The Wind Waker is full of memorable moments. Its scenes of action, suspense, drama, and even brief horror have made it an engaging and beloved title for many fans. But as great as those scenes are to establish a grand fantasy epic, it is the game’s humorous moments that make it feel complete. The humor…
The Great Calamity and the 100 years of ensuing misery and sorrow likely put a pretty heavy damper on the holiday spirit in Hyrule. Yet, in one corner of the wilderness, seemingly unfazed by Ganon’s spreading malice, our hero defies the humbuggery and finds a way to be festive. In December of 2016, Nintendo released…
From the moment that Nintendo released the trailer for the sequel to Breath of the Wild, many fans (including myself) have been waiting with bated breath to see if Link and Zelda will both be playable. While the concept of Zelda traveling alongside Link was featured a little bit in Spirit Tracks, fans want to…
Werewolves are one of the all-time classic monsters. Their struggle to retain some semblance of humanity as their body and mind transforms and compels them to commit horrific acts is a concept that has gripped the minds of society for centuries. As important but not often as focused on are the victims of the werewolf.…
As a mournful howl echoed through the trees, Uli placed a hand on her swollen belly. She stood in the doorway as Rusl made his way slowly back up the meandering path to their home in the forest village of Ordon. Uli’s eyes drifted to the tree line as a shift in the wind rustled…
Link is the lone hero of every Zelda game, often starting out from rather humble beginnings. It’s often pointed out that he never has parents, even when the incarnations of him are rather young, but there are actually a few games hinting that he has had parents at one point before separating for various reasons.…
Over this weekend we’ve learned a lot about Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity. We’ve learned about returning enemies, locations, Link’s abilities, and Impa’s moveset, as well as several new mechanics. Another recent stream, from Famitsu’s Game Live Japan 2020, has also shown off a great set of new gameplay details as well as more Link,…
A wealth of new information about Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity was offered during Koei Tecmo’s presentation of the game at this year’s Tokyo Game Show. Among these important reveals was an in-depth look at the combat abilities Link will have at his disposal. As any Zelda fan would expect, Link’s primary attacks will involve…
As the first light of dawn creeps over the mountain peaks surrounding Ordon Village, the chirps from the birds in the trees and the bellows from the goats on the ranch serve as signals to all that the day is ready to begin. Life is peaceful in Ordona Providence. The bustle of Hyrule Castle Town…
It was a thrilling day for Zelda and Mario Kart fans alike on November 13, 2014, the day that The Legend of Zelda DLC pack launched on Mario Kart 8. This introduced Link as a racer for the first time ever in the series, as well as the amazing Zelda-themed track, Hyrule Circuit. We were…
Link is a good boy. Link has always been a good boy. He does kind deeds for others while asking for nothing in return, and will fight life and limb for a stranger he just met. This applies to every incarnation of the hero, but the example that always springs to my mind is Link…
With officially licensed LEGO sets based on the Super Mario franchise now available and receiving attention and interest worldwide, many LEGO and Zelda fans have begun to see the opportunity for our favorite video game series to be brought to life in the plastic medium. The latest example comes from avid LEGO artist Brixter, who…
Some people might try to point out that Toon Link never made an appearance on the Nintendo 64. Some people might be annoying and trying to spoil what is a beautiful example of “Please, God, let me have this.” I’ve never given it much thought, but the design of the N64 does offer modders a…
Link has been through a lot in his many iterations. Throughout The Legend of Zelda series, he’s been “skyward bound, adrift in time [and] steeped in the glowing embers of twilight” (according to Zelda’s speech during Link’s knighting ceremony). But Breath of the Wild brought about a very different kind of trial for the hero,…
Destined as he is to lead a life of adventure, Link may not spend too much time at home in the Zelda series, but he often has a pleasant abode to go back to all the same. There’s the cozy treehouse in Ocarina of Time’s Kokiri Forest, the welcoming warmth of Grandma’s house in The…
