Gibdos are humanoid, mummified creatures that are often found in dungeons and other dark, hazardous, low-light locations. They seem to exist for the sole purpose of patrolling whatever crypt they wander through, attacking and throttling any and all victims they find. The first appearance of the Gibdo was in The Legend of Zelda for the…
Everything about Ocarina of Time is downright iconic, right down to the title screen. Many fans (is “Ocarinuts” a term?) have the title music etched in their memory, as it played as a prelude to each gamer’s return to Hyrule. The ocarina line that plays over soft piano and strings has become one of the…
Breath of the Wild is the largest open-world Legend of Zelda game that has ever graced our screens. Whether you love it or hate it, you cannot deny that this dystopian Hyrule is packed with an abundance of nostalgic Easter eggs and secrets waiting to be discovered. Some call-backs to previous instalments are more obvious…
I remember the first time I found Mario’s face plastered on a wall inside a house in A Link to the Past’s Kakariko Village. This discovery alone was enough to excite me, being such a diehard Nintendo fan even as a young lad. Things only got better when, for whatever reason, I decided to make…
The Mario and Zelda series are two of the most influential and iconic franchises in video game history. Although to this day I cannot conquer World 8-4 nor defeat Ganon on my first try, my childhood was filled with bliss as I explored the vast and dangerous world of Hyrule and conquered enemies of the…
It is no secret that personal events in the lives of the development staff played an important role in shaping the Legend of Zelda series. From Shigeru Miyamoto’s childhood escapades in Kyoto to his love of Disney franchises, Zelda games have proven that inspiration can come from anywhere. This brings us to The Legend of…
Personally, I don’t know how anyone could dislike Tetra. She’s a sassy, swashbuckling smart mouth, a leader of a crew of fearsome pirates, and holder of the Triforce of Wisdom with a history of royal lineage. What’s not to love? Tetra returned in Phantom Hourglass but was only featured in a stained glass window in…
In my previous article, we only just scratched the surface of the many, many location-name Easter eggs in Breath of the Wild. With such an enormous map, there’s still a lot to cover. Here is every location name reference in the Faron, Gerudo Wastelands, Great Hyrule Forest, and Great Plateau. Probably. I make no promises,…
Although King Mutoh and the Four Knights of the Cobble Kingdom are shrouded in mystery, the names of these characters are eerily familiar to another colorful cast from prior Zelda games. On page 285 of The Legend of Zelda: Encyclopedia we read, “The names of the ghosts who haunt the Cobble Kingdom come from carpenters…
If you’re a savvy follower of Nintendo rumors, you may recognize the name Emily Rogers. Rogers is a journalist with a great number of connections within the video game industry, particularly within Nintendo. As a result, she has been a reliable source for insider details, predicting many new games and systems before they were officially…
Many of the various and fascinating races in The Legend of Zelda have imposing presences about them that demand respect, but few match the Gorons in terms of true intimidation. They are proud, strong, and resilient beings who stand by their convictions and never back down from any obstacle. The Gorons first appeared in Ocarina…
The Minish Cap already has two names for its unique race of tiny people: the “Minish,” and the “Picori.” The former is their true name, while the latter is a name used by the Hylians. To complicate things further, Nintendo initially had other names in mind for the secretive species. According to page 273 of…
While Zelda games have their share of creepy moments, none may stand out more than unexpectedly encountering a pale, emaciated hand reaching straight out of the toilet, seemingly lying in wait for its next unsuspecting victim. Some dark thoughts must have been behind the idea to include variations of this freaky fiend in the series.…
The Legend of Zelda theme music is among the most iconic in video game history. If you’re like me, even the mention of Zelda brings the heroic melody to mind. I assumed that composing such a masterpiece must have taken months of effort, so I was surprised to learn it was partially the product of…
The map of Breath of the Wild’s Hyrule is the most expansive one to date, having numerous amounts of locations to visit. Whether prominent villages or tiny landmarks, some of these areas are named after previous events, areas, or characters from The Legend of Zelda series, and that is precisely what we will be looking…
