Episodes
Monday Sep 18, 2023
Episode 284 - Switch 2 Predictions and Nintendo Direct Reactions
Monday Sep 18, 2023
Monday Sep 18, 2023
In case you were living under a rock this week, we had a Nintendo Direct a couple of days ago, and it was certainly... something. Nintendo delivered an understandably muted Direct this month, so we discuss and dissect everything shown and talk about what games, if any, we're looking forward to. More importantly, we use what we saw - or rather, didn't see! - to speculate on when we can expect an official Switch 2 reveal, complete with rough timelines including when we think the next 3D Zelda is coming out! Come listen and make sure to let us know your theories and thoughts!
All this, PLUS we go over Eiji Aonuma confirming Tears of the Kingdom will have no DLC, and, hey! We're doing a fan Q&A show next week. Leave us a question to get it answered on the show!
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Monday Sep 11, 2023
Episode 283 - No DLC For Tears of the Kingdom? Our Thoughts and Reactions
Monday Sep 11, 2023
Monday Sep 11, 2023
We're back this week examining the Zelda Dungeon Writing Team's Daily Debates, and we've got some good ones this week, chief among them: is Tears of the Kingdom actually not getting any DLC? Why not? Should it have been announced already if so? We give our thoughts and theories, plus tackle other questions like: was Nintendo right to claim the dungeons in Tears were "traditional"? When do we think the next openworld Zelda game will be out (spoiler: Andy thinks it's closer than you think!)? What's up with the Breath of the Wild version of Hyrule and its inconsistencies with the lore of the series? Was there enough of a balance between old characters and new?
All this, PLUS a little GOTY discussion featuring Baulder's Gate III, and Switch 2 thoughts and theories. Come hang out!
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Monday Sep 04, 2023
Episode 282 - Our FULL SPOILERCAST Review of Tears of the Kingdom’s Story
Monday Sep 04, 2023
Monday Sep 04, 2023
Buckle in, because it's finally time! After months and months, we're finally giving our full, SPOILER FILLED, thoughts on the story of Tears of the Kingdom! Did we like the Zonai being gods? How could Ganondorf and Mineru have been handled better? Was "Fake Zelda" the biggest missed opportunity of the game? After an amazing final battle, did the ending feel too cheap? Would a Days of Future Past gimmick have worked well here? And does Nintendo's insistence of players being able to do anything, any time, anywhere hurt the story they were trying to tell?
All this, PLUS we talk about the Switch 2, September's hopeful Nintendo Direct, and DLC! Don't miss out on our greatest episode on Tears of the Kingdom yet, and make sure to let us know what you think!
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Monday Aug 28, 2023
Episode 281 - Analyzing Tears of the Kingdom’s Soundtrack
Monday Aug 28, 2023
Monday Aug 28, 2023
After a week off discussing The Wind Waker, the gang are back to continue their Tears of the Kingdom summer, and this time, they've brought backup! The gang are joined this week by Omega Metroid Podcast co-host and musical scientist Doominal Crossing to analyze the music of Tears of the Kingdom. We all list off a couple tracks that we really liked, discuss whether the "Main Theme" and "Ganondorf Battle Theme" are what we were looking for, reflect on this style of soundtrack and how it compared to both Breath of the Wild and Zelda games of old, and hear Doom's thoughts on Tears of the Kingdom as a whole.
All this, PLUS some Barbenheimer chat, Metroid Prime talk, and a special surprise at the end! Don't miss out, and let us know what you think of Tears' OST!
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Monday Aug 21, 2023
Episode 280 - Honoring 20 Years of The Wind Waker
Monday Aug 21, 2023
Monday Aug 21, 2023
We are kicking off The Wind Waker week at Zelda Dungeon with a personal, reflective look back at one of the most daring Zelda games of them all: the beautiful, cartoonish, ocean filled Wind Waker. The gang reflect back on their memories of the games announcement, the backlash against the cel-shaded graphics, the amazing pre-order bonus, how The Wind Waker created a separate visual style that's still going strong today, how the water always had so much promise and potential beyond the horizon, our favorite memories of playing Link's cel-shaded adventure, and so much more!
