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European video game retailer GAME revealed earlier this week that gamers who pre-ordered A Link Between Worlds would receive model treasure chests that play Zelda’s classic treasure jingle. This tiny collector’s piece was shown off in a Vine video released on Nintendo Uk’s Twitter account, starring Zelda producer Eiji Aonuma and Nintendo president Satoru Iwata. The treasure chest was an instant hit, exciting fans throughout the UK for a pretty nifty pre-order bonus, but sadly, that excitement was short-lived. According…

Let’s talk about stories. To those of you familiar with my article work on this site, you will know that I have a deep passion for storytelling, and specifically, story structure. I’ve written about the monomyth — or, as it is more commonly called, the “Hero’s Journey” — and how this literary phenomenon is reflected within the Zelda series. I’ve talked at length about Joseph Campbell’s theories and their pertinence to both the series and video gaming at large. It…

The Legend of Zelda has always stayed true to previously established traditions. Sexuality in these games is no different, as the series has stuck to a rather strict “no sexuality” policy. This establishment recurs in Nintendo video games since the company typically develops family-oriented games that lean toward younger audiences. Zelda is overdue for the inclusion of more mature happenings and conversations. The Adventure of Link and Skyward Sword broke the mold, daring to hint that perhaps the relationship between…