The Zelda series is host to a world of NPCs, each designed to fill space, offer advice and helpful hints, and even to deliver the odd side quest or two. There are some popular NPCs that we love, like Anju and Kafei from Majora’s Mask, who’ve indeed delivered one of the most popular side quests in the history of the franchise, and then there are those that we find more irksome than the rest. My most recent playthrough of Twilight…
I don’t know about you, but personally, I really enjoy Valentine’s Day and the whole commercialized, lovey-dovey hype that comes with it. Give me the romantic date, complete with red roses, heart-shaped chocolates, and whatever else is traditionally associated with February 14th — I’m here for it! I do like to go out of my way on the day of love, but if there was one thing that could make it more special (and by that I mean all-encompassing and…
If you look back across the series, you’ll notice that most Zelda games incorporate the use of a musical instrument to enact magical actions. Whether it’s the instrument itself, or the notes and sounds strung together in harmony through it, the resulting music and associated powers have been quite prevalent throughout Link’s adventure. We’ve seen musical instruments play a huge part in some fan-favorite games, like Majora’s Mask. Players got to experience the Deku Pipes, Zora Guitar, and Goron Drums,…
The Zelda series is my form of a comfort blankie. When I play any game from what is ultimately my favorite franchise, I feel completely content. Whether I’m traversing Hyrule Field in Ocarina of Time, or running for my life as a Guardian chases me in Breath of the Wild, I know my time has been well spent (for me, at least). And this very thought leads me to wonder just how much time I’ve sunk into playing Zelda games…
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity fans got a treat during Koei Tecmo’s live presentation at Tokyo Game Show 2021, as gameplay footage of character duo Purah & Robbie was shown off for the first time. Purah & Robbie were announced as inclusions to the game’s playable roster during September’s Nintendo Direct, with their debut taking place in the game’s upcoming DLC expansion Guardian of Remembrance. During this morning’s presentation, fans received a taste of what it will be like to…
My Nintendo has revealed a new reward that every selfie-savvy Zelda fan must have: a Hylian Shield-themed smartphone ring! Available in the UK and Europe, this stylish ring, based on the shield’s appearance in The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening for Nintendo Switch, will add some Hylian flair to your phone. The smartphone ring can be used to hold your phone, or it can be rotated so you can use it as a kickstand — pretty neat! The body material…
If you’re familiar with the Legend of Zelda manga series, you’ll have heard of Akira Himekawa, the pen-name of the artists who bring those illustrations to life. The female duo has been working on the manga for over 20 years, and next month they plan to host a special exhibition featuring new and exclusive Zelda-themed artwork. The showcase will take place at Kyoto International Manga Museum in Japan, from September 18th to December 26th, 2021. Akira Himekawa have published manga…
In 2011, Nintendo introduced the highly controversial official timeline which would map out the position of each Zelda game in a linear fashion. The star of this show was The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword, which stands out as one of the best story-telling games in the Zelda franchise. This is saying something, considering the games in this series are built upon divine foundations of lore and legend. On top of a fantastical plot, the game introduced motion controls, a…
Today is the day! Skyward Sword HD has finally released in all its glory! The remaster was announced back in February 2021, much to the pleasure of the original game’s fanbase who had been crying out to see this title on the Switch. Nintendo kept the hype train going with other announcements for pre-order bonuses, specially themed Joy-Cons and new amiibo to further excite the Zelda community — and it certainly worked! Now that the date has arrived, many fans…
The developers of Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity recently spoke with Japanese video game site Dengeki Online and discussed the challenges of developing the Divine Beasts and their gameplay. Producer Masaki Furusawa and Director Ryōta Matsushita offered the site’s writer Azuki Shinanogawa special insight into how the team brought the Divine Beasts to life. Age of Calamity was a feat of epic proportions, and of course the developers took care with character selection. Naturally, debate should arise as the team…
