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NPCs are a staple of almost every video game. They're the shopkeepers, the mayors, and the damsels in distress. They're also the creeps. This post is devoted to the NPCs that are more than slightly off their rocker, or just plain unsettling.
"If you are reading this, you either live in some Third World country that doesn't have turkeys, or you snuck away from your Thanksgiving festivities to read about video games on the internet. When your family joins hands around the dinner table and everyone takes turns saying what they're thankful for, your Mom probably doesn't want to hear about how happy you are that there’s no level cap in Skyrim. But we here at Player Affinity know how you feel. Here are few games that we feel thankfu..."
The first in a new weekly series of top 10 lists every Tuesday. This week, in celebration of the release of Skyward Sword, is the Top 10 Legend of Zelda Games. Do you agree with the list?
This is absolutely silly, but definitely if you're a fan of the Zelda series (or gangster rap). The video is well made, the lyrics are good and all of it is hilarious.
""When I ask myself why Ocarina of Time has been remade, there are both the positive answers and negative ones. I wonder if the reasoning behind the remake is truly appropriate, or more sinister. It worries me, and I try to just ignore it and focus on the fact that soon we will get to play as the Hero of Time in 3D, but I can't drown out those voices. It worries me that deep down; Nintendo just can't get over Ocarina of Time. I mean, was Twilight Princess even really that different?""
Daav from NoobFeed.com goes over all the winners in the Art of Video Games exhibition from the Smithsonian. After about a quarter decade of playing games and a bunch of platforms, NoobFeed goes over what choices are sound and what improvements or better decisions could've made the final cut. Get your nostalgia on!
This is an eight-bit remix of Ganondorf's classic theme from Ocarina of Time, nodding back to the classic gaming days. It's so awesome to listen to, even though it's technically a regression.
There have been some classic combos in popular culture: Batman and Robin, Captain America and Bucky, Starsky and Hutch. However, there are some gaming sidekicks that are more of a pain than anything else.
Throughout the course of gaming history, there have been several titles that revolutionized the medium, introducing new gameplay elements and allowing players to do things never thought possible within the realm of a video game. Bright Hub presents five of the most innovative games to ever hit gaming systems.
"What defines these two heroes is courage. Not merely their possession of the Triforce of Courage, but the determination it takes to keep trying failure after failure, until success comes. It is by no means easy to stand up and fight when all seems hopeless. When plans fail in life it takes courage to keep on trying, but it also takes wisdom to approach it reasonably, and it takes power to execute those plans. It is a cliché, but one of the few that hold true. Nobody except yourself keeps a co..."
These characters may be great video game heroes, but in the real world, they'd kinda be freaks, douchebags or worse. Check 'em out here - chances are that one of your favorites made the list.
"And they got married and lived happily ever after." Romantic love is important to people not only in real life, but in stories and myths. The Zelda games, however, seem to lack any kind of fully developed romance. But the fan fiction, art, and discussions the games have spawned are full of references to romance (yet ironically, you would be hard pressed to find references to dungeon puzzles). Even if the main topic of the fan fiction or fan art has nothing to do with romance, people slip in h..."
"Ocarina of Time is all about change. When Link wakes up in the Hyrule of the future, he finds that Ganondorf has taken over and that the peace he restored throughout the land has shattered. He must learn to accept these changes - embracing the pleasant differences and dealing with the difficult ones. As we follow him throughout his quest, we are invited to journey through the various dimensions of that state of transition in order to make our own peace with the turbulent nature of time."
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of time is a gaming classic, and not just because it's a great game. Here are five important life lessons you can learn from playing it.
"Videogame music has come a long way. Of course, as the music grew better, technology for the public to create their own music allowed people to create their own professional remixes. Here are some of the best remixes available on the web, side by side with the original. Open your ears, tune in, and get ready to rock out."
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time features a colorful cast of characters that are arguably some of the most memorable characters in gaming. These are the top 5 non-player characters in the classic Nintendo 64 title, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time hosts some of Link's fiercest battles. From childhood to manhood, Link faces an onslaught of ghosts, monsters, evil spirits, and the Evil King Ganondorf himself. This list details BrightHub's top 3 boss fights in Ocarina of Time.
