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Here’s what the Temple of Time would look like if ‘Ocarina’ came out in 2014

Animator Michael Eurek's vision of the temple captures every detail, from flickering lights to cold stone.

On May 9, 2014 by Mike Fenn

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It’s dangerous to go alone: Gamers address suicide

Take This has partnered with PAX East to help gamers struggling with anxiety and depression. 

On Apr 11, 2014 by Lisa Granshaw

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Once-bullied violinist now shares love of video-game music with fans

Taylor Davis's passion for video game music has taken her on an increible journey. 

On Mar 26, 2014 by Lisa Granshaw

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Now the Internet is trying to play ‘Legend of Zelda’ together

Good luck, Link.

On Feb 24, 2014 by Cassandra Khaw

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Level up: Clemson Tiger Band pays tribute to Mario and Zelda

The Ohio State University marching band also tackled Mario and Zelda in their nine-minute performance, but the similarities end there.

On Nov 19, 2013 by Michelle Jaworski

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When Geeks Wed: 9 fandom-inspired weddings you have to see to believe

From Batman and Portal to Star Trek and Gundam, these brides and grooms share their love for geekery—and each other.

On Sep 10, 2013 by Mike Fenn

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Video game heroines get a provocative high-fashion reimagining

What would Princess Zelda and Lara Croft wear in the real world?

On Aug 30, 2013 by Lisa Granshaw

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Legend of Zelda fans, here are the best 30 seconds of your Monday

"Saria's Song," as played by an accordion-wielding unicyclist, hits all the right notes.

On Jul 22, 2013 by Mike Fenn

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10 easy transformations from YouTube’s premier makeup artist/magician

Promise Phan can be anyone she wants, from Princess Zelda to Snooki to Drake.

On Jun 28, 2013 by Michelle Jaworski

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Meet the mind behind the Tetris bitmap printer

Redditor Michael Birken figured out a way to make the line-deleting premise of Tetris work to construct pixelated characters.

On Jun 5, 2013 by Fidel Martinez

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The Morning GIF: The Link between playing video games and donating blood

Tom Loxville wears his hearts on his sleeve.

On May 24, 2013 by Fernando Alfonso III

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Step aside, Link! Zelda becomes the hero in artist’s concept

In The Legend of Zelda: Clockwork Empire, Zelda is trying to rescue Prince Link for a change.

On Apr 17, 2013 by Lisa Granshaw

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Gamer dad hacks his way to gender equality

Another gamer has created a gender-friendly hack—this time, one that lets his 3-year-old become the heroine of another game classic: Donkey Kong.

On Mar 12, 2013 by Aja Romano

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Rape, harassment, and misogyny in Geek Culture: 2012 in review

2012 was truly not a good year for female geeks. Here’s how the year looked on a month-by-month basis.

On Dec 18, 2012 by Aja Romano

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YouTube Guide: “Legend of Zelda: Pot Smasher”

Freddie Wong and Lindsey Stirling team up for a star-studded Legend of Zelda sketch.

On Dec 17, 2012 by Michelle Jaworski