Author: Rod Lloyd

The Legend of Zelda has its fair share of strong characters. Thanks in part to sharp dialogue, believable motivations, and satisfying arcs, the likes of Midna from Twilight Princess, Groose from Skyward Sword, Tatl from Majora’s Mask, and Linebeck from Phantom Hourglass represent the larger abundance of effective characterization found throughout the Zelda series, as each game hosts its own significant cast of relatable and endearing personalities. However, for all that Zelda accomplishes in terms of characterization, development of its…

Update: In a statement to news outlet MobileSyrup, Nintendo of Canada confirmed that “pre-orders for Nintendo Switch 2 in Canada will not start on April 9, 2025 in order to align with the timing of pre-orders to be determined in the US.” Echoing Nintendo of America’s statement from last week, the company promised “updated information at a later date” and confirmed that the system’s “launch date of June 5, 2025 is unchanged.” Jonathan Ore of the CBC had previously reported that…

How goes it, Zelda fans? How about we kick off a special Minish Cap-inspired Caption Contest? As announced yesterday, in honor of the game’s 20th birthday, Zelda Dungeon will be celebrating Minish Cap Week for the next seven days. Despite the fact that so many of you apparently think the game is overrated, we’ve got plenty of Minish Cap‘s editorials, Daily Debates, and live streams lined up this week. We hope you can all find at least something to enjoy!…

One of the Nintendo Switch’s biggest and most persistent flaws has been the phenomenon known as “Joy-Con Drift,” where a Joy-Con controller’s analog stick registers incorrect or unintended inputs to the console, even if it isn’t physically moved. The issue has been so pervasive that Nintendo updated its repair policies in 2019, offering to fix faulty Joy-Con for free, all while facing multiple class-action lawsuits and consumer inquiries. With Nintendo finally lifting the veil on the Switch 2 last week,…

Great things can come from small places. And there’s no better proof of that than The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap. This beloved classic first released on the Game Boy Advance in Japan on November 4th, 2004, before coming to Europe on November 12th, 2004 and North America on January 10th, 2005. That’s right — The Minish Cap is now 20 years old. Do you feel old yet? The Minish Cap is in many ways the perfect Zelda game. The art style is gorgeous, the…

During yesterday’s Switch 2 Direct event, Nintendo announced that enhanced Switch 2 editions of both Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom would become available on June 5th, 2025. These new versions promise various performance upgrades like increased frame rates, higher resolutions, and faster load times, as well as integration with Nintendo’s new Zelda Notes app. If you were hoping to see more of how these Switch 2 editions compare to the originals, you’re in luck! Today’s Nintendo…

Nintendo took to social media yesterday to invite fans to join them April 3rd and April 4th for two special Treehouse: Live presentations featuring hands-on gameplay of select Switch 2 titles. Now that the dust has settled on today’s Direct event, the company confirmed a handful of the Switch 2 games that will be featured during these presentations. Tune in April 3rd and April 4th at 7 a.m. PT for Nintendo Treehouse: Live | Nintendo Switch 2, where we’ll go…

Today’s Switch 2 Direct event did not disappoint. We now know that Nintendo’s next console will hit store shelves on June 5th, 2025, and that it will boast a ton of new features, stronger hardware, and quite a few exciting launch titles. We just needed a price! Following the Direct, Nintendo issued a press release announcing that the Switch 2 will cost $449.99 USD in the United States. The Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World Bundle, meanwhile, will cost…

It’s that time again! The annual tradition continues! Zelda Dungeon’s Best Zelda Ever ranking is back… already? A mere three months after our 2024 ranking, the Zelda Dungeon team has gathered together to once again rank the Legend of Zelda series from worst to best. We just couldn’t wait! But this year, things are looking a little… different. I’ve seen a few of these games in the ranking in past years, but so many have never been seen in a Best Zelda Ever…

This week is shaping up to be a busy one for Nintendo. Tomorrow, the company will at long last host its Switch 2 Direct Event, promising “a closer look” at their shiny, new system. And, as announced today, that Direct will be jam-packed with “approximately 60 minutes” of information about the Switch 2. Join us tomorrow, April 2nd, at 6 a.m. PT for a closer look at #NintendoSwitch2! The #NintendoDirect: Nintendo Switch 2 – 4.2.2025 livestream will be approximately 60…