Strap your rose-tinted glasses on and get ready to smile as we look back on an all time great, PLUS, we're chatting about Final Fantasy VII, old emails, and Electronic Gaming Monthly! Come reminisce with us!
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Monday Aug 14, 2023
Episode 279 - Our Favorite Outfits and Armor Sets in Tears of the Kingdom
Monday Aug 14, 2023
Monday Aug 14, 2023
We're back again to talk sweet fits and great abilities! This week, we're breaking down every new outfit and armor set in Tears of the Kingdom, discussing such things like: the Froggy Suit and its false advertising of "slip prevention"; our ideas to make the Mystic Armor have an even better function; if the Dragon suits realize their full potential; why the Glider Armor is straight out of Batman and the Court of Owls; if bringing back the same outfits from Breath of the Wild was lazy and uninspired; and which outfit Link looks like the biggest stud in!
All this, and so much more! Come discuss fashion, function, and everything in between with us!
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Monday Aug 07, 2023
Monday Aug 07, 2023
We're back into the full swing of things this week, and choosing violence in this episode as take Tears of the Kingdom to task for arguably one of its lazier decisions: bringing Korok Seeds back. We analyze why the decision was likely made, why it doesn't work a second time around, and if collectables with an asinine amount of things to collect are here to stay. We also take a look at some of the other collectables found in Hyrule, include Bubbel Gems, wells, Light Roots, Monster Medals, and more., as we weigh in on if we liked them or if they were a case of unnecessary padding.
All this, PLUS some Pikmin 4 talk, Tears of the Kingdom sales update, and more!! Come hang out with us!
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Monday Jul 31, 2023
Monday Jul 31, 2023
We are back and (mostly) alive after a record-shattering Zelda Dungeon Marathon, so this week, we have a different, more relaxed episode as we look back on some of our favorite moments from the event. Everything from Andy and Al playing Tears of the Kingdom together to them squaring off against one another in ZD Family Feud to our adventures making poutine together, we recap a wonderful week full of great friends and no sleep! PLUS, at the end of the episode, we'll have audio from an interview conducted by The Zelda Cast's producer Adrielle Munger and Editor Nick Miller as the catch up with Patricia Summersett, the voice of Princess Zelda! The interview in in the middle of a convention, so there's a bit of noise, but all the great tidbits more than make up for that!
Come hang with us for a relaxed and casual episode!
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Monday Jul 24, 2023
Episode 276 - Did Tears of the Kingdom Meet Our Expectations?
Monday Jul 24, 2023
Monday Jul 24, 2023
The Zelda Dungeon Marathon has officially ended, but we have a treat for you! Just like like year, we were joined by Another Zelda Podcast to record live and in person to discuss Tears of the Kingdom! David and Kady sit down with us to look over some past articles our Zelda Dungeon writing crew wrote detailing what the were hoping to see in "Breath of the Wild 2"! We go over things like Ganondorf's voice acting, new enemies, if swimming was ever considered, weapon fusing and more!
Make sure to check out The Zelda Cast coming up on a future episode of Another Zelda Podcast and let us know what you think our thoughts!
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Monday Jul 17, 2023
Monday Jul 17, 2023
Get ready for an episode unlike any other! We are LIVE and IN PERSON coming at you from the Zelda Dungeon Marathon, raising money for No Kids Hungry and answering YOUR Tears of the Kingdom questions, but with a twist! We've lifted the Hot Ones gimmick and are stuffing our faces with chicken wings and a dozen different hot sauces! As we die of the heat, we try to slip in some answers on subjects like where Tears of the Kingdom might rank in our current favorite Zelda games, predictions for the DLC, our favorite new characters, and more!
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