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Rod Lloyd @rodthemaster.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Instructions said "9 Favorite Games," so yeah. (In order of release)

My 9 Games: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (1998), Paper Mario (2000), Resident Evil (2002), Metroid Prime (2002), Metal Gear Sold 3: Snake Eater (2004), Portal (2007), Dark Souls (2011), The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds (2013), Bloodborne (2015)

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Rod Lloyd @rodthemaster.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Here’s a behind-the-scenes peek at how ZD’s writing team decides what news is worth covering.

Gaming Leaks Reddit Post: Zelda movie announcement/trailer possibly coming tomorrow

Writer: What do we think about this? I'm not sure about the source.

Rod: > Bo Bragason, who plays Princess Zelda, also said on her IG: "excited for tomorrow"
Certainly nothing to write an article about. She could be excited about anything. We'll see what happens tomorrow.

Alex: A 22 year old sharing on Instagram that's she's excited for tomorrow? Alert the media

Rod: Exactly. I was 22 and excited once.

Alex: I'm 26 and I get excited about grocery shopping

Josh: I'm 37 and get excited about grocery shopping. It never gets old Alex. Not for the true shoppers.

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Rod Lloyd @rodthemaster.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

This Hyrule looks so freaking wet. I'd hate to live there.

A screenshot from the Ocarina of Time remake. Link stares up at Death Mountain. Every bit of the environment has a shimmery moistness.

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Rod Lloyd @rodthemaster.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

August Movie Night: "It's My Party and You'll Cry if I Want You To" Voicemails to Isabelle 👍 Perks of Being a Wallflower 👍 Hunt for the Wilderpeople 👍

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Rod Lloyd @rodthemaster.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

July Movie Night: Dollywood! 9 to 5 👍 Rhinestone 👎 The Year Dolly Parton Was My Mom 👍

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Rod Lloyd @rodthemaster.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

Bootleg Marios Thread: July 18th, 2026

3D-printed Mario figure on a table alongside 3D-printed dragons

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Rod Lloyd @rodthemaster.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

June Movie Night: 60s Musical Vanity Projects A Hard Day's Night 👍 Good Times 👎 Viva Las Vegas 👎

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Rod Lloyd @rodthemaster.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

May Movie Night: AAPI Grab-Bag Rosebud 👍 The Protector 👍

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Rod Lloyd @rodthemaster.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Felt like re-sharing this one today. Come support @zeldadungeon.net!

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Rod Lloyd @rodthemaster.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

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Rod Lloyd @rodthemaster.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

I saw this thumbnail on YouTube today. I can't wait for Super Mario Journey. 🤪

Fake Nintendo Direct screenshot, featuring bogus game titles like "Super Mario Journey" and "Star Fox 3."

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Rod Lloyd @rodthemaster.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

March Movie Night: Movies in Dream Theater Canon The Terminator 👍 September 😐 Dead Again 👍

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Rod Lloyd @rodthemaster.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

Our Olympics event needed a judges panel of grumpy Zelda characters, so I made this.

Various grumpy Zelda characters sitting in an Olympics-style judges' booth.

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Rod Lloyd @rodthemaster.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

I'm sorry. I just can't get over this junk.

News headlines discussing a supposed Nintendo Direct coming in February. It did not happen.

YouTube thumbnails discussing a supposed Nintendo Direct coming in February. It did not happen.

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Rod Lloyd @rodthemaster.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

So, what's the over-under on something like this happening again?

Eiji Aonuma saying, "This year, the original The Legend of Zelda game reaches its 35th anniversary.

Eiji Aonuma saying, "While we don't have any campaigns or other Nintendo Switch games planned..."

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Rod Lloyd @rodthemaster.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

Facebook commenters are so funny, man. Who's bothered? We're reporting on some quality online sleuthing.

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Rod Lloyd @rodthemaster.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

January Movie Night: Rock & Roll Action Movies Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World 👍 Streets of Fire 👍 Six-String Samurai 👎

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Rod Lloyd @rodthemaster.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

I think it's fascinating that PSX horror aesthetics have become the chosen visual language by which indie games confront the late-stage capitalist nightmare we're all living in.

Screenshot from Crow Country. Protagonist facing toward a long-legged monster in an abandoned amusement park. Graphics resemble a PlayStation 1 title.

Screenshot from Easy Delivery Co. A black cat character is standing beside a delivery truck at the top of a snowy hill. Graphics resemble a PlayStation 1 title.

Screenshot from Labyrinth of the Demon King. From a first-person perspective, we see two demons confronting the protagonist in a run-down Japanese castle. Graphics resemble a PlayStation 1 title.

Screenshot from Mouthwashing. A heavily bandaged character is sitting at a makeshift table with a birthday cake on it. Graphics resemble a PlayStation 1 title.

