Gamasutra - Blogs http://www.gamasutra.com/blogs/ Dan Merrill's Blogs Fri, 10 Feb 2012 06:46:46 EST en-us scarless@think-services.com (Simon Carless) Immortal Childhood: Underlying Meaning in The Legend of Zelda - by Dan Merrill http://www.gamasutra.com/blogs/DanMerrill/20110221/7046/Immortal_Childhood_Underlying_Meaning_in_The_Legend_of_Zelda.php Game Design This piece explores the themes of mortality, immortality, and the passage of time in the Zelda series, tracing how this theme has evolved over the course of four games. http://www.gamasutra.com/blogs/DanMerrill/20110221/7046/Immortal_Childhood_Underlying_Meaning_in_The_Legend_of_Zelda.php Mon, 21 Feb 2011 12:08:00 EST The Philosophy of The Wind Waker - Part Five - by Dan Merrill http://www.gamasutra.com/blogs/DanMerrill/20100404/4847/The_Philosophy_of_The_Wind_Waker__Part_Five.php Game Design Part Five of a series exploring The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker's deeper meaning, communicated through the story, the characters, the setting, and the gameplay mechanics. http://www.gamasutra.com/blogs/DanMerrill/20100404/4847/The_Philosophy_of_The_Wind_Waker__Part_Five.php Sun, 04 Apr 2010 05:14:00 EDT The Philosophy of The Wind Waker - Part Four - by Dan Merrill http://www.gamasutra.com/blogs/DanMerrill/20100328/4786/The_Philosophy_of_The_Wind_Waker__Part_Four.php Game Design Part Four of a series exploring The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker's deeper meaning, communicated through the story, the characters, the setting, and the gameplay mechanics. http://www.gamasutra.com/blogs/DanMerrill/20100328/4786/The_Philosophy_of_The_Wind_Waker__Part_Four.php Sun, 28 Mar 2010 03:11:00 EDT The Philosophy of The Wind Waker - Part Three - by Dan Merrill http://www.gamasutra.com/blogs/DanMerrill/20100321/4739/The_Philosophy_of_The_Wind_Waker__Part_Three.php Game Design Part Three of a series exploring The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker's deeper meaning, communicated through the story, the characters, the setting, and the gameplay mechanics. http://www.gamasutra.com/blogs/DanMerrill/20100321/4739/The_Philosophy_of_The_Wind_Waker__Part_Three.php Sun, 21 Mar 2010 10:41:00 EDT The Philosophy of The Wind Waker - Part Two - by Dan Merrill http://www.gamasutra.com/blogs/DanMerrill/20100314/4667/The_Philosophy_of_The_Wind_Waker__Part_Two.php Game Design Part Two of a series exploring The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker's deeper meaning, communicated through the story, the characters, the setting, and the gameplay mechanics. http://www.gamasutra.com/blogs/DanMerrill/20100314/4667/The_Philosophy_of_The_Wind_Waker__Part_Two.php Sun, 14 Mar 2010 03:34:00 EDT The Philosophy of The Wind Waker - Part One - by Dan Merrill http://www.gamasutra.com/blogs/DanMerrill/20100307/4608/The_Philosophy_of_The_Wind_Waker__Part_One.php Game Design The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker isn't just a game - it's a guide to living a fulfilling life. This five-part article series explores the game's deeper meaning, communicated through the story, the characters, the setting, and the gameplay mechanics. http://www.gamasutra.com/blogs/DanMerrill/20100307/4608/The_Philosophy_of_The_Wind_Waker__Part_One.php Sun, 07 Mar 2010 11:48:00 EST