From the Great Deku Tree to Lord Jabu-Jabu; from the infamous Water Temple to the dark dwelling that is Ganon's Castle; The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time features some of the best dungeon design in the series. This is BrightHub's list of the top 3 dungeons from Ocarina of Time.
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time features a truly iconic, beautiful soundtrack. Everyone has their favorite themes heard throughout the game. This is BrightHub's Top 5 Songs from The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.
Ocarina of Time features some of the most engaging sidequests and minigames of any Legend of Zelda game. This is a list of the top 3 sidequests in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is a true classic and one of the greatest games of all time. It was amazing when it was released in 1998 for the Nintendo 64, and it's amazing now as a Virtual Console download. If you've never played this timeless classic, download the game ASAP. If you have played it, there's no harm in reliving this masterpiece once again.
"The fifth entry in the Legend of Zelda series, Ocarina of Time was the introduction of Link to the 3rd dimension on the Nintendo 64. Released in 1998, Ocarina of Time was immediately popular around the world - especially in Japan and North America. In fact, according to a study by Gameranking.jp, Ocarina of Time remains at 134th for most game sales of all time in Japan. Like the other games in the Legend of Zelda series, Ocarina of Time told the story of a young Hylian boy named Link that set..."
Miyamoto has stated that he wants to streamline the Zelda experience, and the remake of Ocarina of Time for the 3DS provides an opportunity for just that. While Ocarina of Time is one of the most beloved games of all time, it isn't without flaws, and this article explores a few different changes that Nintendo can make in order to "improve upon perfection".
"Zelda and charity – our two favorite things, combined into one. And where else does this sort of glorious combination occur other than a gaming marathon? Which is why we’re here to remind you that Zeldathon begins today, and the team running through our favorite franchise is raising money for the American Cancer Society along the way."
"“Princess Zelda”. Almost every Zelda game contains some reference to its namesake, the Princess of Hyrule, Zelda. Whether she is masquerading as Sheik or Tetra, if she is there in person or in spirit, or if we see her in the game or in a flashback, Zelda is always “Princess” Zelda. It’s as if Nintendo made the word “Princess” her first name and “Zelda” her surname.
I will admit that I am quite the Princess Zelda fan, and often find myself wondering why we see her acting in the role of the ..."
Nintendo is apparently remaking The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for their new handheld, Nintendo 3DS. The first screens of the game have appeared.
"Navi: Ocarina of Time
She may have been pretty helpful. However, here constant nagging was apparent from the very beginning of the game. “Hey! Wake Up! Look!” It would take a hero of Hyrule not to slap this fairy with a fly swatter and go back to sleep. Oh, but this was just the beginning. Through the rest of the game, she would nag you to death by pointing out every little thing to you. If you were trying to sneak up on some unsuspecting enemies, she would assuredly give away your position ..."
Every gamer has a classic library of nostalgic classics. When the time comes out to pop in the dusty cartridges however, a few titles almost all gamers can agree on. Take a look at the top ten games that you should take a second (or 100th) play through.
"I recently completed Silent Hill: Shattered Memories for the Wii (expect the full review in the next issue of ONM, out on 12 February). What impressed me most wasn't the graphics or the gameplay - both of which are fantastic, by the way - but the storyline. It's the closest I've come to playing a movie on the Wii, and the plot's full of twists, turns and surprises."
"Hey, everyone. We just wanted to let you know that Dec. 31 was the last day that The Hero of Time was available for viewing. We came to an agreement with Nintendo earlier this month to stop distributing the film."
"Just about ever video game franchise focuses on the adventures and trials of one or a few major characters within their respective universes. Link, Zelda and Ganondorf are the three individuals when applying this formula to The Legend of Zelda. These characters are the center of nearly all of the games in the series, with their roles differing slightly each time they appear. However, while we control Link, we encounter various side-characters that offer us help along our journeys in the land ..."
"Lets look at things objectively first. Shigeru Miyamoto and Eiji Aonuma have both staked claims that Link is you. It's often the reason given that if voice acting were to happen, no one wants Link to talk. Often times it the reasoning we have for him not having as much emotion as someone who is saving the world should have. Developer intent is that Link is us, so thus, he must be. Not so fast."
