Tag: Ocarina of Time
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How the Evolution of Witches Affects Gaming
Witches are easily one of the most recognized monsters in the world, and their history is a long one. From being sought out and killed in Salem, Massachusetts, to being presented as a common mystical villain, to becoming fashion and lifestyle icons, witches have made their mark in popular culture and will continue rise in…
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How Breath of the Wild Failed Princess Zelda and Representation
The most recent incarnation of Zelda will not be included in the Smash Bros Ultimate roster, because she is ‘not much of a fighter’. This is a fair estimation of the character, which reflects how Breath of The Wild failed Zelda and representation. Characters in the game are varying in their development, but Zelda really suffered. What…
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Queer Glitches and the Outlaws of Meaning
I’ll end this article the way I began it: with a glitch. So there’s this point amid one of speedrunning genius Narcissa Wright’s cataclysmic all-medallion, any-percent tear through The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time that has the hallmarks of a legitimate act of sorcery. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o0LqjrkpZ1A?rel=0&start=2815] ‘Okay, now this part is a little confusing,’…
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The Hypocrisy of our Love of Sheik: A Character to be Seen and Not Heard
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, wasn’t a very popular game in my social group. The Scottish kids I grew up with were more interested in soccer, boy-girl pop groups, and Furbys. As such, I never really heard the name ‘Zelda’ being thrown around. [SPOILERS For Breath of the Wild, Ocarina of Time, and…