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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…

From the Raft to the Lens of Truth to Remote Bombs, Link’s arsenal is as varied as the challenges he comes across in his adventures. Some may have a very specific purpose, such as the Book of Mudora, while some can be handy in many situations, such as Magic Powder. Other items can be both fun and useful, such as the Hookshot or Clawshots. In seeing how Link uses many of these items to overcome challenges, I’m sure I’m not…

Australian clothing company BlackMilk has announced on X their new BlackMilk x The Legend of Zelda Collection.  Back in 2021, BlackMilk released a collection of dresses, pants, sweaters, and shirts featuring designs from multiple Zelda games, including Majora’s Mask, Skyward Sword, and even Breath of the Wild. Some items were limited-run release, meaning once they were sold out, they did not make any more.  Other pieces from that collection have stayed around and are still available to purchase. According to the information provided…

A notorious prototype copy of the NES classic The Legend of Zelda has finally made its way online. Video game archivist MrTalida (of the Keshi Corner preservation project) recently went to X to share that, following decades of ownership changes, the prototype’s ROM has been released by Frank Cifaldi (founder of the Video Game History Foundation). MrTalida’s post included a binary comparison between the prototype’s ROM and that of The Legend of Zelda‘s retail version, demonstrating just how much data…

Adding that perfect touch to your Zelda collection on display can be challenging. How do you pay homage to your favorite games or characters in ways that are both unique and aesthetically pleasing? What are the best eye-catching and yet subtle items for conveying your fandom to guests in your home? This is a great niche for Etsy creators to fill with hand-crafted creations which incorporate iconography from the Legend of Zelda series. My personal favorite Zelda game is Breath…

If you were to step into my house you’d see a variety of decorative items, photos, books, and memorabilia from my husband’s and my favorite series. We both love The Legend of Zelda and over the years we’ve collected games, books,  amiibo figures, and other odds and ends  from the series. So, what is your favorite item in your Zelda collection? When I started to write about this Daily Debate I was going to say my Zelda manga collection, but…

On April 29th, Zelda movie director Wes Ball hosted an AMA (Ask Me Anything) on Reddit to promote his new film, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes. Primates weren’t all that Redditors were talking about though, as Ball’s next project is the Legend of Zelda movie, which was announced in November 2023. While the director was understandably limited in what he would or could say about the Zelda movie, there is some information to be gleaned from his comments….

Japanese toy company Hanayama is famous for its cast disassembly puzzles, known as “Huzzles.” Last year, the company expanded its range with three Huzzles based on The Legend of Zelda. The set consists of the Triforce, the Hyrule Crest, and the Master Sword. The challenge of each is to figure out how to take the puzzle apart, and then reassemble it to its former glory. Each Huzzle has a MENSA difficulty rating, ranging from “Level 1 – Fun” to “Level 6…