This edition of Tingle’s Maps brings us to the great Ulria Grotto from Breath of the Wild. South of Tarry Town and Kaepora Pass, sits one of the most resource-rich sections in the game. Ulria Grotto is ripe with minerals, weapons, and fish. The only downside to the area is the incessant rainfall, which frustrates even…
It’s easy to think of many Zelda fans as old-timers who grew up with A Link to the Past, Ocarina of Time, and even Twilight Princess. But every now and then, I see something that reminds me of how Zelda continues to reach every new generation with another one of Link’s adventures. I recently stumbled upon…
Sometimes I come down with the Monday blues, and I use music to help me get out of a funk. There’s nothing more relaxing than Patti Rudisill‘s cover of Hateno Village, featuring Doug Perry. Hateno Village is one of my favorite locations in Breath of the Wild, and when I found this cover I knew I…
The Legend of Zelda has always had an extraordinary cast of characters. Many of those women left an impact on me, being some of the best written, well rounded, or overall inspirational characters I’ve ever known, and this International Women’s Day, I would like to share these characters and what they mean to me with you!
Breath of the Wild has been bossing the bestsellers in Japan each week since its release in March 2017, a whole two years ago now. With a lifetime sales figure of 1,299,812, Link’s quest to put Calamity Ganon to bed has proven to remain popular amongst gamers in Japan, with this incredible sales feat. The…
Lizards are pretty cool. And Lizardmen who wield swords and attack in formations are everything my inner nine-year-old could ever hope for. Apparently, Nintendo feels the same way. Now a staple of the Legend of Zelda’s bestiary, the Lizalfos is one of Link’s most determined, aggressive, and dangerous adversaries and have appeared in the majority…
The Good Smile Company have some exciting news for fans of the Zelda range of Nendoroid toys. You’ll soon be able to place Princess Zelda of Breath of the Wild next to Link and that adorable Guardian figure. We only have this image to go on for now, but if it’s anything like the excellent Zelda Nendoroid figures we’ve…
One of the cool things about the Switch is being able to play it anywhere you go. But what about taking the Switch on your own adventure, such as a spot similar to a location in the game you’re playing? In Nintendo’s new video Sights & Sounds — The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild,…
The Great Fairies of Breath of the Wild are truly something to behold. These larger-than-life characters are just brimming with charisma and mystique and it’s always exciting to visit them on your journey to save Hyrule. In this game, the fairies have been given a fabulous makeover which can brilliantly be seen in rongs1234’s artwork,…
Will I ever get bored of talking about Gerudo from throughout the Zelda series? Not as long as talented artists keep producing powerful portraits of them, like this stunning watercolor art of Urbosa and Riju by Denouu. After all, we need more women warriors in games and other artistic media, and we need incredible fan…
There’s really not much to complain about in Breath of the Wild, though everyone has their little nitpicks of what could have been done better. There’s the rain and the 900 tedious Korok seeds, but my personal silly quibble is with the silent menu screen. For years we were serenaded on the select screen with…
I still remember the first moment I found Rito Village in Breath of the Wild. I’d been wandering about for some time around the western portion of the map and I saw a bundle of what looked like buildings in the distance. Excited to find a new town (admittedly, I wanted to see possible new…
There are currently 809 different species of Pokemon. If, like me, you’ve been a fan since the beginning, just let that sink in for a moment. That’s a far cry from the original 151. As the Pokemon series has progressed, it has not only substantially increased the number of the fictional blighters, but also the tools…
There is a musical track from Breath of the Wild entitled “Life in Ruins.” Though it’s only three simple words, it sums up the feel of the game very succinctly. There are ruins of villages and monuments scattered across the countryside, some infested with monsters or Guardians if you’re unfortunate enough. These bring a sense of…
Creating a Champion, the Breath of the Wild art book released by Dark Horse late last year, is a gorgeous look at the game’s development. First released in Japan as Master Works, readers would assume that the English-language version would be the same as the original, but a surprising omission has come to light: Link’s…
