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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…

The Results are in! And the winner of Zelda Dungeon’s 2025 Musical March Madness is none other than: The Title Theme from The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time! A perennial powerhouse in this tournament, the Title Theme triumphed over Hyrule Castle to take home the victory and enshrine itself in Musical March Madness Hall of Fame. Thank you to everyone who voted, discussed, and followed along! Note that all of the information on Musical March Madness is still available…

It’s that time again! The annual tradition continues! Zelda Dungeon’s Best Zelda Ever ranking is back! Every year, the fantastic folks at ZD come together to rank every single Zelda title from worst to best. The task is arduous, and it isn’t always controversy-free, but the results are without exception something the team is truly proud of. This is the feature we look forward to all year long. The thing that makes Best Zelda Ever so special is how many different…

Better late than ever, right? Welcome to… Fall Brawl! Zelda Dungeon’s Fall Brawl Character Contest is back again for a sixth year… but this time, things are a little different. We know what you’re thinking: How are we supposed to celebrate “Fall” Brawl when autumn was over weeks ago. Well, I’d first like to point out that, according to the astrological calendar, autumn ends between December 20th and December 23rd, which means we’re very, very technically announcing this year’s tournament…

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…

Warning: This article contains light spoilers for The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom. Since its release in 2013, The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds has been my favorite Zelda game. Elegantly bridging the gap between Zelda‘s rigid past and its freeform future, A Link Between Worlds, to me, struck the perfect balance between old and new. It marked the Zelda series’ evolution toward “open-air” design, while at the same time preserving the formula that many fans had come…

It’s that time of the year once again! We’re very happy to officially announce that the 13th annual Zelda Dungeon Marathon will be taking place next month, and it’s sure to be a big one! Join us over on the Zelda Dungeon Twitch channel starting Saturday, June 15th at 11 AM Central Daylight Time for an entire week of nonstop Zelda action! You can expect competitive races, fun gimmick events, trivia, puzzles, and way, way more! And, as always, it’s…

It’s here! It’s finally here! With another calendar year quickly coming to a close, it is time once again for us to present Zelda Dungeon’s proudest tradition: Best Zelda Ever! At the end of every year, the amazing team here at ZD comes together to rank every single Zelda title from worst to best. The task is never easy, but this year’s ranking proved particularly challenging due to some major shakeups. Not only did we, as we always do, see new…

Welcome… to Fall Brawl! Just in time for Halloween, for the fifth year, the Fall Brawl Character Contest is back. 2019 saw Midna take home the top prize. 2020 saw Skull Kid squeak out a thrilling last minute victory. 2021 had Sheik dominating the field. 2022 saw the charismatic enigma Ghirahim take home the title. This year, the field is wide open and a NEW Champion will be crowned. The premise is simple: 64 characters enter, and in a spin on a…

Spoiler Warning: This article contains minor spoilers for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom‘s story. The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom has been out for nearly two months. The release-window frenzy has started to settle, the game is now in the hands of most Switch owners, and many fans have now had the chance to really sink our teeth into the new adventure. And while it may take years for our opinions on Tears of the Kingdom to…