The Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom is the latest and fastest selling game in the beloved

Zelda franchise.

Many critics and gamers are declaring Tears of the kingdom not only the best game of the year, but maybe the best game, period?

I'm Glenn Weldon and today we're talking about the Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom on Pop Culture Happy Hour from NPR.

Joining me today is James Master Marino.

He is producer for NPR's Here and Now and edits NPR's gaming coverage.

Hey James.

Hi, Glenn.

Also joining us is Lenica Cruz, a senior editor covering culture at The Atlantic.

Welcome back, Lenica.

Thank you so much, Glenn.

Hi, James.

Hi there.

We all have thoughts on thoughts, so let's get on to it.

The Legend of Zelda is a nearly 40-year-old video game franchise and Tears of the Kingdom is a direct

sequel to 2017's Breath of the Wild. It's unusual for a New Zelda game to build so

directly on the game that came before it but Tears of the Kingdom starts you off by

stripping away all the powers and weapons our Hero Link accumulated in

Breath of the Wild. It also outfits him with a

brand new and slightly creepy magical right arm that lets him access a wholly new set

of abilities. The goal of the game is Classic Zelda.

Find the princess.

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