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While gamers are busy with new releases like RPG titles Starfield and Baldur's Gate 3, Nintendo's latest Zelda title might have taken a backseat, but it's far from forgotten. Tears of the Kingdom takes place a number of years after the events of Breath of the Wild, marking the end of the Zelda timeline in the kingdom of Hyrule.

The story begins with Link and Princess Zelda exploring a cavern located beneath Hyrule Castle. From this cavern, a poisonous substance known as gloom has been seeping out, causing the inhabitants of Hyrule to fall ill.

As they delve deeper into the underground area, Link and Zelda discover ancient hieroglyphics that narrate the tale of a war between the Demon King and the Hylians. Their exploration leads them to the corpse of Ganondorf, the primary antagonist of the series, who is found sealed by a hand-like object gripping his chest.

The game unfolds as Link and Zelda confront the dark forces awakened from the subterranean ruins, leading to a series of events that cause Hyrule Castle to levitate into the sky. The duo embarks on a quest to save their kingdom from the looming threat and uncover the mysteries of the ancient entity they discovered.

There's no denying that Tears of the Kingdom is poised to be a formidable contender for the Game of the Year award, the very same award its predecessor clinched in 2017.

With this track record, Nintendo can approach the year's end with confidence, aiming to replicate the same level of success.