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Plato once said, “Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and life to everything.” This quote directly embodies the importance of music in almost every game, including one of the most beloved Nintendo 64 titles of all time Ocarina of Time. The game’s title even reflects the…

With four volumes done and put away, the Twilight Princess manga is ready to pick up the pace. Given that the characters and the stakes have been firmly established by this point, and especially given how the last entry concluded, Volume Five recognizes that readers are more than familiar enough with this narrative by now…

I have wondered many times why Zelda games stand out to me in comparison to most other adventure games. Many games share the same themes, the same fantasy and medieval setting, and the same focus on combat and exploration. But I can only ever say that Zelda games exist in a class all their own.…

It is absolutely, 100% necessary that Nintendo remake Zelda games. Whether it comes in the form of an HD remaster of Wind Waker — thus proving definitively that it is one of the most drop-dead stunningly gorgeous games ever created — or if it comes in 3DS versions of beloved N64 classics, continuing to update…

The Legend of Zelda experienced a watershed moment a little more than two years ago with Breath of the Wild’s release, and it may be on the verge of experiencing another very soon. The debut trailer for the sequel to Breath of the Wild rightfully set the internet ablaze, its reveal taking many, if not…

When I first heard about Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the NecroDancer featuring The Legend of Zelda, I honestly didn’t think it was a real game. I read other people’s discussions about it, but since I wasn’t familiar with Crypt of the NecroDancer – Brace Yourself Games and Spike Chunsoft’s first game and Cadence of…

After a stellar third entry, the Twilight Princess manga laid out high expectations for its fourth volume. Not only was the preceding book a contender for the greatest piece of The Legend of Zelda literature ever, but Volume Four was also assigned the task of adapting the meaty sections of the video game where Link…

With its first two volumes, the Twilight Princess manga by Akira Himekawa proved that it had far grander ambitions than any other The Legend of Zelda comic that came before. Free of the length limitations that handcuffed previous projects, Twilight Princess’ turn in the manga medium has showcased a narrative, setting, and cast that all possess…

In the past, a manga adaptation of a The Legend of Zelda video game would be lucky to even have two volumes to tell its story. Those that were so fortunate were looking at the halfway point when their second book began. But with Akira Himekawa’s adaptation for Twilight Princess, the adventure is just getting…

Before its first volume even saw publication, the Twilight Princess manga promised a more ambitious narrative than what The Legend of Zelda fans were accustomed to seeing from Akira Himekawa. Previous manga adaptations by the two artists behind the pen name were highly condensed retellings of various games in the series, with most being a…

The Hyrule Journals is an ambitious, collaborative video essay series created and produced by filmmaker Javed Sterritt. The series is dedicated to exploring the intricate, more profound aspects of the stories within The Legend of Zelda titles, delving deep into the worlds of Hyrule and beyond in an attempt to discover and discuss the “why”…

As we reached the end of the Nintendo Direct at this year’s E3, we were impressed and satisfied with the lineup of games that were awaiting us. With plenty of titles to look forward to, there was nothing left but to wait for Pokemon Sword and Shield, Links Awakening, and all of the other anticipated…

Nintendo stunned Zelda fans on Tuesday by revealing a sneak peek of the franchise’s next game, a sequel to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, at the end of their E3 Direct in the form of a one minute and 26-second trailer. It’s safe to say that it wasn’t a surprise that a new Zelda game…

One thing that made Breath of the Wild such a notable departure from what had become disparagingly known as the “Zelda formula” was that it was remarkably easy to die. A lot. In so many different ways. Fell too far? You’re dead. Stood too close to that explosive barrel with your fire arrow? You’re dead.…

It is hard to deny the amount of depth found within the stories of The Legend of Zelda games. Each tale has been expertly crafted, and the result of this care for narrative has been a beloved franchise that draws players into each amazing fantasy. It should be of no surprise that the widespread love for…