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Zelda’s Song of Storms, Recreated

Artist Erik Schumacher didn’t paint this striking image of Link atop Epona. It’s not a photo either. It’s a little bit of both, something called “photomanipulation”. What that means is he took dozens of existing images and smashed them together. Like a collage, only, seamless. Then he joins them all together with trimmings like Link’s…

By Luke Plunkett Published December 7, 2011

Um, Link Doesn’t Just Absorb Those Fairies…

So Link walks into a Fairy cave, stashes some in a bottle, then just kinda…absorbs another to refill his health. Wait, absorb? That’s a little vague. Wouldn’t he need to…yeah. It’s horrible. The next time you crack open a bottle and top yourself up in a Zelda game, just think about what you’re actually doing,…

By Luke Plunkett Published December 6, 2011

An Adorable Musical Argument for Legend of Zelda Fan Procreation

Three children (with a baby cameo) take on the roles of Link, Zelda, and Ganon in what could be the most favorable outcome of Legend of Zelda fans in love, even if they got the musical credit wrong. I can only hope that my children will one day allow me to submit them to this…

By Mike Fahey Published December 5, 2011

The Legend of Zelda: Family Portraits!

Brazilian artist Dudu Torres dropped us a line over the weekend to ask if we’d share his portraits of the main characters from The Legend of Zelda. They’re so wonderful we’re going to do just that. A freelance illustrator with some video game experience under his belt, Torres’ impressions of Link, Zelda and Ganon aren’t…

By Luke Plunkett Published December 5, 2011

What Skyrim Could Learn from Skyward Sword

The Zelda Vs. Orc image from our calm, rational discussion on the merits of The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim triumphantly returns for commenter SageofMusic‘s explanation of what makes the Zelda title a better game. *spoilers below* After playing Skyward Sword for 20 hours and Skyrim for 40, I…

By Mike Fahey Published November 29, 2011

Nintendo’s Zelda Room Won’t Be Destroyed by the Moon in Three Days

Nintendo of America, as part of the company’s 25th anniversary celebrations for The Legend of Zelda, got the team at iam8bit to dress up a room in the fashion of the series. They didn’t disappoint. Look at those murals! The grass! The rupee cushions! Incidentally, did you know that Nintendo of America’s headquarters is split…

By Luke Plunkett Published November 28, 2011

Happy 25th Birthday Zelda, Here’s An Awesome Soundtrack

The talented community at OverClocked ReMix wanted to do something special for Zelda‘s 25th birthday, so they got together and released this amazing “Indie Game Composer Tribute”. This means that the people behind the music are people you may have heard from before. Like Laura Shigihara, of Plants vs Zombies fame. And C418, the composer…

By Luke Plunkett Published November 23, 2011

What Would You Like To See in a 3DS Version of The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask?

No, Nintendo didn’t announce a 3DS remake of Majora’s Mask while you weren’t looking, but with the success of Ocarina of Time 3D it would be silly not to, so commenter Daemon_Gildas has preemptively assembled his list of demands in today’s Speak Up on Kotaku. So, “Majora’s Mask 3D” wish-list time. 1) Fully-usable Fierce Deity…

By Mike Fahey Published November 22, 2011

Don’t Be the Hero of Time. Be the Hero of the Kitchen.

You Americans will soon be cooking up Thanksgiving feasts. I’m thinking of the Australian Christmas BBQ. Either way, we could all look the part in these Zelda aprons, hand-made by Janeille Pita. There are two available, both based on the Wind Waker designs of Link and Zelda. Actually, now I look at them closer they…

By Luke Plunkett Published November 22, 2011

Nintendo Debuting Limited Edition Super Mario and Zelda 3DS Bundles For Thanksgiving

This week, the time-honored American holiday of Thanksgiving rolls around yet again, serving as the kick-off to a month-long orgy of conspicuous consumption. To celebrate, Nintendo just announced that it’s releasing two 3DS bundles on Turkey Day. This announcement confirms the availability of the previously mentioned black Legend of Zelda handheld and outs a flame-red…

