There are many things in life that take me to the happiest of places. One of those things is playing Legend of Zelda games on an almost religious basis. The second is binge watching Studio Ghibli movies. Both have played a very important part in my childhood and are equally as special to me in…
What’s better than saving a cluster of innocent Zora eggs from the evil clutches of pirates and giant sea snakes alike? Learning a catchy tune that can summon an ancient turtle for all your efforts, of course. Deriving from a popular sub-genre of alternative rock, new wave is the official little cousin of punk that…
Ever since I was little I have been fascinated about space. I love to watch science fiction movies depicting the unknown and the out of reach for someone like me. Stargazing is my second nature, almost as if my brain automatically makes my eyes reach for the sky at night, searching for the little sparks…
Ocarina of Time is so much more than just a video game. It tells a deep and emotional story with meaningful characters that place an incredible amount of emphasis on the value of forging different kinds of friendships. These friendships set the foundations of who Link truly is and support his growth into becoming the…
Gamer angst is real, and it can certainly bring out the worst in people. Whenever I feel myself “Hulking out” over a video game, I tend to overheat as if I have been marooned in the middle of Death Mountain Crater without the Goron Tunic. Like a ticking Bomb Flower, it is best to keep…
Hyrule has little to no room for a damsel in distress. Throughout the entire Legend of Zelda series, there is a welcoming abundance of strong, independent, female characters whose fight against the grain brings guidance and empowerment to Link on his legendary journey to becoming a hero. Whilst awe-inspiring and refreshing, Ocarina of Time serves…
When Breath of the Wild first graced our screens, it was no secret that fans across the world were divided in opinion. Regardless of the good or the bad, this was not like any other game in our beloved series, and yet it still had that warm familiarity that the Legend of Zelda fan base…
It’s funny how memories work. I cannot remember the first time I rode a bike or my first day of school. I cannot remember the first time I saw snow or even my first holiday. But I do remember the first magical moment that I found The Legend of Zelda, or rather it found me.…
Breath of the Wild is the largest open-world Legend of Zelda game that has ever graced our screens. Whether you love it or hate it, you cannot deny that this dystopian Hyrule is packed with an abundance of nostalgic Easter eggs and secrets waiting to be discovered. Some call-backs to previous instalments are more obvious…
The Legend of Zelda games have always had an abundance of impressive soundtracks, with Ocarina of Time being one of the most famous submissions. Offering fan-favorite melodies that are both catchy and meaningful, it is hard not to fall in love with the music that started an evolution for the future of our beloved series.…
There are many characters in Ocarina of Time that shaped Link into the hero he was always destined to become. They each have their own special significance that, when combined, is enough to destroy a powerful and infectious evil. Throughout Link’s adventures, he comes across many different individuals, whose distinctive traits and sub-conscious teachings stay…
I remember the first time that the notion of a Legend of Zelda movie grabbed my attention. It was April 2008 and IGN had just released a trailer for the up-and-coming Legend of Zelda film, claiming the hopeful hearts of fans from all over the world, including myself. For its time, it was a professionally…
