Legendary Adventures - A Legend of Zelda Podcast

Santa in Zelda - North America vs. Europe

Season 12 Bonus 4
 
This week we're discussing a reference to Santa in the Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons, and how it was changed in the European release. 
Legendary Adventures is a Legend of Zelda playthrough podcast. I’m exploring the evolution of the Zelda game series by playing through each game in release order, excluding spin-off releases.
 
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Sources: 
https://bit.ly/4pPd3UP 
https://bit.ly/4pJdJuB 
https://bit.ly/48OKr8c 
https://bit.ly/4pI7irN 

Where Did the Cut Wind Waker Dungeons Wind Up?

Season 12 Bonus 3
 
This week we’re going to engage in some baseless speculation about the dungeons cut from the Wind Waker. There is not much – if anything – we truly know about these dungeons. But that’s not going to stop us from having some fun and speculating what could have become of them, and why I think they wound up in Twilight Princess. 
 
Sources: 
 
https://www.nintendoforums.com/articles/40/super-play-magazine-interviews-shigeru-miyamoto-about-zelda 
https://www.eurogamer.net/i-zelda-gc 
https://archive.org/details/electronic-gaming-monthly-issue-167-june-2003/page/38/mode/1up?view=theater 
https://web.archive.org/web/20060510063954/http://www.ntsc-uk.com/feature.php?featuretype=int&fea=ShigeruMiyamoto 
https://web.archive.org/web/20211106160906/https://www.glitterberri.com/a-link-to-the-past/the-men-who-made-zelda/ 
Retro Gamer #135, pgs. 24-26
https://web.archive.org/web/20130721113126/http://www.zeldalegends.net/index.php?n=interviews&id=2003-05-23-cav-e3-aonu-tww&m=html 
https://www.eurogamer.net/the-wind-wakers-missing-dungeons-were-reused-in-other-zelda-games 
https://www.ign.com/articles/2013/10/25/the-story-of-zelda-wind-waker 
https://goodblood.games/wind-waker-interview 
Hyrule Historia pgs. 158, 162, 163

How a Zelda Dungeon is Made

Season 12 Bonus 2
 
This week we’re going to be talking about how Zelda dungeons are made. This episode is to use a February 2015 article from Kotaku as a jumping off point. Steven Totilo asked Zelda series producer Eiji Aonuma directly about how Zelda Dungeons were designed. He gave some general answers, and I will try to supplement his answers with some additional information from other interviews with the developers of the Zelda series. 
 
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Sources:
https://kotaku.com/how-a-zelda-dungeon-is-made-1686291960 
https://www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Iwata-Asks/Iwata-Asks-The-Legend-of-Zelda-Spirit-Tracks/Iwata-Asks-Zelda-Handheld-History-/Bonus-2-The-Story-of-the-Second-Quest/Bonus-2-The-Story-of-the-Second-Quest-234014.html 
https://www.ign.com/articles/1999/03/19/gdc-miyamoto-keynote-speech 
https://archive.org/details/ShigeruMiyamotoGdcKeynote1999 
https://www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Iwata-Asks/Iwata-Asks-The-Legend-of-Zelda-Spirit-Tracks/Iwata-Asks-Zelda-Handheld-History-/Bonus-2-The-Story-of-the-Second-Quest/Bonus-2-The-Story-of-the-Second-Quest-234014.html 
https://web.archive.org/web/20140813003701/http://www.zelda.com/universe/game/twilightprincess/inside09.jsp 
https://web.archive.org/web/20140813003727/http://www.zelda.com/universe/game/twilightprincess/inside14.jsp 
https://news.denfaminicogamer.jp/english/a170609b/3 

Becoming Midna

Season 12 Bonus 1
 
This is a bonus episode of Legendary Adventures, a Legend of Zelda playthrough podcast. This week we're going to take a closer look at the development of Link’s companion character Midna, from her origins in the Wind Waker 2 to her final form in Twilight Princess. Legendary Adventures is a Legend of Zelda playthrough podcast. I’m exploring the evolution of the Zelda game series by playing through each game in release order, excluding spin-off releases. Follow Legendary Adventures on social media. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LegendaryAdventuresPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/legendaryadventurespod/ Sources:
1. https://web.archive.org/web/20180103204903/https://www.zelda.com/breath-of-the-wild/news/dlc-pack-one-countdown-midnas-helmet/ 
2. Hyrule Historia pg. 171
3. https://www.ign.com/articles/2005/05/19/e3-2005-eiji-aonuma-interview 
4. https://www.nintendoworldreport.com/feature/13085/eiji-aonumas-gdc-2007-presentation 
5. https://web.archive.org/web/20160203100449/https://iwataasks.nintendo.com/interviews/#/wii/twilight_princess/0/0 
6. https://tcrf.net/The_Legend_of_Zelda:_Twilight_Princess/Unused_Textures 
7. https://web.archive.org/web/20160519073404/https://tcrf.net/The_Legend_of_Zelda:_Twilight_Princess/Unused_Textures 
8. The Legend of Zelda: Art and Artifacts pg. 420
9. https://x.com/NintendoFrance/status/883280097410764800

The World and Legacy of Twilight Princess

Season 12 Episode 12
 
We’ve collected the fused shadows and the shards of the Mirror of Twilight, cast down the usurper kings, Zant and Ganon, saved Zelda, and bid farewell to Midna. This week we're taking a look at the World and Legacy of The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess. 
 