"10. Magic Powder (Link to the Past, Link’s Awakening)
The first item on our list is particularly strange. For starters, you get the magic powder in Link to the Past by finding a magic mushroom and giving it to a witch. Once acquired, the magic powder has many weird uses, ranging from transforming your enemies to waking up a mysterious bat-like creature who makes your magic more powerful. The most awesome use of the magic powder, however, is transforming a cucco into a human in Kakariko, who ..."
A few hilarious satires of warning labels from some choice games going all the way back to the SNES and Genesis. If you are in the mood for a quick chuckle, check out some of the images.
"History has shown that video games and movies don’t mix. Games based off of movies are generally of lower quality, and movies based off of games are much, much worse. On the bright side, at least a few of the movies are of the so-bad-it’s-good variety. Gamers know the movies will always suck, and as such parody movie trailers of games that would make awful movies are prevalent in out fandom. We at The Gaming Dungeon are not rich or geographically close enough to do one ourselves; but we, if n..."
"The question of the week this week involves the many different weapons introduced with gaming; some are possible but others are completely too bad-ass to be true. Weapons have been very created especially in the first person shooter genre (Including one of the most creative guns I have ever heard; the Landshark Gun).
For my favorite weapon I’m going to have to go with the Landshark gun from Armed and Dangerous. Actually, it’s better to say EVERY weapon from Armed and Dangerous, but we’ll f..."
A guy made a video on YouTube doing what I remember GameTrailers did quite a while ago, explaining the Zelda timeline. This guy did a complete job imo, very well done, and should be watched. However, he has received a response from Nintendo about this timeline saying.. there is no timeline. I've included the original video and the response in the quote.
"Videogame history is littered with rage and frustration. While we all love and cherish this noble hobby we call gaming, it has still been the source of thrown controllers, broken furniture and endless streams of curse words. While much anger has been had at bad level design, cheap deaths and wasted money, plenty of rage has been reserved for the characters themselves.
Game characters can be incredibly annoying. This is the result of an industry where game developers try to be writers, and ..."
"Recently listed on cragslist is a 1978 Ford Fairmont, paint with the map from the original Zelda. You may have seen this bad boy before as it has appearing in tons of online places like Digg and various news sites as well as in print with August 2005 issue of Nintendo Power.
The car is in good general condition, engine runs well and has low mileage (110k miles). I am selling her because we bought a new Prius and just havent needed her since then. I bought her from a friend of the family i..."
"I love boss fights in video games. Everyone looks forward to them, and they usually provide some of the funnest/hardest/most memorable bits of any game. They also usually have the best music, best cutscenes, and in general, they're a blast to play. But what makes a perfect boss battle?
Well as I said, great music helps a lot, and there has to be a perfect balance in the atmosphere. You have to be enjoying the fight, but at the same time be scared out of your wits that you could die at any ..."
We certainly got excited when an article was submitted concerning a Master Sword becoming a reality. Thanks to Sub-Zero of unrealitymag.com, you can check out eleven others as well in his gallery! (Including a Master Sword as a twelfth)
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"The times may change, but the legend remains: A dark wizard, a princess in peril, and an emerald-clad boy as the kingdom's only hope. Like all great fables of times long past, the story of Link has changed much over the years, retold in a new way for each coming generation, but timeless nonetheless. It's a legacy few other franchises can equal, and these 22 years have elevated Link to stand among the upper echelon of video game royalty.
That kind of legacy means walking a delicate line; co..."
OMG RPG of gamepro.com has compiled a list of the top ten swords from video games!
So what came first? The Master Sword from the Legend of Zelda series and is it any surprise when fans do stuff like this? The Buster Sword from Final Fantasy VII came in second with Frostmourne of the Warcraft series in third.
Read on to discover the awesomeness of each!
The top seven life bars of all time is a bit of a quirky list, but a cool one! It contains such things as a pulsing heart and brain, spinal fluid and a face which gets bloodier by the second. In fact, one is even measured with a female's chest.
The Legend of Zelda Series took out first place with their class style of a series of hearts due to lasting a long time and one of the best remembered. This was followed by the loved classic Doom in second and somehow the Guitar Hero series in third.
The top ten video game baddies, marvel in their wickedness! See classics such as Dr. Eggman and Bowser, stare at Wario the overweight evil brother.
Though it's a real nice find to see Gruntilda Winkybunion from our beloved Banjo-Kazooie series get in at first! Followed by Final Fantasy VI character Kefka Palazzo and Ganondorf in third from the Legend of Zelda series.
