Author: Judy Cooper

The release date for The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom draws near and Nintendo is taking to social media to hype things up. In recent posts, fans have been treated to highlights of the different regions to be found in the upcoming iteration of Hyrule. Included are the Faron Wetlands, the Gerudo Desert, Eldin Volcano, and Jabul Waters. Although each of these videos are only 25 seconds long, they showcase plenty of elements to get Zelda fans excited. The…

The Zelda series has proved time and time again that its formula equals success. It has a timeless story that’s so good it can be recycled over and over again. It has charming, well-designed characters that are easy to love, and to hate. The series boasts innovative gameplay mechanics that keep the player interested in each passing installment. It even has stunning soundtrack after stunning soundtrack to keep fans engaged. But what, out of all things mentioned here and more,…

Fan-made games grow in popularity every year as modders reshape the landscape of their favorite titles to bring new joy to gamers globally. It’s especially fun when a modder takes a more seasoned Zelda game and mashes it up with a title from another beloved series, creating a brand new yet equally familiar, quirky adventure. That’s exactly what Mark Kurko did when he combined The Wind Waker with Banjo-Kazooie. Kurko is heralded as a gold standard Banjo-Kazooie modder with a…

Back in 1990, Nintendo held the very first Nintendo World Championships, a video game competition that toured 29 American cities and captured the hearts of gamers young and old, nationwide. Now, fans have the opportunity to play like it’s 1990 once more, with Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition. The Nintendo Switch title boasts 156 speedrunning minigame trials from 13 beloved NES (and Famicom) games. To our delight, this collection includes the one and only original The Legend of Zelda, and…

When it comes to Zelda, we’ve all got a favorite game, and mine happens to be Ocarina of Time. It just so happens that this is my comfort game too. If you’re wondering what a comfort game is, it’s as obvious as it sounds: a game that brings you peace and comfort when you play it. Ocarina of Time is my comfort game for a couple of reasons. First, it’s the first Zelda game I ever played, which means it’s…

Nintendo has announced new Zelda-themed wireless earphones which are now available to fans in the UK and Ireland. Players can take their gaming sessions up a notch with the True Wireless Sound Earphones – The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (available in black, white, and green). This merchandise released July 30th, 2024, and is priced at £34.99 GBP (approx. $44.82 USD) plus delivery. Check out the new True Wireless Sound Earphones – The Legend of Zelda: Tears of…

This world is filled with stunning and unique locations, each forming the rich tapestry that we call home. From rolling fields as far as the eye can see, to lush, green forests that paint a canopy against the morning sun, to winding caves that promise adventure around every corner, we are blessed with vistas to inspire the mind. It’s said that Shigeru Miyamoto spent time in places like this during his childhood in Kyoto, Japan, which actually inspired the legendary…

A man has been sentenced to four months in prison for openly carrying a six-inch replica of the Master Sword. Anthony Bray, 48, was arrested in the market town of Nuneaton in Warwickshire, England on June 8th, 2024. Police first became aware of Bray via CCTV, and later performed the arrest when he approached them with the item visible in his hand. In the UK, police are allowed to stop and search a suspect if they believe he or she…

The Zelda Dungeon Marathon begins today which means there’ll be plenty of Zelda-themed fun on Twitch for the next week. There’ll be competitive races, fun gimmick events, trivia, puzzles, and all kinds of on-screen fun for those who tune in (and all for a good cause too). I’m crossing the Atlantic to attend the event for the third time, and I’m so excited! The only thing better than watching the ZD team do their gaming thing is to actually be…

The 2024 Zelda Dungeon Marathon is almost upon us, and things are getting exciting! The week-long event kicks off Saturday, June 15th at 11 AM Central Daylight Time, and you can tune in for competitive races, fun gimmick events, trivia, puzzles, and all kinds of on-screen fun. In anticipation of the Marathon, we’ve put together a short video inviting viewers at home to tune in and help us break our own fundraising records. The Marathon takes place in aid of…