Category: Games

Japan’s long list of exclusive Nintendo merch items keeps getting longer. First, it had the Tears of the Kingdom Master Works book and then adorable controller keychains. Now, Nintendo’s Kyoto store has announced one of the most chic and practical merch lines. It is available now but unfortunately only at the in-person Kyoto location. Many products feature characters from The Legend of Zelda, Splatoon, Pikmin, Animal Crossing, and Mario. Nicole ScottNicole Scott is writer for Zelda Dungeon from suburban Appalachia. She loves drinking…

The Zelda Dungeon team had the pleasure of interacting with Haley Beahr of Wyrmwood Pryo at Pittsburgh’s Tekko convention this year! She had one of the most striking tables in the Artist Alley, as it was chock-full of pyrographic pieces. Pyrography is art made with fire on many mediums, but Beahr chose wood for her bases and colored pencils to bring them to life. “Everything’s better with dragons!” she commented, as many of her art pieces feature these mythological beauties…

One of the elements of The Legend of Zelda that has built and sustained its status in the world is the extent to which the players connect to the characters in the game. While this is not specific to just Zelda games, there is good reason that the protagonist in the series is named Link — an implication of the cord that binds the player to him in all actions and allows us to use him as a vessel and almost…

Ocarina of Time’s title theme has a tranquil quality that provides players with respite before they dive into Link’s adventure. The music is set against a video of the Hero of Time riding Epona as dawn breaks across Hyrule Field. It’s a chance to take a moment to gather thoughts and become enveloped in the game’s world before starting your save and continuing your journey. That little bit of relaxing and centering can help you make the most of your…

Sneaking around the Gerudo Fortress, hiding in the shadows of the Yiga Clan Hideout, and even freezing in place under a barrel in The Forsaken Fortress are just some of the heart-pounding stealth missions in the Zelda series. To be honest, I actually love stealth missions. I know they aren’t everyone’s cup of tea, but there’s something about the added tension of Link not being able to defend himself that really raises the stakes for me! I have a lot…

This post was co-authored by Kristen G. Rosario. This year’s Summer Games Done Quick (SGDQ) featured three Zelda titles — A Link to the Past, Twilight Princess, and Ocarina of Time. We here at Zelda Dungeon loved watching the stream, especially since it showcased some of the series’ most beloved titles. But beyond the action on the stream, our team also had the privilege of getting exclusive interviews with the runners from each game. So, kick back and relax (antithetical for speedrunners, we know),…

June 18th’s Nintendo Direct brought forth many talking points for Zelda fans. Of course it did — a brand new entry in the 2D Zelda series was revealed.  But my mind was racing even before Echoes of Wisdom graced our screens. It was all thanks to Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake (I love Square Enix HD-2D games, but they seriously need to workshop their titles. Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake is a bit lengthy.  I digress). I’ve played Octopath Traveler…

Recently, Nintendo officially announced that it will be ending repair services in Japan for the Wii U due to running out of spare parts for the console. With no regions left offering support and the Wii U eShop being shut down a few months ago, this announcement was the final nail in the coffin for anything pertaining to the system in an official capacity. As we finally close the book on the Big N’s eighth-generation video game console, it’s time…

Earlier this summer, fans of The Legend of Zelda and LEGO were treated to the long-awaited news that a Zelda-themed LEGO set was finally hitting store shelves on September 1st. The “Great Deku Tree 2-in-1″ set is still over a month away, so to ease the wait, LEGO recently sat down with designers and fellow Zelda fans Wes Talbott and Austin William Carlson to talk about the set’s creation. Research for the set was “decades in the making,” according to…

An integral part of every Zelda game is the unique abilities you gain throughout your  journey, whether it be an item obtained in a dungeon or a mechanic used throughout the story. Tears of the Kingdom brought us a new set of abilities that allowed us to navigate the vastness of Hyrule, its Depths and Sky Islands, and the puzzles within Shrines and Temples. What if those skills were transmitted to the games and Hyrules of our past, though? A glimpse…