GameToAid, a small Australian non-profit that live streams charity gaming marathons, has kicked off another epic quest to help children battling life-threatening illnesses.
The Zelda Timeline Marathon pits two teams head-to-head on a mission to finish six Legend of Zelda classics in 72 hours. Team Beedle and Team Tingle (named for some of the franchise’s quirkier characters) are racing to complete the games in story-chronological order, according to the official Legend of Zelda timeline released by Nintendo in December. Fans can view the live stream and comment in the chat. There are t-shirt contests and fan art showcases throughout.
The games on deck:
- Skyward Sword (Wii – 2011)
- Ocarina of Time (N64 – 1998)
- A Link to the Past (Super Nintendo – 1992)
- Majora’s Mask (N64 – 2000)
- Link’s Awakening (Gameboy – 1993)
- The Wind Waker (GameCube – 2003)
At the time of writing, the teams are 10 hours in and still slogging through Skyward Sword. They’ve raised $3,000 of their $5,000 goal, with plenty of time to go. The money will benefit Child’s Play, a charity that provides video games to sick children in more than 70 hospitals worldwide.
Tune in, pony up some cash for a good cause, and let us know which Zelda game is your favorite in the comments.
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The surface world is inhabited by both gruesome and adorable creatures.
The angle of your sword strikes is critical.
Build momentum on rope swings to reach new heights.
Use your sword’s dowsing ability to locate hidden characters.
The landscape feels like a painting.
Even early dungeons are challenging.
Solve classic Zelda puzzles with new gameplay mechanics.
Exploit your enemies’ weaknesses.
Timing and angles are key to combat.
There are plenty of fun new items to discover.
Don’t run out of stamina when doing some heavy lifting.
Keep your balance with the Wii Remote.
Try not to telegraph your attacks. Smarter enemies will counter.
Shields have a limited durability. If yours is busted, you’ll need to get it repaired.
Jumping into the fray is fun, but dangerous.
The new item menu lets you access your gear on the fly.
Good old Gorons.
Epic temple is epic.
Looks dangerous.
Bugs make great ingredients for upgrades and potions, but you’ll need to catch them first.
The inhabitants of the surface world are diverse.
Characters are far more expressive than in previous Zelda games.
You’ll need to get around that shield…
Infuse your potions with insects to make them more effective.
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The surface world is inhabited by both gruesome and adorable creatures.
The angle of your sword strikes is critical.
Build momentum on rope swings to reach new heights.
Use your sword’s dowsing ability to locate hidden characters.
The landscape feels like a painting.
Even early dungeons are challenging.
Solve classic Zelda puzzles with new gameplay mechanics.
Exploit your enemies’ weaknesses.
Timing and angles are key to combat.
There are plenty of fun new items to discover.
Don’t run out of stamina when doing some heavy lifting.
Keep your balance with the Wii Remote.
Try not to telegraph your attacks. Smarter enemies will counter.
Shields have a limited durability. If yours is busted, you’ll need to get it repaired.
Jumping into the fray is fun, but dangerous.
The new item menu lets you access your gear on the fly.
Good old Gorons.
Epic temple is epic.
Looks dangerous.
Bugs make great ingredients for upgrades and potions, but you’ll need to catch them first.
The inhabitants of the surface world are diverse.
Characters are far more expressive than in previous Zelda games.
You’ll need to get around that shield…
Infuse your potions with insects to make them more effective.
