Tag: 8bit

Some of you may already have heard of Dos, the artist who remixes various tunes to an 8-bit beat from atop a mountain near Portland, Oregon. His latest creation is the Dragon Roost Island, the classic audio accompaniment to the volcanic island from The Wind Waker. But without further ado, hit the jump to hear Dos’ 8-bit rendition of the decade-old theme!

In the recent season finale episode of the sitcom How I Met Your Mother there was a quick but noticeable reference to the original Legend of Zelda displayed. The scene is about ten minutes into the episode and only shows a very brief few seconds of gameplay. Within the scene the character Marshall was drunk and in need of a cab ride home so he uses an ATM machine to get some quick cash. Only on the screen he hallucinates…

This year, we are celebrating the 25th anniversary of one of the most beloved series in video game history: The Legend of Zelda. With the remake of the classic Ocarina of Time for the 3DS, the release of four Zelda games on the 3DS eShop, and the upcoming Skyward Sword, this year highlights the appeal of Zelda throughout the ages, and truly unites the veterans of the series with the new players. Let’s look back at what really makes the…

Hey guys, it’s Axle! Got a new video, not a mailbag one though! This is a discussion video about 3D Dot Game Heroes. As promised in the video, here’s a link to a Zelda Dungeon update about it for those who don’t know anything of it: 3D Dot Game Heroes: 3D Zelda Nostalgia. I make several points about the game and the controversy surrounding it, but I’ll warn you right off the bat… I’m a fan of the game. If…