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Have you ever wondered where Hyrule’s waters come from? Where does it all end up? To answer these questions, YouTube creator Any Austin embarks on an adventure, rafting through the rivers of Tears of the Kingdom‘s Hyrule and charting his way through its many lakes, caverns, and tributaries. Unlike what we understand from real-world hydrology, you may be surprised to hear that none of Hyrule’s rivers make it to the ocean, which is in part what spurred Any Austin’s curiosity…

Of all the characteristics that are shared among Zelda games, one that is often overlooked is the end credits. There always seems to be an extra level of care and attention given to what could otherwise be a boring formality, and for good reason. The end credits for any video game are the last thing we see of it (excluding post-game content), so an impactful credit sequencet helps leave the player with a more meaningful experience than just a black…

With The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom set to release at the end of next month, retailers around the world are beginning to unveil their various pre-order offerings. Earlier this week, for example, GameStop announced that customers who pre-order the game with them will receive an exclusive Echoes of Wisdom fabric poster. Electronics outlet Best Buy, it seems, is getting in on the action as well. According to its online storefront, Best Buy is offering a free acrylic stand…

What makes a Zelda game… a Zelda game? What’s more important: story or gameplay? It seems that, lately, public opinion has shifted on how much story matters to the Zelda series. In years past, Zelda fans — and the content of the games themselves — seemed to place much more value on narrative than they do these days. With the release of Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom, and the start of a new era for The…

Nintendo’s new financial report for the first quarter of 2025 details updated sales figures for their hardware and software alike. While the ranking of the Switch’s top selling games remains unchanged from previous reports, one surprising detail can be found in the data: Breath of the Wild outsold Tears of the Kingdom this quarter by about 10,000 units. Although it isn’t uncommon for sequels to sell worse than their predecessor — as Breath of the Wild has currently outsold Tears…

When it comes to Zelda, we’ve all got a favorite game, and mine happens to be Ocarina of Time. It just so happens that this is my comfort game too. If you’re wondering what a comfort game is, it’s as obvious as it sounds: a game that brings you peace and comfort when you play it. Ocarina of Time is my comfort game for a couple of reasons. First, it’s the first Zelda game I ever played, which means it’s…

Nintendo has announced new Zelda-themed wireless earphones which are now available to fans in the UK and Ireland. Players can take their gaming sessions up a notch with the True Wireless Sound Earphones – The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (available in black, white, and green). This merchandise released July 30th, 2024, and is priced at £34.99 GBP (approx. $44.82 USD) plus delivery. Check out the new True Wireless Sound Earphones – The Legend of Zelda: Tears of…

Retailer GameStop announced today that customers who purchase or pre-order a copy of The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom at a participating GameStop location will receive an exclusive fabric poster along with the game. The poster (sized at 18 x 24in) features the Echoes of Wisdom logo and official renders of the game’s protagonist, Princess Zelda, and her new companion, Tri. According to GameStop’s announcement post, the offer starts on Echoes of Wisdom‘s release date, while supplies last. There…

Since the inception of the series, many Zelda games have included a “hard mode” option for courageous and adventurous players who just can’t seem to put the controller down. The Legend of Zelda for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) included an unlockable Second Quest after defeating Ganon. The Nintendo 64’s Ocarina of Time saw a remix with the Master Quest on the GameCube, which was later integrated into the 3DS version as an unlockable feature. Several games from the series,…

Redditor Ultrababouin on r/HyruleEngineering brought the fandom an immense amount of joy after posting a video entitled “Super Zelda Galaxy.” The creator managed to illuminate Tears of the Kingdom with Easter eggs and homages to Super Mario Galaxy — literally and figuratively. The hype is amplified because they put Galaxy music over the showcase. The post opens with Link standing on a small “planet” decked out in Fleet Lotus Seeds and a cleverly placed Star Fragment. Ultrababouin continues, showing how a well-placed…