As a proud member of the San Diego Zoo, I receive their annual calendar that showcases a different animal resident every month. This June’s poster fauna was a bird named “Handsome.” But it was no ordinary bird. It’s enormous, hooked beak and wide eyes gave this avian a prehistoric appearance that threaded the needle between…
Given the narrative history of using monstrous spiders in fantasy tales, it was only natural that an enemy would be created for The Legend of Zelda series that followed this pattern. The Skulltula, an arachnid beast that is meant to intimidate players, has held a prominent place in the Zelda bestiary for more than twenty…
The characters from the original Legend of Zelda don’t say much, but what they do say is highly memorable. Among the most recognizable quotes is “It’s a secret to everybody,” uttered to Link by a Moblin in hiding. Versions of this iconic phrase have become a recurring Easter egg in the Zelda series (and in…
A new post on Amazon UK has listed Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword available for preorder on the Nintendo Switch. While nothing has been officially confirmed by Nintendo, this possibility is exciting as Zelda’s 35th anniversary is coming up next year. Personally, I can’t think of a better way to celebrate than the release of…
The Bokoblins, smaller and weaker relatives of the ever-threatening Moblins, have served as standard enemies of Link’s in many of his adventures. Vicious and able to demonstrate varying levels of intelligence, these monsters are not to be dismissed when traversing the many versions of Hyrule. The Bokoblins made their first appearance in 2003’s The Wind…
When Nintendo showed the first trailer for The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword at E3 2010, it placed a lot of emphasis on the one-to-one implementation of motion controls for combat and item usage. That was the game’s hook after all, and while that was cool, it wasn’t the thing that got my mind racing.…
It’s no surprise that the Master Sword is a crucial element to driving the main plot forward in the Zelda series. Drafted as the “Magic Sword” in the first Legend of Zelda title, the Blade of Evil’s Bane has become a staple weapon in most games since A Link to the Past. Breath of the…
The harp is an absolutely ancient instrument. Likewise, the character of Fi from The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword is a character whose history goes back before recorded time. She was created years before Skyward Sword, the earliest entry in the Zelda timeline, by the goddess Hylia as part of the plan to prevent the…
The modding community for Breath of the Wild has provided some impressive mods throughout the years, and this mod is no different. Modder Waikuteru has recreated the Sandship from Skyward Sword and placed it deep in Breath of the Wild’s Gerudo Desert. The Sandship’s vibrant colors look stunning under the desert’s blazing sun, giving anyone…
Zeltik has uploaded another theory for Skyward Sword. This time around, he explores the Amber Relics that are scattered across the surface world. Skyward Sword doesn’t really offer an explanation to the relics’ origin; the description of the item says, ”These amber-colored chunks of precious stone are found everywhere. No one knows where their strange…
Skyward Sword is something of an outcast in the Zelda series: critically acclaimed at launch, but now mostly dismissed by the fanbase. Hopefully, it will get another chance to shine with a re-release, sans motion controls, one day. Until then, we have this new video from Zeltik that takes a deep dive into some of…
A talented modder that goes by the username of Waikuteru has managed to give us an experience of the Skyview Temple from Skyward Sword in Breath of the Wild. Two hundred hours was the amount of time the impressive mod took to be constructed. While there are obviously key differences between Skyward Sword and Breath…
From the Ocean King to the Windfish, The Legend of Zelda has placed whales in positions of honor befitting ancient spirits and deities. The sheer size of these divine whales is only matched by their vast knowledge of the world and ocean of magic. However, no other whale truly captivated me like Levias did during…
It must be frustrating to be Link and Zelda. Time after time, no matter how much they try, evil always threatens Hyrule, and our heroes must rise to meet it. While that never-ending cycle of Demise’s curse is great for providing fans with a logical reason for why we can have countless new Zelda games,…
The final room of the Skyview Temple is quiet. It seems simple enough. The rest of the temple was easy, so it is only natural that this tiny, barren room follows suit. Link enters, ready to finally reunite with Zelda. Enter Ghirahim. Or perhaps his full title, “Lord Ghirahim,” would better suit his taste. Ghirahim…
