One of my favorite things about jazz is just how adaptable it is. This high adaptability gives musicians plenty of room to experiment and improvise, breathing new life into well-worn classics that we only half-listen to because of how familiar they are. Kevin Bene accomplished this with his unique spin on one of the most…
Few characters in the Zelda series are as tragic as the Skull Kid from Majora’s Mask. He’s a cute little trickster who’s attempting to deal with the soul-crushing sadness of being left by his friends. When he sees the titular mask’s glowing eyes peeking out at him from the back of the Happy Mask Salesman’s…
Despite it being nearly six years since Breath of the Wild came out, it seems like we’re still in the dark about the exact nature of its sequel, Tears of the Kingdom. While we wait for the light at the end of the bleak, empty news tunnel, Tim de Man provides us with more musical…
Quality sleep can be difficult to come by. Sometimes stress greedily nibbles at the edges of our minds, keeping us just lucid enough to not fully rest. Other times, our brains refuse to calm down and run rampant like toddlers who’ve had too much sugar, causing us to jump at every bump and creak in…
It’s amazing how new information about an upcoming Zelda game can instantly send the fandom into a tizzy. Whether it’s just a few seconds of unseen footage accompanying an announcement about a delayed release date, or a full-blown trailer showcasing gameplay mechanics and tantalizing clues about the lore, rabid fans will spend months dissecting it…
Most people never get the opportunity to meet their ancestors, but for those lucky few who get to grow up in multigenerational households, a veritable fairy fountain of knowledge and wisdom is at their disposal. One can learn all sorts of valuable life lessons simply by listening to their elders as they recount their experiences,…
Hateno Village is a testament to the perseverance and determination of the Hylian people. After the fall of Hyrule Castle and Fort Hateno in Breath of the Wild, the remnants of the once prosperous kingdom had to come together to rebuild their society and their way of life, bit by bit. The farmers and shopkeepers,…
A Cucco’s revenge is one of the few things in the Zelda series that manages to strike a perfect balance between absurd comedy and deadly terror. While the critters are awfully cute and extremely helpful when it comes to jumping over wide gaps, scorning a Cucco by smacking it with your sword reveals that they…
The timeline of the Zelda series has proven to be both a source of countless theories and boundless interest but is also the culprit behind multitudes of migraines. While some people find the never-ending tale of reincarnated heroes and princesses to be bothersome, I think it’s fascinating. The idea that every Link and Zelda is…
“He’s so cute and fluffy!” That is the reaction that at least 75% of players likely have upon first seeing Moosh, the best of the undeniably adorable animal companions Link can find in Oracle of Seasons and Oracle of Ages. While Ricky may appeal to pugilists and Dimitri can make dinosaur lovers swoon, the lovable…
Before you even get to Zora’s Domain in Breath of the Wild, its people have already made an impression on you. Sidon has likely won you over with his brilliant smile, and, if you’re like me, you have devoured every stone tablet of lore lining the path. These two elements lead you to believe that…
If Link ever decided to get a license plate for the Master Cycle Zero, it might read “Slaying demons since 1986.” Since The Legend of Zelda, Link has waged an endless war against the Demon King Ganon and his horde of minions. With demon slaying seemingly baked into his digital DNA, it makes perfect sense…
Zelda games are intricate creations fused together. From the often innovative gameplay, to the complex and occasionally confounding dungeons, to the memorable stories, each piece adds to what makes a great Zelda game. Artistically-DE creates a work of similar intricacy in their piece of art titled “What’s Gonna Happen…” by marrying together multiple types of…
Many players and theorists have speculated that Majora’s Mask is a playable journey through the stages of grief. As you guide Link through the terrain of Termina, the player rails against the time limit. “I only have three days!” they angrily shout in denial before striking a bargain with time by playing “The Song of…
One of the most fascinating characters introduced in A Link Between Worlds is Ravio. This bunny-hooded hero spends the majority of the game renting items to Link in order to help the Hero of Hyrule complete his quest. It’s only at the end of the game that players learn that Ravio is actually Link’s Lorulean…
