Articles by Renan Fontes

For as influential to the medium as Ocarina of Time is, concept art reveals The Legend of Zelda’s first 3D outing was almost a very different game.

The Legend of Zelda’s timeline is very much real and it’s evolved considerably since the Hyrule Fantasy originated back in 1986.

Remakes of two of the best Zelda games, Ocarina of Time 3D and Majora’s Mask 3D take vastly different approaches when it comes to honoring the past.

It’s not often Mario’s brother gets the spotlight all to himself, so the Year of Luigi sticks out as a unique period in Nintendo’s rich history.

A remix akin to Zelda 1’s 2nd Quest, Master Quest flips Ocarina of Time’s dungeons on their head to offer franchise fans an even greater challenge.

For as stellar as Mario’s core controls are in Super Mario 64, his mechanics are only bolstered by the optional caps players can unlock.

Super Mario World & Donkey Kong Country are strong contenders for the best game on SNES and testaments to the fact that good game design doesn’t age.

It’s not always clear when or why Link speaks, but The Legend of Zelda’s main character isn’t as silent as he lets on.

Metal Gear has seen many playable characters since Solid Snake, but they share a richness that keep them one of the most memorable casts in gaming.

As the original finale to the sub-series, Mega Man X5 has the best endings in the franchise– bringing a landmark gaming story arc to a close.