I wasn’t expecting to see a new Zelda-themed remix by GlitchxCity in my subscription box on February 26, especially a remix of “Ballad of the Wind Fish,” but after I clicked on the thumbnail and listened to the track for about five seconds, I knew it would be the next song I covered in Medli’s…
I had been waiting for this moment. During Nintendo’s Switch Presentation of January 2017, and as Nintendo unveiled an array of new games and amazing features for the Switch, I waited with a burdensome level of patients for an announcement that had been due since June of 2014. As the presentation came to a close,…
Someone needs to be at the forefront of society, pioneering the future. Someone who acknowledges the past, especially in hopes of avoiding previous failures, but also moves ahead without letting that past dictate most steps taken. This person needs to have resolve, compassion, and, most importantly, courage. This is why Link was the only one…
Legend of Zelda games, especially the more epic titles like Breath of the Wild, are all about escaping into distinct fantasy worlds. Naturally, then, it is only appropriate that people would try to blend their escape into the magical world of Zelda with the equally amazing escape into the magical world of LEGO. LEGO artists…
As Link and Linebeck step (and Ciela flutters) onto the Ghost Ship, with the decayed and moldy planks of its fog-covered deck creaking under their feet, the trio begins to assume that they are standing in the epicenter of evil. The goals they had sought, a rescued friend and a cargo hold full of riches,…
Accepting an inevitable future can be difficult, but it’s not the only step in the process of moving forward in life. Predecessors may eventually become willing to step aside for those who follow behind them, but for that succession to be successful, for these new people to find their own way in life while also…
Few races in the Legend of Zelda series have carried the same level of renown as the Zoras. Though their relation to a group of enemies that bear the same name is unknown, the peaceful Zoras now have a twenty-year-old reputation as being one of the most majestic races in Hyrule. The Zoras first appeared…
Link is silent, most of the time. Whether he’s merely focused on his adventure or it’s entirely a personality trait, Link leaves most of the talking to others. Usually it’s the friends and allies he meets during his travels who take on the duty of conveying what he feels. It’s fitting that these characters communicate…
Ganondorf was a monster. Yes, he was a threat due to obvious reasons, such as his use of dark magic, psychotic personality, and tyrannical ambitions, but the greatest reason was the obsession that fueled him. Obsessions can quickly go from being useful tools to harmful weapons, and the truly tragic thing about it is that…
A couple of hours into Phantom Hourglass, the concept of who Linebeck was as a person no longer came as a shock. He was greedy, selfish, cowardly, conniving, and cowardly. “Cowardly” warrants the repetition. All of this in mind, when the time came for me to rescue him from the fury of a vengeful warrior,…
People are undeniably influenced by the past, whether it’s their society’s history or their personal experiences. It’s a vital aspect of anyone’s psychological development, and any good work of fiction will find a way to reflect this fact of life. We seek to see ourselves and each other in stories as a means of connection.…
Ah, yes, Mario Paint. Otherwise known as “Nintendo could have made a sequel, but they don’t want my money for some reason.” Well, at least I get the next best thing: someone slapping some Zelda into the game. I found this rendition of “Gerudo Valley” by axelrod777 while searching the depths of YouTube for music…
Me, later this year in December: “Dear Santa. Gimme.” I have a question for you. When the people who know me best ask what my favorite console is, what answer do you think I give? That was a trick question, because the people who know me best know me for being the guy who won’t…
Similar to his exploration of the Earth Temple with Medli, Link’s objective is to reach the temple’s sacred chamber with the newly appointed Wind Sage, Makar, and offer up a prayer to the gods to restore the full splendor of the Master Sword. As he and Makar enter the first room of the temple, it…
First, let’s get one thing straight: She’s not Zelda. Marin is one of the peaceful residents of the mysterious Koholint Island who seem to make it their duty to be pleasant. She lives her life happily, but under her warm smile lies a yearning for something other than what the island offers. When she looks…
