Netherlands-based cosplayer and prop maker Tom van de Crommert of Non Stop Props has spent the past two years crafting a veritable arsenal of weapons from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. van de Crommert recently shared a picture on Reddit’s r/zelda of his impressive collection, which features several swords, shields, Champions’ weapons,…
When most of us pick up a piece of paper or a notebook to doodle on, we can’t go on forever. A sheet of A4 paper has edges, and even digital artists have to decide how much space they need for their artwork. Sometimes I realize too late that if I had just started a…
The music of the Zelda series has entranced players for years, being both incredibly hummable and deeply moving. No matter what you’re going through, hearing a familiar Zelda theme can lift your mood as you recall your journey through Hyrule. In the same way, there are many times when music has a dramatic effect on…
In my previous article, we only just scratched the surface of the many, many location-name Easter eggs in Breath of the Wild. With such an enormous map, there’s still a lot to cover. Here is every location name reference in the Faron, Gerudo Wastelands, Great Hyrule Forest, and Great Plateau. Probably. I make no promises,…
Link certainly has a rough go of things during his adventure: Being brought back from the brink of death, weakened and with none of his gear; losing his memory and not fully understanding his importance to the world; and encountering deadly beast after deadly beast, all of which are intent on killing him. It is…
Many of the various and fascinating races in The Legend of Zelda have imposing presences about them that demand respect, but few match the Gorons in terms of true intimidation. They are proud, strong, and resilient beings who stand by their convictions and never back down from any obstacle. The Gorons first appeared in Ocarina…
The Akkala Citadel Ruins is my favorite location in all of Breath of the Wild. Other spots across Hyrule come close: Dalite Forest in Tabantha, Rito Village, the Coliseum Ruins near the Great Plateau, and the Spring of Courage are all tremendous sight-seeing locales. But in my first playthrough of the game, sharing a save…
Reggie Fils-Aime is one of the most well-known and well-loved figures in the video game industry, and his departure from Nintendo rocked the world of fans everywhere. Fortunately, his retirement from the company where he spent 16 years as president was not the end of Reggie sharing his love for Nintendo. Now a Leader in…
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For those of you who don’t know, today, the day before Halloween, is known as Mischief Night, and is a day typically associated with the pranks and trouble-making that take place during this season. That’s why it felt right to talk about the mischief Ganon creates with the Blood Moon. You probably know what I’m…
Breath of the Wild is a game that will live long in the memory of Zelda fans all across the world. The game environment is the biggest of any Zelda title has to offer to date, with a vast map that gives you freedom like never before to explore Hyrule. Zelda fan Mason Drumm spent…
Is there any other man as energetic, witty, and helpful as good ol’ Beedle in the Zelda series? Whether you’re sailing the seas, soaring the skies, or roaming the vast open world of Hyrule, Beedle will be there for you. He’s got the goods, he’s got the bants, and he’s got an unrivaled love for…
First 4 Figures, the creators of some of the most detailed video game-inspired collectibles, have recently announced the next addition in their The Legend of Zelda line: Princess Zelda herself from Breath of the Wild. The announcement brings news that preorders for the figure will open on Friday, October 25 at 10am EST. The reservation…
Even after Breath of the Wild‘s release two years ago, which admittedly it is hard to believe the game came out that long ago, it still captures the hearts and imagination of its players all around the world. Nintendo has always, more than any other developer, I’d argue, had that magic of creativity and wonder…
The map of Breath of the Wild’s Hyrule is the most expansive one to date, having numerous amounts of locations to visit. Whether prominent villages or tiny landmarks, some of these areas are named after previous events, areas, or characters from The Legend of Zelda series, and that is precisely what we will be looking…
