Winter is officially upon us. The temperatures are below freezing and scarves and mittens are taken from their hidey holes to keep us warm. It’s the only time of year where it becomes an ice level outside your door. I love it. The snow, the cold, the smell of a subzero wind, it’s all amazing.…
It’s no secret that many gamers immerse themselves in the stories of the games they play. Whether we play for pure enjoyment or sheer escapism, there is almost nothing that compares to getting lost in the stories of the games we play. There’s no arguing that The Legend of Zelda franchise is an iconic video game series…
Princess Zelda, holder of the Triforce of Wisdom, has always been a central and pivotal character of the Zelda series since the very beginning. She is a prominent member of the royal family, with a duty of protecting the inhabitants of Hyrule. Though, have you ever wondered what Zelda would be like without her regal…
The Wind Waker is possibly the greatest game ever made: I will fight everyone who disagrees with me. The music alone makes this game worthy of making this the game of the year every time. The art style? Come on. Revolutionary. The characters? Any game that provides us with the first appearance of the greatness…
For all of the ways that the Zelda series is a hopeful adventure game for all ages, it can also get really dark. Any discussion of this inevitably sees the usual suspects filed in: The arising feeling of dread throughout Majora’s Mask’s Clock Town, the torturous imagery and nightmare fuel of Ocarina of Time’s Shadow…
Being the father of a daughter who is fascinated by science and the intricate patterns of nature makes me love the Princess Zelda of Breath of the Wild even more. Her intense interest and the joy she finds in studying the Sheikah relics of the ancient past reminds me of my own daughter and warms…
One of The Wind Waker’s biggest charms is Tetra’s pirate crew. While Tetra herself is quite intimidating and acts like a true pirate, her crew lacks a lot of her competence and ends up being a great source of comedic relief. There is Gonzo, the giant teddy bear of a first mate whose intense loyalty…
Of all the incarnations of the eponymous princess I’ve seen throughout the Zelda series, the sensitive and inquisitive scholar from Breath of the Wild is the one I feel the most sympathy for. Zelda’s 17 years of life prior to Calamity Ganon’s takeover were filled with more tragedy and heartache than any teenager should be…
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess is one of the most enthralling games in the Zelda franchise. Anyone who has played it can speak to how its incredible story and gameplay made their experience with the game land somewhere between memorable and life-changing. Some Zelda fans have their gripes with the game, and some almost…
Once upon a time in the faraway land of Hyrule, there was a beautiful princess named Zelda. After a magical curse had been placed on her ancestor, Princess Zelda the First, her country began to decline into a state of chaos. She, like the princesses before her, wielded the Triforce of Wisdom to keep it…
Black History Month has always possessed a dual nature. It is a time of celebration for how far we, as a society, have progressed in the march towards racial equality, and a time to honor the amazing individuals throughout history who led that march. But it is also a time of reckoning for how society…
As a character, Zelda often falls victim to the common struggles of the princesses many of us were told about when we were younger. She’s kidnapped, locked away, told to stay away from danger, and assigned unwanted knights to protect her. Surely, she would love some time alone to research or have fun somewhere she…
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.…
Didn’t think that Breath of the Wild Zelda could fight? Think again. New footage from the Nintendo Treehouse presentation reveals the princess herself taking a piece of the action in Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity. Her Triforce powers haven’t awakened yet, mind you. But thanks to Sheikah technology, Zelda can get her own licks in…
