I don’t think I’m alone in the sentiment that the cinematic cutscenes from Breath of the Wild are a bit of a mixed bag. On the one hand, they do succeed at stitching together a cohesive narrative for this fundamentally nonlinear game, and the performances are sufficiently polished to avoid breaking the immersion – a…
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…
There are prisons without bars. Sometimes expectations, whether from parents, society, or ourselves can lock us up and keep us from leading the life we want. Princess Zelda from Breath of the Wild finds herself in this situation. She’s extremely curious and intelligent and wants nothing more than to explore the mysteries of the ancient…
Happy Tears of the Kingdom month! On May 1, Nintendo gave Patricia Summersett the go-ahead to announce that she is indeed returning as Princess Zelda’s voice actor in Tears of the Kingdom, making her the second voice actor to announce after Matt Mercer before the game’s release date. We admit, the news seems rather obvious…
Every major event and story beat in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild told in one long supercut movie. Every cutscene and conversation is fully dubbed by the Zelda Universe voice cast. (including redubbed cutscenes) Get the full story told to you before the events of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the…
The unearthly and disturbing Lost Woods beckon to nearly everyone who plays Breath of the Wild with the strength of a Siren. Something about it is just so alluring. Perhaps it’s because it doesn’t quite fit in with the rest of the world. Engulfed in a mysterious fog that makes the whole place feel haunted,…
With Tears of the Kingdom only one week away, content creator GlitchxCity has released her new album The Legend of Lofi, as a love letter to the Zelda series. The eight tracks to the album are beautifully chill. It’s perfect to listen to while working, studying, or relaxing with friends while sipping on a Noble…
I know I am going to get so much hate for this, but I am prepared for it. Breath of the Wild is a critically-acclaimed game and a favorite among Zelda players both new and old. It was an exciting step for the Zelda franchise and a game I thoroughly enjoyed upon release, but it…
Christmas is always a magical time of the year, but 2018 was definitely one of the best Christmases I’ve experienced as a parent. My brother-in-law gifted my son a Nintendo Switch, and I’ll never forget the smile on his face as he opened up the present. I still have the photo of it today, and…
The Ancient Armor Set from Breath of the Wild takes the aesthetic of the Sheikah technology and turns it into a suit of armor perfect for taking down the rogue Guardians roaming the fields of Hyrule. If you have one of the Champion Amiibos, you’ve probably dropped the weird-looking Ancient Helm in favor of one…
Prince Sidon reminds me of an old Hollywood movie star. He has the swagger and charisma often attributed to actors like Clark Gable, and his characteristic smile surely makes all the Zora gals and guys swoon as he channels his inner Errol Flynn and steps into the role of adventurous swashbuckler. Sidon has the glitz…
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild icon elements have returned for Nintendo Switch Online members, Nintendo announced via Twitter. The Breath of the Wild icon collection was available back in June 2022, but were ultimately switched out for a new set of rewards the following month. However, Nintendo has given Switch Online members…
If you’re a Zelda fan in Japan who gets a sudden craving for fried chicken, you’re in luck. It turns out that the Japanese convenience chain company Lawson announced a Tears of the Kingdom inspired food product just twenty-four hours after the final trailer was revealed. (For those of you who have never set foot…
Breath of the Wild has a massive open-world, with so many locations to explore. At first glance, though, the Gerudo region may appear bare when compared to the rest of Hyrule. Just looking at the topographic map, all you can see are these cliffs that fall off into a flat desert plain. You can tell…
As we approach the release of the highly anticipated The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, new information continues to emerge through various Nintendo channels. According to the official Japanese website for the game, the Breath of the Wild sequel will have a file size of 16GB exactly. What’s curious about this number is…
