Author: Josh Wittmershaus

Warning: The videos in this article contain footage and topics that may be considered frightening to younger audiences. Viewer discretion is advised. While The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask has gathered quite the cult following, I don’t think it’s bold to say that many doubt its ability to stand the test of time, especially with it living in the shadow of its predecessor, Ocarina of Time, and of new critically acclaimed entries in the series, like Breath of the Wild….

Things were finally looking up for Fledge, all things considered. After a shortage in food supplies in Skyloft resulting from Demise’s wrath across Hyrule, his fellow knight-in-training, Link, went down to the Surface to defeat evil incarnate. However, as rumors spread that Link was spending more time breaking pots than fighting monsters, panic-buying set in, and the economy in Skyloft crumbled. After some political turmoil, though, new leaders sought to improve conditions, and suddenly Fledge and his friends were all…

Spoiler Alert: This article and the comments section may contain spoilers for The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom. As we continue to explore a new (but also very familiar) Hyrule in The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, we have come across both new and familiar faces. The new characters have a variety of roles and relevance, and a variety of… idiosyncrasies. The personalities (or lack thereof) can cause contention and debate among the fanbase, so it’s about time we…

Spoiler Warning: The contents of this article contain spoilers by omission, and comments on this article may contain spoilers for The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom. As Echoes of Wisdom continues to receive praise and playtime across the globe, we’ve been uncovering various Easter eggs that Grezzo and Nintendo left for us. Naturally, they aren’t able to fit everything from past Zelda games into this newest release, and some old (and relatively new) enemies and items didn’t make the cut. It left me…

A long-standing staple in the Legend of Zelda series is the process of discovering new items throughout the game to help you along your journey. Whether it be a specific type of arrow, a fresh new pair of boots, or a weird version of a hoverboard (that being the Ancient Spinner from Twilight Princess), these unique items are often found in the game’s dungeons We’ve gotten confirmation from Nintendo and people who have played demos that Echoes of Wisdom will have…

Inclement weather is no stranger to Hyrule and the Zelda series. However, it wasn’t until recently that a player had to greatly consider the climate when entering certain regions (aside from something akin to using the Goron Tunic in Ocarina of Time). In Breath of the Wild, Tears of the Kingdom, and now Echoes of Wisdom, certain clothing or concoctions appear to play a role in our ability to survive long periods of time in overly hot or cold environments without taking…

When scenes from Echoes of Wisdom began to come out, one thing that stood out as a huge part of the game were the “Rifts” that were taking over Hyrule. These huge holes spreading across the land reminded me immediately of Chasms from Tears of the Kingdom. While I know that these two openings operate differently, the similarity was hard to ignore — especially since Echoes immediately follows Tears in terms of Zelda game releases. While contrasting worlds are a consistent theme in Zelda,…

Releasing over a dozen albums in the span of the last ten years, The Marcus Hedges Trend Orchestra, pseudonym of prolific video game music composer Marcus Hedges, released another astounding album full of reinvented Zelda tracks just a few weeks ago. This time, Hedges presents 14 rearrangements of songs from Breath of the Wild in a collection aptly titled Breath of the Wild Orchestrated. Breath of the Wild is sometimes known for its airy, atmospheric accompaniments, so Hedge’s tasteful interpretation…

This morning, Nintendo presented both an Indie World Showcase and Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase, a double-feature that doesn’t happen very often. While there was no news of Zelda or any impending information on the successor to the Nintendo Switch console, we got treated to a collection of games from various genres, styles, and developers. One game that stood out to me was Neva, a game by Barcelona-based Nomada Studio. This game seems to incorporate elements of nature with a 2D platforming gameplay…

One of the first of many big reveals about The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom is the ability to create duplicates of objects and enemies called “Echoes” to use in your environment, whether that’s battling other enemies, solving puzzles, or simply traversing Hyrule. While we know of at least 20 Echoes that will be available to us, the total number is still a mystery. I think it’s safe to say, though, that not all Echoes will be created equal, and…