"I'm happy that a title I worked on some time ago remains highly praised to this day, but that also shows how none of the subsequent games in the series have surpassed it. As someone who is still working on the series, I have mixed feelings about that. Because I haven't yet surpassed it, I can't quit. Surprisingly, that simply motivation may be the reason I continue to work on the Zelda series."
"Im happy that a title I worked on some time ago remains highly praised to this day, but that also shows how none of the subsequent games in the series have surpassed it. As someone who is still working on the series, I have mixed feelings about that. Because I havent yet surpassed it, I cant quit. Surprisingly, that simply motivation may be the reason I continue to work on the Zelda series."
"If there’s one thing that videogames do well – perhaps more so than any form of digital entertainment around – it’s immersion. The ability to suck in an individual not just through giving them complete control over their actions, but more pertinently, through the surroundings and awe-inspiring sights developers painstakingly carve and sculpt. It’s debatable that this sense of captivation has only progressed, with more talented designers getting more out of increasingly powerful consoles. And ..."
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"Ive been scouring the Internet for months in search of a recipe for video game foods. It hasnt been easy. The bakers and cake decorators who know how to create really amazing desserts dont seem to want to share their cooking secrets, leaving me with recipes for companion cube cakes that look rather disgusting. So, inspired by my friends at Nerds Gone Wild! Magazine, I decided to take matters into my own hands. I decided to bake Triforce shortbread cookies."
"A birthday cake my parents have made me from scratch based on my obsession. Between The Sage of Light cake that I have gotten today, September 18th 2008 for my 17th birthday and the Master Sword replica I got last year after I got my Junior Cert. results I think I might be part Hylian."
"10. Track 2, Excitebike
9. World 8-4, Bowser's Final Castle, Super Mario Bros.
8. The Dark World, Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
7. Hyrule, Legend of Zelda: The Ocarina of Time
6. Brinstar, Metroid
5. Katina, StarFox 64
4. Mario Kart Series, Rainbow Road
3. Super Mario Bros. 3, Giant Land
2. Bob-Omb Battlefield, Super Mario 64
1. Special Zone, Super Mario World
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Feel the Hatred: The Water Temple
Feel the Hatred: Zant (Twilight Princess)
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Well, two bloggers from Destructoid have proclaimed hatred towards the Water Temple and Zant in the very popular Zelda series, two different games respectively.
Ok, so one is a lot stronger than the other but they both share a dislike. But is Zelda a bit lost in the dark? Or, are the bloggers just out of their depth and don't know what they're going on about?
"Tossing aside the standard temporal ocarina for something a little more complex, a "Flute Link" cosplayer performed on stage at this year's Masquerade show at the Otakon 2008 in Baltimore, bringing Navi in tow. It's a great performance, although it's hard to tell when she's playing live and when it's pre-recorded (for demonstrationg of her live performance, we also embedded a video of Flute Link performing Tetris with an Otaku band.
And for anyone who ever wished Navi would get her what fo..."
Amazon has created a product page for a new book titled The Legend of Zelda and Philosophy, which is being edited by Luke Cuddy. The Legend of Zelda and Philosophy is the latest book to enter the "longrunning Popular Culture and Philosophy series."
The publisher of the book believes it will answers many questions about the Zelda series, ranging from seeing Hyrule as an ideal society to considering Zelda art.
Hot off of the Mario Marathon last month, they are at it again. The Mario Marathon team will be partnering up with Cameron Banga and the Four48 Team in bringing you a marathon gaming session of the seven console Zelda titles, from the original classic Legend of Zelda to the newest Zelda title, Twilight Princess. The group will be soliciting donations, with all proceeds going towards Penny Arcade's Child's Play Charity, which buys toys and video games to children's hospitals across the count...
A flash movie put together by some dedicated fans showcases some very nice looking high res texture packs created for The Legend of Zelda: The Ocarina of Time. Impressive to say the least. The Flash has mouseover capabilities so you can explore till your heart is content.
OK, supposing you could date a female video game character of your choice.....Did you ever wonder how your mother might see her? A good match, or a horrible influence?
Well, this article (complete with images) examines which 10 you SHOULD take to meet your mom, and which 10 you probably shouldn't >_>
Some non-surprising characters on the list. I gather the average reader would know of at least several of them.
