Category: Video Essays
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Switch 2 Features That Could Take Zelda To The Next Level
We now know more about the Nintendo Switch 2 features following the reveal of the console on 2nd April. But what does this mean for the futue of the Zelda franchise? Today I want to take a closer look at the features for the Switch 2, and how this could unlock new gameplay experiences in…
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Will the next Zelda game cost $100 (or maybe more)?
This week the Nintendo Switch 2 was unveiled, and with it the price. The console itself is on the higher end of the predictions, but it’s the games that have surprised many, with Mario Kart World costing $80 as a stand alone game. Tears of the Kingdom came out in 2023 as a $70, so…
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Everything Zelda from the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct
Today Nintendo revealed the Nintendo Switch 2 and we had a LOT of Zelda content in the Direct. We’ve got enhanced Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom Switch 2 editions, a brand new Hyrule Warriors game Age of Imprisonment, plus Wind Waker via Gamecube and a brand new feature in the app…
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Why we’re going to see The Legend of Zelda at the Switch 2 Direct
The Switch 2 Direct is just days away on April 2nd, and I’m convinced we’re going to see The Legend of Zelda. This is the biggest Nintendo Direct since the launch of the original Switch, therefore it makes sense to have one of Nintendo’s biggest franchises there as we deep dive into games, preorders and…
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The Next Zelda Game Should Learn These Lessons From Echoes Of Wisdom
With the Switch 2 expected in 2025 the Zelda team are likely working on the next Zelda game. Echoes of Wisdom was the most recent Zelda game, and while Grezzo worked with Nintendo, this game wasn’t from the core Zelda team, and there are some great ideas in Echoes of Wisdom which could be iterated…
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The Next Zelda Game Should Evolve Dungeon Items for an Open World
Dungeon items were a staple of The Legend of Zelda series for many years, until Breath of the Wild switched directions leaning into open-world mechanics to promote exploration. Today I want to take a closer look at dungeon items, why they are important for the Zelda franchise, plus discuss how Nintendo could evolve dungeon items…
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Lost Secrets & Cut Content from The Legend of Zelda Series
What if I told you that some of the coolest Zelda ideas never made it into the games? This includes explorable areas, weapons and items. Today I’m diving into the world of cut content from The Legend of Zelda series. Video game development isn’t a linear process, there are many reviews and quality gates that…
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The Best & Worst Zelda Spin-offs You Forgot Existed
The Legend of Zelda series features many of the best games ever made. Some are amazing, but some… not so much. Today I’m going to take a look at the best and worst Zelda spin-offs you probably forgot existed. Spin-off’s are games that borrow elements from The Legend of Zelda, but aren’t officially part of…
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The cancelled games in the Legend of Zelda series
The Legend of Zelda series has seen many successes over it’s near 40 year lifespan starting with the Legend of Zelda on the Nintendo Entertainment System to Echoes of Wisdom on Nintendo Switch. But over the years Nintendo has cancelled Zelda games, and today I’m going to take a look at some of the lesser…
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Which Legend of Zelda game has the best art style?
The Legend of Zelda series is famous for experimenting with it’s art style, but which one is the best. Today I’m going to go through the art styles for the entire series, plus I’ve asked you which one you think is best. You have voted to find out the objective best art style in the…