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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.
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?
Today, Nintendo and Legend of Zelda series producer Eiji Aonuma confirmed that the development of an all-new 3DS Zelda game is underway. Additionally, there still appears to be a possibility of the rumored Majora's Mask 3D. More details in the full story.
The 2011 holiday gaming season is underway, and there are plenty of 3DS games to look forward to over the next few weeks. Even as we head into 2012, games like Luigi's Mansion 2 and Kid Icarus are on the horizon. Things are looking up for the 3DS, but Nintendo should really kick it into gear and announce these five first-party titles for its 3D handheld.
"No matter where Majora’s Mask ranks on your list of favorite Zelda games (or even favorite games full stop), every Zelda fan has to admit that it’s a rather unique entry into the series. In fact, I’d actually have to say that the game was almost ahead of its time."
Remember Operation Rainfall? The group that's trying to convince Nintendo to localize 3 Wii JRPGs? Well now a group of gamers have started a similar "Operation Moonfall", with the goal of convincing Nintendo that it is in their best interest to make Majora's Mask 3D. It's nice to see gamers coming together for a cause, maybe we'll be able to take this into the political arena. So what do you say, want to help out?
"In Majora’s Mask, Link is searching for a friend whom he had to part with after his heroic destiny was fulfilled. Many people consider Navi to be this friend. I disagree fully. I believe the game itself implies that Link was searching for Skull Kid.
Why do I say Skull Kid? The answer can be found by examining Majora’s Mask on its own, and ONLY Majora’s Mask. While some people may examine Ocarina of Time, the Zelda mangas, and Nintendo of America’s statements, examining Majora’s Mask itself..."
"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."
The Nintendo Wii saw plenty of excellent classic games re-released on the Virtual Console service this year. So which of the titles were the best of the 2009 class?
"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."
While Ocarina of Time is widely considered the greatest game of all time, Majora's Mask is largely considered one of the weakest games in the Zelda series and a disappointing pseudo-sequel to OoT. But with it's gorgeous art design, eerie plot, interesting three-day system and some of the best swimming controls in gaming history, was it really that bad a game? Zeldainformer.com doesn't think so.
Go to the source to find out why...
"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 ..."
"T.S. Eliot once wrote, "This is the way the world ends, not with a bang but a whimper." While that may be interesting enough for your freshman Introduction to Poetry class, it hardly works as a video game premise, which would explain why Activision hasn't yet secured the rights to Call of Poetry: Modernism Warfare. On the other hand, video games need intense settings and outrageous set pieces, and there's nothing more intense or outrageous than the end of the world. For this week's top ten, w..."
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.
Today marks the release of the 300th Virtual Console title for the North American Virtual Console, and that distinction goes to none other than the N64 classic The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask. It is accompanied by one DSiWare and two WiiWare titles this week.
The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask is the only VC title this week, but people won't be complaining. This direct sequel to the eternal favorite Ocarina of Time has Link traveling to the world of Termina in chase of the Majora's Ma...
"Nintendo 64 classic The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask is now available for download in Australia for 1000 point via Wii’s Virtual Console. The N64 classic was only re-released via the serviced in Japan very recently and comes as a pleasant surprise to Wii-owning Zelda fans everywhere. The sequel to the Nintendo 64 blockbuster Ocarina of Time was hailed for it’s unique passage of time mechanism- whereby Link is trapped in a Groundhog Day-like repeat of the same three days in which he has to s..."
"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..."
"So we walked from canceled event to canceled event all three days of the VGXPO. Finally however, something actually happened, The Cosplay Competition. There was some crap (isn't there always?), but we also saw some amazing costumes. Steve Kurtz from Cruisin' 92.1 FM MC'ed the event, and the judges were wrestler and geek Eric "The Smoke" Moran; Kevin, Joey, and Eric from the web series Fighters High; and comic book artist Ashley Woods. Pictures are being posted below and video of each person t..."
"In the world of Gaming, 2000 was actually a pretty kick ass year. We were all able to get our hands on the PlayStation 2 and Nintendo sold its 100,000,000th Game Boy system.
Looking Glass Studios (System Shock 2, Thief series) went out of business. Bungie was bought by Microsoft (to the eternal embarrassment of Apple's Steve Jobs, to be sure), and Red Storm Entertainment became the new property of Ubisoft. Volition, the development house behind FreeSpace 2 and Summoner (and later Saint's ..."
"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."
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...
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.
"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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