Spotlight on “Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment” in the Latest Creator’s Voice

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So, Nintendo dropped this video — yeah, another Creator’s Voice thing — about Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment. What a mouthful, right? Anyway, it’s like this behind-the-scenes chat with Ryota Matsushita and Yosuke Hayashi. They’re the brains behind this whole Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive thing. Ever thought that I’d end up writing about a game that sends Zelda back in time? Nope.

Alright, let’s dive right in. So, Matsushita’s here saying how he never really knew what he wanted to do when he grew up. Like, who does? He ended up in games because — surprise — he loves games. Shocking, I know. Then there’s Hayashi, destined for gaming glory since college. Had a crush on Devil May Cry, probably.

Now, about this game — set smack in the middle of the Imprisoning War. Missed that memo? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. The story kinda fills in gaps from Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. So, if puzzles and masked sages are your thing, check it out. Oh, and Ganondorf. The big baddie’s original story is making a comeback. I guess nostalgia never really dies, does it?

Matsushita makes this Warriors game sound like an epic where you, yep you, are some hero amidst this chaos of, like, a thousand dudes on a battlefield. Believe it or not, it’s not just a button masher but your game journey through time. Fancy, right?

Then Hayashi says something about the Nintendo Switch 2 — with higher frame rates, which let’s be honest, every gamer dreams about, whether they admit it or not. Add some wild strategies into the mix, because who doesn’t want to flex their creativity while slashing through enemy hordes?

It seems the Switch 2 lets them toss in a ton of enemies which — side note — doesn’t always mean more fun, but hey, they say it works for realism. Realism in a Zelda game? That’s gotta be a first. Imagine some poor intern having to make sure those Z-target mechanics still hold up. Bless them.

Switch users are supposedly making this gaming club less exclusive, more mainstream. Hayashi again, touching on how games now are about sharing memories like ‘what do you do with a cracked wall’ — as if that’s ever gone out of style. Anyone else obsess over the idea of gamers not being some niche group anymore? Maybe it’s just me.

And yeah, stay tuned for Winter 2025 for this game to hit shelves — both real and virtual. Mark your calendars, polish those Joy-Cons. Anyway, this whole chat about games — it’s really just sharing worlds, sharing stories. Even if they come from an ancient kingdom where, I guess, time loops are just a part of life.

Catch you in Hyrule, if you ever find a time machine. Or just wait for the game. Whatever floats your boat.