As the first light of dawn creeps over the mountain peaks surrounding Ordon Village, the chirps from the birds in the trees and the bellows from the goats on the ranch serve as signals to all that the day is ready to begin. Life is peaceful in Ordona Providence. The bustle of Hyrule Castle Town…
Few enemies exhibit the same level of variety and persistence as the Wizzrobes do. Since the inception of The Legend of Zelda series, these foes have played the role of mysterious and magical beings of unknown origin who faithfully serve whatever evil dominates Hyrule and its connected worlds. The Wizzrobes are crafty and dangerous, and…
Last month, we reported on a new LEGO IDEAS project started by LEGO artist Brixter. This design is a poseable model of Link from Breath of Wild, and it comes paired with a number of buildable accessories and even a display stand. As of this past week, Brixter’s submission has gained 1,000 supporters. Each LEGO…
The Last Campfire is a puzzle-adventure game developed by Hello Games. I first learned of it back in March when its announcement trailer was played during a Nintendo Direct. From seeing the gameplay in that trailer, I knew that this would be an indie title I would want to play. With no news about the…
Looming over Kakariko Village, the Lost Woods is known by all as a labyrinth of secrets and dangers. Few people dare to walk past its sacred and reclusive borders, where the age-old trees cast shadows that drape everything in a haunting darkness. The forest looks to punish any who wander past its borders. Only beasts…
Given the narrative history of using monstrous spiders in fantasy tales, it was only natural that an enemy would be created for The Legend of Zelda series that followed this pattern. The Skulltula, an arachnid beast that is meant to intimidate players, has held a prominent place in the Zelda bestiary for more than twenty…
When I was younger, one of my favorite activities was to make things out of clay. I at first would make whatever random things came to mind, those usually being random sculpts of animals. Years later though, after finding a new obsession in video games, I realized that my older obsession paired beautifully with my…
With officially licensed LEGO sets based on the Super Mario franchise now available and receiving attention and interest worldwide, many LEGO and Zelda fans have begun to see the opportunity for our favorite video game series to be brought to life in the plastic medium. The latest example comes from avid LEGO artist Brixter, who…
The Bokoblins, smaller and weaker relatives of the ever-threatening Moblins, have served as standard enemies of Link’s in many of his adventures. Vicious and able to demonstrate varying levels of intelligence, these monsters are not to be dismissed when traversing the many versions of Hyrule. The Bokoblins made their first appearance in 2003’s The Wind…
I have always been fascinated by creatures. Whether they’re the ones we share the real world with or the ones that dwell in the realms of fiction, all manner of beasts, critters, and even monsters hold a special place in my heart. The worlds of video games have brought me some great creatures to obsess…
As announced in today’s Nintendo Direct Mini, the first of the Cadence of Hyrule DLC packs has been released on the Nintendo eShop. It is offered both as a single purchase or as a part of a season pass. DLC Pack 1: Character Pack is available for US$5.99. This pack includes five new and unique…
Three new DLC packs were announced for Cadence of Hyrule in today’s Nintendo Direct Mini. The first pack is to be released later today, July 20, with the second and third packs slated for release before the end of October. The first DLC pack, DLC Pack 1: Character Pack, will feature five new playable characters.…
With the unbearable weight of the creeping Twilight mysteriously lifted by unknown means, Hena was finally free to get back to work. The sole owner and operator of the Fishing Hole, Hena is a young, hard-working woman with a passion for all things fishing. She assumes it will take some time for customers to come…
Some people might try to point out that Toon Link never made an appearance on the Nintendo 64. Some people might be annoying and trying to spoil what is a beautiful example of “Please, God, let me have this.” I’ve never given it much thought, but the design of the N64 does offer modders a…
Having freed the Lanayru Providence from the shackles of the invading Twilight, Link now has the chance to explore the restored region at his leisure. It’s the largest region of Hyrule, so there are many sights to see, but Link’s looking for a spot that will fulfill an unignorable deed to unwind. To that end,…
