And back in 1987, the franchise started off with a bang with one of the most ambitious replica-gold-plated cartridges to ever grace the NES. What's funny about The Legend of Zelda's title was that ...

It's no secret that The Legend ... that made Zelda games so special. This adoption of a more non-linear approach to BOTW and TOTK hearkens back to the series' debut on the NES, which saw players ...

The Legend of Zelda is ... third bestselling title on the NES, behind Super Mario Bros and Duck Hunt. The story followed Link on his quest to save Princess Zelda from the evil Ganon.

Moore. The Legend of Zelda is one of Nintendo's most prominent franchises, spanning over 20 games and spin-offs since its original release on Famicon in 1986 (and arriving on the NES in 1987).