I’ve found that the older I get, the more I enjoy the smaller, family-friendly conventions. Sure, the big party cons can be a lot of fun, but smaller cons feel more like a community, and that’s the best way to describe WasabiCon in Jacksonville, Florida. Upon arrival I was kindly greeted and welcomed by one…
I’m certain by now many of our readers know how passionate I am about cosplaying. I’ve made mention that Link was one of the earliest characters I’ve cosplayed, but I actually did have a different Zelda-themed cosplay long before that. It was my second cosplay, actually. What was it? The Ultimate Zelda Nerd. Back when…
My favorite con of the year, New York Comic Con, has come and gone once again. As long as I wish it would have lasted forever, I will always have the memories of this amazing convention. My favorite part of any con is taking photos of the amazing cosplayers that attend the convention, and just…
Link is capable of many amazing feats: slaying beasts, rescuing princesses, and saving the world. Of course, he can’t do any of those things without consuming a healthy, balanced breakfast before each adventure. Animator, artist, and craftsman Baron Julius von Brunk‘s latest project sees Link endorsing Hyrule’s most delicious and nutritious breakfast cereal, KakarikO’s! All…
If you’re excited about Link’s Awakening for Nintendo Switch but can’t wait to play it (spoilers: we can’t either), we have a video for you! YouTuber and live streamer AbdallahSmash026 recently delved into the game’s Hero Mode in a no-death run to kick off the release of the game, and we have it featured on…
Link’s Awakening arrives on Friday, and to celebrate, we are teaming up with AbdallahSmash026 for a prize pack launch giveaway! One grand prize winner will score a Switch Lite, a copy of Link’s Awakening and a Link amiibo. The second place winner receives a copy of Link’s Awakening and a Link amiibo, and third place…
Note: The “Break the Game: The Documentary” trailer contains explicit language and some adult themes. Viewer discretion is advised. Narcissa Wright, a long-time speedrunner noted for completing one of the most famous Ocarina of Time runs in less than 20 minutes, is the subject of an upcoming documentary centered around her story and the gaming…
Last weekend at PAX West 2019, our friend AbdallahSmash026 was given the opportunity to record direct feed footage of the new Link’s Awakening demo. He has since shared a complete playthrough of Key Cavern, including the boss battle against Slime Eyes, and has uploaded it for everyone to enjoy. I’ve always considered this to be…
Finding new ways to traverse Breath of the Wild’s vast landscapes has been an appeal for the game’s players since day one. The physics engine’s potential is still being tapped in weird, unexpected ways more than two years after the game’s release, and this latest exploit is one for the books. A month ago the…
Attendees of PAX West are in for a treat today, according to Nintendo of America. In a tweet issued on the official account, the company is issuing a challenge titled #LinksAwakeningPinChallenge where event-goers can obtain pins of each of the instruments in Link’s Awakening. These include: Full Moon Cello Conch Horn Sea Lily’s Bell Surf…
I’ve never been much for cosplay, but I cannot dismiss the talent put on display through these creative outfits. And sometimes, the skill catches me by surprise. That’s why I’m compelled to share this amazing depiction of Impa from Hyrule Warriors. Also, to ignore this cosplay would be to disregard Impa. And even if she’s…
It’s time to announce the schedule for ZUthon, our charity Zelda marathon raising money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, along with some special guests who’ll be joining our team. In a matter of hours, our third annual charity marathon, ZUthon: Zelda for Eternity, will be kicking off at 3.00pm EDT on Thursday, August 1.…
Ocarina of Time is a notoriously broken game in the speedrunning community. The any% category, which simply requires a person to beat the game, is particularly busted regarding exploits. Tricks such as “Get Item Manipulation” and “Wrong Warping” have allowed speedrunners to skip nearly the entire game and even fight Ganon while Link is still…
Middle school was a good time in my life for gaming. Sure, I had Pokemon and Smash Bros. in elementary, but in middle school, I was beginning to broaden my horizons with new games, including The Legend of Zelda. While that ultimately became my leading love for all game series, three others made an impression…
The Wind Waker is my favorite video game bar none. I’m a purist about it (I won’t even do speedruns of it), but the things fans can find to do with the game are always entertaining. Mods are some of the most notable examples, and AaronTheSnob’s reskin of Toon Link as Solid Snake hits the…
