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Happy Monday, everyone! Let’s get the week started off right with another exciting Zelda Dungeon Caption Contest! For the past month or so, we’ve been cycling through screenshots that came out of E3, such as last week’s image featuring Link’s brand new Guardian Flail in Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity. But in honor of Skyward Sword HD‘s release last Friday, let’s take a trip back to Skyloft for this week’s contest. Last Week’s Contest: Everyone knocked it out of the…

Though the Zelda series has a plethora of recurring iconography, most titles in the franchise implement a mechanic or feature that sets them apart from the others. Sometimes these are tied to the primary gameplay loop, the narrative, or even the hardware the game runs on. While not all have been successful, a few have created genuinely unique experiences that can’t be had anywhere else. With Skyward Sword HD at the forefront of many fan’s minds right now, much focus has been put on…

The Legend of Zelda boasts a vibrant community of creators who show their passion for the series through artistic expression. With so many artists, writers, musicians, and creators of merchandise, it’s also important to recognize the organizers who provide the platforms and forums that bring the fruits of their labor to wider audiences. One such publication, a Zelda-themed zine called Seal the Darkness has revealed this awesome cover art for the approaching release. Hosted by art challenge Linktober, Seal the Darkness is a fanzine focusing…

Skyward Sword HD has only been available for a handful of days, but it’s already soaring to the top of sale’s charts! The remastered title has taken the number one spot in the UK chart for physical box sales, for the week ending July 17th, according to new data from marketing research group GfK. Skyward Sword HD sits at number one this week, with games like Mario Kart 8: Deluxe and Animal Crossing following behind. Skyward Sword HD is the…

Music is an important component of the Zelda series. In addition to the amazing soundtracks created by composers like Koji Kondo, musical instruments and tools have been featured in a variety of games. The first Zelda game  featured the recorder, and later games added instruments like the ocarina, flute, and harp. The harp was the key instrument in Skyward Sword, though its gameplay functionality was limited. While the harp may play a diminutive role in Skyward Sword, the game has…

Breath of the Wild is an expansive world. While light on story content in its ruined state, Hyrule certainly has a vast array of nooks and crannies to be explored. Even a bare-bones run of the game between the main villages, Divine Beasts, and Hyrule Castle will take you through quite a few different environments. To stay engaged with Breath of the Wild, some players impose rules upon themselves for heightened challenge. And here is a prime example of that…

Few figures in gaming have managed to garner the love and recognition of players like Reggie Fils-Aimé. Affectionately known as “The Regginator”, Fils-Aimé rose to prominence as the Chief Operating Officer and eventual President of Nintendo of America. He is fondly remembered for his many catchphrases and on-stage presentations, but he also represents a truly endearing personality in an often cynically corporate industry. Retiring in 2019, his departure from Nintendo was a bittersweet moment for many fans. Thankfully, it seems…

Power A, one of the most prominent manufacturers of video game peripherals, is at it again–this time adding the Zelda Blood Moon Switch controller to its already impressive product line. The American company is set to release the controller August 15, with pre-orders now available on Amazon for a list price of $54.99 (USD). In addition to the incredible artwork comprising the theme of the controller, the product offers the following features: Wireless Controller with Bluetooth 5.0 Technology + rechargeable lithium-ion…

Motion controls are a crucial part of The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword gameplay. In my own experience with the original game, the Wii’s motion controls worked extremely well for me and I enjoyed them a great deal. When I started writing for Zelda Dungeon, I discovered that these controls had not necessarily worked as well for some of my colleagues, and some writers even cited the motion controls as a major barrier to completing the game. With the release…

Just in time for the release of Skyward Sword HD, Nintendo Minute is back in the studio and in person to celebrate the exciting Nintendo Switch re-release of the 2011 Wii game. In the video, Kit and Krysta unbox mint condition copies of Skyward Sword HD, as well as the Zelda & Loftwing amiibo and the special-edition Skyward Sword joy-cons. With each item, they showcase the visual details and intricacies put into the appearance of the items. All items showcased…