Author: Dan DiFranco

There is something very, very satisfying about the Ultrahand building mechanic in Tears of the Kingdom. The game will often give you exactly what you need in an area to build something that will help you proceed. Whether it’s getting to a new height, defending yourself from a slew of enemies, or getting across the map faster than on foot, there are tons of unique builds and approaches to the game that are all rooted in using this building mechanic….

Composer Giovanni Rotondo, in collaboration with Enjoy the Ride Records and Magic Deck Records, released his newest album The 8-bit Time Capsule last month. The third installment in Rotondo’s 8-bit Time Adventures collection, which includes 2015’s The 8-bit Time Machine and 2018’s The 8-bit Time Paradox, The 8-bit Time Capsule tells a “story of imagined, long-lost chapters of famous game franchises” through a collection of “what if” scenarios. The 8-bit Time Capsule features tunes inspired by various game franchises, from Grand Theft…

One way that video games have always reached out to me and given me that extra level of immersion is having a stellar soundtrack. This is something that the Zelda series has always been known for. As I delved into Tears of the Kingdom, I found the opening area to be a serene and heavenly environment, loaded with immersive sounds and of course some incredibly beautiful music. And shortly after the release of Tears of the Kingdom, a brand new…