'The Legend of Zelda' earns 'Breath' of new life
If you've ever played The Legend of Zelda,Nintendo's classic adventure series that first launched in 1986, then you know slashing at grass with hero Link's sword is a big deal. If it doesn't uncover a rupee -- Zelda's signature currency -- it turns up a heart filling your health meter. In The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, players will have to work a little harder to stay alive. For starters, health is restored by eating food, some of which might require hunting animals and crafting recipes to later cook up. It's one of several big changes planned for The Legend of Zelda, which is expected to launch next year for both Nintendo's Wii U and the upcoming NX console. The franchise features Link, a young hero called to action to protect the land of Hyrule from mystical threats. In the case of Breath of the Wild, Link is shown waking up in a chamber, as a voice implores him to investigate a mysterious enemy. Breath of the Wild is a much ...