Author: David Lasby

Aaron Grubb returns with a brand new cover album of music from The Legend of Zelda franchise. His latest work, A Rainy Day in Hyrule, released November 1st and is his most relaxing to date. And despite all the hate that rain gets in Breath of the Wild, you’ll absolutely love it in this collection. The album is comprised of previously released songs that Grubb slowed down, then added or removed elements to make them more relaxing, such as rain and vinyl sounds….

Zelda–My Own Resolve is a fan-made animation that explores what a Zelda anime could be like. The story takes place in a post-Hyrule world in which Link and other allies have fallen, and the princess faces off against a shadow of herself, just as the Hero did so many years before her. She now wields the Master Sword as she steps up in the fight against the forces of darkness. The five-minute animation borrows inspiration from a number of iconic Zelda…

One of the more unusual items players can hunt for in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is the Sage’s Will. These mythical orbs contain an essence that deepens Link’s bond with his allies. As the official Nintendo guide from Piggyback explains, “An ally upgraded in this manner will deal a little more damage during battles and have slightly shorter cooldowns between uses of their signature ability.” There are 20 Sage’s Wills for Link to discover, and all…

Musician Aaron Grubb has released another Zelda music cover, this time with a haunting rendition of “Requiem of Spirit” from Ocarina of Time. Grubb, who covers a range of video game music, has made Zelda covers a staple among his releases. Given that many fans consider Ocarina of Time the best Zelda ever, it’s a frequent target for fan content; but remaking songs from this classic remains fresh and relevant as fans rarely tire of nostalgia and demand remains high. Grubb’s covers remain true…

While Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom have taken the Zelda franchise to new heights, longtime fans of the series occasionally yearn for the days of yesteryear, a return to the top-down puzzling and combat of the original. With remakes of the foundational games of other legendary franchises (Resident Evil, Final Fantasy, etc.), some have pondered a remake of the game that started it all: The Legend of Zelda (1986). Developer Lloyd Empty has been working to make this dream a…

For years, Zelda fans have clamored for a dungeon maker game akin to Super Mario Maker. Nintendo experimented with a Zelda dungeon designer in the mini-game challenge in The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening (2019); unfortunately, the lack of customization and user control led most to feel disappointed. Now, thanks to game developer James Richards at Squish Studios, Zelda fans have another shot to build their own dungeons and challenge their friends. Super Dungeon Designer is entering the last week of its Kickstarter campaign and still needs…

One of the more unique exhibits at PAX West 2023 is the Art of Nintendo Power gallery. The exhibit features several dozen framed pages from a range of issues of Nintendo Power, part of a private collection from video game preservation advocate and gaming historian Stephan Reese, who started the non-profit Interactive Art Collection to assist with these endeavors. Getting a chance to chat with him as he personally guided us through the exhibits was a privilege I won’t soon forget. Growing…

There’s no shortage of collectibles for The Legend of Zelda; but these handmade leather Koroks I spotted at PAX West are incredible. I mean… I just lifted a booth table and–YA HA HA! Jokes aside, these are among the most creative and unique collectibles I’ve come across. Geekify Inc., whose company motto is “quality, handcrafted products for the discerning geek,” delivers the goods with these Koroks. The dried leather curls just right to give the forest spirits a rounded shape; each…

First making its debut back in 1991 in The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, “Zelda’s Lullaby” has long been a fan favorite among many outstanding tracks in the series. Originally written by Koji Kondo, it has been remixed and remade countless times by fans who want to honor the legendary song and also find new ways of enjoying it. Now thanks to musicians Mipstick and Coffee Date, fans can enjoy this lo-fi remix of “Zelda’s Lullaby.” Mipstick, who…

Perhaps one of the strangest and most-discussed encounters in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, the discovery of the Lord of the Mountain near the cherry blossom tree atop Satori Mountain is downright iconic. Bizarre, unexplained, and beautiful, the moment encapsulates so much of the experience created by the 2017 Game of the Year and its 2023 sequel, Tears of the Kingdom. Now thanks to artist The Spider Cellar (Shayla), fans can display this legendary moment at home…