Season 1 Episode 20 - Breath of the Wild (Part 1)

The Franchise Festival crew discusses the development, gameplay, and enemies of Breath of the Wild in the first of two episodes on Nintendo’s legendary 2017 release. Chris, Jasmine, Spencer, and Hamilton discover that they have very different opinions on silent protagonists and weapon durability. The surprising connection between Miis and Hylians is revealed. Follow the show on Twitter using the handle @franchise_fest, check out our official website for more video game history resources, and be sure to email us at [email protected] to let us know what you think. Selected Sources: Game Developers Conference – Breaking Conventions with The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the WildNintendoThe Making of Breath of the Wild – The BeginningThe Making of Breath of the Wild – Story and CharactersThe Making of Breath of the Wild – Open-Air ConceptGame Maker’s ToolkitGame Maker’s Toolkit – The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild’s Dungeon Design | Boss KeysGame Maker’s Toolkit – The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – An Open World AdventureEurogamer – The big Zelda: Breath of the Wild InterviewAlice – Breath of the Wild NPC Modder (Twitter)