The Franchise Festival crew discusses the story, sidequests, and cut content of Breath of the Wild in the second of two episodes on Nintendo's legendary 2017 release. Chris and Jasmine share their love of Kass while Hamilton and Spencer debate the merits of an easy final boss. The curious etymological roots of the Sheikah are uncovered through a look at their original Japanese names.

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Selected Sources:

NintendoThe 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 Adventure

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