TBH, I'd like to date Etna (not on the list), though she might make me r...
Have you ever play through a game just to see how fast you can complete it?
Many people enjoy these so called "speedruns". It presents a fun alternative to those who don't have time to devote to developing pro gaming skills. If you have ever done a "speedrun", you know that it cannot be done with just any game.
This article chronicles the top 10 games for this emerging "sport".
Apparently, the highly acclaimed Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time was going to be a first-person perspective game, so they could "spend more time and machine power on creating enemies and the environments." It really makes you wonder if it still would have been such a great game. They decided to go ahead and use bits and pieces from the storyline in Link's Crossbow Training, a third-person/first-person shooter.
We could all agree that the Nintendo 64 was a fantastic console. It featured some of the greatest games of all time, it introduced us to the modern console FPS, and it had the best multiplayer experience at the time. Because of this, its very hard to make a list of just ten top games. GameDaily has managed to do it. Do you agree with their choices?
"If were not jumping through hoops trying to save a kingdom, were fetching some rare Crystal Sword of Infinite Necromancy all out of the kindness of our hearts. What do we get in return? Ah, gee thanks for risking life and limb to do a big ol fancypants favor for me and restoring our world to what it once was from the Dark Ruler of Naught. Heres a medal, young adventurer. Never mind our bustling cleavage. Now get the hell out, street rat. Sorry bout the hard-on.
Whaaaaaa? Faster than..."
"On a personal note this was the hardest list I've ever attempted to write. All of these girls are villains in some way, with exception of the Horde. It was a ridiculous quest to find a female in a video games who wasn't attractive. And not just attractive, drop dead, unrealistically gorgeous. I hate to ruin a simple list like this, but why? Why are there no normal to ugly looking females, let alone fat ones. I mean I hate to break it to you people, fats real. People are bitching about how the..."
The Legend of Zelda series has often been regarded as being one of the most epic and groundbreaking series of all time. The original Legend of Zelda for the NES introduced us to the dungeon-crawling formula, while later games for the SNES and N64 refined the gameplay, controls, and graphics. The N64 entry, Ocarina of Time, is often debated as being the greatest game of all time. (it holds an average review score of 99% on Media Critic)
GameDaily takes a look back at the ten greatest Zel...
"Console and handheld modder Michael Page mailed in to let us know about his latest creation: a custom Blue & White Zelda DS Lite. Inspired by Morpheon Mods Gold Zelda DS Lite, this one-of-a-kind mod features a finely detailed design of Links shield embellished in a metallic hue with two small green LEDs hidden beneath, as well as a sleek glossy sky blue paint job."
"The biggest problem with great games is how everybody is always jabbering on about how damn wonderful they are. Which got us thinking: surely even the very finest videogames must have the odd blemish on their flawless complexions, the occasional fly in an otherwise unspoiled tub of ointment?
Click below to see what really got GamerSquads goat in the likes of Goldeneye, Half-Life, Halo, and Zelda: Ocarina of Time."
Nintendo is arranging some form of Zapper demo using a Zelda mini-game called Zelda Crossbow Training. Could this be the Zelda that was said to be in the works, and is this one game or is it going to be a mini-game collection? Believed to use the Twilight Princess engine, the demo was shown off to GameStop managers in Las Vegas today.
Indisputable proof that democracy doesn't work; Zelda: Ocarina of Time is, according to readers of Edge magazine and industry experts, the greatest game of all time.
The article discusses the process by which this was decided, and other games that made the shortlist.
The Legend of Zelda will need to change if Nintendo want it to continue being successful inside and outside Japan. Twilight Princess did not do very well because it was not difficult enough compared to other Zelda games. Now in this article there is 4 ways to improve the next Zelda game and if Nintendo do implement them it could actually be the perfect RPG to be ever made.
The four ways Zelda can be improved is to change the setting first of all. Being always in Hyrule has gotten boring f...
"According to an official Nintendo press release, 1985s Super Mario Bros. has proven the most popular title release to date, followed by Super Mario 64, Mario Kart 64, Super Mario World, and The Legend of Zelda: The Ocarina Of Time. Meanwhile, the Kyoto-based giant says that 4.7 million downloads have been purchased since the Virtual Console kicked into action on November 19 last year."
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