Every Zelda title presents its own unique rendition of Hyrule (or another mystical land), a big baddie, and, of course, a hero named Link. Despite his spirit being the same soul that is constantly reincarnated when the world is facing a terrible threat of evil, not every Link is the same. In fact, each of them bring their own flavor, trauma, and responsibilities to the table. Although each Link is set apart from another, wouldn’t it be interesting if we...

Since Ocarina of Time, one recurring motif has defined the 3D Zelda titles almost as much as the hero himself — the trusty steed, most famously known as Epona. Nearly 20 years later in Breath of the Wild, the concept of having an equine friend tag along for Link’s adventure was taken to whole new heights. Not only could the player experience riding across Hyrule on the back of a horse, but these horses also became key ways for the...

Nintendo has just announced a free update to Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment dropping this Thursday, November 27th. The update promises “new challenges” with “fearsome enemies,” along with two new weapons, a Sync Strike between Calamo and Princess Zelda, and more. The update, announced on Nintendo’s official social media accounts, was light on additional details, but included four screenshots. The first features two Warriors — Cadlan and Quino — are featured showing off a pair of two-handed blades. These might...

JT Music is all about nerdcore songs and making original music and videos in tribute to various video game series. We missed this Zelda tribute song when it released in 2023, around the time Tears of the Kingdom was released, but it’s too good to be ignored! This song is a pair of voices alternating the lyrics, with JT taking the lead alongside featured vocalist Andrea Storm Kaden. You can almost picture it like it’s Zelda and Link taking turns...

Hello, everyone! I’m very excited to help run the caption contest, and here goes my first attempt! I know I have big shoes to fill and hope I can provide as much entertainment as our Editor-in-Chief, Rod Lloyd, has done over the years. We want to return this competition back into a weekly feature, so please get your thinking hats on and see what witty captions you can think of. I can’t wait to see what ideas you come up...

Earlier this week, Nintendo confirmed that filming has begun on the upcoming live-action Zelda movie. The announcement was accompanied by a few set photos depicting lead actors Benjamin Evan Ainsworth and Bo Bragason in character as Link and Zelda, respectively. These recent developments, as the world gets its first glimpse of what Ainsworth will look like as our favorite hero, have further sparked the debate on whether or not Link should speak in the film. We know Link technically isn’t mute; we...

The newest installment in the Hyrule Warriors series, Age of Imprisonment has been out for a handful of weeks now and those that enjoy the hack ‘n slash series likely have a favorite Sage to play as by now. So, who is your favorite Sage to play as in Age of Imprisonment? Before we dive further into today’s question rest assured that today’s daily debate will be spoiler free for those who are still enjoying the story of Age of...

Seeking to build upon the uniqueness of the Wii, first introduced within the Zelda sphere in Twilight Princess, Nintendo went full-throttle on motion controls with the 2011 release of The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword. A 360-degree range of motion with Link’s sword was now possible, and every gameplay aspect was built around the Wii Remote. However, some found the controls clunky, and the epic tale didn’t live up to the sales expectations. A decade later, Nintendo released Skyward Sword HD...

For the last few years, The Zelda Dungeon Marathon has been working with U.S. charity No Kid Hungry to support access to food for those in need. With 1 in 5 kids in America living with hunger, as well as recent cuts to state and federal meal programs, No Kid Hungry works with communities and schools to make sure every kid gets three meals a day, 365 days a year — but to do so, they need lots of help....

After backlash from some corners of the Zelda fanbase, Nintendo pivoted away from the cartoon aesthetic to a darker, grittier tone with The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess. The game was originally developed for the Nintendo GameCube but saw dual-release as a launch title for the Wii in 2006. It made a reprisal a decade later for the Nintendo Wii U in Twilight Princess HD in 2016. Although the original release is essentially the same on both GameCube and Wii, the...

In a recent video posted to the Nintendo of America YouTube channel, Nintendo once again explained the difference between Game-Key Cards and regular game cards. In short, Game-Key Cards are a hybrid of digital and physical media — game cards that only contain an unlock code for the digital download of a game. So while you get a nice piece of plastic on the shelf, there is no game on that cartridge, and the full weight of the game hits...

After two iconic games on the Nintendo 64, Nintendo pivoted the direction of their Zelda art style with the cel-shaded graphics of The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker. Released in 2003 in North America, the response from fans was initially divisive, but it has aged well and has become a beloved installment in the series. It saw a revision for the struggling Wii U in 2013 with The Wind Waker HD, including a limited edition console with custom gold...

Although Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom are masterpieces that have been added to the Zelda lineup, I think most fans can agree that there are some shifts into the open-world format of Hyrule that left a bit to be desired for devoted fans who love the traditional elements. From lackluster dungeons to more convoluted storytelling, to weapon durability, Nintendo seemed to struggle to strike the right balance with epic new heights while still staying connected to...

The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask pivots away from the focus of its predecessor. Away from Hyrule, the game tells the tale of the land of Termina and the citizens of Clock Town in a recurring three-day cycle, all while the menacing moon looms overhead. Originally released for the Nintendo 64 in 2000, it received a major revision with Majora’s Mask 3D for the Nintendo 3DS in 2015. Zelda fans have been sharply divided ever since its re-release as to...

While open world games have been a part of the video game landscape for decades, video game series like Grand Theft Auto, Assassin’s Creed, and Elder Scrolls have further popularized the open world gameplay and design structure in the twenty-first century. Open world games are often notable for large game worlds as well as significant amounts of side activities that players can engage in. In the late 2010s and the current generation of video games, it feels like an enormous...

Lauded as one of the greatest of all time, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time debuted in 1998 for the Nintendo 64. It was a masterpiece that solidified many of the conventions of its Zelda predecessors and established lore for many of the Zelda games after it. In 2011, it received a new coat of paint with enhanced graphics as part of the 25th anniversary of the series with Ocarina of Time 3D for the dual-screened 3DS handheld console. Let’s...

Hut-Hiya, everybody! If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably dreamed of visiting the land of Hyrule for years, perhaps even decades, ever since The Legend of Zelda first captured your imagination. A pair of devoted fans, Frank Milham and James Dawson, known together as Midnight Kotatsu, have turned that dream into reality. Their documentary “Uncovering Breath of the Wild,” released earlier this year, explores the real-world inspirations behind Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom, as the pair...

Greetings, Zelda fans! I hope you’re ready for yet another ZD Caption Contest… and for a bit of an announcement. For the last ten years, I have been hosting this Caption Contest, first for Zelda Informer and then for Zelda Dungeon. I wasn’t the contest’s first host, nor was this current contest lineage even the first iteration of the concept, but I’ve been at the driver’s seat since the 23rd entry way back in June 2015. In that time, I’ve...

When I was first introduced to the Zelda series, I only had a copy of The Legend of Zelda Collector’s Edition on the GameCube. The disc contained four Zelda titles and one of them was Majora’s Mask. I didn’t play the game until first starting my journey in Ocarina of Time, my intro into the series, but I wasn’t prepared for the gritty experience that was Majora’s Mask. I didn’t know there was a time limit until progressing far enough...