I caught this awesome Internet video over at The Warp Zone on Youtube and I was laughing hysterically the whole time. It traces back what really happened when Link wandered into that cave and met the wizard to get his sword. Let's just say he wasn't the only one out adventuring that day... Dark Link was right there with him!!! Gotta love some racist humor, especially when it involves kid punching... Check it out after the jump...
While we were wandering around the exterior of the Javits Center Joe Fletch and I stumbled across something pretty awesome going down. Nintendo had a big presence at this years con, releasing a ton of new games for Wii U and 3DS. Zelda has two titles in that release mix, The Windwalker HD for Wii U and A Link Between Worlds for the 3DS. In part of the celebration, Nintendo hired two sandcastle creators to sculpt an amazing replica of Windfall Island from The Windwalker in the parking lot of the Javits. The masterpiece took three days to complete (wed, thur and fri) and was on display for Sat and Sun in all its glory. I passed bye there on Friday, and it was almost done... but I never had a shot to get back on Sat or Sun. The pics I took show you just how awesome this was, even though it wasn't even finished yet! This is the kind of project that I love to see, and it supports the fact that Nintendo will always honor its past successes in cool ways to promote the future releases of the company. Check out the pics after the jump...
Even the most horrific classic Christmas gifts can be geek-asized so as to make them cooler. Case in point: Check out these radical t-shirts by RedBubble user Fanboy 30 that recreate the hideousness of classic Christmas Sweaters with a bit of a geek edge to them. First up we have a Doctor Who inspired design featuring Daleks, Cybermen & a Tardis. Next we have a Nintendo themed shirt filled with Super Stars, Mushrooms, and Life Hearts from Zelda & Mario. Both of these are a great way for a geek that you know to be both traditionally dressed for Christmas while maintaining a geek edge to themselves. everybody wins!!! Check out the pics after the jump and click here to order these (or any of the other really cool shirts) from Fanboy 30's RedBubble page....
I recently downloaded Legend of Zelda onto my Wii counsel to see if it still had the same replay value, and even though it has been over 25+ years since its release the game is still awesome. But it all starts right at the begining with that first screen, and entering the cave to get that first sword. Inside you meet The Hermit, and he gives you your first sword for nothing. But what if The Hermit was a bit of a salesman, and decided to try and offer you a few more items? This question is answered in just another awesome Dorkly video. These guys really just keep em coming... check the video after the jump...
One of the coolest geek themed things that has happen in the past few years has been the upswing of t-shirt websites that are printing cool shirts based on geek properties. More and more artists are using their cool themed fan art that they create to turn them into cooler t-shirts. Ghost Glide is one of the best in the game at doing this right now, and his latest shirt had me hankering to the days of Nintendo's 8 bit Legend of Zelda even though it features every bodies favorite Asgardians, Thor & Odin! See the full size print after the jump and you can purchase the shirt for 25 bucks by clicking here.
People get attached to the settings in every type of entertainment they consume,whether it is movies, books, video games, comics or anything else. The setting is so key to the background story that it often overshadows a majority of characters in the work, save for the most important characters. I mean, think how much more you remember about Hogwarts as opposed to the literally 100s of non main characters in the 7 books by J.K Rowling. Or how about the fact that after 20 years I can still remember how to navigate Hyrule when I downloaded Zelda on my Wii, yet forgot ALL of the 8 final bosses names in the game except for level 9 baddie Ganon? The setting can often make the story what it is and be the driving force in a work of fiction. With that being said, this is the most complete map of fantasy lands that I have ever seen. I have not been able to locate the creator of this map (I hate not creating brilliance) but all the links I am finding around the web seem to go back to the I WASTE SO MUCH TIME blog. So check them out cause their blog is cool and seems to be pretty chill. Tell em CCD sent ya! Check out a larger version of the map after the jump and see if you can figure out oall of the locations and what properties they come from... enjoy your trip!!!
Always on the look out for inspiring art... emblazoned across the chest of humanity. Here's some of the t-shirts I have my eye on to do just the trick but, there's only one problem....they aren't for sale yet! Please click each of the links below to the Threadless.com voting pages and give these beauties '5' ratings so I can throw 'em on my charge card one day.
There is no denying how great Bryan Lee O'malley's Scott Pilgrim books are. I for one have been a huge fan ever since the first time I opened a page in those little black & white graphic novels. To me it has always been the distinctive style of art that O'Malley has put forward with the series that makes it so special. So somebody posted a sketch done by O'Malley back at Hero Con 2008 that depicted Scott & Ramona as Link and Zelda, and boy does this look great. Check after the jump for the full size pic...
After the jump, check out two quick pics that are sure to bring a smile to your face... especially if you happen to be a fan of Zelda and/or Godzilla. Just my way of saying thanks... your welcome!!!
Always on the look out for inspiring art... emblazoned across the chest of humanity. Here's some of the t-shirts I have my eye on to do just the trick but, there's only one problem....they aren't for sale yet! Please click the links below to the Threadless.com voting pages for each and give these beauties '5' ratings so I can throw 'em on my charge card one day.
