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Zelda Theory. How Did Zonai Civilisation Fall?
Age of Imprisonment and the History of the Zonai. Spoilers for Age of Imprisonment Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment was released a couple of weeks ago, and it introduced a ton of new lore. Not just Zonai lore either, but Zelda lore in general. It’s also canon, which is cool. The previous Hyrule Warriors game,…
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Will there ever be a new F-Zero game?
After 20+ years, a new F-Zero is long overdue. Nintendo’s last F-Zero game, F-Zero GX, was released in 2003. Since then, the series has only had mini games and references: F-Zero 99, a multiplayer reworking of the original game, is available as part of Switch Online, there are some F-Zero themed tracks in Mario Kart…
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Legend of Zelda Timeline Theory: Sheikah vs Hylians
The Sheikah Tribe is, by far, one of the most important factions in the Legend of Zelda series. They’re also known as the Shadow Folk, and they’re usually good guys. They oppose Ganon, they help out Link, they’re loyal to the royal family, and they’re allied to the Hylians. There’s a fair amount of in-game…
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The Real Monsters in the Legend of Zelda are the Hylians
Monstrous Hylians doing Monstrous things to Monsters. (This is a more coherent, edited version of an early post. The original is available here.) The good guys in the Legend of Zelda games may be doing horrifying things to the monsters. This article is more a joke than a theory, something unintentionally dark I noticed in Breath…
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Where are the Sheikah Warriors in Tears of the Kingdom?
Secret Sheikah Ninjas in the Legend of Zelda. An almost completely unsubstantiated Legend of Zelda theory. (This is a re-edit of an older post. Available here.) The ninja-esc warriors of the Sheikah Tribe have long been an important fixture of the Legend of Zelda universe. But they’re also a mysterious element. Breath of the Wild…
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The Life of the Hero of Legend: Zelda Timeline
I’ve been playing Echoes of Wisdom lately. Interestingly, its map is heavily based on A Link to the Past. It was basically just expanded, because of that, I was initially expecting it to be the same Link. It’s not though, it’s a new incarnation. I’m not complaining, it’s a great game. Nevertheless, it did get…
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What is the Majora’s Mask land of Termina?
Is Termina a parallel universe? Or is it a dream world or a nearby land? Majora’s Mask (MM) is easily one of the best games in the Legend of Zelda franchise. It’s also one of the few Zelda games to take place outside the Kingdom of Hyrule. The game sees Link leave the kingdom, after…
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Reincarnation in the Legend of Zelda
How does reincarnation work in the Zelda Universe? Reincarnation and eternal return are major themes in the Legend of Zelda video games. The three main characters, Link, Zelda and the villain Ganon/Ganondorf, are continuously reincarnated, cursed by the Demon King Demise to refight their battle over and over. That’s the elevator pitch right there. They’re…
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Legend of Zelda Theory: The Rito Explained
There are many factions and species in the Legend of Zelda universe. The Rito tribe (anthropomorphic bird people) are probably the most confusing lore-wise. They were reintroduced in 2017’s Breath of the Wild, having not been seen since 2003’s Wind Waker. It was cool to see them again, but it also created a continuity error…
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Will Video Game Movies Take Over the Film Industry?
Thoughts on the rise of video game movie adaptations. Over the last few years, there’s been speculation that Video Game Movie adaptations may become the next big thing in the movie industry. Game adaptations have existed for a long time, but sure enough, the number of video game movies has noticeably increased in the last…
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What to Expect from a Potential June Nintendo Direct
The Switch 2 looks amazing and, with pre-orders selling out, it’s set to have a big launch. Still, there’s probably going to be another Nintendo Direct as well. The most recent Directs have shown off the Switch 2, given a spotlight to Mario Kart World and cleaned shop on the Switch 1. But the number…
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Legend of Zelda: Ultimate Zonai Theory Part 5 (Conclusion)
The Zonai explained Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Update for Age of Imprisonment The Kingdom of Hyrule and the Decline of the Zonai. This (increasingly impenetrable) series has been in limbo for a while; I’ve been in a sci-fi mood. But there isn’t much more to say. The last post outlined the…
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Nintendo Streams Short Mario Kart World Direct
Yesterday, Nintendo streamed a special Mario Kart World Direct. There wasn’t a lot of new information, though. Also, some moments concerned me a little, chiefly regarding Battle Mode. It wasn’t enough to justify the price tag Don’t get me wrong, Mario Kart World looks like an incredible game. They’ve gone full Forza Horizon with it…
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The Switch 2 is too expensive. And things might get worse.
The Switch 2 looks amazing, I’ve certainly sung its praises. But if there’s been one major drag on the announcement, it’s the price. The Switch 2 is expensive. And Nintendo knows that it’s expensive. They didn’t even mention its pricing during the launch presentation (an essential part of any ad) and practically every comment on…
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Nintendo Shows Off the Switch 2 in a Massive Nintendo Direct.
The big Switch 2 Direct aired yesterday, and there’s a lot to unpack. Let’s a go! The Console The console itself is what people expected, and it’s everything it needs to be. It’s basically a larger, more powerful version of the Switch, with some new quality-of-life features like a magnetic rail for the Joy-Cons (the…
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