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Hey there, Zelda fans! It’s the start of a new week, which means that we’ve got another Zelda Dungeon Caption Contest ready for you! Continuing the trend of the past few weeks, our contest this week features another impressive Ultrahand creation. In fact, it’s something ripped straight from one of those Japanese animes. I also wanted to use this opportunity to put out a call for any fun Tears of the Kingdom screenshots that you think would make great contest…

I’m sure you have been there: Link is being all stealthy, and is poised to catch a butterfly or take a photo for the Hyrule Compendium, when lo and behold, a Yiga Footsoldier or a Stal monster appears (or even both — if you are really lucky!). They completely ruin the moment, and your butterfly is no more. If it isn’t one of those enemies causing chaos, it’s the Octoroks with their phenomenal aim, or the Keese — who are…

Calling creators of all types! Linktober’s annual Zelda Creator Con is accepting applications for new creators! If you’re unfamiliar with Zelda Creator Con, then you’re in for a special treat. Zelda Creator Con is a fully virtual show started by Linktober’s founder and creator, Joel Siegal, in 2020 during the pandemic as a way to bring all kinds of creators with a love of The Legend of Zelda together. This year’s show runs from June 14th to 16th and features…

Unfortunately, Andy is out sick this week. So we thought we’d take it easy and discuss some of ZD’s latest Daily Debates! And joining Al in place of Andy is The Zelda Cast’s podcast producer extraordinaire, Adrielle! Here’s what’s up for discussion: What is the best final dungeon in the Zelda series? Is Adventure of Link really that bad? What is our favorite item in our personal Zelda collections? And also, what the heck are the snapper turtles saying in…

When the release of Skyward Sword HD was announced, it was pitched as solving the controls issue that plagued the original Wii version and had held back an otherwise masterpiece in the Zelda saga. Motion controls were retained and improved with the Joy Con controllers, but most importantly button controls were introduced for those who preferred a more traditional control scheme, or were playing in handheld mode. The movement of Link’s sword was mapped onto the right stick allowing for…

After years of rumors, speculation, and delays, we have finally received our first official look at Super Nintendo World as it will appear in the upcoming Universal Epic Universe theme park. Earlier this week, Universal Orlando released a video introducing its version of Super Nintendo World and offered fans a taste of things to come when Epic Universe opens in 2025. Super Nintendo World will be one of five “worlds” present at Universal Orlando’s Epic Universe theme park. As outlined…

A Zelda game’s final dungeon is the capstone on the entire game’s experience. Among the best are those that put every skill you’ve developed to the test, and those that revisit themes from across the game’s many regions. Expect the toughest combat challenges and the trickiest puzzles, as they will be the only thing keeping you from a confrontation with the main villain, whether it Ganondorf, Vaati, or others. So, which one of Zelda‘s final dungeons is the best? Which…

While a lot of conversations and debates in video games are focused on the best or most popular games, sometimes discussing games with noticeable flaws or design problems can be an extremely fruitful and revealing activity. Fan and critical feedback can be a valuable tool for developers as they continue their journeys in the industry or as they refine a game. Speaking openly and honestly about criticism of game after its launch can potentially lead to improvements in future projects…

With Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes‘ promotional tour in full swing, Director Wes Ball has been making news for more than just the latest simian film. A big topic of discussion has been his next film project, The Legend of Zelda. Fans are clamoring for information and every publication wants to be the first to get the big scoop. Though details are limited, he has given fans some clues towards what to expect from Zelda‘s first big screen…

Every family seems to have that one problem child, the black sheep, if you will. Video games are no exception to this rule. Banjo Kazooie has Nuts & Bolts, Batman: Arkham has Blackgate, and Metroid has Other M. The Legend of Zelda even has its fair share of black sheep. Many would consider Four Swords Adventures a black sheep for its emphasis on multiplayer and episodic gameplay while others may point to the CD-I games for, well, too many reasons…