Category: The Legend of Zelda

Everyone’s favorite professional wrestler and actor, John Cena, caused rumors to bound throughout the Zelda fandom by posting a no-context photo of 8-bit Link from the first game on Instagram earlier this week — unintentionally or otherwise. There wasn’t even an accompanying description. Sifting through the comments, the cryptic image caused many to question, “But, what does it mean?” No matter what it means, it’s certainly amusing. The obvious assumption is that John Cena is being cast in the upcoming…

The first set of DLC for Breath of the Wild, dubbed The Master Trials, was made available just three months after the game’s release on the 30th June 2017. Director Hidemaro Fujibayashi stated that The Master Trials was created for “core gamers and people who wanted an extra gameplay-based challenge.” To that end, the DLC introduced several new features that increased the challenge of the base game, including Master Mode and the Trial of the Sword, and new features that…

Speedrunning is a part of the Zelda community that I do not have a lot of experience with. The first time I paid any attention to speedrunning was in Spring 2019 when I attended my first Zelda Dungeon Marathon. Even getting into the mindset for speedrunning (let alone doing very well in my runs) is very challenging because it requires me to play Zelda games at a pace that is different from how I usually play Zelda games. I enjoy…

Ganondorf is an iconic villain, integral to the Legend of Zelda series. However, while Zelda and — to a lesser extent — Link’s personalities shift from game to game, Ganondorf remains just about the same in every entry. Nintendo compensates for the stagnant nature of their leading villain by adding in sidekicks or replacements for him from time to time. As an unfortunate side effect of not being cursed to participate in an endless ouroboros cycle between good and evil,…

The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) has released what they’ve determined are the 20 most iconic video game characters of all time. The list comes as the result of a poll which was held in conjunction with the upcoming 20th BAFTA Games Awards, which will take place on Thursday, April 11th. With over 4,000 respondents, the results of the poll list a wide range of characters from all corners of the gaming landscape. Lara Croft (Tomb Raider) took…

In the world of video games there is quite a lot to enjoy. Personally I enjoy a variety of games, but there are a few series that will always be at the very top of my list; The Legend of Zelda being in that top spot, but do you ever need a break from Zelda games? Given how many hobbies I have and how often I rotate through them to enjoy all of them, yes, I need a break from…

In our modern world, the music of a video game is significant, to say the least. It can bring you into a game or take you out of it. Often, it plays a fundamental role in the design and structure of a game, including the mechanics. Perhaps no other fanbase can affirm this importance more than those loyal to the Legend of Zelda series. For many, the quintessential example lies with Ocarina of Time. A new analysis video by Liam…

Collecting is such a large part of Zelda (Rupees, Pieces of Heart, Empty Bottles, weapons, cooking ingredients, any number of dungeon/plot MacGuffins, etc.) that it’s pretty easy to see why so many Zelda fans extend the act of collecting into the real world. Nintendo itself has played directly into this, offering a variety of series memorabilia for purchase. This includes limited-edition consoles, amiibo, and Special, Master, and Collectors’ editions of games that come with artbooks, statues, and soundtracks. Aside from…

Anyone who has played through Tears of the Kingdom can tell you that the beginning can be tough. Link has been knocked back to a weaker version of himself and depends on tree branches for offense and wooden shields for defense. When I first started, I heard the “Game Over”  music so much that my preschooler would hear it and say, “S’okay, Mommy, try again,” without even looking up from what he was doing. CarbotAnimations captures that feeling perfectly in…

“The Man Who Sold the World”…”All Along the Watchtower”…”I Shot the Sheriff” They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, but what happens when the imitation surpasses the original? The three songs just listed are more well-known by the artists who covered them (Nirvana, Jimi Hendrix Experience, and Eric Clapton, respectively) than the original composers (David Bowie, Bob Dylan, and Bob Marley). While this comparison of popularity may not translate when comparing covers of Zelda songs to their original versions,…