 1/7/2025. To enter, you must (1) have a Nintendo Account (if you do not have a Nintendo Account you can register for one at https://my.nintendo.com/); (2) visit https://my.nintendo.com/rewards/02cd6fb1b5ebc046, (3) sign in to your Nintendo Account, and (4) redeem 10 Platinum Points per entry at the My Nintendo Legend of ZeldaEchoes of Wisdom Sweepstakes page (https://my.nintendo.com/rewards/02cd6fb1b5ebc046) as stated in Official Rules. There will be five (5) winners. Each winner will receive one (1) The Legend of ZeldaEchoes of Wisdom – Technical Adventure Backpack (ARV $110.99 USD), one (1) The Legend of ZeldaEchoes of Wisdom – 34 oz Stainless Steel Water Bottle (ARV $76.99 USD), one (1) The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom Tapestry – Hyrule (ARV $59.99 USD), and one (1) The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom – Still World (ARV USD 59.99). Total ARV of all prizes: $1,539.80 USD. A Nintendo Account is required to receive and redeem points. Terms apply (https://accounts.nintendo.com/term_point). Odds of winning depend on number of eligible entries received. Details and restrictions apply. For Official Rules, visit https://www.nintendo.com/us/whatsnew/events/rules/mynintendo-legend-of-zelda-echoes-of-wisdom-sweepstakes/. Sponsor: Nintendo of America Inc., 4600 150th Avenue NE, Redmond, WA 98052.

About Jason Micciche

Jason's been knee deep in videogames since he was but a lad. Cutting his teeth on the pixely glory that was the Atari 2600, he's been hack'n'slashing and shoot'em'uping ever since. Mainly an FPS and action guy, Jason enjoys the occasional well crafted title from every genre.

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