"LegendZelda is that site that everyone wishes they could start. Although not entirely new, Hidden Triforce is a site that is destined for greatness in the future. From its controversial articles to its game content, the site is a rising star in the Zelda Community."
 

- Xizor, Webmaster of Legend of Zelda.com -
 

Reality is inconvenient. Stories are all too common of a blossoming site that has fallen to the wayside, due to of real life obligations and distractions. Sometimes it’s a new interest that snags us, other times it’s the tedious routine of school or work that get us instead. That’s why picking out the winner of the Golden Ocarina has always been a high point for me. It’s nice to recognize someone with an earnest desire to make their website the best it can be.

This year, the site I think exemplifies this the most is Legend Zelda.

Legend Zelda or Hidden Triforce as it was previously known was founded in the spring of 2004 by Noah. While initially it did well, HT ran into staff trouble, causing the site to fall into a state of disrepair. After many years of abandonment, Noah decided to revive his old site in 2009, rebuilding it under the new heading of Legend Zelda.

Reviving a site can be an arduous task, however if the desire to see the place flourish is there, it can be done. This desire is rather apparent at Legend Zelda, as the staff takes great pains to update the site at least once everyday. This constant stream of updates has caused the site to become popular again, at the same time completing content mainstays, such as game guides, at a steady rate.

In addition to pages regarding the whereabouts of heart containers and fairy fountains, Legend Zelda also has an extensive article archive. This archive explores countless, if sometimes controversial topics. There are articles on how to improve the time tested Zelda formula, what needs to be removed, theories on various baddies, and how the game is viewed by the gaming community as a whole, etc. There is enough original content to keep one occupied for a long time and given Legend Zelda’s update rate, there will probably be more to come in the future.

In short, even though the groundwork for Legend Zelda/Hidden Triforce has been around for six years, it’s only now that I’m seeing it truly carving out its place in the Zelda community. While it’s always nice to see a new site working hard to make their website the best it can be; it is equally pleasing to see a site in disrepair find that desire once again.

Thus, it is my pleasure to award this year’s Golden Ocarina for Most Aspiring Site to Legend Zelda. Congratulations to Noah, Michael and the rest of the staff at LZ and best of luck in the years to come.