Tag: Theory

Before Hyrule Historia was published, Zelda fans had long debated the nature of a Zelda timeline. Some correctly posited that the timeline was split between Child Link and Adult Link timelines when Zelda sent Adult Link back in time after he defeated Ganondorf in Ocarina of Time. But the existence of a third timeline branch, wherein Link was defeated by Ganondorf, exasperated many fans, striking some as a cop-out. Yet, Vortexxygaming has concocted a theory that not only satisfactorily explains the Downfall Timeline but also ties together many loose ends, demystifying the overall Zelda narrative as we know it…

There’s a certain story within the Zelda universe I’m sure we’re all familiar with: the creation of the world and Triforce. First brought up in Ocarina of Time it tells of how the three golden goddesses Din, Nayru and Farore cultivated the land, and produced the life forms and laws that govern the world. Upon their departure they created the Triforce which could grant the wish of anyone that touched it. The goddesses watch over Hyrule and have protected it…

ProtoMario, on Youtube, has released a new Zelda Theory revolving around the possibility of the Triforce and the Goddesses of Hyrule being evil. In the video, ProtoMario suggests that the Goddesses made the Triforce with absolutely no purpose in mind other than that of all their creations pursuing it. So, ProtoMario asks, why even make the Triforce in the first place… 

One topic that fans of the Zelda franchise have discussed is the possibility of a day/night cycle being included in Zelda U. Many questions arise whilst pondering this possibility: how will this cycle affect NPCs? Will it affect monsters at all? How will it overall impact the game as a whole?

YouTuber Zeltik, along with fellow YouTuber Commonwealth Realm…

ReDeads are without a doubt some of the most menacing monsters in the Zelda series. Occupying the darkest crevices of Hyrule, these zombie-like creatures look and behave like animated corpses. Nintendo has offered contradicting facts about ReDeads’ undead status, with sources unclear if they are the “living dead” or merely “clay monsters.” YouTuber MasaeAnela recently sifted through the facts in her Extra Info series, arguing that these unsettling creatures truly are the dead brought to life by Ganon…

This week, Adam gives his own theories on the hero’s spirit, the gang discusses the idea of the tragedies in between games, and they also discuss the untapped relationships that Link and his female friends have. We start off with some spider talk, and other general nonsense but find out way to a serious conversation towards the end. We also discuss the cultural impacts that are noticeable in each of the installments in the franchise…

Fan theories, hypotheticals, and speculations have become a staple in the Zelda fan community. Whether they relate to the official timeline, character relationships, or an obscure part of Hyrulian lore, theories are popular points of discussion for fans. But even with all the discussions, how much do fan theories really matter in the grand scheme of things? How much should we value fan theories…?

It’s been quite a few years since the Hyrule Historia‘s release in 2011, meaning it’s been quite a few years since fans were given an official Zelda timeline. The timeline seemed like a godsend to the many fans that fervently theorized and debated the chronology of each Zelda game. But how did the release of an official timeline – a conclusive chronology – really affect Zelda fan theories and Zelda fan culture in general. We’re here today to debate whether the official timeline ultimately helped or hurt fan theories…

It may have seemed like a slow week for us all, but the Zelda Informer weekly Photoshop Contest is the party that never stops. This week, we’ll put on our science hats and theorize about the evolutionary patterns of a certain winged race. But before that assignment begins, we’ll look back at last week’s contest: Let’s Make Zelda Fabulous…

YouTuber VortexxyGaming has been blowing us away with Zelda theories lately, sharing her thoughts on Twilight Princess‘ Snowpeak Ruins, The Temple of Time, and much more. Her most recent video explores The City in the Sky as it relates to Skyward Sword‘s Skyloft. The theory asserts that the two locations are one and the same, thus leading to interesting insights on the relationships between those who live on Hyrule’s surface and those among the clouds…