Author: Alexandria Weber

Time has a way of testing our likes and dislikes. As we grow older, we become too old to really enjoy wooden blocks the way we used to or be able to stand the movie that we once insisted be replayed over and over again. The same in conversely true of things growing on us. A once-picky aversion to broccoli can turn to a newfound love for the vegetable in adulthood. Like Sheik says in Ocarina of Time: “Time passes,…

The popularity of speedrunning in the gaming industry has increased alongside the development of video sharing platforms like YouTube and Twitch. The continued practice stands as a testament to not only a collective competitive spirit, but also a passion for pushing the boundaries of a game, especially when doing so amongst a community of like-minded individuals. Already beloved, Zelda games easily became playgrounds for the type of people Nintendo likely never expected to be playing their games. However, speedrunning isn’t…

A few years ago, when I was beginning to foster and nurture my love for creative writing, I began to fall back in love with poetry for the first time since high school. One of the ways in which I interacted with the Zelda community was on Tumblr.com, where a plethora of fantastic artists shared their works. I began to reblog their work and add poetry I wrote in the moment inspired by it, partially to promote and celebrate their…

This article contains spoilers for the following games: Link’s Awakening, Majora’s Mask, Oracle of Ages, Twilight Princess, A Link Between Worlds, Skyward Sword, Breath of the Wild, and Tears of the Kingdom. It is recommended that you experience those stories as intended if you have not already. Proceed at your own risk. The Zelda franchise is one that has a history of diving headfirst into narratives that keep us on our toes. Although there are exceptions, the story teams over…

With all the heyday surrounding Echoes of Wisdom and a potential successor to the Nintendo Switch, it’s easy to forget about another exciting development: the Nintendo Museum. As per our most recent reporting, the Nintendo Museum is set to open in Kyoto, Japan in Fall 2024. Fans across the globe, though excited, likely lamented the costly trip it might take to get there. If you are among that crowd, look no further than Nintendo’s most recent post: Join us tomorrow,…

It’s hard to believe that the newest Zelda game, Echoes of Wisdom, is just around the corner. The thought of a top-down adventure that breaks conventions already has Zelda fans excited for September 26th. As suspected, making “Echoes” of characters and objects isn’t the only thing that the Tri Rod enables Zelda to do. The latest Echoes of Wisdom trailer showcases not only a tour of Hyrule, but also two new abilities entitled “Bind” and “Reverse Bind.” A cousin to “Ultrahand”…

After an action-packed Nintendo Direct, we can finally set our eyes on an official Switch Lite inspired by the Zelda series. There will be a gold-hued “Hyrule Edition” Nintendo Switch Lite releasing September 26, 2024, in conjunction with the release of the new Zelda title Echoes of Wisdom. This special The Legend of #Zelda-themed #NintendoSwitchLite console arrives Sept 26th. Enjoy access to a range of classic The Legend of Zelda titles with the included 12-month #NintendoSwitchOnline + Expansion Pack Individual…

The Zelda series is one that is fundamentally rooted in connections — connections between where we are and where we’re going, connections between real life and being immersed into Hyrule, and of course the way it connects us to other people. Ever since 1986, siblings have fought over controllers, friends have gone to the house that has the newest console, and parents have found themselves drawn in to what was initially meant to be an industry geared towards kids. As…

Although The Legend of Zelda is one of the most beloved franchises in pop culture, representation in the real-world is often limited to the occasional merchandise sighting or Nintendo-endorsed event. Although too shy to actually say anything, I often get excited when I see someone wearing a baseball cap with a Triforce or a T-shirt with the Hylian Crest. It’s a phenomenon that turns strangers into comrades in arms. This is why the prospect of a fan-curated public Zelda art…

There echoes a legend around these parts, betwixt these trees and within these dark woods. Yet, it wasn’t one of those legends of heroes, stories meant to inspire courage into wide-eyed youths. It was meant to breed cowardice, warn children of the dangers that may befall them should their curiosity lead them into the dark woods. Far distant from any kingdom, a village sat. In its shadows, deep into a forest no one dared venture, there was said to be…