Author: Kristen G. Rosario

The dungeons in the original The Legend of Zelda feel all kinds of mysterious when you first enter them as Link, and part of that is thanks to the Dungeon theme. Entering a dark chamber filled with who knows what manner of danger is the feeling you get, especially when listening to musician Sven Djorsing’s rendition of this score. What makes his version of the tune different is in the variations of the main instrument he knows how to use,…

Almost a year since its release, Tears of the Kingdom continues to receive more accolades for what it has accomplished. Honors for the Zelda team continue to pour in, as the game was nominated for seven awards at the 2024 Game Developers Choice (GDC) Awards. While the newest title in the Zelda series didn’t take home all the gold from the ceremony, it was still given some well-earned recognition. This year’s GDC Awards saw Tears of the Kingdom take home not…

It was only a matter of time before Japanese figure manufacturer Good Smile gave us an update on the much-anticipated Tears of the Kingdom Link Figma figure. The company first teased an early build for Max Factory’s model back during Anime Expo 2023, later sharing a full image of the figure at the Winter 2024 Wonder Festival earlier this year. The wait is officially over, as both Nintendo and Good Smile finally revealed this morning on their official X profiles…

The Light Dragon from Tears of the Kingdom is a beast that exudes elegance and mystery, while also capturing the hearts of Zelda fans. One such fan was so captivated by the dragon’s presence that they decided to think outside the box when showing their appreciation for the creature. Instead of paying an arm and a leg for her fandom, she decided to take things into her own hands. YouTube creator Kokiri Theory has created her own polymer clay statue…

With March just around the corner, we will not only be celebrating the seven-year anniversary of the Nintendo Switch, but of Breath of the Wild as well. The Zelda title that introduced us to the world of the Calamity, the game helped redefine and even restructure how we see future titles in the franchise. Its eventual follow-up six years later, Tears of the Kingdom, helped improve upon the foundation that Breath of the Wild built. For those unaware, one of…

It took me nearly a year, but I have finally accomplished beating Tears of the Kingdom. All of the personal issues and drama going on throughout my life in these past ten months finally paid off, and I finally slayed Ganondorf in such an epic fashion. After over 300+ hours in this land of Hyrule, I got an amazing finale that was well worth all the time I spent there. As I sheathed the Master Sword back where it belonged…

Growing up, one of my favorite places to go to any time I would visit the mall was Tilt Arcade. No matter if I was broke, or had the money to try my hand at just one cabinet, it was always a joy just to be there. The lights, the sounds, and the noises you could only hear at an arcade are what truly stands out from my experiences there. Nowadays, arcades have become more of a novelty than a…

More often than not nowadays, the guitar is being used to help video game franchises such as The Legend of Zelda be recognized more prominently on the musical stage. That is what Bad Hairline Productions is looking to do with the power of Zelda, as the artist just recently released The Zelda Guitar Collection, which is a record that features guitar covers of well-known tunes from the franchise. The 22-track album features music from games in the series such as…

Back in December, it was announced that, due to persistent threats to staff and spectators alike, the 2024 Nintendo Live event to have been held in Tokyo, Japan had been cancelled. While Nintendo confirmed that the tournaments scheduled for the event would be postponed, the fate of the scheduled Legend of Zelda live orchestral concert remained uncertain… that is until just a little over two weeks ago, when Nintendo revealed that we would still be getting the performance, but in…

No matter how you wake up during your unintentional visit to Koholint Island, it’s always sure to be a pleasant trip once you get our hero going in Link’s Awakening. What awaits once you begin is not only a quaint town, but one with promise. That’s what Mabe Village’s theme does to start you on your adventure, and it’s even what the following musician encapsulates with their arrangement. In this classical guitar cover of “Mabe Village” from Link’s Awakening, musician…