Bombers Articles

Posted on July 3, 2009 12:00 PM by The Bombers
Category: Bombers Articles, Bombers Debates, Theory Articles

Welcome to the third Bombers Debate! Today we welcome Ben Lamoreux, Alex Plant, Casey Hodges, and Dathen Boccabella to discuss the basic facts of Zelda Canon. Zelda Canon is an essential part of any theorist's tool kit. It is used to prove points, build timelines, and cause rifts in friendships. (Read more)

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Posted on June 19, 2009 7:47 AM by Ben Spyrou
Category: Bombers Articles, Races & People, Theory Articles

The Oocca are indeed one of the most intriguing races throughout the land of Hyrule. They appear as small birds, yet they have somehow built an entire city above the clouds, and are said to be the closest race to the gods. Signs of their ancient race are left scattered on the earth, which begs the question: how have they had such a great cultural impact on Hyrule? Furthermore, why are they only present in Twilight Princess? This article shall delve into the mysteries of the Oocca, from their history and creations, to the impact of magic on their technology, as well as why they are not present in other Zelda titles. (Read more)

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Posted on June 12, 2009 5:17 PM by Ben Lamoreux
Category: Bombers Articles, Theory Articles

In 1998, Zelda creator, director, and producer Shigeru Miyamoto shocked the world with his controversial timeline. Contrary to the popular belief of the time, it was largely disregarded. This article will explore Miyamoto's infamous timeline, and explain how it may have actually warranted some consideration. (Read more)

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Posted on June 5, 2009 1:24 AM by Dathen Boccabella
Category: Bombers Articles, Editorials, Time Travel & Dimensions

Ever since its release in 2000, Majora's Mask has stood out from the rest of the Zelda series and video games as a whole. It involved revolutionary game play mechanics, including the famous three day cycle, the advanced graphics, and the unique storyline. It was the two year awaited sequel to the legendary game, Ocarina of Time, and had great expectations placed on it. Upon release, mixed emotions were displayed towards the game. Zelda fans either loved it or were greatly disappointed. That remains today with many fans claiming it as their favorite of the series, while others still frown at the mention of it.

A renowned part of Majora's Mask is its storyline, which has boggled fans for almost a decade. Although it appears as a simple adventure on the surface, it is incredibly complex when thoroughly analyzed. In the popular article 'The Message of Majora's Mask', Hylian Dan gives insight into the perplexity of the game's storyline. Although Majora's Mask is commonly referred to as being extremely unique, there is another story we can compare it to, aiding our understanding of the mysterious game. Interestingly enough, Majora's Mask shares a lot in common with Victor Fleming's famous 1939 film, The Wizard of Oz. (Read more)

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Posted on May 22, 2009 11:30 PM by Alex Plant
Category: Bombers Articles, Geography & Locales, Races & People, Theory Articles

One of the most controversial subjects in theorizing is whether The Wind Waker's ending marks the permanent, irreversible end of Hyrule, or allows for a new beginning. This article examines the idea of a New Hyrule after Wind Waker's Great Flood, as well as how it might relate to the classic Zelda games. Want to learn more? Dive on in and find out!
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Posted on May 15, 2009 12:04 PM by Ben Lamoreux
Category: Bombers Articles, Geography & Locales, Theory Articles, Time Travel & Dimensions

The Dark Realm is one of the most dangerous, intriguing, and confusing places in all of the Zelda series. While a previous Bombers article written by Keenen Truby examined the Dark Realm as if all its incarnations were one and the same, this New Perspective on the Dark Realm will explain how there may several different Dark Realms. What are these different realms? How do they relate to each other? And is the Twilight Realm related to any of them? Read on to find out! (Read more)

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Posted on May 8, 2009 1:59 PM by Dathen Boccabella
Category: Bombers Articles, Races & People, Theory Articles

In my first release to the Bomber's article collection, I'll be detailing my unique theory on the origin of the interlopers from Twilight Princess, who would later come to be known as the Twili. Whilst it is never decisively stated, there are numerous things inferred about the interloper's past which can lead us to conclusions.

When discussing the interloper's origins, a variety of ideas are usually raised. In particular, we often hear mention of the Sheikah. In this article, I'll look at a particular interloper origin theory which hasn't received great attention, and also detail my thoughts on the relationship between the Sheikah and these mysterious interlopers. (Read more)

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Posted on May 5, 2009 9:38 AM by The Bombers
Category: Bombers Articles, Bombers Debates, Geography & Locales

Welcome to the second Bombers Debate! As of today debates will be released on a regular basis. Generally, the debates will be either general discussions on the topic, with each debater stating their stances or ideas, or a question and answer with each debater answering a question with his or her stance. Join us for this week's discussion based debate as five of our Bombers (Ben Lamoreux, Alex Plant, Casey Hodges, Ben Spyrou and Dathen Boccabella) discuss the ever potent topic of The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks. (Read more)

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Posted on May 1, 2009 10:12 PM by Ben Spyrou
Category: Bombers Articles, Roundup Articles

Hi there Zelda fans. I am Ben Spyrou (alias: Viral), one of the newest members to the Bombers writing team, and this is my first article, The Master Sword Explored.

