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One of our network sites, GenGAME, has posted an article that makes the claim Skyward Sword is simultaneously the greatest and the worst of the Zelda franchise. The writer, Alex, believes that the core of Skyward Sword is solid, however the whole of the game doesn’t deliver the content fans expect in a Zelda title. Though you [...]

“Goal-oriented gameplay and environmental presence exist in unavoidable tension. In moderation, sense of purpose can make a place come alive. But when we focus on moves, strategy, puzzles, and other performance-oriented tasks, we’re left with little cognitive room to appreciate the surrounding environment.” – Douglas Wilson, “Look Before You Warp”1 The above quote is from [...]

Hey there guys! New mailbag, but before I talk about that, the mailbag logo contest concluded and I’m now starting a new contest, this time for an intro! Check out the rules in this thread and submit your intro video, which will start being used in Mailbag #100! Anyway, we’ve got 12 questions this time. [...]

The Magic Meter was one of the staples of the Zelda franchise, the icing on a beautifully, appetizing multi-layered cake. It seems that with recent console installments, Nintendo has been trying to do away with this classic mechanic and replace it with other depleting meters like the Stamina Meter. The trend started with Twilight Princess [...]

Zelda fans, rejoice! If you haven’t yet picked up a copy of The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword for some inexplicable reason, you have an opportunity to get it from Best Buy for a crazy price of $14.99. This sounds absolutely insane, as the game is not even a year old. Heck, Twilight Princess is [...]

Hey there guys! New video discussion. I want to talk about an observation I recently made regarding the series, which is that I think it’s rather flawed. This isn’t a hate video though; I think Zelda is a great series, and that’s the point of this video. The series is flawed, but great anyway, and [...]

Over nine years ago, something new was introduced to the Zelda series. Today, that something is commonly referred to as the transportation system. It’s a pretty simple concept: It consists of a large map that must be traversed via some alternate mode of transportation in order to reach individual areas, which are explored on foot. [...]

Earlier today, fan site Zelda Eternity posted their final schedule for their upcoming Zelda marathon. They are covering most of the same games that we covered in our own marathon earlier this year. Make the jump for their schedule info and information on how you can watch their marathon! The Zelda Eternity marathon will feature [...]

Hey guys! That mailbag logo contest is being extended to August 8th, so you have just a little longer to submit your logo. Check out the terms of the contest here. Anyway, Mailbag #094! Got a lot of broad questions this time, with few that relate to any one game exclusively. 13 questions in all. [...]

Hyrule is a land of fantasy where the outright improbable is allowed to flourish in medieval glory and the result of the boundless creativity of a group of Japanese game designers. The Legend of Zelda franchise has produced some fantastic venues over the past twenty-six years due to its fictional setting, giving it great flexibility [...]