I’ve dedicated my entire life to the goal of enriching the lives of the children of this world. Nothing, almost nothing, brings me as much joy as watching those small faces light up when they learn something that makes their lives feel more exciting. I wish everyone shared my passion for it. Oh, where are…
A lot of people miss the point of who and what Fi is. While many see her as a simple and often obtrusive guide in The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword, she serves a much more important — albeit subtle — purpose. And this purpose continues to have lasting effects on the games and the…
In the realm of the video game industry, there are many people who have earned the highest level of respect among both professionals and fans. The late Satoru Iwata was and is one such person. His contributions to HAL Laboratories, Nintendo, and the industry as a whole were nothing short of remarkable. But his business…
The Deku Scrubs are one of the types of creatures inhabiting the world of Zelda that can range from being hostile enemies to endearing and quirky allies. They are sentient, plantlike creatures that are often found in the forests of Hyrule and related lands, and they serve many different roles both within their own cultures…
Today, April 7, a brand-new podcast all about the Legend of Zelda series has been launched. This podcast, “Sacred Realms: A Zelda Retrospective Podcast,” is hosted by brothers Lyndon and Matt Willoughby and will feature multi-episode series that take entertaining and in-depth looks at the various design and narrative elements of the Zelda games. Lyndon…
Nintendo released a surprise Direct Mini this morning to unveil a number of new details about the upcoming Breath of the Wild sequel. During the 15-minute presentation, Zelda producer Eiji Aonuma provided highlights about gameplay mechanics, character and enemy designs, and plot details. The first gameplay mechanic Mr. Aonuma discussed was the game’s difficulty. “For…
It doesn’t matter what people say about me, I know my purpose is to help the flowers of Hyrule to grow big and beautiful. The others can call me “crazy” and “obsessed” all they want. Someone has to fill this harsh kingdom with floral wonder. My flowers, my babies, are all I have. Those naysayers…
When designing a new Zelda title, Nintendo always takes inspiration from the preceding games. Whether they are trying to reach some large-scale advancement or simply borrow elements for the sake of familiarity or novelty, the developers find plenty of reasons to implement older features. That was the case for Breath of the Wild. It borrowed…
Across the entire Zelda series, the use of ferocious reptilian enemies has been a common trend. From the terrifying dragon bosses to the routinely dangerous Lizalfos, these scaly beasts have challenged and threatened Link at every turn. But these reptiles come in more than a few varieties, with one of those being the dinosaur variety.…
Leading up to the years before the return of the Calamity, Impa was Princess Zelda’s loyal and highly capable right-hand woman. Charged with the duty of protecting the princess from all forms of danger, Impa was trained to be an expert in the combat stylings of her people, the Sheikah. She mastered multiple forms of…
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess is one of the most enthralling games in the Zelda franchise. Anyone who has played it can speak to how its incredible story and gameplay made their experience with the game land somewhere between memorable and life-changing. Some Zelda fans have their gripes with the game, and some almost…
Today, Nintendo unveiled details about the latest DLC characters for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. This DLC pack includes the Xenoblade Chronicles 2 characters Pyra and Mythra as a fighting pair. The duo will be available to purchase and download later today. Both characters are similar in design and general abilities, but they do have some…
Rogue Heroes: Ruins of Tasos is a new action-adventure game developed by Heliocentric Studios and published by Team17. Set on the mysterious island of Tasos, you are the land’s chosen Hero and must protect it from the return of four evil Titans. The Titans were defeated and sealed away long ago by the island’s four…
There are only three Zelda games. Thirty-five years, and only three games have been released. A ridiculous-sounding statement, I know, but the truth of it begins to make sense when you examine the Zelda series’ actual progress and advancements. Despite all of the creativity and breakthroughs that fans have seen and enjoyed in every entry…
When Hyrule’s princess was captured by the evil king Ganon, few believed there was any hope left for the kingdom. The princess had managed to hide the Triforce of Wisdom from the villain, but he already had the Triforce of Power in his possession. With just one of those sacred triangles, Hyrule’s ultimate sources of…
