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The Upheaval is coming! Are you ready? The last line of defense will be Link. While the Master Sword can only be wielded by the true Hero, this doesn’t mean the rest of Hyrule’s citizens are left destitute against the King of Evil. Wise Hyruleans can still utilize many things to defend their homes and…

The Legend of Zelda is a big series. In every sense that it can be said, it is big. It is one of Nintendo’s best-selling properties with well over a hundred million franchise sales, it has an incredibly deep and expansive universe, and the games themselves are all filled to the brim with content in…

It’s no secret at this point that the creators of The Legend of Zelda series have taken much inspiration from Studio Ghibli over the years. I mean, how could they not? Since the 1980s, this creative titan has distilled the timeless art of hand-drawn animation into gorgeous, wildly imaginative films that have left the world…

In the Legend of Zelda universe the Sheikah have long been part of the story. With Impa’s appearance in Ocarina of Time, the tribe has since had echoes throughout Hyrule’s history and many tales. Even if they do not appear in person, you can always find a symbol carved in stone, a whisper around a…

When a series has been superb at nearly every step of the way for six long years, the expectations are through the roof for an ending that does it justice. Anything short of pulling out all of the stops would feel like a disservice after how great the Twilight Princess manga has been across its…

About halfway through the final Tears of the Kingdom trailer, fans came face to face with a new, very interesting character. They were on screen for only a few seconds, and we didn’t get a name or a title for them, but there are a few details that we can glean with a quick analysis.…

The journey waiting for The Super Mario Bros. Movie has been an interesting one. From the moment we heard Illumination Studios got the green light for this long-anticipated project, getting to the release of the film has been one heck of a ride. From the surprising voice cast to the trailer that broke the internet,…

Yesterday Nintendo debuted the first proper look at gameplay in Tears of the Kingdom, where series producer Eiji Aonuma spent about ten minutes exploring a Sky Island and showed off the new abilities that Link will wield. Every fan who watched got an in-depth look at how combat will change with the Fuse ability, and…

“Rise. Rise, my servants! Sweep over Hyrule. Eliminate this kingdom and her allies. Leave no survivors!” If you lived in Hyrule and heard this threatening voice looming over you, what would you do? Would you escape the country, fight to the death, or try to blend in and survive? No matter which path you take…

In the Legend of Zelda fan community, there echoes a legend. A legend held dearly by gamers and foodies alike that tells of a chef… A chef who, after dazzling the world with a book of wild and wondrous culinary delights, crept away from the kitchen that had made him a legend… Done with the…

Kirby games always aspire to be interesting, plucky, and full of pure delight. They’re not always the most difficult, and the story is vaguely existent at best, but they’re still a true powerhouse in terms of eliciting joy from players. While Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe for the Nintendo Switch might be treading familiar…

Another Nintendo Direct, another scintillating look at Tears of the Kingdom. The latest trailer for the upcoming Switch adventure closed out the February Direct and has reignited The Legend of Zelda fan’s hype as we sit just over three months away from the May 12th release. This time, things started out with a bang and…

“Hyah! Tsee! Jum haaa!” These words of wisdom have graced the ears of all who ever played a Legend of Zelda game. No, they don’t come from Zelda, mind you. They’re spoken by Link, the beloved sword-wielding boy protagonist. And no, we have no idea what he’s really talking about. All kidding aside, Link’s communication…

The most famous Legend of Zelda developers, Shigeru Miyamoto and Eiji Aonuma, are household names amongst fans. Takashi Tezuka, the co-creator of the series, is well known, too. But there are many lesser-known figures who have had a deep impact on the Zelda series. Yoichi Yamada is one such hidden figure. The first Zelda title…

The Nintendo Switch has come out swinging in 2023 with the release of Fire Emblem Engage, the latest game in the acclaimed Strategy/RPG franchise. It arrives at a time when Fire Emblem is enjoying its largest audience and greatest commercial success to date, offering another round of challenging tactical combat, deep unit management, and kingdom-wide…