Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com Joystiq http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/http://www.joystiq.com/media/feedlogo.gif Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Hyrule's Market Village getting brought to life in the UK]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/28/hyrules-market-village-getting-brought-to-life-in-the-uk/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/28/hyrules-market-village-getting-brought-to-life-in-the-uk/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/28/hyrules-market-village-getting-brought-to-life-in-the-uk/#comments The Legend of Zelda's iconic Market Village is being brought to life for an upcoming Nottingham, UK game festival, GameCity6. But don't worry about ReDeads, as the real-life recreation won't represent the village from Ocarina of Time's adult Link world, but rather a pastiche of several games.

Attendees can get their fetch questing on with a Triforce piece collection game, they can create swords and shields (we're guessing of the wooden or cardboard variety), and they can even go lips-on with an ocarina. If that weren't enough, you could always hang with the Hyrulian droogs in the LonLon Milk Bar. The entire day is actually dedicated to Zelda-themed activities, so perhaps this is finally a chance to bake those Navi-shaped sugar cookies. After waiting for what seemed like forever, too!

JoystiqHyrule's Market Village getting brought to life in the UK originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 28 Sep 2011 16:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We usually don't bring these kind of things to your attention because, uh, it's IGN, but they've published a pretty decent look back at Link and all of his past adventures. This look back chronicles all of the previous games in the The Legend of Zelda series.

If you're a big enough fan of Nintendo to be here, then you probably know the history of the green-clad hero pretty well. But, that doesn't mean you shouldn't read this and think back on all of those great times you had in Hyrule. If anything, it should inspire you to play at least one of the previous games again. And that's not a bad thing now, is it?

What's your favorite Legend of Zelda game? Ocarina of Time? Link to the Past? Twilight Princess?

Gallery: The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess

JoystiqA look back at The Legend of Zelda originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 18 Dec 2008 20:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Wow, we knew the economy was in a bad way, but who knew that the recession had traveled as far as Zelda's kingdom? The evidence is clear from the security photo, which shows a man sporting the Hylian symbol on his cap robbing People's Bank in Waterbury, Conn. earlier in the week. If you've seen this sad Friend of Link, you're asked to call 203-755-1234.

Honestly, we're just shocked he got out of the bank without the teller killing him with magical lightning bolts.

[Thanks, Bijan T.]

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We're pretty sure it's been mentioned several times on the site here, but playing Super Smash Bros. Melee has come down to us pretty much fighting on one stage: Hyrule. Now, it returns in Super Smash Bros. Brawl (along with the promise of other Melee stages returning, as well). Also, it's now called The Temple, so no longer will we be labeling it Hyrule. Oh, you can't believe how giddy we are, as we giggle maniacally at the inclusion of our favorite stage into the new game.

Is anyone else with us on this one?


JoystiqDojo update: YES! Hyrule returns originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 30 Nov 2007 11:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Reaching back to the glory days of light guns, the Wii Zapper steals the name of Nintendo's classic NES controller, but the two are fundamentally different. The previous light gun used a mechanic to essentially see what was on-screen, so the gun sight actually corresponded with the action. The Wii Zapper instead is just a plastic shell to hold a Wii Remote and Nunchuk. The Wiimote pointer continues to work through IR triangulation; players can't sight down the new attachment.

I recently played the Wii Zapper pack-in, Link's Crossbow Training, and was surprised at how good the Wii Zapper felt and how well the game responded. Shooting from the hip -- sometimes literally -- I maintained good control over the on-screen cross-hair. I still prefer the precision of a light gun's sight, but knocking down Zelda-themed bad guys in a series of game scenarios was still fun.

Gallery: Link's Crossbow Training

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JoystiqJoystiq hands-on: Link's Crossbow Training (Wii) originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 15 Oct 2007 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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While Camp Hyrule is not the training grounds for future Links like how Princess Peaches are churned out, it was still a place for those of us who found ourselves dreaming of green tunics in our sleep to go and enjoy the company of like-minded others. This year, that is not the case, as Camp Hyrule reveals that it has closed its doors. The reasoning behind depriving us all of the experience? Bad luck.

Turns out, they're thinking that the 13th anniversary of the camp, combined with their natural propensity for disaster, is enough to have them call it quits. Instead, they're offering up a contest, allowing folks to enter on August 13th at the chance to win a one-of-a-kind life-size Link statue. Fair trade? We'll leave that up to you.

And, if you attended in the past, share your fond memories with us, won't you?

See also: Spending a childhood in Hyrule

[Via LITHcast]

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We've wasted our lives. What have we been doing all these years, while we could have been learning to work with gold, silver and platinum jewelry, and sharing handmade Nintendo jewelry with our friends and loved ones? Oh, right, going to school and having jobs. And also actually playing games.

