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Highlights of the Legend of Zelda meetup at MomoCon

Recently, I had the privilege of attending MomoCon, an animation and gaming convention held every year in Atlanta, Ga. Dressed as Malon, I joined up with fellow costumed Zelda fans to celebrate our favorite series. Cosplayers depicted characters from multiple Zelda generations. While we had a number of Links and Zeldas, I was excited to see there were…

Eimear Noone begins work on Irish Zelda album “A Link to the Celts”

Many of you were lucky enough to see world-class conductor Eimear Noone flourish her very own Wind Waker at the Symphony of the Goddesses concert. Hailing from Ireland, Noone honors her heritage with the upcoming project, Songs of Zelda: A Link to the Celts. At the Dublin International Game Music Festival this past April, the DIT Irish Traditional Music Ensemble played an…

It’s a secret to everybody: Zelda Easter egg hidden in Splatoon

Mario and Zelda games have been known to throw in the occasional Easter egg. Chain Chomps from Mario can be found in Link’s Awakening, and the Warp Whistle from Super Mario Bros. 3 plays the same melody as Link’s Recorder in the original Legend of Zelda. The developers of Splatoon, Nintendo’s colorful new exclusive, got in on the Easter egg hunt, as pointed…

Fanart Friday: Song of the Sun

Many people will be spending the weekend celebrating Passover, which begins today at sundown, or Easter this Sunday. Both mark miraculous occasions of light overcoming darkness, so I wanted this week’s Fanart Friday to reflect that. According to the story of Passover, the ninth plague to hit Egypt was darkness, which covered the land for three days.…

No foolin’! Nintendo Direct is scheduled for April 1

There have been rumblings of a Nintendo Direct happening on April 1, but many fans (myself included) dismissed it as an April Fools Day prank. Turns out the rumors were true, as there will indeed be a Nintendo Direct tomorrow — no joke! Following the Direct is a live presentation from the Nintendo Treehouse featuring…

Your iPad is safe with this leather case from Etsy

As Zelda fans, we like to show our love for our favorite franchise every chance we get. Nearly everyone has a book or tablet they carry with them on a regular basis, so storing it in a Hyrulian carrying case can really display that Zelda pride. This Triforce-emblazoned leather case from Etsy seller SkinsNhydez is perfect for carrying your…

The Zelda Project releases live action teaser trailer

In collaboration with Player Piano, The Zelda Project has released a trailer for their upcoming fan short, The Final Battle. The Zelda Project team have spent the past two years working on the film and their effort certainly shows. The music is beautifully orchestrated and perfect for an epic adventure. Link, played by Wes Johnson, was…

Fanart Friday: I’m sorry for everything

Hiding your true feelings from your crush is hard, but imagine having to conceal your identity too. After a while, the deception becomes too much. That’s what Zelda had to deal with in Ocarina of Time when she became Sheik. DeviantArt user Queen-Zelda illustrates the incognito princess’s inner turmoil in this picture, entitled “I’m Sorry for Everything”. Zelda, disguised as…

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