When I arrived in Goron City, I spoke with a few familiar Gorons and learned the whereabouts of their leader, known as The Boss. His home was distinctly marked, making it easy to find. As I approached the elder Goron with a large white beard and wearing an eye patch,
Wasting no time, I lift him into my arms and carry him to the boat, rowing as fast as I can. The world around me feels different now, charged with an ominous tension. Odin’s gaze is upon us. Mimir confirms my fear—there’s no doubt the All-Father
The next day, I made my way to the cliffs above Cape Cales, the best vantage point to survey the island. The island is separated from the rest of Hyrule with sandy shores disappearing into jungle. A cliff rises up from one of the shores creating a small tabletop plateau.
Stray
I slowly pad down the decaying alley and as I approach the humanoid figure I realize it is a robot. It is tall and lanky with thin limbs and a boxy head. The moment it sees me, it freezes—then making slow inching footsteps backwards it activates an alarm and
The next day, I come across a herd of wild horses grazing in the fields along the base of Mount Rhoam north of the Tabantha Bridge Stable. Normally, I wouldn’t give them much thought, but one in particular caught my eye—an all-black stallion with a sleek, powerful
Zelda: BotW
I guide my horse along the wooded paths just beyond the edge of Hateno Village, following a road that bends gently around a high ridge. Below, the land drops away into the still waters of Lake Jarrah. The forest here is scattered and uneven—clusters of trees broken by open
God of War (2018)
As we navigate through the cavern, we suddenly hear voices echoing ahead. Atreus listens closely and says the voices sound like the two warriors who were with Baldur at the top of the mountain. Mimir confirms it—Magni and Modi, the sons of Thor, have arrived. They must have noticed
Metroid Dread
I, Samus Aran, was born on the Earth colony K-2L. As a child, I lived with my parents until a brutal attack by the Space Pirates, led by Ridley, wiped out the colony. My parents were killed in the assault, leaving me as the sole survivor. The Chozo, an
Zelda: BotW
I arrive in Rito Village the following afternoon and head straight to the village elder, Kaneli, to offer my assistance. He seems doubtful at first—if even the Rito’s best warriors have failed, how could a Hylian succeed? But then his eyes land on my Sheikah Slate, my sword,
Stray
For the first time since the fall, I stop to breathe. I am alone, but not lost. The air is warm. The flickering neon from the streets is replaced by a soft, amber glow that seeps from old lamps and humming monitors. Somewhere in the room, faint music plays — a
Zelda: BotW
When I arrive at the Spring of Power, I stand in the exact spot where the picture was taken and quiet my mind. The memory that surfaces is of Princess Zelda, kneeling before the goddess statue in desperate prayer. Her words are filled with frustration—despite her unwavering devotion and
God of War (2018)
While we traveled the waterways completing favors for wayward spirits and the dwarves, Mimir shared many stories about his service to the Aesir and the cruel nature of Odin and Thor—particularly in their treatment of the giants, which ultimately drove them to leave Midgard. Odin was obsessed with finding