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Link and Midna have obtained every piece of the Mirror of Twilight, they’ve defeated Zant, and they’ve liberated the Twilight Realm — all that’s left is the highly anticipated confrontation with Ganondorf. Volume 10 of the Twilight Princess manga reads like a nonstop set piece as the bravest members of the Hyrulean resistance go to…

As a fantasy series, The Legend of Zelda has often plucked inspiration from creatures of myth and legend. Dragons, in particular, have appeared in a number of Zelda games, though the roles they play have shifted between enemies, chatty companions, and ethereal beings. There are intricate, yet robust connections that draw the draconic (and sometimes…

After five years of anticipation, fans of adventure games and indie titles are finally able to experience Lily’s latest adventure in Blossom Tales II: The Minotaur Prince. This game, set centuries after the first Blossom Tales, stars a new girl with the same name as the legendary hero of the first game. When Lily makes…

Nintendo capped off a tremendous Direct presentation earlier today with a brand new look at the next great Legend of Zelda adventure. The entry formerly known only as the Breath of the Wild sequel is now titled Tears of the Kingdom, and currently holds a release date of May 12, 2023. The latest trailer for…

The long-anticipated sequel to Blossom Tales: The Sleeping King released on August 16, 2022. The first game captured the minds and hearts of many gamers, not just fans of The Legend of Zelda series. The Sleeping King went on to become an indie mainstay, setting the bar high for this franchise to continue as well…

My son and I often play video games together on the Nintendo Switch. He is a huge Minecraft fan, and together we’ve played for over 400 hours! I needed a bit of a break from Minecraft, but he loves to play games together. That was when I searched the demos for something new and fun…

I started my Live A Live experience having only a passing familiarity with the game and its history. Originally released in 1994 for the Super Famicom, it was the directorial debut of Takashi Tokita, who would go on in 1995 to release the widely beloved Chrono Trigger. Unfortunately, Live A Live was never officially translated…

Video game music is continuing to gain the attention and appreciation that it deserves in modern pop culture and The Legend of Zelda series has been no exception. The franchise continues to provide fans with countless recognizable melodies and musical motifs. This has led plenty of fans to take their own initiative and musical talent…

Getting well acquainted with a Legend of Zelda title’s “game over” screen after death is a big part of the player’s journey into any game from the franchise. Obstacles are strategically placed to give Link trouble, creating teaching moments that will often cost him his life. For many players, these deaths create memories that linger…

When Metroid Dread was announced last summer, it was a massive shock, to say the least. Not only was it a follow-up to Metroid Fusion, which was released in 2002, but it revived the long-rumored “Dread” project that had been hinted at for so long. Metroid Prime 3 had even referenced it in 2007. Then,…

This spring marked the two-year anniversary of the forming of the Laurence Manning Trio, and they have now released their first complete album dedicated solely to Zelda music. Trio of the Goddesses is a testament to the group’s love of the Zelda series and explores a variety of moods found throughout these games.  The ensemble…

The Legend of Zelda franchise has consistently been acclaimed for its music, and for the first handful of Zelda games, Nintendo had one individual to thank for that: Koji Kondo. The Japanese composer is one of the most influential figures in the video game industry, having pioneered game music in its earliest stages and set…

Who doesn’t love the thrill of a classic Legend of Zelda boss fight? Few things compare to the adrenaline rushing through you the moment Link sets foot in a spacious chamber. The door locks behind bars, and suddenly, it gets real. Everything falls eerily quiet. Link surveys the area, then — BAM! A gargantuan boss…

It’s been a long while since anyone in Hyrule has seen Fi or Demise. Both characters seemed to disappear for good by the end of Skyward Sword, with Demise being vanquished by Link, and Fi entering a state of eternal rest within the Master Sword. No matter how many eons passed, or how many adventures…

Today, June 9, 2022, the Laurence Manning Trio has released their first Legend of Zelda arrangement album: Trio of the Goddesses. This is also the group’s first album project together.  The Laurence Manning Trio, as the name implies, consists of three members: founder and pianist Laurence Manning, violinist Daphnée Sincennes Richard, and cellist Lou Dunand-Vincent.…