Author: Mike Soldano

After completing A Link to the Past, I found myself clamoring for more. As a kid, I would often dream of what happened to Link after the credits rolled. In my mind, his adventures continued, but with a far grander cast by his side. He had the help of his uncle, Princess Zelda, and many other NPC characters who I had grown to love during my many play throughs. I could’ve written books about it (and should’ve). Then came Link’s Awakening. Link’s…

Here it is! Finally, a name and release date for the sequel to Breath of the Wild. The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom comes out May 12, 2023 and I can’t wait. Like most of you, I combed through the trailer, searching for any clues as to how the game may progress. And, I think I found one. It appears around the 24 second mark of the Nintendo Direct trailer, a mural similar to the one seen in…

You’re hanging with your friends, playing The Legend of Zelda, when Link starts jamming on his ocarina. The vibes hit you like a wave and you can’t help but tap your foot to its rhythm. Suddenly, you bust out your saxophone, your boy’s on the drums and the jam session begins. Link sets the beat and you all groove along, creating a jazzy Zelda themed melody. How many times has this happened to you? Plenty, I’m sure. And finally, someone…

This is something I’ve wanted to see for a very long time. Picture this, one of the new runes you get in Breath of the Wild 2 is the Rune of Two Dimensions. It allows Link to shed his depth and transform into the 2D version of himself from earlier installments. Now before you say anything, I know. They had something similar to this in The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds with Ravio’s Bracelet. That’s not quite what I…

Which do you prefer, blisters on your heels, or a sore rump from riding? Perhaps you enjoy a little bit of both. With Hyrule being such a vast kingdom (continent?) in Breath of the Wild, Link is going to be racking up the mileage as we explore every section of the map, more than once if you’re as dedicated as me. We are given two ways to get around. Sure, there’s always fast travel for those long distant trips, but…

Ah, the woes of my four-year-old when he can’t get past that difficult boss. His face goes red, and that vein bulges on his forehead. The tears flow down his face as he utters a bellowing cry of rage and frustration. To me, its the sound of a summoning. I am being heralded to step in and beat that boss before my son throws the very expensive joy-con controller against the floor. For he will insist on being miserable playing…

What if there was supposed to be only one, true timeline? That when the split occurred in Ocarina of Time, the very fabric of reality was fractured. The Hero of Time became a pebble dropped into the time-stream, sending ripples coursing outward. These ripples build in momentum the further they are carried, turning from rolling waves to a tsunami wall that threatens existence itself. They go forward and backward through each age that was or ever will be, destroying all…

Why Can’t I Remember Playing Twilight Princess? I know I played through and beat it, but for the life of me can’t recall a single detail from that game. Typically, this sort of thing would not be out of the ordinary. I play many games throughout the year, and very few titles really stick with me long-term. But for this to happen to a franchise like The Legend of Zelda, my favorite of all time, seems absolutely absurd.  And yet,…

The answer may not be as simple as you think. Sure, our minds immediately go to Princess Zelda. She is after all the title character of the franchise. But if you were to examine her relationship with Link under the lens of truth, you’d find that they very seldom are seen together in romantic fashion. In fact, they’re interactions in most games are limited. So, why is it that when I think of Link’s love interest, my mind goes immediately…

Gotta say, I needed to hear this song today. Some days just start off stressful and when you realized that the day had only just begun, that’s when life starts to feel a bit overwhelming. The load of life can weigh you down to the point that your legs will buckle and break. And, when you have others who depend on you, you have no choice but to carry on. That’s not to say life isn’t good, it is very…