Author: Kristen G. Rosario

There is just one video game weapon that has proven time and time again that darkness is no match for it, and that is the Master Sword. Zelda fans from all over continue to admire the beauty of the Blade of Evil’s Bane, and artists are no exception. One particular artist who really appreciates how special this weapon is looks to finish their sword-related artwork with some upgrades. The artist we’re talking about today is Ivan Ramirez from the YouTube…

While best known for driving the Phonogram Man absolutely nuts in Ocarina of Time, the “Song of Storms” is actually a delightful melody that makes us wonder how it could ever make anybody go insane. Perhaps if the man from the windmill was here listening to this wonderful arrangement of the score from musician Jessica Esposito, he’d be able recognize the tune for its beauty and enjoy it. The biggest standout from this performance of the “Song of Storms” from…

As of this writing, Awesome Games Done Quick (AGDQ), an event where they demonstrate speedrunning talent to help raise money for the Prevent Cancer Foundation is well underway. Aside from contributing millions of dollars to worthy causes at least twice a year, the other most beneficial thing Games Done Quick has done is getting more gamers jumping into the speedrunning community. For some, it’s for the challenge, but for others, it’s just to have fun with some games they love…

When you want to make the most out of the Link you’re playing, it’s always wise to customize! That is why the Kochi Dye Shop in Hateno Village from Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom is the go-to place to visit when you want your hero to visually stand out from the pack. It’s no wonder why Diana from the YouTube crafting channel Crossing Crafts wanted the shop itself to truly catch your eye, no matter what…

One of my personal goals is to get my niece into the games that I love, which of course includes The Legend of Zelda. While she has dabbled in a little bit of Kirby, I’m hoping to one day get her to the land of Hyrule. I’m sure many people out there are likewise looking to share their love of gaming with the next generation. That’s why it’s nice to see someone like artist and Etsy merchant KokiriCraigArt creating this…

The Koroks we first met in The Wind Waker have come a long way since their more recent Zelda appearances: for better and for worse. Regardless on whether or not you want to strap a Zonai rocket to a Korok’s back, these memorable creatures can now be yours as they can hold on to something aside from a simple seed. This new Korok comes to us from Etsy merchant DiDiSensei as they are selling a 3D-printed Korok Statue Pencil Holder. The…

When the remake to Link’s Awakening came out four years ago, we were psyched to see that the Zelda team were adding a small dungeon maker mode to the game. While it’s not exactly what we’ve been wanting, some fans felt this was a tease towards something big down the road. According to a recent Polygon interview with series producer Eiji Aonuma and Tears of the Kingdom director Hidemaro Fujibayashi, this doesn’t look like a feature that’ll be brought back for the foreseeable…

While we’re still debating whether or not Tears of the Kingdom should’ve won the top prize at this year’s Game Awards, praise for the game has been rolling in from multiple media outlets throughout this month. One particularly impressive accolade given to Tears of the Kingdom comes from IGN, as they have officially named the new Zelda title their 2023 Game of the Year. The runner-ups for this category include the remake of Resident Evil 4, Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty, Alan Wake II,…

First introduced to the Zelda world 32 years ago, the Blade of Evil’s Bane, AKA the Master Sword has been a key staple in the series in nearly every game since. Though its powers and abilities have seen some small changes over the past few decades, it is still the key item used to help vanquish any darkness that threatens Hyrule. With what is considered to be one of the most iconic weapons in video game history at the helm of…

Spoiler Warning: This article contains major spoilers for Tears of the Kingdom. Reader’s discretion is advised. Ever since the release of Tears of the Kingdom, fans have been wanting to learn everything they can from the game’s developers in regards to the production process of the title. IGN continues this trend as they got a chance to sit down with Zelda series producer Eiji Aonuma and game director Hidemaro Fujibayashi to not only discuss development hurdles on the game, but…