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Folks, it’s high time for us to take a step back and appreciate Link’s status as a courageous hero. When I consider some of the locales – dungeons, especially – he has traversed throughout the years, I’m surprised he doesn’t just face the camera and say “Nope. Not going in there.” Honestly, I don’t know how this guy does it, all while remaining so calm. With that said, let’s put ourselves in his boots today – not as the puppeteer…

Welcome back to “Storytelling Through Sound,” a series of editorials dedicated to the analysis of the major musical themes from every Zelda game. In this edition, we’ll be discussing a very nostalgic track for me: the theme from Dragon Roost Island, as well as its legacy and symbolism throughout the entire Zelda franchise. Without any further ado, let’s jump in!   Dragon Roost Island Once you first meet the King of Red Lions in The Wind Waker, it becomes completely clear…

Not too long ago I finished this rhythm game called Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory, which is a title that centers around you playing through songs from said RPG series. What makes this different compared to more traditional rhythm titles is that they implement the enemies and combat from the franchise into a challenging, yet satisfying experience. As I was wrapping up my time with Melody of Memory, it got me thinking about what would happen if what I experienced…

Earlier this month, an unofficial native PC port of The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask, titled Zelda64Recomp, made its way online, largely thanks to a new recompilation tool developed by modder Mr-Wiseguy. This tool, known as N64: Recompiled, streamlines the process of decompiling/recompiling Nintendo 64 code, wherein a game’s original code is translated into modern computer code so that it runs natively on PCs, no emulation needed. The Majora’s Mask port was the first demonstration of N64: Recompiled’s utility, but we…

As we eagerly await the arrival of the official Legend of Zelda LEGO set, we continue to be blessed with hard-working fans engineering sets inspired by the franchise. From the Master Sword to a King Gleeok, from the Great Sky Island to the King of Red Lions, and with all sorts of people, places, and things in between, there is already a wealth of independent “LEGO of Zelda” works of art for us to praise. Add to the ever-growing list…

It was recently announced that LEGO is finally releasing an officially licensed set for The Legend of Zelda! LEGO The Legend of Zelda – Great Deku Tree 2 in 1 Set is currently available for pre-order for $299.99. LEGO sets often come with a heavy price for the toy brick brand, so is The Great Deku Tree’s heafty price worth it? My husband loves LEGO, and I do too. Our home has sets scattered about as decor and we’ve bought…

Following months of rumors about a planned Zelda LEGO set (based on a leak first reported by Promo Bricks), along with LEGO allegedly issuing DMCA takedown notices against YouTube videos that featured images of the proposed design, the need for speculation is now over. Nintendo today announced via their official X accounts that a new Zelda Deku Tree “2-in-1” LEGO set will be available on September 1st, 2024. The #LEGOTheLegendofZelda Great Deku Tree 2-in-1 Set is available Sept. 1, 2024….

While most fans are fine with simply owning artwork of their favorite location in Zelda, others are always craving something a bit more for their personalized collection. If you have ever been one of those people that want a distinct piece of merchandise from the series, then now is the perfect time to get your hands on a rather special item. This is thanks to Etsy merchant RetroDesign3D and their amazing work on what they call “micro worlds.” The small…

Today, at least for our readers in the United States, you might be enjoying a day on the lake, grilling out, or looking forward to an evening fireworks show for Memorial Day. While many people take advantage of the federal holiday to ring in the summer months with a fun day off (I’m certainly one of these!), the underlying emphasis of the day is in the name — to mourn and honor those who have died serving in the military….

It’s time to kick it old school with another entry into our Definitive Ranking series, this time, examining the game that started it all: The Legend of Zelda! We’re going through ten critical categories that make up the ingredients to a Zelda game – world, story, pacing, art style, dungeons, bosses/enemies, items, gameplay, extras, and music – and assigning them each a score to see how the original game stacks up against all of the legendary entries that came after…