Zelda: Breath of the Wild Switch, Wii U Differences Revealed
Nintendo has revealed the differences between the Switch and Wii U versions of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.
In a statement provided to IGN, Nintendo explained the following “key facts” about each version:
- Both launch on the same day, March 3.
- Both have a frame rate of 30fps.
- Both versions of the game offer the same content.
- On a TV, the Nintendo Switch version of the game renders in 900p while the Wii U version renders in 720p.
- The Nintendo Switch version has higher-quality environmental sounds. As a result, the sound of steps, water, grass, etc. are more realistic and enhance the game’s Open-Air feel.
Top Comics to Buy This Week
With dozens of comic books to choose from, let us show you which are the best coming out this week. Take a look at this list spotlighting our favorite comics that we know are money-well-spent and new books that look cool and are backed by some top-tier talent.
Check out our picks, then head to the comments to let us know what you’ll be buying this week!
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The Flash Actor Teases Dead Character’s Return in Season 3
The Flash: Season 3 will feature the return of a character who died during the show's first season.
Warning: The Flash: Season 3 spoilers ahead.
In a post on Twitter, Rick Cosnett revealed that he will reprise his role as Eddie Thawne. "Hate to tease you but now I can say it: I’m coming back on #TheFlash," he said.
Following the character's death at the end of Season 1, Cosnett returned to play the CCPD Detective in Season 2 when Barry Allen (Grant Gustin) traveled back in time. There's no word yet on the circumstances of Thawne's return or the extent of his involvement. It is worth noting that the back half of this season hinges upon whether Barry can save Iris from her prophesied death. Iris and Eddie dated in Season 1 of The Flash.
Nintendo: Another Zelda Could Eventually Come to Switch
In an interview with IGN, Zelda series producer Eiji Aonuma hinted another Zelda could be coming to Nintendo’s new console/portable hybrid later in the system’s lifespan.
“I haven’t been able to fully use all of the new features of the system,” Aonuma told IGN. “There could be the possibility of another Zelda on Nintendo Switch.”
We asked Aonuma where Zelda could go next given the new game’s large scale and scope, to which he jokingly replied, “It’s always easy to top the best,” before explaining what he would like to expand on.
“I think the core element of Zelda gameplay kind of stays the same. There’s the main character development as well as characters you meet along the way, and then you learn new things as the character develops,” he said. “With that said I think we could keep all that, and then I do wonder how we can expand from here with that in mind.” It appears Nintendo hasn't started thinking too much about the next new Zelda game. Back at E3, Aonuma said the next Zelda after Breath of the Wild could be another multiplayer game.
Johnny Blaze Not Likely to Return in Agents of SHIELD
Warning: full spoilers for Agents of SHIELD below!
Marvel's Agents of SHIELD wrapped up its Ghost Rider arc with Robbie Reyes currently stuck in another dimension with his evil Uncle Eli. But with Robbue gone, the show never answered the question of the whereabouts of the original Ghost Rider, who was strongly implied to be Johnny Blaze.
During the episode "The Good Samaritan" we see an unidentified Ghost Rider pass on the Spirit of Vengeance to Reyes. We never see his face or hear him speak, but given that he was wearing a leather jacket and riding a motorcycle, logic says it’s Blaze. Further proof it was Blaze was in the episode “Lockup” where a Quentin Carnival poster and some stunt performer gear is seen in the basement where the Darkhold is found. (The Quentin Carnival is where Blaze performed motorcycle stunts for a living in the comics, so it’s a pretty clear indicator that he’s the Rider in question.)
Your Name Coming to North American Theaters in April
Your Name, the No. 1 film in Japan last year, will arrive in North American theaters on April 7.
The anime film follows two Japanese high schoolers who end up mysteriously switching bodies. Up for consideration at the Academy Awards, Your Name will be available in theaters with English subtitles or dubbed.
The dubbed version of Your Name will also feature English versions of all of the Radwimps songs from the movie, like "Dream Latern" and "Zenzenzense." The Japanese band has re-recorded the soundtrack for the North American release.
In Japan, Your Name is the fourth highest-grossing movie ever, behind Spirited Away, Titanic and Frozen. Director Makoto Shinkai discussed Your Name last month at a Q&A, evening touching on his original idea for the anime film.
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Watch Dogs 2 Gets Free 3-Hour Trial
Ubisoft has released a three-hour Watch Dogs 2 trial on PlayStation 4, with the demo hitting Xbox One on January 24.
The Watch Dogs 2 free trial offers up the entire open-world game to players, including multiplayer. Then, if you decide to buy, progress will carry over to the purchased version.
The move might be in response to weaker launch sales for Watch Dogs 2 compared to the original. At the time, Ubisoft expressed confidence in the long-term prospects for the open-world game, and this free trial should get more people to try it out.
Tom Hardy Explains the Supernatural Side of Taboo
The trailers for Taboo paint a mystical picture of main character James Keziah Delaney, played by Tom Hardy. From describing him as a "ghost," a man with "mother's madness" seen walking around in tribal garb, to flashes of images that hint at witchcraft and other taboo magic, it's understandable than some might have thought the new FX/BBC co-production was more Penny Dreadful than Peaky Blinders.
While Taboo, which airs its second episode tonight, certainly does have threads of supernatural storytelling woven through its plot, it's much more focused on exploring the traumatized mind of Delaney than revealing whether he's some sort of shaman. Tom Hardy told IGN that the parts of the story that might seem supernatural are more just a way for Taboo's storytellers to play around with the show's tone, explaining the first season is "more of a 'f--k you to the establishment' story."
Why EA Is Supporting Nintendo Switch At Launch
Last week, Nintendo finally showed off its new console, the Nintendo Switch. During the reveal event, Nintendo said more than 80 Switch games are currently in development from multiple publishers, both big and small.
Among those publishers is EA, which announced a new version of FIFA headed to Switch. In the wake of that reveal, IGN spoke to EA’s executive vice president Patrick Soderlund, a self-professed Nintendo fan whose son’s middle name is Luigi, about why EA is supporting Switch at launch.