One of the key mysteries going into The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is the deterioration of the Master Sword. Once thought to be indestructible, the Blade of Evil’s Bane was first seen rusting away in Breath of the Wild, presumably because of Link’s defeat whilst protecting Zelda. Yet, the topic of the sword’s decay is never really touched upon. Now, the sword is but a shadow of its former self, and it seems that Link may need…
There’s good news for fans of the Zelda-like action adventure title TUNIC, as the game prepares to go physical with a new Deluxe Edition and an abundance of extra goodies to boot. First released as a digital title on March 16th, 2022 for Steam and Xbox systems, TUNIC later made its way to the Nintendo eShop and PlayStation store in September 2022. Now, physical editions of the game are coming to Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 systems. These releases come…
Through the latest trailer for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, we’ve seen more of the game than in all the previous trailers put together. There’s a lot to unpack, and keen-eyed viewers and analysts are surely on the job of picking apart every last detail. On my second viewing, one thing stood out to me in particular: a three headed dragon on the Bridge of Hylia. The Zelda series has a history of dragons, and features one…
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is often regarded not only as one of the best Zelda games, but as one of the best games period. This is in part thanks to its rich world and compact, evocative narrative — which, according to one Dungeons & Dragons expert, sets it up to be a model D&D campaign. Baron de Ropp of Dungeon Masterpiece, a YouTube channel focused on “critically analyzing gaming systems,” breaks down the structure of Ocarina of…
We’ve all been there — a frustratingly hard dungeon you’ve spent hours in and still can’t seem to get anywhere. The repetition of the music, the feeling like you’re lost in the woods, walking in circles… it’s maddening. You’ve exhausted yourself, tried everything you can think of and then again for good measure, but you just can’t solve that puzzle, find that item. Finally you cave, and look up a guide. So much for completing that without aid, right? And…
The idea of completing dungeons in any order may have seemed novel in the lead-up to Breath of the Wild, but that game was not the first in the series to do it. There are quite a few titles in the franchise which allow players to tackle dungeons in various orders, going back all the way to the first. Contrary to popular belief, however, The Legend of Zelda does not allow players to complete any dungeon in any order. Level 3,…
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is fast approaching, and recent listings from French retailer fnac may hint at good news for amiibo fans. Recent updates to fnac’s website show a great number of Zelda-themed amiibo available for purchase, from Breath of the Wild to Super Smash Bros. Here is the full list of amiibo currently available at retail value on fnac: Link – Majora’s Mask Wolf Link & Midna Link (Rider) Link (Archer) Link – Ocarina of Time Link – Twilight Princess Link…
New Year’s Eve is an important celebration for many, incorporating a variety of festivities for commemorating the completion of one year and the arrival of another. From fireworks to parties, we humans aren’t dry on ways to celebrate this event. Where would you spend this holiday in the world of Zelda? I love festivities, and a New Year’s Eve celebration without fire works just won’t do. I love the coming together of people to celebrate events, the rich, mutual energy,…
With the release of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom less than six months away, marketing promos have started to go out, and one keen-eyed observer has discovered a new detail about the game. Spotted on an in-store promo brochure for the highly anticipated Zelda title by Dutch Reddit user u/Few_Working3350, Nintendo Switch Online support is being advertized for Tears of the Kingdom. Such functionality is to be expected, as virtually all Switch games feature Switch Online support…
From my earliest days as a Zelda fan, I’ve loved the countless amount of parodies and fan videos on the web. It goes without saying, then, that this spoof on Link and Zelda in Tears of the Kingdom is right at home among those comedy classics. Funny, smart, and visually appealing, this short by YouTube creator ColaBear is hilariously fun. I won’t give away any of the gags, but this cute, hilarious narrative is filled with quippy comedy and Zelda references made for fans….
