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A 35th anniversary isn’t traditionally one of the bigger landmark events, at least compared to something like a 25th for 50th anniversary. That said, many Legend of Zelda fans were dismayed by the general lack of fanfare made for their favorite series turning 35 this year. We got both parts of the Age of Calamity…

Swords, bows, or spears? Over the years, Link has built a pretty impressive arsenal of weaponry to choose from, yet he is perhaps most famed for his skills with a sword. Short or broad? One-handed or two? Power or beauty? With plenty of options to choose from, it’s hard to narrow down what the best…

The first Pokémon game I ever played was Pokémon Pearl, so I was beyond excited to revisit my original and favorite region. This was especially true after the last few Pokémon games did not bring back that same charm I felt when playing Pearl for the first time. However, all I found while traveling through…

The narrative elements that build every captivating story in the Zelda series are the finer details that help each game reach its full potential. Inner conflicts, personal growths, politics, and the reliable dichotomy between good and evil are used to full effect in most of the games. The same goes for other themes, of which…

There is a lot to love about The Legend of Zelda series. And one of the most iconic things about it is the bevy of fun and creative items. These are the weapons, tools, and upgrades that let the player solve puzzles and claim victory against Link’s unrelenting enemies. While some items that have appeared…

The Legend of Zelda has never been shy about taking inspiration from Japanese and other Eastern Asian cultures for parts of its many adventures. In fact, the series was pulling from those influences even during the early years of the franchise. There is the Triforce, which was once the symbol of the ruling Hojo clan…

The best thing about songs from Ocarina of Time is the fact that they are so iconic. So many songs from this game can be heard in many subsequent titles, whether they appear as remixes or as brief references. These songs are perhaps the most recognizable tunes of the Zelda franchise. Even the most casual…

After five long months of waiting, the second half of the Age of Calamity Expansion Pass is finally here. This wave, Guardian of Remembrance, compliments the first DLC pack, Pulse of the Ancients, by offering a different style of content. Everything that the pack has to offer puts a stronger emphasis on narrative and builds…

Spoiler warning: Contains significant spoilers for certain Age of Calamity plot points. If you’ve not played either the game or the demo, you might want to bypass this article for the time being. Stop me if you have heard this story before. A band of heroes, including a princess, a young hero with a magical…

It’s been nearly 23 years since Mario Party first debuted on the Nintendo 64 and forever changed local multiplayer for Nintendo fans. This colorful and amusing spinoff series can be fun for all ages, or it can just as quickly turn your living room into a warzone as players battle it out for coins and…

Much like the games, The Legend of Zelda mangas have breathtaking beauty in both art and narrative. Their alternate storylines are not considered canon to the series, but they certainly look and feel like Zelda in every way. Thanks to localization efforts by the online fan community, an increasing number of them are now officially…

A few years back, a game came out that forever changed how I look at the concept of exploration in video games. That was The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. A couple of years later came a game that took that feeling of discovery and turned it into a game mechanic. That game…

The second wave of DLC content for Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity has now released, as of October 29, 2021. There’s a lot of additional content added immediately if you purchased the Expansion Pass for the game. You must have the latest update (13.0) of the base game, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity, before accessing…

The Wind Waker deserves every bit of praise it has ever received for its art direction. It was a wonderfully vibrant video game when it first released in the early 2000s for GameCube, and the HD Remaster for Wii U made an already beautiful adventure that much more stunning. The world of the Great Sea…

If anyone has time to pass and rupees to spare, there is no more entertaining diversion in The Legend of Zelda than its many minigames. They come in many varieties, ranging from recreational activities reminiscent of what people enjoy in real life to elaborate challenges centered around one of Link’s items or abilities. Often, valuable…