# The History of The Legend of Zelda (1986)

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Published: 2026-05-11T09:00:00+00:00
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Editor's Note: Hey Post Games listeners! It's Post Games' first anniversary. To celebrate, and to give myself some time to prep the summer episodes, I'm sharing one of the monthly Patreon-exclusive episodes. This is the history of the original The Legend of Zelda , featuring one of the series' foremost experts and historians. If you like this episode, you'll enjoy the rest of Past Games. Each month, I talk with a different expert about a game or moment celebrating an anniversary this year. Previous episodes include L.A. Noire with Tim Rogers, along with histories of Dark Souls and Animal Crossing with people who wrote the books on each. Subscribe at Patreon.com/PostGames for $5 to get all that and more. This Week on Post Games: Act 1: The Making of The Legend of Zelda Act 2: The 30-Year Evolution of Zelda Games Act 3: A History of the Zelda Fan Community Show Notes and Bonus Episodes: Want full show notes for free, including links to everything we mention? Visit www.post.games Get weekly bonus segments, video episodes, monthly exclusive episodes, and more at patreon.com/postgames for only $5 Sponsors: Incogni Deal: To get an exclusive 60% off an annual Incogni plan, go to incogni.com/postgames Factor Deal: Head to Factormeals.com/postgames50off and use code postgames50off to get 50% off and free daily greens per box, with a new subscription only, while supplies last until 09/27/2026. (See website for more details). Quince Deal: Refresh your everyday with luxury you'll actually use. Head to quince.com/POSTGAMES for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Guests: Max Nichols: Game designer, educator, and operator of Hyrule Interviews Closing Song: “Boléro” Maurice Ravel . Orchestre de l’Opéra National de Parism. Conducted by Manuel Rosenthal Art & Music: Log…

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