Author: Judy Cooper

Impa looked sternly from under her furrowed brow at the figure approaching. Tall and lean, she carried a flaming torch that bathed the narrow corridor in welcome light; the sconces that lined the sandy, stone walls did more to cast shadows than actually light the way.  “I’ve been waiting,” Impa stated, matter-of-factly, standing straight from her leaning position. Her silver hair was tied in a neat bun and the sacred eye, the symbol of the Sheikah, was painted across her…

The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom comes chock-full of awesome content and things to do. One of many cool in-game elements is changing Zelda’s costume (she’s a stylish gal). Changing up the princess’ look is pretty fun, but it seems as though developers made a faux pas when it comes to just how Zelda wears a special blue cloak throughout the game. That’s where creator The Bread Pirate comes in with a “petition” to right this wrong. The Bread…

Tears of the Kingdom might have released over a year ago, but that doesn’t mean it’s done receiving all due praise and accolades. In fact, the game just took home multiples awards at the 2024 Japan Game Awards. The annual awards show took place at the Tokyo Game Show, an event that draws global crowds and highlights upcoming releases. First up, Tears of the Kingdom received the Grand Award, which is the show’s most prestigious trophy. Next up, the game…

Spoiler Warning: The comments on this article may contain spoilers for The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom. Echoes of Wisdom just released and hopefully everybody has had the opportunity to sink their teeth into some gameplay. Those who’ve gotten just part of the way into the game will notice there are certainly some differences in how one might approach battle, and would likely concede that this title feels at least a little strange when compared to the type of…

In 1986, Nintendo released the first Zelda game, and what a success it was. The years have rolled by since then, and the series boasts numerous mainline titles plus spin-offs to boot. Games like Hyrule Warriors, Cadence of Hyrule, and even the Tingle games are celebrated by fans, especially when their release parched the thirst of fans waiting desperately for the next upcoming mainline Zelda installment.  Spin-offs in Zelda certainly are a wonderful thing. They take many of our favorite…

The last quarter of 2024 is upon us, and while some people might still have some loose ends to tie up, others are already looking eagerly into the year ahead. What awesome Zelda goodies are in store? What special Zelda anniversaries should be remembered? If you find yourself asking these questions, or you just happen to enjoy really cool Zelda fan-art, then KokiriCraig has the answer! KokiriCraig is a talented artist who has created an unofficial Zelda-themed calendar for 2025.  Due…

There are mere weeks until the release of The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom and Nintendo is keeping the hype train going with website updates and social media posts promoting the game. One of the most recent promos comes in the form of a cool, new trailer tailored for fans in Japan. The trailer lasts 33 seconds and shows Princess Zelda wielding the Tri Rod while facing off against some enemies. [任天堂HP]『ゼルダの伝説 知恵のかりもの』のCM「カリモノ篇」「ゼルダ姫が主人公篇」を公開しました。#ゼルダの伝説 #知恵のかりものhttps://t.co/azdzqCR7ab — 任天堂株式会社 (@Nintendo) September 12,…

The release date for The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom draws near and Nintendo is taking to social media to hype things up. In recent posts, fans have been treated to highlights of the different regions to be found in the upcoming iteration of Hyrule. Included are the Faron Wetlands, the Gerudo Desert, Eldin Volcano, and Jabul Waters. Although each of these videos are only 25 seconds long, they showcase plenty of elements to get Zelda fans excited. The…

The Zelda series has proved time and time again that its formula equals success. It has a timeless story that’s so good it can be recycled over and over again. It has charming, well-designed characters that are easy to love, and to hate. The series boasts innovative gameplay mechanics that keep the player interested in each passing installment. It even has stunning soundtrack after stunning soundtrack to keep fans engaged. But what, out of all things mentioned here and more,…

Fan-made games grow in popularity every year as modders reshape the landscape of their favorite titles to bring new joy to gamers globally. It’s especially fun when a modder takes a more seasoned Zelda game and mashes it up with a title from another beloved series, creating a brand new yet equally familiar, quirky adventure. That’s exactly what Mark Kurko did when he combined The Wind Waker with Banjo-Kazooie. Kurko is heralded as a gold standard Banjo-Kazooie modder with a…