2021-07-17
Nintendo might not have announced the rumored Nintendo Switch Pro earlier this month, but you could make the argument that Valve came in to save the day with its own portable gaming device, the Steam Deck. Like the Nintendo Switch, this is a gaming-first device that can be played on the go or docked to a larger display. Unlike the Nintendo Switch, however, this is an open PC platform, making the two devices rather different to use.Still, it's hard not to compare the two, especially when both seem like fantastic platforms for the wide range of games supported on each, from small indie titles to large AAA blockbusters. But just how different are they from a hardware perspective? And just what can you expect when booting them up next to one another?We're comparing the Steam Deck, original Nintendo Switch, and the new Nintendo Switch (OLED model) to help you make the correct decision, or at least better describe how similar and drastically different these two platforms are.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com
2021-07-17
In The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD, there's a special collectible called Gratitude Crystals that you can trade in for valuable rewards. One way to earn a handful is by completing a side quest where you're tasked to find a missing child named Kukiel.Below, we detail everything you need to know to start the side quest and return Kukiel to her mother. For more Zelda: Skyward Sword HD guides, be sure to check out our guide roundup. Otherwise, read our Zelda: Skyward Sword HD review.Finding KukielLocation: Outside the Statue of the GoddessContinue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com
2021-07-17
There are many collectibles to find in The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD, but some of the most coveted are Gratitude Crystals. These can typically be earned by helping the various residents of Skyloft, and you can trade them in for some helpful rewards, making them valuable commodities. One such side quest involves Parrow, whose sister has seemingly gone missing.Below, we've detailed what you need to do to help Parrow find his sister and receive his Gratitude Crystals. Be sure to also check out our Skyward Sword HD guide roundup for more tips to help you on your adventure, as well as our Zelda: Skyward Sword HD review for our full thoughts on the new remaster.Parrow's Missing SisterLocation: Plaza in South Skyloft (After talking with Batreux for the first time)Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com
2021-07-17
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD is rife with collectibles to find, but some of the most valuable are Gratitude Crystals. These gems are crystalized bits of happiness, and you can trade them in for some rare rewards. While some Gratitude Crystals can be found out in the open, you'll typically receive them after helping one of the many residents of Skylot with their problems, including the item check girl Peatrice.Below, we've detailed how to complete Peatrice's side quest and earn her Gratitude Crystals. For more on the game, check out our Skyward Sword HD guide roundup, which features some essential beginner's tips along with guides on where to find every Piece of Heart and Goddess Cube. Be sure to also read our Zelda: Skyward Sword HD review for our full thoughts on the new remaster.Item Check AdmirerLocation: Item Check shop at the Skyloft Bazaar (After talking with Batreux for the first time)Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com
2021-07-17
One of the many kinds of collectibles you can find in The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD is Gratitude Crystals. These crystalized bits of happiness can be traded in for some valuable rewards, and while there are some that you can simply pick up in certain places around the world, you'll typically earn them by helping out the many denizens of Skyloft, including fellow knight Pipit and his mother Mallara.Below, we detail everything you need to know to help Pipit's mother out and earn her Gratitude Crystals. For more Zelda: Skyward Sword HD guides, be sure to check out our guide roundup. Otherwise, read our Zelda: Skyward Sword HD review.Pipit's Dusty HouseLocation: Pipit's House at the lower right corner of SkyloftContinue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com
2021-07-17
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD features many collectibles to find during the course of your adventure, but among the most valuable are Gratitude Crystals. These can be traded in for some helpful rewards, and they're typically earned by helping out the denizens of Skyloft with their various problems. One such character is Fledge, Link's meek friend who is looking to get stronger.Below, we've broken down everything you need to know to help Fledge improve his strength and earn his Gratitude Crystals. For more on Zelda: Skyward Sword HD, be sure to check out our guide roundup, as well as our Zelda: Skyward Sword HD review.Improving Fledge's StrengthLocation: Knight AcademyContinue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com
