The major geological changes throughout Zelda series can be fun to analyze. It’s very surreal to play Breath of the Wild, arguably the most current game in the series’ timeline, only to immediately thereafter play Skyward Sword and get thrown rapidly back in time. Peering back into Hyrule’s very beginning, armed with intimate knowledge of…
Most people never get the opportunity to meet their ancestors, but for those lucky few who get to grow up in multigenerational households, a veritable fairy fountain of knowledge and wisdom is at their disposal. One can learn all sorts of valuable life lessons simply by listening to their elders as they recount their experiences,…
For a long time, the Master Sword’s primary defining feature was its clear homage to the legend of Excalibur, the sword in the stone that could only be drawn by the rightful heir, Arthur Pendragon. With the Master Sword resting in a pedestal, waiting to be drawn by the one and only hero Link, the…
Club Nintendo used to be the coolest thing ever. The system was simple: you would buy a game, redeem the points from said game, collect the points up, and then have an exclusive Nintendo reward sent straight to your house. Shipping was free (I remember this because I didn’t have a credit card), and in…
There are two words etched into the brain of any long-time gamer that elicit fear and loathing on a near-primal level. No, not Game Over, as that is merely a fate one wishes to avoid. These two words are far worse, even worse than Navi’s “Hey! Listen!” mantra that plays even when you are on…
A great way to capture a Zelda game’s essence is to depict one of its more memorable moments or themes in a work of art. What do you think of when you see A Link Between Worlds? For me, I think of the unique art style and Link walking on walls. And The Minish Cap?…
Skyward Sword is such an underrated game. I know, it’s not a hot take, but it’s true. I think it got a lot of hate because of the motion controls which, in my opinion, is a weak excuse (except from an accessibility standpoint of course). It’s a really great game that deserved the remaster it…
Video game music is continuing to gain the attention and appreciation that it deserves in modern pop culture and The Legend of Zelda series has been no exception. The franchise continues to provide fans with countless recognizable melodies and musical motifs. This has led plenty of fans to take their own initiative and musical talent…
This spring marked the two-year anniversary of the forming of the Laurence Manning Trio, and they have now released their first complete album dedicated solely to Zelda music. Trio of the Goddesses is a testament to the group’s love of the Zelda series and explores a variety of moods found throughout these games. The ensemble…
Today, June 9, 2022, the Laurence Manning Trio has released their first Legend of Zelda arrangement album: Trio of the Goddesses. This is also the group’s first album project together. The Laurence Manning Trio, as the name implies, consists of three members: founder and pianist Laurence Manning, violinist Daphnée Sincennes Richard, and cellist Lou Dunand-Vincent.…
Beams of light glisten in the water and shine over the golden schools of fish deep in Lake Floria. Peace ripples the blue substance, unlike the monster that has overtaken the lands and tunnels that Link passed to get here. Parella swim and plants thrive. This is a sanctuary, a home, and yet there’s darkness…
The first canonical game in the Zelda timeline, Skyward Sword, underwent a significant development process for the Nintendo Switch HD remaster in July 2021. According to Nintendo Everything, an interview took place with Tantalus CEO, Tom Crago, on an episode of the Fragments of Silicon podcast. This gave us a closer insight on revitalizing this…
The most recent Zelda Re-Orchestrated album, titled Hyrule Highlands II, has released from Dutch musician Tim de Man. Ten classic tracks are given a Celtic flavor for this new album, available on Bandcamp. Curious fans can listen to the Ballad of the Goddess track from Skyward Sword below. Be sure to check out the full…
I don’t tend to write about emotional topics. My preferred style is usually on the funny side, with silly jokes mixed in with what I always hope are interesting ideas or concepts, or just goofy stories about things I’ve done to entertain myself. So my typical articles here have certainly followed that pattern, and have…
Skyward Sword is full of character development for side characters and protagonists alike. Sometimes this character development is quite dramatic, but other times it simply focuses on self-improvement. Fledge is perhaps one of the more inspiring characters when it comes to self-care. When we first meet Fledge, he is trying rather unsuccessfully to carry barrels…
