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Link Doesn’t Get More Mature Than This

The Legend of Zelda’s Link re-imagined as an aging elf—and looking like he’d be right at home in World of Warcraft—by artist Damien Canderle for ZBrush Central’s “Age of Legends” Comicon Challenge. Elder Link [ZBrush Central – thanks, Corey!]

By Michael McWhertor Published October 19, 2010

It’s Dangerous To Go Alone (In This Neighborhood)

Link battles graffiti in an unidentified urban landscape. Seen via Twitter by reader Corey S.

By Owen Good Published September 29, 2010

The Legend of Zelda, Filtered Through God of War

Artist David Hsu Yen re-imagines Link and Ganon from The Legend of Zelda with God of War flavor in his gorgeously rendered “Link of War,” quickly following that with an unlikely Metroid-Shadow of the Colossus artistic mash-up

By Michael McWhertor Published September 24, 2010

What Nintendo 3DS Games Is Japan Excited About?

The Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo’s 3D-glasses-free portable, isn’t out yet. Nintendo has only said it will be out before next April. Yet, Japanese people are excited to play games on it. But which games? Website 4Gamer polled over 21,000 of its readers about which Nintendo 3DS games they were most excited about. Here are the results…

By Brian Ashcraft Published September 3, 2010

Why This Lady Has a Zelda Tattoo

On a recent episode of cloak-and-dagger thriller series Rubicon, a female analyst explains to Miles Fielder, played by actor Dallas Roberts, why she has a Triforce tattoo. Haven’t seen this show yet — is it any good? Thanks for the tip, Jeff!

By Brian Ashcraft Published August 31, 2010

Link Is Silent, And Nintendo Wants To Keep It That Way

One of the enduring appeals of Link, hero of The Legend Of Zelda series, has been the fact that he’s mute. You can’t spoil a man’s character with bad writing when he never speaks! As technology marches onwards, though, some people may expect Link to make like the characters from other long-time mute series like…

By Luke Plunkett Published August 12, 2010

Italy, You Are Cosplay Champions

This Sunday, a cosplaying duo representing Italy beat out rivals from 14 other countries to take first place at the World Cosplay Summit in Nagoya. The winners dressed as Link and Ganondorf from The Legend of Zelda. Luca Buzzi cosplayed as Link, while Giancarlo Di Pierro was Ganondorf. The finalists performed a 3-minute live-action play…

By Brian Ashcraft Published August 2, 2010

It’s Dangerous To Look At This Alone!

As seen at Wonder Festival by Akiba Blog

By Brian Ashcraft Published July 26, 2010

Is It Hyrulean Fashion Week In New York?

Boomerangs, the androgynous adventurer’s must-have accessory this season, as we’ve learned from this Legend of Zelda-themed display at New York’s Fashion Institute of Technology, captured by The SinfulKnight.

By Michael McWhertor Published July 19, 2010

I Love Zelda, In Painting Form

As seen on Tiny Cartridge

By Brian Ashcraft Published July 16, 2010

What If Games Had A Super-Easy Mode?

Are video games too hard for you? College Humor imagines a world where all games have a super-easy mode, just for you. Check out the super-easy versions of The Legend of Zelda, Wii Fit, Battletoads, Sonic, and more. I suppose this works both ways. If you ever find yourself complaining that today’s games are far…

By Mike Fahey Published July 8, 2010

Friendly Reminder: Super Mario Bros. Crossover Now Featuring Ninja Gaiden

As promised, Jay Pavlina has delivered Ryu Hayabusa from the NES Ninja Gaiden as the seventh playable character in the flash sensation Super Mario Bros. Crossover. Other character-specific abilities have been included in the game’s 1.1 update. Mega Man now jumps more realistically, and can use Rush Coil to get to higher spots on the…

By Owen Good Published June 25, 2010

Scott Pilgrim Movie Includes Zelda Tunes, Beck As Sex Bob-omb

Mario and Zelda creator Shigeru Miyamoto has apparently given his blessing to the movie adaptation of Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World, based on the heavily video game-influenced comic of the same name, specifically for its use of video game music. According to a new interview with Scott Pilgrim director Edgar Wright conducted by star Michael…

By Michael McWhertor Published June 21, 2010

The Video Game Solution To The BP Oil Spill

Link, Mario and Sam Fisher team up to tackle the ongoing BP oil spill disaster in the Gulf of Mexico, as seen at Virtual Shackles, via Reddit. Finally, a better use for the FLUDD!

By Michael McWhertor Published June 2, 2010

Yes, There Are Other Zelda Weddings

A fellow in Sweden recently got married. “Naturally I wanted something special for the wedding march,” he writes, “and to surprise the guests it starts with the classic piece by Wagner but then goes over to Zelda.” His wife got a little nervous, thinking that the The Legend of Zelda music should have faded out…

By Brian Ashcraft Published June 1, 2010

New Zelda? “Easier To Play”

Nintendo is working on a new Legend of Zelda game. And according to Zelda creator Shigeru Miyamoto, the game will be easier to play. In an interview with German site Gaming Media (via website 1UP), Miyamoto said that Nintendo is “creating a new way to play the game”. Continuing, he added, “We are trying to…

By Brian Ashcraft Published May 18, 2010

The Legend of Zelda: A Link To The DJ Hero

Producer Mark Ronson taps into the stylings of The Legend of Zelda for his new video for “Circuit Breaker” with a little help from Jordan Galland and Gary Breslin, offering a chance to see Link’s master turntable skills in action. You may enjoy the music more so than the slightly mutated Gibdos, Ropes and Darknuts,…

By Michael McWhertor Published May 12, 2010

Mario Creator “Always” Has Regrets

You’d think that the guy who created Super Mario Bros., The Legend of Zelda and Wii Music wouldn’t have any regrets. Oh wait. “As soon as we’ve finished a project, I always have regrets about what we could or should’ve done,” said Nintendo’s Shigeru Miaymoto in a recent interview with Edge magazine. “But then there…

By Brian Ashcraft Published May 12, 2010

The Top 50 Video Game Franchises Of All Time, Voted By Gamers

The 2010 Guinness Book of World Records Gamer’s Edition features a list of the Top 50 video game series as voted by the gaming public. Which series came out on top between The Legend of Zelda, Call of Duty, and Halo? Instead of opting to go with game review scores or a board of experts,…

By Mike Fahey Published May 6, 2010

Reviews

3D Dot Game Heroes Review: Connecting The Dots To The Past

Can the innovative implementation of 3D pixels and a good sense of humor save Silicon Studio’s 3D Dot Game Heroes from being labeled a gimmicky Zelda clone? The king of 2D Dotnia felt that sprites were outdated, so he decreed the kingdom switch to 3D, and so it did, though not in the way one…

By Mike Fahey Published April 24, 2010