The Master Sword is indeed one of the most common talking points in the Zelda series. Acting as an extension of Link's left arm, the "Blade of Evils Bane" has cut through the horrifying powers of Ganon on many occasions, and brought justice to the land of Hyrule. Only one deemed a true hero can wield the sword, and a perilous quest often separates the sword from those who are worthy. But do we truly understand its capabilities? This article shall delve into the history of the Master Sword in order to flesh out all of the powers that the legendary blade possesses. (Read more)

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Posted on April 17, 2009 10:25 PM by Casey Hodges
Category: Bombers Articles, Editorials

The bonus chapters of the Ocarina of Time story are given a look in the third part of my ongoing examination of the Legend of Zelda Manga. Also included are closing thoughts on Part 2 as a whole. (Read more)

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Posted on April 10, 2009 4:42 PM by Casey Hodges
Category: Bombers Articles, Editorials

After a long delay from the server move earlier this year, this article has been sitting on the shelf, but now it is finally ready.  This article takes a detailed look at the Part 2 Manga by analyzing it against the game, originality, and story structure. (Read more)

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Posted on March 21, 2009 4:32 PM by Alex Plant
Category: Bombers Articles, Races & People, Theory Articles

Zelda II: The Adventure of Link was the first Zelda title with a true backstory beyond "the villain has taken over the kingdom; destroy him and save Hyrule." It included a story that was to tell the origin of all princesses named Zelda. Given that the developers appear to have given it some attention in the post-flood world, we should at least consider how the tradition would fit in the pre-flood Hyrulean timeline. (Read more)

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Posted on March 13, 2009 3:41 PM by Ben Lamoreux
Category: Bombers Articles, Theory Articles

Twilight Princess was a game that, to many harcore Zelda fans, was almost too familiar. Following the typical "Zelda formula", it bore many resemblances to its predecessors Ocarina of Time and A Link to the Past, but is it possible that its main inspiration was another Zelda game entirely? (Read more)

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Posted on December 31, 2008 10:57 AM by Alex Plant
Category: Bombers Articles, Editorials

Beyond simply the "player factor" is the game world itself. While the integration of gameplay into the world certainly "makes the game," the game would not exist without a world to play in in the first place. In Zelda, Hyrule is the traditional game setting--and the ways in which the developers present it to us have a tremendous impact on our reception of the game experience.

Ocarina's game world is a revolution for its time. Its cast of characters rivaled that of many full-scale RPGs, its environments were varied and diverse, and its storyline was among the most compelling of video game history, achieving a renown that has lasted even now, ten years later. A new Wii Zelda would need to bring equally impactful changes to the table to gain the stature that the "greatest game of all time" managed. Take a look and see what that might mean. (Read more)

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Posted on November 30, 2008 4:19 PM by Dennis Smith
Category: Bombers Articles, Races & People, Roundup Articles, Theory Articles

Today we have a special treat to end the Ocarina of Time's 10th Anniversary month. LOZ Historian is the newest addition to the Bombers' team and has thus provided an extensive article on the ever so mysterious Sheikah tribe for you to read... Enjoy! (Read more)

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Posted on November 26, 2008 6:12 AM by Casey Hodges
Category: Bombers Articles, Editorials

The word manga triggers very varied reactions in people these days. Whether you find yourself loving the stuff to no end or cringing at the very word, you couldn't have missed the fact that the Ocarina of Time manga (that's almost as old as the game itself) has finally been released outside the land of the rising sun. So the big question is: how is it? And furthermore, how does it differ from the game? This here article has you covered.
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Posted on November 23, 2008 11:29 AM by Alex Plant
Category: Bombers Articles, Editorials

Ten years ago Zelda fans saw the release of the first 3D installment in the franchise--Ocarina of Time for the Nintendo 64. Ocarina of Time introduced a jump to the third spatial dimension in the world of Zelda. The Wii promises to extend Zelda to the "fourth dimension"--the dimension of player interactivity. We've seen a taste of what the Wii has to offer Zelda with the Wii iteration of Twilight Princess and most of these changes have been positive ones. What else might the future hold for the franchise?
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Posted on November 5, 2008 6:12 PM by Alex Plant
Category: Bombers Articles, Races & People

Many questions surround the ancient sages of Hyrule. An attempt to answer them is offered in this article, which also kicks off this month's special on Ocarina of Time.
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Posted on November 5, 2008 3:19 AM by The Bombers
Category: Bombers Articles, Bombers Debates, Theory Articles, Time Travel & Dimensions

In the first ever Bombers Debate, Alex and Ben discuss a very controversial topic in the world of Zelda theorizing: The Split Timeline. (Read more)

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Posted on October 21, 2008 1:03 PM by Casey Hodges
Category: Bombers Articles, Editorials, Music

A couple of days ago the good people of ScrewAttack.com released their anticipated Top Ten Video Game Themes videocast. As expected, everyone's favorite video game franchise made it to the list, but did they really pick the right song? Can one song really represent the entire franchise? This article takes on the challenge to determine which song embodies the the spirit of Zelda, while at the same time being fresh, inspiring and meaningful. Can you guess what it is?
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