2021-07-17
It wouldn't be a Zelda game without collectibles, and there are a ton of them to find in The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD. In addition to series staples like pieces of heart and bottles, Skyward Sword features a variety of unique collectibles to get your hands on, including monster parts and Gratitude Crystals. The latter are particularly valuable, as they can be traded to a certain character for helpful rewards and upgrades.While a handful of Gratitude Crystals can be found out in the open, you'll primarily receive them after helping the various residents of Skyloft with their problems. That includes Dodoh, the clown from Fun Fun Island. Below, we've broken down how to complete Dodoh's side quest and earn his Gratitude Crystals. For more tips and guides, be sure to check out our Skyward Sword HD guide roundup, as well as our full Zelda: Skyward Sword HD review.Dodoh's Party WheelLocation: Fun Fun IslandPrerequisites: After repairing the ScrapperWhen you arrive at the colorful Fun Fun Island, Dodoh the clown will tell you about his missing color wheel, the key to operating his amusement island. Luckily, you can retrieve it for him. Head to the Desert Entrance bird statue in the Lanayru Desert and look for the timeshift stone in the vicinity. Activating it will reveal a set of vines that will carry you up to the ledge overhead. Once there, you can locate the color wheel stuck in the ground. Fi will call Scrapper to return the wheel to its home, and you should return to Fun Fun Island to claim your reward.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com
2021-07-17
There are a ton of collectibles to find in The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD, but some of the trickiest ones to get your hands on are Gratitude Crystals. You'll typically receive these crystalized bits of happiness when you help out the many residents of Skyloft, and they can be traded in for some rare rewards, making them among the game's most valuable collectibles.Nearly every denizen of Skyloft has some sort of problem or side quest they need help with, including one unusual request involving the Knight Academy's bathroom. Here's what you need to do to complete this side quest and earn some more Gratitude Crystals. For more Skyward Sword HD guides, check out our full guide roundup, which also includes beginner's tips and heart piece locations. Be sure to also read our full Zelda: Skyward Sword HD review.Haunted BathroomLocation: Knight AcademyPrerequisites: Must defeat The Imprisoned for the first timeIf you stick around the Knight Academy at night, you will notice haunting sounds coming from the bathroom in the dorm. Alternatively, you can find your way to this side quest by talking to Dovos at the Bazaar, or Henya the lunch lady at the Knight Academy.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com
2021-07-17
Besides your quest to find Zelda, there are plenty of side activities to do in The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD, including helping the residents of Skyloft and earning Gratitude Crystals. These small gems are crystallized bits of happiness, and you can trade them to a certain character for rewards like bigger wallets, making them especially valuable.While some Gratitude Crystals can be found out in the open, you'll receive most of them after completing a side quest for one of the many characters found in Skyloft and the other floating islands in the sky, including Kina at the Lumpy Pumpkin bar. Here's what you need to do to complete Kina's side quest and earn her Gratitude Crystals. Be sure to also check out our Skyward Sword HD guides roundup for more tips and guides, as well as our Zelda: Skyward Sword HD review.Kina's Pumpkin AssistantLocation: Near the pumpkin patch at the Lumpy PumpkinContinue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com
2021-07-17
Of the many collectibles to find in The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD, Gratitude Crystals are among the most valuable. You'll receive these gems after helping the residents of Skyloft with their various problems, and you can trade them to Batreaux for special rewards like bigger wallets and pieces of heart, so you'll want to collect as many Gratitude Crystals as you can while adventuring around the skies.One of the final Gratitude Crystal side quests you can undertake involves the merchant Beedle and his precious missing beetle. Here's what you need to do to recover the insect and earn more Gratitude Crystals. For more tips, be sure to check out our Skyward Sword HD guides roundup, which will also help you find every heart piece and Goddess Cube location in the game. Be sure to also read our Zelda: Skyward Sword HD review for our full thoughts on the game.Beedle's Missing BeetleLocation: Bug RockContinue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com
2021-07-17