Third Project Juno has made some stuff that we would actually consider wearing, including a lot of Zelda jewelry. Our favorite is the D-pad necklace pictured here.

[Via Wonderland]

JoystiqNow you're silversmithing with power originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 21 Jun 2007 14:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The Escapist celebrates its 100th issue (congrats!) with a fascinating read in Marty M. O'Hale's piece A Childhood in Hyrule. For many of us, Link's first adventure in Hyrule was our first adventure game, if not first game period, and something that we will never forget. And The Escapist takes a look at all that in the only way they can: incredibly deep analysis and interesting observations. Seriously, if you don't read The Escapist, start right now.

See also: Honoring Gunpei Yokoi

JoystiqSpending a childhood in Hyrule originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 06 Jun 2007 15:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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One of our favorite touches of the new Phantom Hourglass' trailer shown at this year's GDC event was its use of the reworked Hyrule Castle theme from The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past. If there's one thing we love, it's retro tracks brought back for another round. That's why we're featuring a medley of songs from the original Zelda game (NES) remixed by electronica musician Ochre, for your Sunday listening pleasure.

We imagine that trying to add anything on top of Koji Kondo's classic work without ruining it is a difficult task, but this arrangement doesn't miss a step. Ochre's interpretation blends the 8-bit pieces with his own playful style, taking the listener through a six-minute daydream of Link's adventures. If you're a fan of lush synths and summery rhythms, we definitely suggest downloading this song along with Ochre's other remixes and original offerings at his site.

[Via The New Gamer]

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Twilight Princesses
For Wii-less GameCube owners it's a no-brainer; you pro'ly been had your copy of Twilight Princess. But for those few Wii owners who are considering the GameCube edition, still unable to take decisive action, here are several takes on how the two versions match up:

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JoystiqMetareview - Zelda: Twilight Princess (GameCube) originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 20 Dec 2006 21:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It's likely that you've seen one or even all of the Zelda retrospectives at GameTrailers, but we wanted to collect them here for ease of viewing on those long winter evenings. They've done a really fantastic job of chronicling what truly has become an epic adventure -- perhaps even, for us, one of the foremost fantasy tales of our lives. Even if you're not a huge fan of the series, it's likely that you know some things about Link; that he is out to save Hyrule, that he favors green, and that his story is tangled with that of a certain princess.

It's so strange to think of The Legend of Zelda as spanning twenty years (especially to those of us who clearly remember playing the original ...), but watching these retrospectives, one begins to feel the time that has passed, because the story of Link has become a part of us, alongside the other fairy tales with which we grew up. Link is a modern hero and his never-ending quest, in every form, is ours as well.

If you're looking to save all the footage for posterity (and later watching), there's a convenient torrent of all six parts over at WiiNintendo.net.

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JoystiqZelda, a retrospective in six parts originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 22 Nov 2006 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Finally, an expose video all about Nintendo's sword-wielding, flute-blowing, chicken-riding Link and what really goes on in Hyrule. It's about time someone took him to task for all of that jar smashing. Where the hell does he get off?

The New Golden Boys put this together for MTV's G-Hole Special, which airs on November 15th. Find out about Link's dirty secrets, unaired laundry, and escapades.

The best part of this? Easily the power-up double flip-off maneuver. More games need that as an option.

[Thanks, Eric]

JoystiqTrue Gaming Legends Confidential: Link originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 14 Nov 2006 19:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Whether it is indicative of the versatility of paper or the dedication of video game fans is unclear, but the fact of the matter is that someone has gone to great lengths to capture Link's likeness in a detailed papercraft model. We find the little fellow to be a strange mix between endearing and creepy, likely the reason why we won't be downloading the accompanying instructions and attempting to fold our very own recyclable Hyrulian Hylian into existence.

Princess Zelda also makes an appearance on the clearly obsessive (yet helpful) website, if only to add a feminine touch to a gaming lineup otherwise dominated by manly Star Trek ships, Advance Wars tanks and sluggish Tomb Raider vehicles (Lara excluded). Site proprietor Ninjatoes certainly does a fine job at making plain 'ole paper more interesting, though it probably comes at the cost of being rubbish at most card games.

[Via Bits & Bytes & Pixels & Sprites]

See also:
Sonic papercraft
Make your own Quake Papercraft
Katamari Prince papercraft
Revolution controller made of paper
Game Boy Micro origami

JoystiqThey're papercraft models, not dolls originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 31 Jul 2006 21:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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