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There is an item that is common in RPGs and Adventure titles: the secret weapon. A hidden artifact that normally requires a great deal of searching and sacrifice, often involving an enemy more powerful than the final boss. But once obtained, that special weapon puts all other items to shame. It’s a badge of honor…

“In the land of Hyrule, there echoes a legend. A legend held dearly by the Royal Family that tells of a boy. A boy who, after battling evil and saving Hyrule, crept away from the land that had made him a legend. Done with the battles he once waged across time, he embarked on a…

The second starring vehicle for Link on the Nintendo 64, The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask, was not the first time the legendary hero had traveled to another world. There was first the mirror dimension of the Dark World in A Link to the Past and then the dream realm of Koholint Island in Link’s Awakening…

Animal Crossing: New Horizons isn’t so much a game as it is an experience, and it’s an experience that’s best enjoyed with friends. Arriving on a deserted island with little more than a tent and a few animal characters to keep you company, it’s up to you to shape your own virtual tropical escape. You…

For 34 years, dungeons have served as the backbone to The Legend of Zelda’s many exciting adventures. When the time for unimpeded exploration through the wilderness is over, and Link must complete a new task on his way to saving the land from certain doom, Zelda games have directed the hero into bastions of elaborate…

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…

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…

This past week, a substantial set of new content was added to Fire Emblem: Three Houses as part of its Expansion Pass. Three Houses has been gradually rolling out DLC over the past few months, but until recently that new content has been fairly low impact — some of the more notable updates included a…

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…

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.…

Volume Six of the Twilight Princess manga is bound to raise eyebrows even before readers flip to the first page. Dark Link being front and center on the cover, despite appearing as little more than an Easter egg in the video game, riles plenty of intrigue. Then there’s the matter of this entry’s abbreviated page…

If I were to say Breath of the Wild had divided reception, that’s mostly untrue; the game rang positively with the majority of critics and fans at release, and the general consensus remains favorable almost three years later. But when I say that Breath of the Wild‘s story had divided reception, that’s a more accurate…

We all want to be the very best, like no one ever was. To catch them is our real test and to train them is our cause. With Pokémon Sword, this is even more true. If last year’s Pokémon Let’s Go was more about updating the first generation of Pokémon while implementing features of Pokémon…

I played Link’s Awakening when it first came out on the original Game Boy. The tense opening scene immediately filled me with excitement, and I explored Koholint Island with delight. The enemies, and especially the puzzles, gave my young self a great challenge and, like A Link to the Past, a great sense of accomplishment…

Fitness games have had an interesting journey through the annals of video game history. From the Power Pad on the NES to Dance Dance Revolution’s dance mat, they have seen a lot of ups and downs. It wasn’t until the launch of the Wii and Wii Fit when fitness games became a huge deal. Why…