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I'm not afraid to say it: sometimes the Zelda series seems like quite the mess. Its story is one of the most heavily-disputed in all of gaming, its various stylistic turns have more or less remade its universe with each new shift, and the gameplay has evolved so much from its wide-open world roots that, as I sit here pondering the series over breakfast (yes, you're not the only one), I can't help but wonder if the series might be ready to refresh itself. At this point, of course, the only way to realize such a dream is through that most frightening of prospects, that which has brought countless series to their knees and before which all fans tremble: a series reboot. Would it be a good idea for Nintendo to go back and revisit the legend?...

Shigeru Miyamoto constantly reminds us that he sees gameplay as the most important aspect of Zelda games to keep people playing them. This may be true overall, but I am more drawn in by the individual stories of each game and each character, and especially by the overarching themes of the Zelda timeline. While most [...]

Have you ever wanted to bring a girl just like the one above home with you? What about that girl at school you have secretly had a crush on? Ever wonder "just what do I say" so she doesn't blow you off and ignore you? Arguably the opening line you say to a girl is the best chance you really have at sealing the deal. On average, girls make their complete judgement about you as a person in roughly 5 seconds, and sadly enough they are usually right. Based on appearance and attitude with the opening line, you have to be very crisp and on point. While we can't yet help you wear the right clothing (but soon we can help, hop inside for T-Shirt Contest details), we can indeed show you just how to get the girl: Zelda Style. baby girl we're like the wind waker--we're gonna do it all over again once we get in our pajamas Oh boy, where do we go from here? Hop inside for 23 more pickup lines, and for information on a new contest!...

This week’s music selection is a cover of one of my personal favorite Zelda songs. It is the “Ballad of the Wind Fish” from Link’s Awakening played on the hammered dulcimer by YouTube user FrequencyAndSulphur. Short but sweet. I love the way this sounds on the dulcimer. It is absolutely gorgeous. This song is one [...]

The folks over at Zeldathon are currently in the middle of their Zelda Marathon, conveniently titled, the Zeldathon. They have been playing live since this Tuesday, but I neglected to post about it given our own streams on Tuesday and Saturday conflicted with their stream. [These Zelda streams are seriously taking over the internet with [...]

Brentalfloss is an established YouTuber who is well known for taking old video games and putting lyrics to their music. A little over a year ago, Brentalfloss released a video for the original Legend of Zelda and it was such a hit that fans have been craving for a sequel ever since. Well, that day [...]

This seemingly rare Spirit Tracks fan art was produced by one of our local forum members, AShadowLink. I haven't seen a whole lot of art for what I consider one of the best Zelda titles to date, so when something shows up I am bound to find a good reason to post it. Spirit Tracks released in late 2009 and while widely considered superior to the game it directly follows up, Phantom Hourglass, it suffered in the sales department. Whether it was from over fatigue of the art style or the disappointment that the previous entry instilled in a full touch Zelda title... heck maybe it was the train, it just didn't do as well as anticipated as it was quickly being discounted mere months later due to over production. If you have yet to play the game, I suggest picking it up from the discount bin and giving it whirl. So what is this record we broke? You'll have to hop in to find out!...

The deadline to submit your award ballot has been extended. I assume that the busy nature of this holiday season is to blame for the low number of ballots I received on time. Therefore, you have until JANUARY 7TH to submit your awards ballot to have it counted. After that, no more will be accepted. [...]

Hey guys. Well this mailbag is a little shorter than usual (probably about as short as it should be normally though), and the questions are fewer (9 this time), but I go more in-depth than usual. I personally find this to be a slightly better format than cramming as many as possible in, but of [...]

A little over a year ago, a musical genius who hereafter shall be lovingly referred to as Old Man Bentalfloss created an Internet masterpiece - a lyrical rendition of the Legend of Zelda theme, complete with a genius music video. It was such a good tribute that it got featured on G4TV's "Attack of the Show." Fans clamored for a sequel... and one has finally arrived, this one celebrating none other than Zelda II: The Adventure of Link. ...