Recent Zelda games have consistently nailed immersion by tying in-game tools directly to real-world hardware. The Sheikah Slate that Link used in Breath of the Wild to take pictures, access the map, ...

The Sheikah Slate is one of the most recognizable aspects of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, which only makes it more surprising that I am only now realizing the depth of its inspiration.

Justin Skiles is a writer from Richmond, VA,and is a lifelong lover of games and stories. He holds a BFA in Game Design and Creative Writing from the Savannah College of Art and Design, where he honed ...

Fatemah grew up playing all kinds of games, initially finding a home in the very first installments of Counter-Strike and Warcraft. From there onward, it was pure grind — all day, all night.