Woodfall Temple – The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask Part 3

A missing princess, an innocent monkey's life hanging in the balance, a groovy drum beat, and the eerie song of a giant in the mists. Link's adventures in Termina hit their stride in our first dungeon of Majora's Mask, Woodfall Temple! Sit down with your hosts, Shannon and Joe, as they play, discuss and theorize… [Read More]

The Southern Swamp – The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask Part 2

Moving freely through time, Link went to Southern Swamp looking for help to defeat Skull Kid. He found an injured witch, chatty monkeys, an angry Deku King, and the Sonata of Awakening, the key to access Woodfall Temple.  Don't forget to enter our giveaway for a chance to win a copy of The Psychology of Zelda… [Read More]

Welcome to Clock Town – The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask Part 1

While searching for Navi deep within the Lost Woods, Link is robbed and transformed into a Deku Scrub by a mischievous imp wearing a Mask. Pursuing his attacker brings him to Clock Town, a city threatened by the ominous moon slowly falling from the sky. Joined by the fairy Tatl and beseeched by the Happy… [Read More]

The Ocarina of Time (Wrap-up) – The Legend of Zelda: The Ocarina of Time

Today we say goodbye to Ocarina of Time, not forever, but for now. A pillar of the Zelda franchise, OoT's reach extends to nearly every Legend of Zelda game across the various timelines, and holds a special place in the hearts of many gamers. Join us as we chat about our impressions, the key themes,… [Read More]

Ganondorf – The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Part 17

The Last Battle! The fate of Hyrule rests on Link and Zelda’s shoulders as Ganondorf, King of Evil and holder of the Triforce of Power, makes his final desperate attempt to unite the Triforce under his control and destroy Link and Zelda in the process. [Read More]

Ganon’s Castle – The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Part 16

Ganon's Castle awaits. Inside we find the castle's keep protected by a magical barrier, but with his knack for puzzle solving and the power of the six Sages, Link begins his long climb up the tower towards Ganondorf's chamber. But before actually opening the door he decides to do some fishing and junk. Sit down… [Read More]

The Spirit Temple – The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Part 15

While stepping inside the Desert Colossus was easy enough, it quickly becomes clear that this Temple won't be without its obstacles. Nabooru has been kidnapped by Koume and Kotake, leaving Link to explore the Spirit Temple and face Twinrova on his own. Sit down with your hosts, Shannon and Joe, as they play, discuss and… [Read More]

Gerudo Valley – The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Part 14

Link enters Gerudo Valley, the birthplace of Ganondorf, King of Thieves, and infiltrates the Gerudo Fortress. After proving his worth in the eyes of the Gerudo, Link is allowed passage across the Haunted Wasteland to the Desert Colossus, location of the Spirit Temple, and the second in command of the Gerudo, Nabooru. Sit down with… [Read More]

The Shadow Temple – The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Part 13

"Here is gathered Hyrule's bloody history of greed and hatred." On that cheery note we gird ourselves to enter the Shadow Temple, a macabre assemblage of guillotines, scythes, and just about every spooky enemy Ocarina of Time has to offer. And at the end? The decapitated form of the phantom shadow beast: Bongo Bongo. Sit… [Read More]

Bottom of the Well – The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Part 12

Kakariko Village burns and something stirs at the bottom of the well.. Unfortunately for Link, he needs the Lens of Truth to move through the Shadow Temple, and so must face the nightmarish fiends populating the dried up well.  Sit down with your hosts, Shannon and Joe, as they play, discuss and theorize their way… [Read More]