Love it or hate it, the official timeline to the Zelda series was established in Hyrule Historia when Skyward Sword was originally released. Many think pieces were written and the world kept turning. However, Nintendo would love to remind players that it does, in fact, still exist with their newest Skyward Sword trailer. The trailer…
Welcome back to the series where the Hylians of Skyward Sword take a personality test to determine which bird they are. In other words, we explore the birds that inspired the names and designs of the sky-dwelling people, as alluded to in Hyrule Historia. We covered the members of the Knight Academy in part one,…
The release of Super Mario Galaxy in 2007 signified to Nintendo fans at large that coming with the then-current console generation would also be a bigger focus on having their games’ music recorded by a live orchestra, and Zelda fans, in particular, were especially excited. While Twilight Princess from the year prior had a live…
Nintendo recently dropped a new Skyward Sword HD trailer titled “Quality of Life” that introduces various enhancements new to the remaster coming later this month. The changes highlighted by Nintendo include: optional help from Fi. enhanced controls options. enhanced frame rate. fast-forward dialogue. streamlined item information. skippable cutscenes. On top of all those changes, it…
With the release of Skyward Sword HD under a month away, Nintendo appears to be pulling out all the stops for eager fans. My Nintendo has announced a new sweepstakes for Zelda fans that includes quite a few cool exclusives. Prizes include a high-quality acrylic art panel featuring the lead characters, a PowerA wireless Nintendo…
Dragons have inspired some of the most awe-inspiring moments across the Legend of Zelda franchise, from intense battles deep within temples to mystical surprises hidden away on mountain peaks. Though many of the dragons only make one-off appearances, several are tied to much deeper levels of Hyrulean history and lore. As is often the case…
As a society, we love emojis. We even made a movie about them. Now, thankfully, the Twitter gods have seen fit to give Zelda fans a reason to create #content. Nintendo of America recently announced in a tweet that a Hylian Shield emoji would appear after the tags: #SkywardSwordHD, #Zelda, and #SkywardSword. The custom Hylian…
As the first entry in the Zelda series to feature a soundtrack performed by a live orchestra, Skyward Sword has some truly outstanding music. From the lilting woodwinds and cheerful mandolin that follow you through Skyloft to the heavy, menacing organ that signals Ghirahim’s arrival, each track is perfectly arranged to suit the personality of…
Nintendo recently uploaded a brand-new overview trailer for The Legend of Zelda Skyward Sword HD to its YouTube page, highlighting many aspects of the game including the story, controls, world, characters, enemies, items, and the updated graphics. It also features the controversial Zelda and Loftwing amiibo and its ability to transport players to and from the Sky…
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD releases in just a few weeks and many fans have been wondering what kind of improvements the remaster will offer besides enhanced visuals and the option to play the game without motion controls. It seems like we now have a bit more information on what these features may…
Parenting is hard. Parenting while maintaining full-time employment without childcare is extra hard. Parenting while maintaining full-time employment without childcare or sleep is unsustainable. For poor Bertie, this is exactly the predicament he finds himself in. Toiling away all day in the Skyloft Bazaar, mixing large vats of potions with his baby strapped to his…
From the beginning, the Zelda series has placed intense importance on swords. In the original game, the first item you are likely to get (because it’s “dangerous to go alone”) is a simple wooden sword. It wasn’t until A Link to the Past came around though that we were introduced to the Hyrulean equivalent of…
Preorder bonuses have become a staple in modern video game releases and a new Zelda title is no exception. GameStop has announced its preorder bonus for Skyward Sword HD, which is an exclusive poster featuring the main cast (and yes, Groose is there so the poster is automatically worth the preorder). Unfortunately, it is not…
If you like birds, you’re in for a tweet. In this series, the Hylians of Skyward Sword take a personality test to find out which bird they are. How do we know what the answers will be? According to Hyrule Historia, the developers decided from the beginning to model the residents of Skyloft after birds.…
Hello, Zelda fans! Amanda is back once again with this week’s Zelda-related news! Firstly, last weekend Super Smash Bros. Ultimate celebrated the 35th anniversary of multiple series, which of course included The Legend of Zelda. Also, brand new, adorable Ōkami merch is making its way into Capcom Café this June. Throughout the week Nintendo tweeted…