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Rod Lloyd @rodthemaster.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

Zelda YouTubers are -- based on unsourced info from a random podcast -- living in a fantasy world where "The Legend of Zelda: Tears in Reality" is a new game that leaked. The whole situation screams "Breath of the Darkness" to me, honestly.

October 7, 2019 article headline reading "Is The Zelda: Breath of the Darkness and Switch 2 Rumor True?" shown above a screenshot from Tears of the Kingdom's reveal trailer

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Rod Lloyd @rodthemaster.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

I don't know what any of these people are talking about, but I'm fairly certain they're wrong.

Exaggerated YouTube video titles and thumbnails reporting a supposed upcoming Zelda announcement.

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Rod Lloyd @rodthemaster.bsky.social · 13/12/2025

I’m a sicko who’s been listening to a lot of obscure prog metal demos lately. Would people be interested if I started sharing the good ones on here?

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Rod Lloyd @rodthemaster.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

God, the Switch 2 is so expensive. 🙃

Switch 2 bundle listing on Nintendo's website showing a $699.99 price tag.

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Rod Lloyd @rodthemaster.bsky.social · 07/12/2025

December Movie Night: Weird Spider-Mans Spider-Man (1978) 👍 Spider-Man: The Venom Saga 👍 Spider-Man: Lotus 👎 Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark 👎

Japanese pamphlet for 1978 Toei Cartoon Festival advertising various films, including Spider-Man.

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Rod Lloyd @rodthemaster.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

I don't use Spotify (and I probably never will). So, here are four rad heavy metal demos I discovered this year.

Dreadnot - Zero Sounds from Melodic Growth (1990)

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Rod Lloyd @rodthemaster.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

It's a solid by-the-book crime biopic, but watching this made me realize how fake a lot of modern movies look. 👍

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Rod Lloyd @rodthemaster.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

Definitely not as good as the documentary, but it was solid. 👍

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Rod Lloyd @rodthemaster.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

Watched a pair of documentaries. When We Were Kings 👍 The Eyes of Tammy Faye 👍

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Rod Lloyd @rodthemaster.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

Played through the base game and both expansions. It was the perfect way to unwind after a stressful week. 👍

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Rod Lloyd @rodthemaster.bsky.social · 23/11/2025

I always thought it was weird that these Pokémon movie villains were bad because... they catch Pokémon.

Pokémon 2000's villain staring at a captured Moltres.

Pokémon 4ever's villain staring at a captured Celebi.

Pokémon Heroes' villains staring at a captured Latios.

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Rod Lloyd @rodthemaster.bsky.social · 15/11/2025

Today seems like good day to announce that, in addition to my work at Zelda Dungeon, I have also joined the Omega Metroid team as Editor-in-Chief! Excited to work with this amazing group to bring you all the best Metroid news!

Rod's team page on Omega Metroid's website

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Rod Lloyd @rodthemaster.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

Stellar stealth game. One of the best. 👍

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Rod Lloyd @rodthemaster.bsky.social · 09/11/2025

Huge swing and a miss by Peter Jackson. 👎

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Rod Lloyd @rodthemaster.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

Apparently this one wasn't well regarded back in the day. But, I'll tell you what, it was perfect for the few precious hours of free time I had during Halloween week. 👍

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Rod Lloyd @rodthemaster.bsky.social · 01/11/2025

Goes off the rails at the end, but the vibes are cool for most of it. 👍

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Rod Lloyd @rodthemaster.bsky.social · 01/11/2025

We just concluded "The Clock Town Conspiracy," a mystery story set in the world of Majora's Mask. You should definitely check it out!

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Rod Lloyd @rodthemaster.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

Also, when searching for Pikmin 4's key art, I saw that a bunch of game sites (big & small) were using this janky bootleg version that seems to have been artificially extended with AI. 🤮

Janky bootleg version Pikmin 4's key art that seems to have been artificially extended with AI.

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Rod Lloyd @rodthemaster.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

They really made the ultimate Pikmin game. There's something here for everyone. 👍

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Rod Lloyd @rodthemaster.bsky.social · 19/10/2025

October Movie Night: Skeleton Movies ☠️ Coco: 👍 The Lost Skeleton of Cadavra: 👍 Jason and the Argonauts: 👍

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Rod Lloyd @rodthemaster.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

The Chris Nolan remake wasn't streaming for free anywhere, so I put on the 1997 original. 👍

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Rod Lloyd @rodthemaster.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

I've bounced off this one so many times, but I decided to give it another shot for Spooky Season. I can admit that it's a charming, little movie with a great premise and very charismatic cast. 👍 But I just can't hold it up as anything more than that. There are so many better 80s comedies out there.

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Rod Lloyd @rodthemaster.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

Spike Lee Double Feature: BlacKkKlansman 👍 Crooklyn 👎

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