Kaushal’s pick Okay, so it’s Friday the 13th today, which means that this week’s Fanart Friday is all about the scary things in the Zelda universe. I felt it only right to go for the King of Evil himself, Ganondorf — or more specifically, his ferocious beast form, Ganon. DeviantArt user Txikimorin has done an amazing job in his…
Scouring through DeviantArt and prowling for a good piece for our Fanart Friday column, this brilliant sketch of Majora’s Mask’s Clock Town struck me right between the eyes. Whilst others may disagree, I’ve always felt that Clock Town is one of the strongest locations in the whole of the Zelda universe. The time travelling and…
Cruising through the open seas of The Wind Waker was such a calm, leisurely part of the game that “On the Great Sea” by fluffysheeps has captured perfectly. The warm colors and soft strokes are wonderful, and add to that relaxing feeling. The way the twilit clouds transitions into the open starred sky is a wonderful reflection of the…
Back in 2011, artist and fellow Zelda fan Ag+ created this amazing piece of fanart to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the franchise. This incredible piece showcases the majority of characters from the franchise, beautifully illustrated, up to Twilight Princess (Skyward Sword hadn’t yet been released). One of the reasons that I love Zelda is because…
The recent release of Twilight Princess HD got me thinking back to some of my favourite moments from the game which, arguably, carries the most engaging story of entire the Zelda franchise. Thinking back, I remember collecting the Spinner and being both surprised and impressed by the way that Nintendo had seamlessly introduced such a…
The Wind Waker is one of the most, if not the most, endearing titles in the Zelda franchise. There was a huge backlash from fans when the game was originally unveiled, as fans were expecting a game with realistic-type graphics, but it is now one of the most beloved titles in the entire series. Many fans…
Satoru Iwata admitted that while he was both a CEO and a president, in his heart, he was a simple gamer. He was a true ambassador for the gaming industry, expanding the market and challenging the notion of what we would define as the “traditional gamer”. He was a true visionary. His passing is felt by friends…
Ocarina of Time is a classic tale in the Zelda mythos. In fact, many people regard it to be the greatest game of all time. zeldacw of DeviantArt has painted a portrait portraying the Hero of Time getting some peace and quiet, which is much needed after all his battles with Ganondorf’s minions. Ocarina of Time is a beloved game…
I was fortunate enough to play Tri Force Heroes at E3 2015. This incredibly charming game may not have been the Zelda game that everyone was looking forward to, but it is incredibly fun, engaging, and has a very cool art style. Purrple-Kat of DeviantArt has put together a piece titled “Ever heard of Triforce heroes“, which depicts the…
This week, Koei Tecmo accidentally let it slip that Hyrule Warriors will be coming out for the Nintendo 3DS and will be announced at E3 this year. Hyrule Warriors was released on the Wii U this past September and has sold more than one million copies worldwide. A spinoff of the proper Legend of Zelda series and the Japanese Dynasty…
When Skyward Sword was released, many wondered who the main villain of the game would be, as it took place pre-Ocarina of Time and before the time of Ganondorf. Demise was alluded to by his servant Ghirahim throughout the game, but it wasn’t until the end that we were able to witness his true form. The…
The Wind Waker is by far one of the most charming titles in the entire Zelda saga. Tetra is a delight and a wonderful take on the already established Princess Zelda character, and the story is incredibly engrossing with its call backs to Ocarina of Time and previous Zelda titles. It is definitely up there as one of my favorite Zelda…
Zelda from Skyward Sword is one of my favorite incarnations of the character. She is not only elegant, but she also goes on a journey of her own that parallels Link’s from the title and develops as a character. This piece of art by Nechii of DeviantArt entitled “Skyward Sword: Zelda” expresses this through sheer artwork alone. Zelda shows…
I was only six years old when A Link to the Past came out on the Super Nintendo Entertainment System, but it has influenced my life profoundly. If I hadn’t received it as a gift from my uncle, I probably would not be here writing! A Link to the Past will always hold a special place in…
Twilight Princess is one of the most controversial Zelda games. While it bolstered a large overworld that begged for exploration, some felt it was barren without enough content. Players also complained that Link’s sidekick, Midna, took too much of the spotlight from our favorite hero. Regardless of your opinion of the game or its characters, this…
