Author: Kat Vadam

Ok, let’s talk Tears of the Kingdom some more. So many of us thought going into release that the game had some amazing potential, and all of our excitement built just as surely as the saxophone in the final trailer. Now that we have had some time to play it, we all have a bit more of a feel for it: how it plays, every new ability, even some (or all) story elements. Essentially, we know what this game is about….

In case you’ve been one of the lucky ones who has somehow managed to avoid social media in the past week, Tears of the Kingdom leaked. I, unfortunately, am not so lucky, as my job here at Zelda Dungeon is spearheading the Social Media team. Let me tell you, the leaks are everywhere. With my time on social media, I am also seeing so many people who stand staunchly on their leak outlook — to them, it is either very bad,…

Winter in Castle Town was always a big deal. Celebrations with families honoring the Longest Night and the coming Spring. Growing up, my father used to decorate our house in bright, colorful lights and my mother would burn pine in the hearth, and the whole house was always filled with the smells of hearty meals and the sounds of both of them laughing. Then, as I grew weary with my belly full, my mother would take my hand and lead…

If there is one thing that cannot be denied, it’s that Breath of the Wild made a huge mark on the Zelda series. There are aspects of that game that, I imagine, will be seen in main line titles from now on — like an open world, for example. Still, for many, the game is not without its issues. One of the bigger ones that fans often say they want gone is weapon durability. Players find a cool weapon they like, or finally…

A sense of dread. A sense of remorse and sadness. A sense of strength and a desire for vengeance for the havoc wrought on a land and people so loved. These are the feelings we get when we, the players, finally make our way to Hyrule Castle in Breath of the Wild, and this is in no short part due to the music we hear as we break the bounds of the gate. It’s time for that final battle. What…

Ah, yes, an answer to all my pleas. A dream come true. Red Nomster on YouTube has finally gone and combined my two favorite video game series, The Legend of Zelda and Halo, into one truly epic Forge map in Halo Infinite, and my little heart can’t take the awesomeness. Utilizing Halo Infinite‘s Forge Mode, which allows players to create just about anything they want, Red Nomster showcases not only Link’s humble home — with a few added touches — but the entirety of…

I know we all love The Legend of Zelda and many of the games that followed. It’s why we are here in the first place. But, I think it is safe to say that many of us have at least one that we just…didn’t like. It wasn’t our cup of tea, or there was some character or scene or mechanic that was an absolute game breaker for us. So my question today is, how would you change that game to make…

When it comes to the Zelda series, there have been several great or important games. The original, of course, gave birth to the series, while A Link to the Past remains one of the most beloved entries in the series. And, of course, there’s Majora’s Mask, the first time Link ever encountered something that could truly be considered “dark.” Yet, arguably, two entries to the series could be considered the most impactful, without which we would not have the story, the love,…

The king was dead, victim to the Calamity as it rampaged through the castle, its town, and the land of Hyrule. The princess had spent a century holding evil at bay, waiting for Link to awaken from his slumber. And across the land, the people just… carried on. They learned to rule themselves. The Zora kept their own king, the Gerudo their own tribe leader. The Skeikah kept themselves in the shadows beneath the protection of Impa. But the Hylians?…

Let’s be real here: for a character that says little more than “hyah!” Link has some great facial expressions. Who says he needs to talk to convey emotions? He’s perfectly capable of expressing anything from dismay to glee. Take our Link from The Wind Waker. His face is so expressive! When he smiles, players can almost see him chuckle. When his face goes flat and he’s not amused, we can hear him just mentally sighing with a single word: “Seriously?”…