Tag: Lessons

For many gamers, the most memorable games are those that make impressions on us, show us new things, or give us some food for thought. Large games incorporate philosophy to build up the moral environment and bring life and character to NPCs, creating contrast between you and the various locations you are allowed to visit. Though simple in comparison to multi-player online games, the Zelda franchise excels at providing differing “communal” personalities, where each race has their own universal values…

Zelda stories have changed. You could make the argument that many follow the same framework, with a princess being captured at some point, a villain wreaking havoc, and a world to save. Medallions or other relics might play a role in unlocking something somewhere. However, you could also take a look first at the original, 8-bit Legend of Zelda, where most of the character interaction consisted of talking to old men who were disconnected from the rest of the world,…

With the 2012 school year coming to an end, I think a lot of us will be catching up on some gaming this summer. If you haven’t beaten Ocarina of Time or Skyward Sword, it’s a great time to do it! But what about during the school year? We’re going to be looking at the actual educational value of the Zelda games; how they can benefit you and how you can use them as an excuse to get your mind going…