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Unique items and flashy gear are a staple of Zelda gameplay, but not all items are created equal, and not every game uses their items equally. Some items have deep utilization across multiple games like the Hookshot, Bombs, and Roc’s Feather. Others, however, are so specific in their utility that they rarely see use outside of the dungeon they’re found in. Twilight Princess’ Spinner, Twilight Princess’ Iron Boots, and Twilight Princess’ Dominion Rod all fall victim to this trend. Okay, Twilight Princess is pretty bad about this with…

When Universal Studios Hollywood first opened its version of Super Nintendo World back in February 2023, fans from all over the US were more than thrilled that a visit to this unique theme park experience no longer meant a trip to Japan as well. However, while the overall impressions of Hollywood’s Nintendo World were positive, there were still some who felt that it didn’t live up to the original Japan version. That wasn’t the end of the story, though,  as…

From 2017-2024, the Nintendo Switch saw a sweeping number of Zelda releases that sustained the fan base and brought many new fans into the flock. Leaving aside the availability of titles like The Legend of Zelda and Ocarina of Time through Nintendo Switch Online, the Switch was home to four brand-new mainline titles (including the 2019 Link’s Awakening, since it’s a full remake), several beloved spin-off titles, and the HD remaster for Skyward Sword. During the Switch generation, we got…

The Legend of Zelda series has received dozens and dozens of pieces of official Nintendo hardware over the decades including game cartridges/discs, custom handhelds, special edition consoles, and golden controllers. As with all electronics, Zelda hardware is subject to degradation with the passage of time, obsolescence as technology advances, and the everyday wear and tear of use regardless of how gentle one is with it. My personal approach to retro game collecting is to find consoles and games that I…

Come this Saturday, the Nintendo Switch 2 will have been out in the wild for an entire month. Fans that picked up the system on launch day have had plenty of time to race around in Mario Kart World, try out third-party releases like Cyberpunk 2077, or even re-experience some Switch 1 classics in a new light with the Switch 2 editions of Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom. The Switch 2 boasts a decent launch lineup,…

In just ten days’ time, the annual Zelda Dungeon Marathon will once again commence over on our Twitch channel! From July 12th to July 19th, viewers can expect a nonstop parade of Zelda content, as we race through series classics, dig up some lost gaming obscurities, and present a bunch of other fun events — all to raise money for charity! You can check out the schedule, learn more about the attendees, and read more about the event’s history right here. For…

The launch of the Switch 2 editions of Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom introduced Zelda Notes to the Nintendo Switch app. This new facility offers several features to this beloved pair of Zelda titles, including navigation tools, item sharing, and hidden “Voice Memories” that deepen the games’ lore. The usefulness and value of each new feature varies, as we detail in our recent review of the Switch 2 editions, but there is certainly enough there to reinvigorate how we experience these…

With the release of the Switch 2 came a new addition to the Nintendo Classics library on Nintendo Switch Online: GameCube games. Among the first batch of games released for the service is one of Zelda‘s highest-rated entries, ranking sixth in Zelda Dungeon’s 2024 Best Zelda Ever, The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker. This 2002 title sees Link taking to the high seas of a flooded Hyrule to rescue his kidnapped sister, reawaken the lost Sages, and thwart Ganondorf’s wicked…

If there’s one thing I like more than playing Zelda games, it’s talking about Zelda games. I love participating in forums, browsing beautiful fan art, and obsessing over obscure theories. But I think my favorite part of being a Zelda fan is getting hyped for new games, and trailers are the biggest part of that. Zelda games have had some great trailers over the years. There’s the Skyward Sword promo featuring the “Ballad of the Goddess,” which fans reversed to…

The gang is away this week, so we’re unlocking an awesome episode from our Patreon vault! Al is joining the fun this month, as we team up to discuss the best Collectathons in the series, as well as which games “gimmick” is our favorite! There are a ton of different options for both, so let us know where you land on some of our (controversial!) picks! If you want even MORE episodes like this, be sure to check out our…