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Though the Gamecube was by no means Nintendo's most successful console, that didn't stop it from having some truly great games. Matt Beaudette of Gaming Irresponsibly runs down his ten favorite Nintendo Gamecube games.
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?
Mario and Link have been in dozens of Nintendo games. Combined they have sold close to 3 million games. Both have had their ups and downs, but the question remains who is the king of Nintendo?
NoobFeed.com discusses the glory that is the Collector's Edition for games that need it, but also goes over the pitfalls of having some more ridiculous editions that seem unappealing or otherwise unfitting. But in general, NoobFeed just spreads the love about the little packages that makes dedicated fans smile.
Video games make good Movies. Video Games also make good fake Movie trailers. They are hilarious and coming from video games you would never expect. So check them out!
"Right from the start Nintendo saw the need to cash in on the popularity of its franchise. Alarm clocks, cutlery, towels, bed sheets nothing could escape. Most of it wasn’t worth the plastic it was made from but even today its good to look back at the early days of an industry giant, dipping its toes into merchandising."
"In a time when I was feeling positively helpless, Wind Waker was the perfect escape. Not only did I have something to keep myself occupied, but I was able to put myself in the Great Sea universe and let myself be Link. It was the first and only time I really got that feeling, but it was exactly what I needed at the time. In the world of Wind Waker, I wasn't crippled - I was a mighty hero. I wasn't down and depressed - I was motivated and empowered. I don't feel that I can do justice to how sa..."
"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..."
Almost every game has bad segments in them, even some of the greatest of all time. Associated Content takes a look at some of the greatest games of all time that have segments bad enough to make you question your overall experience with the game.
"While I sing praises to The Wind Waker for recapturing a bit of the magic of exploring Hyrule that took the stage in the original Legend of Zelda, the fact remains that the large, spacious ocean is, indeed, largely empty, and long and tedious trips through its waves have left the bitter taste of sea salt in their wake for many Zelda fans. Even though boat travel already made an encore appearance in Phantom Hourglass, with similarly-mixed reception, I feel there's potential yet for it to facto..."
"Since there are literally hundreds of thousands of games out there, it’s no easy task for lead characters to make a lasting impression on the player. Once in a while however, you'll come across a leader that's different. Somehow, that character manages to set himself apart from the others."
When video games are designed to look a specific way, the visual style can often last well past the viability of a console. This article examines how developers create visually "timeless" graphics, as well as collects several of the most prominent examples.
"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 ..."
"“Tell me something – Do you ever feel a strange sadness as night falls?”
Strange sadness. Better words could not be found to describe the most recent of the console Zelda games, Twilight Princess. A melancholy air pervades the tale, much like the Twilight creeping over the land. Unlike the twilight though, the gloom doesn’t recede with the coming of the hero, or the fall of Ganondorf. Rather, it seems to stay all the way through, leaving gamers with the feeling that despite their best effo..."
"A project nearly eight months in the making, Zelda Informer is proud to present our staffs Top 5 Zelda Game listing. It's always a great debate on what games are truly the cream of the crop, but these 5 titles, no matter how many re-votes, discussions, and debates... always rose to the top of the pile."
This is a response article to another article written at The Hidden Triforce. It covers the basis of what the "hardcore" thinks about Zelda, providing both sides and coming to a conclusion that I think most will agree with.
"With The Legend of Zelda series being one of the most successful gaming franchises to date, what I am about to say will probably come as a shock, but none the less, it is all true. In its current state, The Legend of Zelda franchise will not ever be, and is not currently respected by the average hardcore gamer. It is my intention to state what elements of the game that needs changed to bring the series up to par and make it more worthy of respect. While stating all of this however, I will not..."
"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 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.
"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..."
"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...
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."
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.
"What we have here is a tantalisingly brief double dose of Trailer Park goodness, ably showcasing Links newly discovered DS talents with the players outside assistance, of course. By utilising the DS stylus, its possible to perform Links famed spinning sword attack, amongst others, as well as draw a flight path on the screen which Links trusty boomerang will follow in order to attack isolated enemies or help solve pesky puzzles."
"If you paid close attention to yesterday's Phantom Hourglass commercials, you might've spotted the lobster design (or is it a crayfish?) on Link's shield. What do you think of the new look? Wind Waker fans should recognize the crustacean shape, as it originally showed up on our hero's pajamas in the GameCube game.
Link's shield has been as much a staple of the Zelda series as the adventurer's green cap, deflecting octorok attacks and pushing away charging enemies. Over the past two decades..."
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