The Legend of Zelda

‘You can play it for five minutes or play it for five hours’: Guardian readers’ best games of 2023 so far

From new iterations of Street Fighter, Diablo and Zelda to modern takes on 80s arcades and an evil pizza atop a pizza tower, readers share their picks

Guardian readers and Alfie Packham

03, Jul, 2023 @9:00 AM

The best games of 2023 so far

Zelda opens up an endless world of possibility, Street Fighter delivers another KO and Star Wars finally gets the game it deserves. We round up the top releases of the past six months

Keza MacDonald and Keith Stuart

07, Jun, 2023 @12:00 PM

Pushing Buttons: Why I don’t worry about ‘completing’ games

In this week’s newsletter: Exploring maps and finishing side quests isn’t wasting time – it’s making memories

Keith Stuart

31, May, 2023 @10:45 AM

Am I the only gamer who has no interest in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom? | Dominik Diamond

Dominik Diamond finds himself, once again, on the fringes of the gaming conversation, as the world is taken over by Zelda-mania

Dominik Diamond

26, May, 2023 @9:00 AM

Readers’ favourite moments from Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

Nintendo’s new record-setting Zelda game allows players to get creative and make madcap vehicles and contraptions. Readers share their favourite experiences so far

Guardian readers

22, May, 2023 @3:17 PM

Pushing Buttons: The secret to Tears of the Kingdom’s success? It’s the genuine escape we all need

In this week’s newsletter: The Zelda sequel’s all-encompassing approval says something about how important games have become in our cultural lives

Keza MacDonald

18, May, 2023 @10:40 AM

The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker at 20 – this under-appreciated Zelda game is also one of the best

Derided at first, in the 20 years since its launch this cartoonish high-seas adventure has claimed its rightful place as one of the best Zelda games

Amelia Tait

17, May, 2023 @9:00 AM

Share your favourite moments from The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

We would like to hear about the places you’ve seen and the things you’ve made while playing the new Zelda game

Guardian community team

15, May, 2023 @7:00 AM

Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – everything you need to know

The latest instalment of Nintendo’s long-running series has hit the shelves. What’s so special about it?

Alex Hern

12, May, 2023 @9:51 AM

Beginner tips for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

The gigantic new game offers a dauntingly vast set of choices for the new player. You shouldn’t be put off exploring, but if you’re wondering where to start, here are a few useful pointers

Keza MacDonald

12, May, 2023 @8:00 AM

‘Beyond expectation’: Nintendo’s latest Zelda title launches to critical acclaim

Tears of the Kingdom set to continue success of fantasy series, already being called one of the greatest video games ever made

Keza MacDonald

12, May, 2023 @7:54 AM

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom review – pure magic

Occasionally a game comes along that makes you look at life in a whole new way. This glorious, hilarious, utterly absorbing Zelda instalment is one of them

Keza MacDonald

11, May, 2023 @12:00 PM