The Nintendo GameCube is Still a Misunderstood Titan
Though it only lasted five years, the GameCube left an indelible mark on the Kyoto-based company’s fortunes in the Wii era and beyond....
Hall of Fame #30: ‘The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker’
Goomba Stomp’s Hall of Fame is reserved for only those Nintendo titles that can be called absolute classics. Chosen by the crew of the NXpress...
‘The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild’ and Harmonies of the Wild
by Tim Maison
From its combat to its sandbox, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is a serendipitous revitalization of a beloved series, and a lesson in...
Will there be a definitive Wii U Zelda?
by Craig Sharpe
The release of a new Legend of Zelda elicits a monumental feeling of excitement and awe for the Nintendo faithful. It’s never sat beside the...
The Odyssey in ‘The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker’
When it comes to adventures, there’s no better example than one of the first ever written, Homer’s Odyssey. It took a rough outline from Greek...
A Picture Speaks a Thousand Words: The Zelda franchise’s emphasis on imagery as exposition
Speak softly and carry a big sword. This seems to be Nintendo’s overriding philosophy for how story is handled in the Legend of Zelda games, and while...
Wake-up Call: The Best of Link Oversleeping
Even though there are some mornings when it seems pointless or almost impossible, part of being a hero involves eventually getting out of bed. Link...
Why I’m Excited for Miitomo and You Should be Too
by Tim Maison
Preregistration opened today for both My Nintendo and Miitomo. My Nintendo is the predecessor to Club Nintendo and a unified account system across all Nintendo...
The Many Faces of Link: The Spirit of the Hero Over 30 Years
The Legend of Zelda series is one of the longest-running in video games, but its main character doesn’t quite have the same lasting power. Not beyond the...
5 Weirdest Zelda Characters
by Will Stroad
The Zelda universe is well known for having a never ending supply of colorful, unique and often bizarre characters to interact with. From appearance to...
In the spirit of ‘Paper Jam’, some other Nintendo Crossovers I’d like to see
If there’s one thing that the Super Smash Bros. series has confirmed, it’s that people love Nintendo crossovers. There’s something fun about seeing your favorite...