The world of The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD is filled with collectibles, from traditional Zelda staples like heart pieces to unique items like Goddess Cubes and Gratitude Crystals. The latter are particularly valuable; you'll typically receive them when you help out the various residents of Skylot, and you can trade them in for some helpful rewards, including bigger wallets.One side quest to earn Gratitude Crystals revolves around Bertie and Luv, the potion brewers in Skyloft's Bazaar. Here's what you need to do to complete the quest and earn their Gratitude Crystals. Be sure to check out our Skyward Sword HD guide roundup for beginner's tips, heart piece locations, and more guides. You can also read our full Zelda: Skyward Sword HD review.The Missing Baby RattleLocation: Bertie and Luv's house (nighttime) at East SkyloftPrerequisites: Must have the Clawshots which you get from completing the Lanayru Desert Silent Realm (second Silent Realm)Go to the potion brewers' home at night to learn that the potion brewers will need some assistance with their child. You need to locate their lost rattle to help the baby fall asleep. It's located in a nest near the Bazaar. To get there, grapple with your Clawshot from the entrance of the waterfall cave to the island floating overhead. You can then skydive to the nest and clear the birds' dirt with the Gust Bellows to reveal the missing rattle. Return it to the couple to receive five more Gratitude Crystals. You won't be able to skydive from your Loftwing, which is why you must leap from the island instead.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com
2021-07-17
There are a myriad of collectibles to find in The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD, from familiar items like pieces of heart to brand-new trinkets like Goddess Cubes and Gratitude Crystals. The latter are especially valuable; you'll often receive them after helping the residents of Skyloft with their problems, and you can trade them in for bigger wallets and other helpful rewards.Nearly every character in Skyloft has some sort of side quest for you to complete, including Instructor Owlan in the Knight Academy. Here's what you need to do to complete Owlan's quest and earn his Gratitude Crystals. We also have a ton of other Skyward Sword HD guides in our roundup, including heart piece and Goddess Cube locations. Be sure to check those out before you set off on your adventure.Instructor Owlan's Request Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com
2021-07-17
In addition to your quest to find Zelda, you'll be hunting for a ton of collectibles in The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD, from traditional items like heart pieces to unique ones like Gratitude Crystals. You'll typically receive these crystalized bits of happiness after helping out the various residents of Skyloft with their problems, and they can be exchanged for some helpful rewards and upgrades, making them very valuable.Nearly every character you encounter in Skyloft has some sort of problem they need help with, including the fortune teller Sparrot. Here's how to complete Sparrot's side quest and earn some more Gratitude Crystals. We have a ton of other Skyward Sword HD guides in our roundup, including heart piece and Goddess Cube locations, as well as beginner's tips. Be sure to also check out our full Zelda: Skyward Sword HD review.Missing Crystal BallLocation: Sparrot's house at East SkyloftContinue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com
2021-07-17
In The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD, there's a special collectible called Gratitude Crystals. Once you meet Batreaux, you will be able to find them and trade them in for valuable items. Most people that you help will express their gratitude by producing five Gratitude Crystals at a time.There are 80 Gratitude Crystals in total, so keep a keen eye open for any people with chat bubbles that look like they need assistance. Or you can reference the locations of all the crystals listed below. For more Zelda: Skyward Sword HD guides, be sure to check out our guide roundup. Otherwise, read our Skyward Sword HD review.Gratitude Crystal Side-Quest WalkthroughsYou gain most of the game's Gratitude Crystals by completing bite-sized quests tasked to you by the various NPCs in the world. Below you can find a list of our guides detailing all the ways you can earn Gratitude Crystals.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com
2021-07-17
When Marvel's Black Widow hit theaters and Disney+ last week, it snuck in the Marvel Cinematic Universe's first mutant in the form of Ursa Major, member of Russian mutant team the Winter Guard--at least if actor Olivier Richters' Instagram post is accurate (via Uproxx).After Natasha Romanoff's peaceful, if false, life in Ohio is upset so that she and her adoptive sister can be trained as an assassins, their mission-father Alexei Shostakov ends up in a Russian gulag where we find him effortlessly arm-wrestling (and maiming) a giant man he refers to as Ursa.The post features Richters flexing alongside a gallery of comic book shots of Ursa Major, who has the ability to turn into a bear. In the comics, Ursa Major is a mutant like the X-Men, New Mutants, and the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com