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Bombers’ Notebook: Anju’s Grandmother

In the course of a lifetime, a person will devote a substantial portion of their youthful energy to an occupation. For many, the daily grind of punching a timecard is simply a means of providing for a household. But for a lucky few, the intersection of passion and profession creates a vocational bliss that they…

Medli’s Melodies: Jam2995’s ‘Oath to Order’

The eye of a storm elicits a peculiar dichotomy of emotions. In the face of foreboding doom, the eerie stillness is equally welcomed and dreaded. As the eyes gaze upon the horizon to the challenges that lie ahead, the mind slowly begins to comprehend the temporal nature of this tranquil pause. We are trapped, surrounded…

Medli’s Melodies: Din’s Dance by InstrumentManiac

Despite being one of the most progressive video game series in history, The Legend of Zelda has suffered similar impediments to other popular franchises, namely the technological limitations of a console’s hardware. While these creative handcuffs most notably manifest themselves in the form of graphical compromises, an overlooked facet of game development is the music.…

Bombers’ Notebook: Purah (Breath of the Wild)

Equal parts scholar and mad scientist, Purah is one of the more intriguing characters in Breath of the Wild. While the circumstances surrounding Purah’s story are depressing and lonely, Purah somehow maintains a mischievous style of humor. Although misunderstood and ostracized to the outskirts of Hateno Village, Purah plays a critical role in stopping Calamity…

Zelda’s Study: The regret that haunted Eiji Aonuma for 13 years

Throughout the course of history, the delicate balance between goodness and perfection has haunted mankind. Ancient philosophers Voltaire and Confucius warned about the dangers of perfection, but the inner dichotomy continued to drive many artists insane. Robert Louis Stevenson famously burned his first draft of The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. Just…

Medli’s Melodies: Joe Dulay’s ‘Faron Woods Theme’

Picture yourself in the midst of a dense forest at dawn. The chill from the night lingers and pierces through every fabric like a blade destined for the heart. The thick morning fog suppresses the power of sight and pushes against the soul like an impenetrable barrier. Auditory perception is heightened. With each step, twigs…

Bombers’ Notebook: King Rhoam Bosphoramus Hyrule

Single parenting is hard. Sacrifice becomes the norm as the parent balances the demands of a career with raising a child. The pendulum swings between these two responsibilities. As I ponder this somber topic, I am reminded of two beautiful examples: The Little Mermaid and Breath of the Wild. King Rhoam Bosphoramus Hyrule and King…

Zelda’s Study: King Mutoh the carnival carpenter

Although King Mutoh and the Four Knights of the Cobble Kingdom are shrouded in mystery, the names of these characters are eerily familiar to another colorful cast from prior Zelda games. On page 285 of The Legend of Zelda: Encyclopedia we read, “The names of the ghosts who haunt the Cobble Kingdom come from carpenters…

Bombers’ Notebook: Vaati (The Minish Cap)

Our tale begins with Link attending the Picori Festival. Held once every 100 years, the festival commemorates the sealing of an evil force by the Hero of Men, but the hero was not alone. According to Hyrule Historia, the Minish tribe descended from the heavens and gifted the Hylians with the Picori Blade and the…

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