Talk about confusion. Although I am a huge fan of almost every Legend of Zelda game in the franchise's history, I have to admit that I have often been confused as to exactly WHEN in time certain games take place. The series jumps around quite a bit, with the two original games (Zelda and Adventures of Link) occurring last in time frame. So what does a real fan of Link and the gang really need to properly understand everything? How about and infographic from the new art book, Hyrule Historia, that chronicles everything that have ever occurred in the Zelda universe. Here you go... your welcome. Click after the jump for the full graphic.Now get back to Skyward Sword and handle your business...
Always on the look out for inspiring art... emblazoned across the chest of humanity. Here's some of the t-shirts I have my eye on to do just the trick but, there's only one problem....they aren't for sale yet! Please click the links below to the Threadless.com voting pages for each and give these beauties '5' ratings so I can throw 'em on my charge card one day.
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An very funny cartoon for those of you who remember this Boss from the original Legend of Zelda game. This one is from artist Zac Gorman and was posted on How To Carve A Roast Unicorn. Quick... geek pop quiz: How do you kill Dodongo in Legend of Zelda??? Answer in the comment section below.
Awesome mashup featuring Link for The Legend of Zelda sitting upon the throne from A Game of Thrones... but this throne is made up of all the swords and sharp weapons from your favorite works of fiction. Can you spot some of the swords and name where they are from? Tell us in the comment section below. This is for sale as a T-Shirt for 29.99, you can order by clicking here.
Because I used the word Link in the title of a post about Zelda.... get it? I am so witty. Anywho, here is a piece of Fan Art and a video featuring the Zelda characters that is sure to scratch the itch you may have waiting for a new Zelda adventure worthy of this storied franchise.
First up, we got 'The Final Boss' by deviant artist Tsaoshin. It features a treu to scale look at just how much the odds were stacked against Link when he defeated Gannon on Death Mountain back in the day. That's one strong ass triforce!!!
I only have one beef: I see Links sword and a triforce, but where are the arrows that you need to kill Gannon? If you went against him without them, you were doomed to fail and couldn't beat him, right???
Next up, here is a "Link To The Future", a fan made video that does an excellent job of mixing up the Zelda franchise and Back To The Future. This one is excellent. See for yourself.
How great was that? Doc Brown: "You gotta come back with me" Link: "Wait, what... I just got here!". Very well done. Great job guys. Hope these helped you gte your Hyrule fix.
You may have seen the original artwork of Aled Lewis gracing the chests of many Threadless.com tee shirts but, I came upon a few of these great works of his through various websites, tumblrs and blogspots and was amazed to find out they were attributed to the same artist. In these works, Lewis has transposed some of our favorite video game characters into existing real life web photos. Sometimes comedy ensues and all times the result is pretty damn cool. Follow him on Flickr.com and let us know if any new ones pop-up! Maybe he'll take requests?
'Hyrule Field' (The Legend of Zelda)
'We Need A Montage' (Super Punch-Out)
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I've said it before, and I'll say it again. The original 'Legend of Zelda' game's Like Likes were my favorite villains that I loved to hate!
They were these little evil-doers which resembled a delicious
stack of buttery pancakes and whose sole mission were to suck you dry of a hard earned weapon you had just paid mucho rupees for. That is why I've decided to name a new feature article I've been preparing for 'Cultural Compulsive Disorder' after them. Like the fortunate bottom-feeder that I am, I will be scouring the blogosphere for loosely related images, video clips, and articles that I found interesting, exciting, or maddening on other blogsites. Things that someone else has, no doubt, painstakingly worked on for weeks, even months, yet I will show no remorse borrowing from them and regurgitating on C-C-D, for you guys to appreciate as well, with all due credit given to it's origins, of course. Things that they liked...and I like...so I'd like to see if you like. So without further ado, I give you "Like!-Like?"
AMC's 'MAD MEN' This is the best show I wasn't watching. Now I am. Why aren't you? Here Artist Dyna Moe has been creating 50's Mad Men inspired art based on each episode. ....Like! Like?
Ke$ha
I'm following Ke$ha lately. Sure she looks like the dirty unknown Olsen triplet. But there's something about her. Here's her very trendy spread for an upcoming 'Interview Magazine' article. ....Like! Like?
'Sillof' is a neat little site that showcases custom figures that you could swear were made by the best toy company around. They reimagine Superheroes and Star Wars characters as if they were circa 1942
Earth...or in this case Feudal Japan. I give you 'Samauri Wars' ....Like! Like?
The Philadelphia Zoo has added a Endagered Species LEGO exhibit. Follow the link for a slideshow of all the LEGO greatness.
Speaking of Star Wars, 'STAR WARS Uncut'' is a brilliant piece of film
featuring 15 second spurts of footage done by various film makers and
spliced together to form one full length rendition of STAR WARS.
Here's a portion of it.
....Like! Like?
That's it, quick and painless and you still even have your shield. Like! Like?
I've said it before, and I'll say it again. The original 'Legend of Zelda' game's Like Likes were my favorite villains that I loved to hate!
