New Majora’s Mask developer interview. Learn more about the making of your favorite Zelda game! Includes a hint to when we might see the next title released for the Wii U.

“When it comes to Zelda, we’re always trying to advance the series by making each installment a step up from the one before. That means a 2 year development period is the norm. That being said, we usually start out with a small number of staff who spend a year experimenting with new ideas, so it comes to about 3 years in total. Plus, if we’re developing for new hardware, we spend another year studying its capabilities.” - Miyamoto

Trip Kafei

Ever wanted to set a dog on the adorable Kafei from Majora’s Mask? Thanks to this little easter egg, you can make everyone’s favorite blue-haired bishounen fall flat on his face.

Click here for details!

And the winner of the Zelda contest is… posted here!

Some big news regarding the official localization of Hyrule Historia and the future of the fan translation on the site.

Also, last day to enter the Zelda Contest!

With Hyrule Historia confirmed for an official English release in January, 2013, the fan translation on the site may not stay up forever. Don’t forget to reserve your copy on Amazon so you’ll always have the Zelda timeline close at hand!

You can find a shortcut to the Amazon link and follow all the news about the official localization at History of Hyrule.

(They’re also on Tumblr!)

Big Hyrule Historia Update: According to a PDF released this morning by Diamond Book Distributors, Hyrule Historia will be coming to fans in English as an official release from Dark Horse Comics!

Release Date: January 29th, 2013 

Price: $34.99

Dark Horse Books and Nintendo team up to bring you The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia, containing an unparalleled collection of historical information on The Legend of Zelda franchise. This handsome hardcover contains never-before-seen concept art, the full history of Hyrule, the official chronology of the games, and much more! Starting with an insightful introduction by the legendary producer and video-game designer of Donkey Kong, Mario, and The Legend of Zelda, Shigeru Miyamoto, this book is crammed full of information about the storied history of Link’s adventures from the creators themselves! As a bonus, The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia includes an exclusive comic by the foremost creator of The Legend of Zelda manga — Akira Himekawa!

Support your translators! Don’t forget to check out the Zelda Contest!

Today’s Historia Historia - Skyward Sword concept art features the Sacred Grounds.

• Pg. 40 The Sacred Grounds

• Pg. 41 More Sacred Grounds

Or, check out the Hyrule Historia index page here!

Zelda Contest Update: 41 votes so far!

Today’s Historia Historia - Skyward Sword concept art features Thunderhead and its spirited denizens.

• Pg. 38 Thunderhead

• Pg. 39 More Thunderhead

Or, check out the Hyrule Historia index page here!

In today’s Historia Historia - Skyward Sword concept art, we revisit the Lumpy Pumpkin and Milk Bar.

• Pg. 36 The Lumpy Pumpkin

• Pg. 37 More Lumpy Pumpkin & Milk Bar

Or, check out the Hyrule Historia index page here!

Today’s batch of Skyward Sword concept art! Sorry, I’ve been busy and haven’t been keeping you up on the Hyrule Historia pages! They’re still being updated every day on the site, even if I forget to post them here. :)

• Pg. 16 Impa

• Pg. 17 The Imprisoned & Demise

• Pg. 18 The Overworld

• Pg. 19 More Overworld

• Pg. 20 Skyloft & the Islands in the Sky

• Pg. 21 More Skyloft & the Islands in the Sky

• Pg. 22 The Knight Academy

• Pg. 23 More The Knight Academy