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Zelda’s Study: A well-researched test of love

The discovery of one’s soulmate is often classified as one of life’s greatest moments. The immediate personal connection is intense and powerful and elicits the feeling of two lost puzzle pieces joining together in perfect harmony. It is natural to be initially consumed by the infatuation; however, many couples soon search for a way to…

Zelda’s Study: A link between Zelda rap nostalgia

Despite video games being one of the most popular forms of entertainment, the video game industry has an awkward history of commercial promotion. Early forms of marketing were focused on magazine publications to increase awareness, and publishers struggled to convey precise messages to a new generation of tech-savvy consumers. While the early days of print…

Zelda’s Study: Link the Honest Woodcutter (A Link to the Past)

The old adage is that honesty is the best policy. While this maxim is undoubtedly true in everyday life, video game worlds provide the opportunity to explore the other side without tangible consequence. Certain games even encourage the player to embrace dubious behavior; however, the most clever scenarios reward choices that come at the expense…

Bombers’ Notebook: The Bug-Catching Kid (A Link to the Past)

Let’s face it: Dealing with an illness is not fun. Whether it be a simple runny nose or a full-blown headache and fever, no one enjoys feeling unwell. To make matters worse, sickness is often accompanied by a slightly heightened level of self-centeredness, and typical reactions include impatience, irritability, and moodiness. While these feelings are…

Zelda’s Study: Prankster Marin has some explaining to do

Although Princess Zelda remains the most prevalent love interest throughout the series, Link is oftentimes surrounded by a diverse cast of female companions. The list continues to expand and evolve, but common threads include Zora princesses, like Ruto and Mipha, as well as more traditional love interests, such as Saria, Illa, and Malon. Regardless of…

Bombers’ Notebook: Allan

We have all been there: Faced with a seemingly impossible set of circumstances, the consequences of our next decision surely about to bring about an unpleasant result. We feel scared, frustrated, trapped, and alone. The walls of our own psyche slowly begin to close in around us as the deadline for a decision looms near.…

Zelda’s Study: Deep-fried (Rito) chicken wings

I am a firm believer that a perfect combination of food and drink exists for every occasion. Whether it be a glass of pinot grigio during a romantic seafood dinner or a bit of scotch to help wash down the holiday pumpkin pie, nothing complements a beautiful moment quite like the harmony of beverage and…

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