By Evan Narcisse Published November 21, 2011

How Link Really Carries All That Crap Around

You didn’t think he had magic pants, did you? An enchanted backpack? Nope. Poor kid’s gotta lug everything around the hard way. No wonder he grunts every time he has to swing that Master Sword. link stuffs [WakaBee @ DeviantArt, via Tiny Cartridge] You can contact Luke Plunkett, the author of this post, at [email protected].…

By Luke Plunkett Published November 21, 2011

Skyrim + Skyward Sword = Skyrule

Fan art legend MetalHanzo has come up with this wonderful tribute to the two games of the hour, Skyrim and Skyward Sword Two similar names, two dudes who use swords, yeah, this works. And is that…Valoo? That only makes this even better You can see more of MetalHanzo’s stuff at his DeviantArt site, linked below.…

By Luke Plunkett Published November 18, 2011

Yup, the Zelda 3DS is Coming to America

First hinted at in a leaked Black Friday flyer, Best Buy employees are now confirming with Kotaku that, yes, the awesome Zelda-themed 3DS will be released in the US. First announced as a European deal, the limited edition 3DS unit boasts classy Zelda heraldry atop a black handheld, and the bundle also includes Ocarina of…

By Luke Plunkett Published November 18, 2011

Nintendo’s Strange Celebrity Hostage Videos

As part of Nintendo’s 25th brithday celebrations for The Legend Of Zelda, the publisher has roped a few celebrities into jumping in front of a camera to tell their personal stories involving the series. Only…they don’t look like they’ve been roped. Between the audio, video and backdrop, it looks more like there are masked gunmen…

By Luke Plunkett Published November 18, 2011

Nintendo’s Skyward Sword Push Includes Penny Arcade Zelda Comic, Early Sales This Saturday

Only a few short days stand between you and what’s being called one of the best ever entries in Nintendo’s Legend of Zelda series. And, if you live in the greater New York City area, it’ll be one day less. The Japanese game giant’s holding a launch event in its Nintendo World store in Rockefeller…

By Evan Narcisse Published November 15, 2011

The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword Pierces Game Critics’ Hearts

Has Nintendo finally release a console installment of The Legend of Zelda series that critics don’t immediately fall in love with? Look at that chart. Does that look like hate to you? No sir and / or ma’am, that’s love right there. One could almost feel the bulging hordes of game reviewers pressing against Nintendo’s…

By Mike Fahey Published November 11, 2011

Jimmy Fallon Gets Some Sweet Zelda Swag from Reggie Fils-Aime in This Skyward Sword TV Appearance

What can you glean watching Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime on last night’s Late Night With Jimmy Fallon? You can you learn that, apparently, all-star developers Koji Kondo and Eiji Aonuma are jealous of Reggie’s appearances on the after-dark talk show. Viewers will also see Fallon get called a ‘natural swordsman’ and get gifted…

By Evan Narcisse Published November 11, 2011

Nintendo Might Bring 2D Zelda Games Back In 3D

Ocarina of Time might not be the only Zelda game we see brought back to life on the 3DS. Nintendo talisman Shigeru Miyamoto has been thinking about bringing some older games to the handheld as well. In an interview with GamesRadar, Zelda boss Eiji Aonuma said “Well actually, even Mr. Miyamoto himself has been talking…

By Luke Plunkett Published November 10, 2011

There’s a Zelda 3DS Handheld, and It Is Stunning

So far only revealed for the European market, this black with gold trimmings 3DS handheld is being released by Nintendo to commemorate the franchise’s 25th anniversary. It’ll be out in Europe on November 25, and includes a copy of Ocarina of Time 3D You can contact Luke Plunkett, the author of this post, at [email protected].…

By Luke Plunkett Published November 8, 2011

Link Journeys Through The Legend of Zelda’s Skyward Sword’s Dangerous Desert Area in This New Video

So far, we’ve seen Link make his way over the volcanic parts of the landscape in Skyward Sword. This new trailer opens introduces the arid Lanaryu Desert, where the series hero searches for a mining facility. You’ll also see glimpses of the new Zelda game’s combat in action and a boss battle against a giant…

By Evan Narcisse Published November 4, 2011