Author: Josh Wittmershaus

Part of what makes the Zelda series so invigorating to its fanbase is the worldbuilding that has taken place over the decades. When creating a world like Hyrule, there are requirements in place in order to make the world feel believable and real. Examples of these requirements can be languages, cultures, histories, and geographical consistency. While there are many arguments and discrepancies surrounding some of these requirements, these conversations are part of what charge up the fans and help make the…

With Oracle of Ages coming in at 13th and Oracle of Seasons trailing by one ranking, this year’s Best Zelda Ever list establishes a four-year run where the land of Labrynna remains ahead of the land of Holodrum. This has often been the case, and only in 2019 and 2020 did Seasons manage to squeak ahead of Ages in the rankings. Neither has surpassed the 11th spot. I know that Oracle of Ages is often considered to be more “puzzle heavy” with…

Every year, on December 23rd, people gather around the globe to celebrate a holiday that is, arguably, not real. I’m talking about the holiday of Festivus, best known in the contemporary sense from the 1997 episode of Seinfeld. In short, the holiday gathers friends and family members together for a meal — but instead of talking about gratitude, or love, or charity, everyone takes an opportunity to air grievances they’ve had towards others. As they say in the show: “I got…

Look, I’m no artist. I can’t tell you the difference between turquoise and seafoam without looking it up. However, I know that when I look at a distinct tint or tone, my mind and heart are flooded with thoughts of The Legend of Zelda. While experts have suggested that we all perceive the same colors in varying ways, there are undoubtedly certain shades that evoke memories or connections to the franchise and specific games. For years, it could be argued…

The annual Game Awards will be held this year on December 12th at 6:30 PM Central Time. While Echoes of Wisdom gets the nod for a few award categories, it was not included among the six games to potentially be crowned “Game of the Year.” This opens the door for us to look at the six games that did in fact make the cut, and wonder which of the nominees had a foundation of story, mechanics, and art that Zelda…

Update: RwanLink has officially released their full Twilight Princess 18th Anniversary Tribute animation. You can watch the entire video right here. RwanLink had the following to say in the video’s description: Hi everyone! Today, I’m incredibly excited to share with you a project that represents over 12 months of dedication, creativity, and love for the Zelda franchise. This cinematic video is my way of honoring the 18th anniversary of Zelda: Twilight Princess, a game that has inspired so many of…

Last night, at 10:04 PM Eastern Time, a burning question in the Zelda community was finally answered. According to a new update to the official Zelda history page on Nintendo’s Japanese website, the newest installment in the series, Echoes of Wisdom, takes place in the timeline where “The Hero is Defeated,” frequently referred to as the “Downfall,” “Decline,” or “Fallen Hero” timeline. The history page sees Echoes situated just after Tri Force Heroes and just before the “Decline of Hyrule Kingdom” that precedes…

Since Echoes of Wisdom has shattered the convention of Link as the solo protagonist in all mainline Zelda games, it offers up an opportunity for speculation on the future of the franchise in a variety of ways. While the distance of reasonability between playing as Link and playing as Zelda is relatively short, the potential third player-character in the series is up for serious debate. Recently, we discussed the potential of having a game where you play as Ganon. Games like the Hyrule…

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…