Throughout the series, many brave NPCs take up the dangerous task of tending to the deadly Cuccos pecking their way through Hyrule. In Ocarina of Time, a young lady with auburn hair looks after a flock of Cuccos terrorizing Kakariko Village, and is aptly named the Cucco Lady. Unlike various Links through the games, the…
The charity speedrunning marathon Summer Games Done Quick (SGDQ) has reached new records in several speedrunning categories in 2024, as well as a lifetime total achievement of raising over $50 million USD. SGDQ 2024 raised a total amount of $2,546,290 USD for Doctors Without Borders, a nonprofit organization that sends critical emergency aid and medical…
It’s always a treat when My Nintendo Rewards has a physical Zelda item in the mix. Over the years I’ve collected a decent amount of Zelda prizes that I cherish. My Nintendo Rewards are prizes, either digital or physical, that can be earned by playing various Nintendo apps or by registering new games. This entire…
In many ways, the story of Ocarina of Time is a story of growing up. Both Link and Zelda begin the story as kids. After their fateful meeting in the palace gardens and their hatched plan to save Hyrule from the cunning Ganondorf, they are forced to grow up. Link’s journey to get the Spiritual…
Deep in the shifting sands of the Gerudo Desert awaits the quiet Spirit Temple, one of the last sojourns for the Hero of Time on his epic quest. Unfortunately for Link, the insular Gerudo clan is closed to visitors, especially in these uncertain times in Hyrule. To purloin the Spirit Medallion, Link will have to…
Link has never been a stranger to bling. Even in the original Legend of Zelda, Link could keep slaying all day by donning the Blue Ring or Red Ring to reduce his damage. In A Link to the Past, the whole first part of the hero’s quest involved getting pendants in a variety of colors…
Sitting in the background of every Zelda title in nearly every scene and event is the emotional driver of every action we view or take; a vital component of what motivates us on our adventures regardless of whether we are aware of it. The musical tunes of the Zelda franchise has been with us from…
The Summer Games Done Quick (SGDQ) charity speedrunning marathon is fast approaching, and the games list is finalized. The event will be held June 30 through July 6, 2024 and will be streamed live online from Minneapolis, MN to raise funds for charity. A variety of activities will be held onsite simultaneously during the livestream…
Nintendo has announced an official Master Sword replica in collaboration with Bandai Spirits. The announcement was made on their Japanese website for the first anniversary of Tears of the Kingdom, along with a clothing collaboration and soundtrack release. As of right now, preorders for the sword are available in Japan through Tamashii Web for 22,000…
Well, what a random Tuesday morning surprise! Nintendo and LEGO have announced the first Legend of Zelda LEGO set, and it’s none other than the iconic Great Deku Tree! Which one, you might ask? Both! Shut up and take our rupees! The set releases on September 1, though you can pre-order it now on LEGO’s…
I am a Zelda collector. My collection over the years has grown in a nonlinear way and has been generously fed by the likes of friends and family. My favorite place to nab items is from eBay, and more recently a Facebook Zelda Marketplace, where individuals like me sell pieces of their collection. Once in…
Hey, look! Listen! If you missed out on BlackMilk’s award-winning line of Legend of Zelda apparel, we have good news for you. The Australian clothing company announced last week that it’s revealing a brand new “sequel” of Zelda themed apparel. Some pieces have returned since the first time, but most pieces are as fresh as…
Fires burn a myriad of colors in the center of Lon Lon Ranch. A joyful tune with a hot beat sends a rhythm to all those around, lifting up their dancing feet. From the hidden forest of the Kokiri to the scorching deserts of Gerudo, everyone has come together to celebrate a new era of…
Ever since 2009 and the short-lived acapella singing competition show The Sing-Off, my wife and I have been amazed by the skills of acapella musicians. The astounding sounds they can produce and the way they work to weave them together to make melodies is nothing short of a beautiful, musical jigsaw puzzle. The S.N.O.T. Chamber…
The wonders never cease in the world of modding. A few weeks ago, we showed off some of the Smash-inspired modding creations of notCHase, and this time we’re back with another of their projects, a fusion of inspirations that turns Ocarina of Time’s Hyrule into a playground. Shield surfing is a mechanic that stands out…
