Author: Judy Calder

Nintendo of America (NOA) has reportedly confirmed contractor layoffs for those in Product Testing, according to Kotaku. This news comes amid the creation of full-time employee positions as NOA endeavor to integrate their game development efforts globally. In a statement to confirm restructuring, Nintendo provided the following information: Nintendo of America (NOA) has reorganized its Product Testing functions to drive greater global integration in game development efforts. The changes will also better align NOA with interregional testing procedures and operations….

The Legend of Zelda is a series quite literally based around the kindness of one willing protagonist. Link tends to set his own desires aside as he ventures into battle to defend Hyrule, Termina, or whatever land he happens to be in when the call comes. Our favorite hero is such a knight in shining armor that it’s often easy to gloss over the goodness of others that appear alongside him. In fact, there are plenty of NPCs who perform…

The Zelda series boasts a lot of cool merch, but the hottest of them all has got to be amiibo. These things fly off the shelves as soon as they hit them, making them some of the hardest to obtain collectibles for the franchise. For USA-based fans who still need to add to their collection, a select few amiibo will become available again very soon, while others are in stock today. Nintendo Wire has confirmed a reprint of Zelda amiibo…

When it comes to The Legend of Zelda, the topic of a series-inspired movie has always been a hot one. In the past, the fanbase would get quite passionate should any type of discussion arise, and although many opinions were completely valid, the debate could get rather heated. Obvious questions would lead the conversation, like whether Link should speak or not. After all, he’s a silent hero for the most part. The issue of which Zelda game such a movie…

Awesome Games Done Quick (AGDQ) is an annual event that brings speedrunners from around the world together to beat videogames as quickly as possible in an effort to raise money for a worthy cause. The 2024 marathon began streaming live yesterday, and will run 24/7, featuring games from every generation of gaming history. Donations are already flooding in to benefit Prevent Cancer Foundation, a U.S.-based nonprofit organization founded in 1985. AGDQ has always been sure to include a number of…

As we usher in a new year, I can’t help but wonder what the Zelda franchise has in store for 2024. After all, last year was pretty good, considering the release of Tears of the Kingdom and associated consoles and merchandise. But with no upcoming new mainline game on the horizon, where can fans set their expectations? Realistically, I’m hoping for a remake on Switch. A Link to the Past seems like it would be easy-peasy, especially if Nintendo follows…

It’s the time of year when people come together to celebrate a special holiday, and usually this includes upholding some sort of tradition. It could be as simple as family members traveling from afar to sit around a table and eat dinner together, or as generous as donating your time to help out in soup kitchens or with charities. Your tradition might be to host parties and play games with loved ones (charades anybody?) or even to take a break…

‘Tis the season for all things merry, bright, and hopefully Zelda-themed! I say this because I’m usually lucky enough to receive some type of Zelda merch at Christmas time. I’ve been gifted some cracker presents in my day, ranging from Zelda games, to officially licenced merch, to handmade collectibles created by some very talented Etsy sellers. Every item holds a special place in my heart because it’s either super cool, or has a very fond memory behind it. One of…

Japanese stuffed animal manufacturer San-ei Boeki recently announced two new officially licensed Zelda-themed plushies which are due to release February 29th, 2024. The collectible plushie line will release in Japan, and will include Traveling Koroks from Tears of the Kingdom, each carrying their own large backpack. Each item is priced at ¥2,400 (approx. $16.35 USD/$22.06 CAD/£12.86 GBP) and preorders are now available from Meccha-Japan, with shipping worldwide. These cute Korok plushies are both sized at 22 x 18.5 x 17cm, and…

Playing Zelda while growing up, one of my favorite things to do was imagine myself as NPC in-game. I mean, I resonated with Link on multiple levels considering he’s the player’s avatar, but there was something so interesting about comparing myself to other characters. I liked to imagine myself as Princess Zelda, with her gorgeous blonde hair and pretty dress. But I also likened myself to Malon from Ocarina of Time (although I see nothing of myself in her now…