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Cel Shading, Realism, Impressionism... Zelda has been through a lot of different art directions. Even within those directions comes new directions in style and artistic integrity. So I ask you, what is your favorite art direction in the series? I know for many among the staff it would be the stylistic integrity of Majora's Mask, while for others it may be The Wind Waker or even Skyward Sword. For me, it's Skyward Sword, as I feel it's direction best represents what Zelda truly is. So folks, what Zelda game has the best art direction for you?...

Did you know that the world was supposed to end, yet again, on May 21st 2011. Oh, hey, that's today. If you're wanting all of the reasoning check this out. The reason that I bring this up, is because over at Destructoid, they released a feature befitting of the day called "The top ten ends-of-the-world in videogames". Of course, our beloved Majora's Mask comes in at 8th position. Jump inside for the full list and what was said about Majora's Mask....

IGN's "Greatest Zelda Tournament" has finally entered its final round, and the contenders for the top spot are none other than the two Nintendo 64 great: Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask. I'm honestly a bit surprised that Majora's Mask made it this far as it had to jump two insurmountable hurdles in the form of A Link to the Past and Twilight Princess, two of the most popular and most traditional games in the series. I guess its recent internet popularity gave it enough of a boost to propel it to the finals! I'm sure you know where my vote is going, but which will you pick? Let us know in the comments section!...

There are many amazing moments in Zelda that provide a wide array of emotions. We've been asking our fan base in the forums for nearly a year and half to give us all of their favorite moments and the response has been glorious. With over 400 moments submitted it's been hard for me to narrow it down to just 100. While the order of these moments are based on a number of factors, in the end they are abirtrary, and just making the list at all is an accomplishment in my book. We begin what will be a multi-part series by presenting moments number 100 to 91....

No this isn't a rumor, it's just one fan crying out to Nintendo to give his lovechild the same due Ocarina of Time 3DS has gotten. While I realize a remake is mainly a graphical upgrade, I don't care. Any excuse to play Majora's Mask again is an excuse to enjoy one of the most underrated games in the giant gaming world. It's cult following is strong (hello Zelda Informer staff), but more importantly there is an entire generation of gamers today that likely haven't even heard of the game. While Ocarina of Time 3DS is going to sell well off name alone, Majora's Mask could invite some intrigue and possibly show a renewed interest in it's overarching style. However, is it actually a distinct possibility?...

As of this moment we're close to halfway done releasing the Wind Waker walkthrough - today the Treasure Chart Guide made its debut, showing you the hidden locations of all the treasure maps in the game, alongside three more chapters from the core game guide. This update takes you from Dragon Roost to the Forest Haven and across the long glide to the Forbidden Woods. Are you brave enough to challenge the monsters in the forest? Check inside for links to the new chapters, or just find your way there from the walkthrough homepage....

I finally got some real face-time with the 3DS last night at a nearby Best Buy. Given how much Nintendo's been pushing the 3DS, I was really banking on having a full-blown demo tour come to my area so I could try out the AR games, Mii Creator, and the slick interface, but the closest pod was in Los Angeles which is about an hour away so I got stuck with a straight trial of Pilotwings Resort. Never fear, however - even a quick trip through a game I wasn't even that interested in in the first place was enough to really sell everything about the 3DS. Check out my impressions inside....

I finally got some real face-time with the 3DS last night at a nearby Best Buy. Given how much Nintendo's been pushing the 3DS, I was really banking on having a full-blown demo tour come to my area so I could try out the AR games, Mii Creator, and the slick interface, but the closest pod was in Los Angeles which is about an hour away so I got stuck with a straight trial of Pilotwings Resort. Never fear, however - even a quick trip through a game I wasn't even that interested in in the first place was enough to really sell everything about the 3DS. Check out my impressions inside....

They do a great job at making the launch lineup appear better than it really is. I'm sure Lego Star Wars is going to be at least as good as all the previous entries and that Super Monkey Ball is going to be entertaining, but in the end there really isn't a lot there in the launch. Most press folk that got a pre-release version with the launch games have claimed the stuff packed in with the 3DS is better than the games. If anything, at least out of the box Nintendo is providing a lot in the package to make the 3DS worth a purchase. Later this year is when the big name games start coming out. Having problems watching the video? You can check it out here on youtube, or alternatively head on over to GameTrailers. Source: GameTrailers...

If you overlook some of the obvious grammar mistakes and just take this all in context, it's rather impressive. The internet has allowed for people to really begin to share their talents, and with animation become more and more common, it's truly an epic feat to tell your own stories through them. Sure, there are some rough edges in the animation and it's far from perfect, but in this day and age it's still something to marvel at for the effort taken alone. It looks pretty good for a fan creation, and the story is intriguing, even if the grammar isn't spot on. I'm sure as the series continues it will improve vastly. This work was created by RwanLink, and we'll be sure to follow it as each part gets released....