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Bombers’ Notebook: Paya (Breath of the Wild)

After completing Breath of the Wild‘s four Ancient Shrines on the Great Plateau, the Old Man reveals his true identity to Link as the former King of Hyrule – King Rhoam. He informs Link of events that occurred one-hundred years ago before suggesting Link make his way east towards Kakariko Village, home of the Sheikah,…

Realm of Memories: My beloved Dorito

Exploration is the main draw of Breath of the Wild; at least for me. With a vast land to traverse and trouble lurking behind every corner, as a wise old man once said, “It’s dangerous to go alone.” What better companion is there to bring aside from a lovable animal? Not just one you can…

Zelda’s Study: Save Our Souls

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…

Yuga’s Art Gallery: Breaking free

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…

Realm of Memories: Tears of the juror

It’s been a long-standing dream of mine to serve on a jury. At one time, I aspired to a career in law, and though I ultimately chose a different path, I’ve always found real-life courtroom drama to be oddly alluring. For most of my adult life, though, the judicial stars have never seemed to align…

Tingle’s Maps: Korok Forest (Breath of the Wild)

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,…

Madame Couture’s Boutique: Vah Medoh Ancient Armor

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…

Medli’s Melodies: Music for a movie star(fish)

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…

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