The upcoming Super Smash Bros. 4 is filled with Zelda characters, items and stages. After the recent Nintendo Direct, it’s time for a rundown of all the Zelda elements we can expect to see in the upcoming games. Fighters A veteran fighter, Link is fully prepared carrying his Claw Shot, Master Sword, Hylian Shield and Bow. His downward aerial attack…
DeviantArt user ZantChan brings us a bright and beautiful colored pencil drawing of Link and Zelda. The pair look so happy as they forget about all the troubles in Hyrule for a moment and simply enjoy being together on this sunny day in the forest. I love the intricate shading and vibrant colors. She’s added…
In yesterday’s Nintendo Direct, Masahiro Sakurai revealed Zelda’s newest attack. In previous versions of Super Smash Bros., Zelda’s Special Down attack was transforming into Sheik. However, in the upcoming Super Smash Bros. 4, Zelda maintains her princess status by dropping Sheik and delegating her dirty work to a Phantom. Zelda’s new Special Down attack is called Phantom Slash. This…
Musical theatre tells us there’s no better way to express one’s feelings than by song.The Zelda series has some beautiful instrumental music, but sometimes you’ve just gotta sing. This week’s Music Monday features some creative, Zelda-inspired lyrics. Who knows, maybe some day we’ll see Zelda on Broadway. Amanda’s pick Nate “NateWantsToBattle” Smith is so incredibly talented. A true entertainer — he…
Back in February, Youtuber Chadtronic gave us an Oculus Rift guided tour of Ocarina of Time’s Kokiri Forest. Now he’s back with more first-person Oculus Rift gameplay, this time with a complete emulated version of Ocarina of Time. Using the Oculus Rift, you can play the game just as you normally would, but if you’re going…
Princess Zelda is the newest edition to First 4 Figures’ Twilight Princess centerpiece set, joining Ganondorf, Wolf Link and Midna, Link and Epona, and Zant. This exquisite figure is hand-painted and finely detailed. With sword in hand, she appears so regal and lifelike. She stands 17-inches tall and is built at one-fourth scale. Limited to 2,500,…
Keep your opponents at bay in Super Smash Bros. 4 by firing up the Gust Bellows from Skyward Sword. As your adversaries approach, hit them with a mighty blast of wind and laugh maniacally as they fall off the edge. Careful not to drop it or you may go sailing offscreen yourself — and let’s face it,…
Bronies and Zelda fans unite as Equestria has a new princess in town. Introducing Pony Princess Zelda, designed by DeviantArt user LadySatine2004. Combining My Little Pony and Legend of Zelda into one adorable crossover, she fashions Zelda from Twilight Princess into pony form. From the elaborate tiara to the tiny embellishments on the dress, LadySatine2004 pays strict attention to detail, using…
We’ve seen King Harkinian take over Saints Row. Now watch him invade Final Fantasy VI in this YouTube Poop from Overlord Xenu. Descending from the heavens, the King asks his adversaries one important question: “I wonder what’s for dinner?” Gwonam can’t be left out of the action. Yelling his battle cry, “Squadala!”, he dives down…
Ever wonder who or what you would be if you lived in the Zelda universe? BuzzFeed’s “Which Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time character are you?” quiz answers your question with surprising accuracy. Do you exhibit Link’s bravery? Perhaps you have the cunning mind of Nabooru. Or maybe you’re always the center of attention like Navi.…
CONTEST TIME! “I’ll take the Triforce of Courage to protect me!” ShirtPunch has a pretty sweet shirt for sale, today (March 27) only. Whether they intended this to work perfectly with CD-ii Month and one of the most memorable CD-i quotes of all time is unclear… but we’d like to think so. Regardless, we have two…
Hedgehogs may not be indigenous to Hyrule, but that doesn’t stop Sonic from donning a green tunic and racing through. The Legend of Zelda Zone is the newest free DLC for Wii U’s Sonic: Lost World. The latest DLC mixes elements from both the Sonic and Zelda series. A heart meter replaces the rings that are traditionally collected in…
The ’90s gave us some totally rad games. A Link to the Past and Ocarina of Time, are a couple come that to mind. Most importantly, we have the ’90s to thank for Zelda: The Wand of Gamelon and Link: The Faces of Evil. In celebration of CD-ii Month, we are featuring musical picks from the ’90s with a CD-i twist. Amanda’s…
Who doesn’t love the dialogue found in the CD-i games? And by love, I mean laugh hysterically at the horrific writing. We want to see what you would say if you were writing the script! Write a funny caption for the image below. The two people that we think wrote the most amusing caption will each…
Thanks to the popularity and success of the Metroid and Castlevania series, gamers coined the term “Metroidvania” to describe a 2D platformer that emphasizes exploration and adventure. Koji Igarashi, who recently announced his departure from Konami where he worked as the long-standing producer for Castlevania, spoke at the Game Developers Conference. During a panel entitled “There and Back Again: Koji…
