Ever since the release of the Link’s Awakening remake, my feed has been inundated with a flood of new music for me to listen to, some familiar and moving, other pieces amusing and clever. I chose something of the latter this week, for despite my fondness for indie and alternative music there will always be…
I’m not much on my name — never have been if I’m honest. There’s a horrible song that uses my namesake, and when I introduce myself, people often ask me if my mom has it going on. There are so many other ways my name could have been used, but that’s one it’s commonly remembered for.…
We couldn’t close out Shark Week without taking time to mention one of the most enthusiastic sharks ever introduced in media. I’m not talking about the shark from Jaws or the friendly, fish-loving Bruce from Finding Nemo. And I’m certainly not talking about Baby Shark. I’m talking about the shark that when I saw him the…
I distinctly remember being very young when I played on an NES for the first time. For so long it had been Pac-Man on a single arcade machine at a local restaurant, but after playing a game at a friend’s house, my dad decided to buy one for us. We played the original Super Mario…
I have an intense relationship with the “Song of Storms.” It’s been one of my favorite Zelda tracks since I first learned the three-note melody while playing Ocarina of Time when it first came out. It was my ringtone as soon as I could make it so, and one of my most favorite shirts I…
Every village featured in the Legend of Zelda series has subtle nuances that bring it to life. The stream running through Ordon and the children playing about, the sleepiness of Kakariko with clucking Cuccos and people going about their everyday tasks. Skyloft is no exception to this. The bustling village bazaar, children hunting beetles, and…
At the far west of Hyrule lies a desert, and at the far north of that desert sits a prison. A massive coliseum with ominous pillars lining a lengthy staircase leading to the entrance. The Wingcrest of the Royal Family of Hyrule is displayed prominently above the door and on pillars extending from inside the…
Majora’s Mask is a haunting game, with an atmosphere and music to match, but for me, the music peaked when I went to the final area in Ikana. The music in the canyon itself was spooky, with the low musical tones, but when I reached Stone Tower Temple, that feeling changed from haunting to intriguing. The Stone…
Heroes aren’t born as such — they’re made. Forged like steel from ordinary souls inhabiting the world that brought them forth. They are often discovered in the simplest of places: a forgotten forest, a peaceful village, a quiet island in a vast sea. When we meet them, they are ordinary people going about their ordinary…
Since I was a child, I have been afraid of spiders. Despite being told so many times that I have nothing to fear — that they are smaller than I am, more afraid than I am, and so on — I remain petrified. It’s paralyzing at some points, such as when a large one takes…
We define a “citadel” as a fortified core of a city or town, and the citadel in Akkala fits this description well. Built into a tall mountain close to the southern border of the region, it’s a foreboding structure that looks ominous as you approach, though at one point I’m sure it was regal. Following…
Link’s Awakening turned 25 years old this past year, and Nintendo is celebrating by releasing a re-imagined version for the Switch. The game is beloved by many and considered a classic by fans for its charming story, gameplay, and of course, its music. “Ballad of the Wind Fish” is often regarded as the most famous track…
There is a line from an old song: “When the moon hits your eye like a big pizza pie, that’s amore.” I find it nonsensical personally, despite it being a classic in pop culture. I don’t want to be hit in the eye by pizza, let alone the moon, but in Majora’s Mask, it’s a…
A city at the foot of an immense castle, protected by high stone walls. Circular cobblestone pathways that lead out of gates on the eastern, western, and southern sides. Blue roofs adorn homes and shops alike — royal blue for the color of the royal family. In the western area of town resides a bell…
The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker celebrated its 16th birthday recently, which means we’ve had 16 years of Toon Link and his expressive antics, 16 years of gorgeous seas filled with adventure, and 16 years of some of the most charming music in the series. Among these amazing songs is the overture that plays at…
