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The Legend of Zelda

Begun in 1986, The Legend of Zelda franchise follows Link, Princess Zelda and other heroes in video games and other media.

Created by
Shigeru Miyamoto , Takashi Tezuka
First Film
The Legend of Zelda
First TV Show
The Legend of Zelda
Video Game(s)
The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask , The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker HD , The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword , The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks , The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time , The Legend of Zelda: Triforce Heroes , The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening , The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild , The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

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Link, Malon, and Breath of The Wild
10 Zelda Fan Theories That Actually Make Perfect Sense

The Legend of Zelda series is known to have a ton of crazy fan theories, like the Endless Timeloop Theory, but could some of them actually be true?

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Link from Tears of the Kingdom in the Legend of Zelda A Link to the Past and Wind Waker
10 Tears Of The Kingdom Easter Eggs Only Hardcore Zelda Fans Caught

Tears of the Kingdom has made a name as one of the best Zelda games ever made, but it has plenty of nods to other TLOZ entries that paved the way.

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Link from Breath of the Wild with the cover art of BOTW and Tears of the Kingdom
10 Things Breath Of The Wild Actually Did Better Than Tears Of The Kingdom

Tears of the Kingdom has cemented its place as one of the best Zelda games, but in many ways, Breath of the Wild still comes out on top.

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How The Legend Of Zelda: Wind Waker Set The Foundation For Tears Of The Kingdom

Wind Waker is an underrated title in the Zelda pantheon whose influence can be seen more than ever in the series’ latest title, Tears of the Kingdom.

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10 Zelda Games Nintendo Needs To Remake Next

From Twilight Princess to Spirit Tracks to A Link to the Past, some great Zelda games deserve a second chance from Nintendo with a remake.

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Link from Tears of the Kingdom with Princess Zelda
10 Biggest Missed Opportunities In Tears Of The Kingdom

Tears of the Kingdom is one of the most beloved Zelda games, but from its Sky Islands to The Depths, the game also has plenty of missed opportunities.

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This Tears Of The Kingdom Dungeon Is Easily One Of The Zelda Franchise’s Best

TOTK's dungeons have received a mixed reception from fans, but at least one of them is underrated and deserves to be viewed alongside the classics.

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The Legend of Zelda Movie Will Fulfill Fans' 'Greatest Desires,' Director Teases

The Legend of Zelda movie director Wes Ball speaks about the big plans he has to recreate Hyrule in live-action.

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Legend of Zelda: How to Set Up Ocarina of Time Multiplayer

Want to enjoy a classic Nintendo 64 adventure RPG with friends? The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time's fan-made multiplayer mod has you covered.

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Where Does Tears Of The Kingdom's Past Take Place In The Zelda Timeline?

What happened in the 10,000 years between TOTK’s past and the events of BOTW, and where does Tears fit in the grander Legend of Zelda timeline?

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Are Link & Zelda In Love In Breath Of The Wild And Tears Of The Kingdom?

Link and Zelda's romantic relationship is often left ambiguous in TLOZ, but TOTK and BOTW seem to imply something more between them.

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Ganondorf Ocarina of Time and Tears of Kingdom
Is Tears of the Kingdom's Ganondorf the Same Ganon from Ocarina of Time?

TLOZ's Ganondorf is one of gaming's most recognizable villains. While he may look the same as ever in TOTK, he's an entirely different person.

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10 Classic Zelda Items Tears Of The Kingdom Should Have Let Players Fuse

Tears of the Kingdom switched up the Zelda formula, and without items like Hook Shot or Pegasus Boots, the player should have been able to Fuse them.

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Tears Of The Kingdom: Every Hudson Sign Location (& How To Help Addison)

Tears of the Kingdom players will likely encounter Addison, a character who needs help building signs. Here's how to help him and where to find him.

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The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Doesn't Need a Remake (Yet)

An Ocarina of Time remake on Nintendo’s next gen hardware would undoubtedly be amazing; but is it really necessary?

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20 Best Nintendo Franchises, Ranked

Nintendo is a household name in gaming; players of all ages can gather and play incredible titles like Pokémon or Super Smash Bros.

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No Quarters Required: Remembering Gaming's Earliest Animated Series

From Pac-Man to Donkey Kong, Mario to Zelda, the early days of video game cartoons helped pave the way for today's shows and series.

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Link on Legend of Zelda Majora Mask
Why The Next Legend of Zelda Spinoff Should be a Majora’s Mask Sequel

The Hero of Time’s journey didn’t end after Majora’s Mask. A Zelda spinoff would provide the perfect means to explore the tragedy of his later life.

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Tears of the Kingdom's Malanya
Tears of the Kingdom: Every Mystical Message From Malanya (& Where They Lead)

Tears of the Kingdom's Malanya beds result in mystical messages from the horse god Malanya. Here is every message and where they lead.

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Link protecting Princess Zelda from a link to the past in front of OG NES Zelda and OOT
Is Classic Zelda Actually Good Or Just Nostalgic?

As great as BOTW and TOTK are, many Zelda fans miss the old style of games. Are they just looking at the past through green tunic-tinted glasses?

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