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We’re back with part TWO of our Zelda-themed “Would You Rather?” Fan Q&A! On the docket today: Would we rather collect every Korok seed or ship part from Phantom Hourglass? Would we rather the Zelda movie be awful, or not made at all? Would we rather leave out the Triforce or Master Sword from the next Zelda game? Would we rather the Hover Boots return or the Iron Boots? Would we rather all future dungeons are Divine Beast style or…

Beyond its own lineup of iconic franchises, Japanese game company Capcom is known for its collaborations with Nintendo on Zelda titles like Oracle of Seasons, Oracle of Ages, Four Swords, and The Minish Cap. Who would’ve guessed that a prominent member of the modding scene would one day take a piece of this developer’s catalog and put it directly into a Nintendo 64 classic? That very thing happened recently, as modder Manikku announced on their X profile that The Legend of…

“Mom, what’s your favorite construct in Zelda?” asked my 8 year-old the other day. This actually got me thinking because while constructs feature prominently in Tears of the Kingdom, there are others in the Zelda series as well. The word “construct” can describe anything built or made. According to Merriam-Webster, when “construct” is used as a noun it refers to something created in the mind, such as a social construct or a theoretical idea. Within the fantasy genre, a powerful…

Few birds are as beloved in the Zelda series as the Rito bard, Kass. His theme is nothing short of legendary in the fandom. The second the accordion trill hits the ears, it’s easy to smile as you mentally prepare for one of his famous Shrine puzzles. Marcus Hedges, composer of The Marcus Hedges Trend Orchestra, put together a fanciful version of Kass’ theme worthy of a ballroom. It features Emma Kramer-Rodger on flute and Andrew Goodwin on guitar. John Elleson-Hartley…

The Master Trials DLC from Breath of the Wild gave us the Trial of the Sword, a limited resources gauntlet run, consisting of mixed challenges with varying levels of difficulty. The 51 floors are split into three stages, with no option to save partway through. Having just replayed this for the third time, I found myself wishing I could go back and just replay one specific floor again, with the caveat of having already completed that stage, and carrying the…

The 2024 Zelda Dungeon Marathon is almost upon us, and things are getting exciting! The week-long event kicks off Saturday, June 15th at 11 AM Central Daylight Time, and you can tune in for competitive races, fun gimmick events, trivia, puzzles, and all kinds of on-screen fun. In anticipation of the Marathon, we’ve put together a short video inviting viewers at home to tune in and help us break our own fundraising records. The Marathon takes place in aid of…

A new video has been uploaded to the Zelda Dungeon YouTube channel! You can watch it right here! Join us as we discuss the power of The Legend of Zelda as a light in dark times. What did you think of the video? Let us know in the comments below!

For 37 years, Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards has been giving their blimp-shaped prizes to what children vote for in the world of pop culture. It wasn’t until 1995 they they introduced the award for “Favorite Video Game,” giving kids a chance to let the world know what game’s they love playing. While titles in the Zelda series like Ocarina of Time and Spirit Tracks have been nominated before, no game in the franchise has won. It looks like there’s a…

Last year, Ubisoft news editor and game industry veteran Mikel Reparaz offered up an interesting take on the Game Boy Advance during an episode of his Vidjagame Apocalypse podcast. When discussing the newly announced Switch remake of Mario vs. Donkey Kong, Reparaz asserted that “GBA graphics, for the most part, have aged terribly.” Beyond just the resolution limitations of the 2001 handheld, Reparaz took particular aim at the system’s “aesthetics” and “distinctive look.” “It’s sort of like Donkey Kong Country…

As the Zelda series continues to grow in popularity, I wouldn’t be surprised if we get a new entry or, at the very least, a remaster in the 2D facet of the series. With the Nintendo Switch successor looming over the horizon of 2025, perhaps we may even receive it as a launch title. Although, for the time being this may well be a pipe dream, allow me to pose the question: What art style would you like to see…