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Howdy, everyone! Just wanted to drop in and let you all know that we have some site updates!

By now it’s likely that you’ve noticed that we have a section up for The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap. Yeah, that’s right. We finally got around to having a mainstream game set up. We also have part of the walkthrough/guide up, which can be seen by clicking here. It can also be found from the main Minish Cap section, so no need to worry! There is also a downloads section that’s heading up for the game. What’s there now can be seen on the Minish Cap downloads page.

I am also pleased to announce that we have a guide in the works; however, this is no normal guide. This is a video guide. And it’s not just for an ordinary game; it’s for a special game, known as Freshly-Picked Tingle’s Rosy Rupeeland! I admit that we’ve been holding out on you- we didn’t want to get everyone all excited before we were sure it would be going though! In all likeliness, the first chapter will be out on this site about this time next week, if not before then!

Finally, you’ll notice that we’ve readjusted the sidebars. We think it looks nicer, but what matters is “do you?”. If you’re unhappy with the change, let us know, and we’ll reconsider returning them to their original positions.

Thanks again for visiting us!

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Tingle is often seen as a strange character because of his abnormal tendencies. No sane person of age 35 would be out looking for fairies, let alone out and wearing a green body suit and red overalls. As a result, most people find him weird, creepy, scary, etc. However, at the same time, he has three of his very own games, his own DSiware pack, and a possible future in the European/Japanese gaming market. What makes him so appealing to so many people while so many others find him to be “weird” or “creepy?”

What the heck is Tingle, anyway?

Tingle is undoubtedly an archetype of the child who can’t seem to grow up. He holds childhood dreams and hopes while ignoring the pressing matter of reality. When we are first introduced to Tingle, he seems to pay no mind to the large moon coming closer to Termina. All he cares about is finding fairies, right up to the end. While Tingle is outwardly an adult, he is certainly a child on the inside.

How does this affect the gamers?

Everyone wants to be a child a little bit longer, but is forced to come to terms with the fact that their childhood is ripped from them at age 18. This creates a sense of longing for the simplicity and innocence once held. This contributes largely to Tingle’s popularity. People see how he hangs on to his childhood and are enticed by that. It is a need to “play” and “have fun.”

What does this say about Tingle’s market?

This tells us that Tingle’s market is basically the perfect consumer base. The longing for childhood will never leave people, no matter how long we wait or how many years go by. His market, therefore, will never die out. This is partly thanks to the ways of today’s world. It’s ruthless in its ways of taking children’s innocence from them, and it reaches younger and younger children each day. This creates a void because the children have no chance to enjoy innocence and ignorance. These children grow up to become Tingle fans every day.

Is Tingle here to stay?

Certainly. Tingle has established himself as a solid character in a market which holds no quarter. Nintendo will definitely explore future options for Tingle because of his success. It may even lead to Tingle games being released in the United States one day.
Even though Tingle is strange and alien to many, he is a close personal friend to many more. They name this friend “Childhood,” and he helps them to enjoy the innocence and bliss of “being a kid.”