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Sources:
 
https://www.nintendoworldreport.com/interview/13110/gdc-2007-the-eiji-aonuma-interview 
https://web.archive.org/web/20140813003656/http://www.zelda.com/universe/game/twilightprincess/inside08.jsp 
https://web.archive.org/web/20140813003712/http://www.zelda.com/universe/game/twilightprincess/inside11.jsp 
https://www.nintendoworldreport.com/news/20638/aonumas-twilight-princess-regrets 
https://www.nsidr.com/archive/aonuma-and-miyamoto-talk-zelda/ 
https://news.denfaminicogamer.jp/english/170609b/2 
https://www.zeldadungeon.net/wiki/Interview:Nintendo_Dream_February_2007 
https://web.archive.org/web/20160203100449/https://iwataasks.nintendo.com/interviews/#/wii/twilight_princess/0/0 
https://youtu.be/J_EXrJHsJzQ?si=N3YdH9eZrM3k8iGw 
https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2011/12/aonuma_future_zelda_games_will_use_motion_controls 
https://www.ign.com/articles/2005/05/18/e3-2005-legend-of-zelda-impressions 
https://www.gamespot.com/articles/legend-of-zelda-twilight-princess-e3-2005-demo-walkthrough-impressions/1100-6125311/ 
https://i0.wp.com/sourcegaming.info/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/zelda_sales_jpn.png?ssl=1 
https://zeldauniverse.net/2011/12/17/comparing-skyward-swords-japanese-and-usa-sales-figures/ 
https://www.siliconera.com/zelda-isnt-dead-japan-better/ 

Twilight Princess: HD Changes

Season 12 Episode 11
 
Correction: It turns out the ZR button still functions as a secondary action button despite what all on screen prompting, and in-game text that refers only to the A button. 
 
We’ve completed the main quest of The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, and this week I’m going to go into more detail on the differences between the Original Release of Twilight Princess, and Twilight Princess HD. I’ve touched on some of the changes throughout the episodes, but I hope to give a more complete look at the changes made and provide my thoughts on the different versions as well. 
 
Legendary Adventures is a Legend of Zelda playthrough podcast. I’m exploring the evolution of the Zelda game series by playing through each game in release order, excluding spin-off releases.
 
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Sources: 
https://web.archive.org/web/20171107012223/https://miiverse.nintendo.net/posts/AYMHAAACAAADVHlGKXU5HQ 
https://zeldawiki.wiki/wiki/The_Legend_of_Zelda:_Twilight_Princess_HD 
https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2016/03/interview_eiji_aonuma_and_tomomi_sano_shed_light_on_the_legend_of_zelda_twilight_princess_hd 
https://www.ign.com/articles/2016/08/29/the-amazing-survival-story-of-tantalus-the-studio-that-ports-your-favourite-games 
https://nintendoeverything.com/tantalus-on-zelda-twilight-princess-hd-landing-the-job-nintendos-involvement-amiibo-dev-length-much-more/ 
6. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8rKm43kUWYM&t=456s
 

Twilight Princess: Hyrule Castle and The Final Battle

Season 12 Episode 10
 
This week in The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess we’re exploring the final dungeon of the game, and taking on the King of Darkness reborn.
 
Legendary Adventures is a Legend of Zelda playthrough podcast. I’m exploring the evolution of the Zelda game series by playing through each game in release order, excluding spin-off releases.
 
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Sources: 
https://www.zeldadungeon.net/wiki/Interview:Nintendo_Dream_February_2007 
https://web.archive.org/web/20171107012223/https://miiverse.nintendo.net/posts/AYMHAAACAAADVHlGKXU5HQ 
https://web.archive.org/web/20140813003651/http://www.zelda.com/universe/game/twilightprincess/inside07.jsp 

Twilight Princess: Poe Souls, STAR Game Redux, Cave of Ordeals, Palace of Twilight

Season 12 Episode 9 
 
This week in the Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess we’re venturing through the Mirror of Twilight to confront the Usurper King, Zant. But despite being told to hurry – we’re going to take our sweet time getting there. 
 
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Sources:
The Legend of Zelda: Art and Artifacts pg. 420
https://youtu.be/au4ZGt1MReA?si=WVTEp7fNk7iBhDZh 

Twilight Princess: Ilia's Memory, Hidden Village, Sky Characters, City in the Sky

Season 12 Episode 8
 
This week in The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess we’re helping Ilia regain her lost memory and helping Shad the scholar unlock the secrets of the sky in order to obtain the final shard of the mirror of Twilight. 
 
Legendary Adventures is a Legend of Zelda playthrough podcast. I’m exploring the evolution of the Zelda game series by playing through each game in release order, excluding spin-off releases.
 
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Sources: 
https://web.archive.org/web/20160203100449/https://iwataasks.nintendo.com/interviews/#/wii/twilight_princess/0/

Twilight Princess: Malo Mart, Fishing Hole, Sacred Grove Redux, Temple of Time

Season 12 Episode 7 
 
This week in The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, we’re heading to the southern wood to find the next shard of the mirror of Twilight in an ancient grove. But first – there’s a few diversions to distract ourselves with. 
 
Legendary Adventures is a Legend of Zelda playthrough podcast. I’m exploring the evolution of the Zelda game series by playing through each game in release order, excluding spin-off releases.
 
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Sources:
 
https://web.archive.org/web/20140813003701 /http://www.zelda.com/universe/game/twilightprincess/inside09.jsp 
https://www.zeldadungeon.net/wiki/Interview:Nintendo_Dream_February_2007 
3. https://web.archive.org/web/20160203100449/https://iwataasks.nintendo.com/interviews/#/wii/twilight_princess/0/0