Benjamin

*"MISSION ACCOMPLISHED!"*

 —Benjamin

**Benjamin** is a member of the ZNG. He is a lifelong gamer, starting with the original *The Legend of Zelda* on the NES. While he plays all genres of games, his favorite series is appropriately the Zelda series. Benjamin is a completionist and has seen every Zelda game through to the end. In addition to the core series, Benjamin has also beaten most officially published Zelda spin-offs and associated works. He loves video game trivia, Easter eggs, and hidden details, and he often asks trivia questions to quiz his fellow ZNG members.

Benjamin first met fellow member Nintendoer in the Miiverse community for *NES Remix 2* where they collaborated on documenting every appearance of Luigi. He later met Stagger after discovering his impressive 100% completion of the *Twilight Princess* DLC map in *Hyrule Warriors*. From there, Benjamin was able to meet and fraternize with other future-ZNG members. Benjamin became a member of the ZNG near its inception.

Of all Zelda games, Benjamin's favorite is *Majora's Mask*. He also enjoys playing *Super Smash Bros. for Wii U/3DS* and welcomes anyone to test their mettle against his Ganondorf.

**Benjamin's *Super Smash Bros. Ultimate* predictions**

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## Top 10 Zelda Games

1. *Majora's Mask* *Majora's Mask*

2. *Skyward Sword* *Skyward Sword*

3. *A Link Between Worlds* *A Link Between Worlds*

4. *The Wind Waker*

5. *Ocarina of Time*

6. *Tri Force Heroes*
7. *Link’s Awakening*
8. *Oracle of Seasons*
9. *Twilight Princess*
10. *Phantom Hourglass*

## First Playthrough of *The Legend of Zelda*

Benjamin was very young when his parents gifted him the game, around 6 years old. His NES didn't work very well and would crash every 2-15 minutes. Because of his limited duration for play, he got very good at finding shortcuts and secret staircases that he'd use to make as much progress in as little time as possible. Any day where he was able to clear the first two dungeons and get the candle was a good day.

One of his favorite moments was when a friend of his showed him a spot where he could use the candle to find 100 rupees from a very generous Moblin. It was a secret to everyone but no longer to Ben. He also just had a wonderful time getting lost in the world. Benjamin loved fleeing from Leevers in the desert, clearing a screen of Ghinis by defeating the original one, discovering secret entrances, and running away from Lynels when he was too underpowered to fight them. The game felt huge to him, but he always felt like there was something he could do to become a little stronger and more prepared for the challenges ahead. He's matured a lot since then, and so has the Zelda series.

## Zelda Games Played

**Main Games and Their Remakes:**

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**Non-Canon Games:**

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## Miiverse Posts

#### *Breath of the Wild*

* BotW - Celebrating all the cool and various Easter eggs, tricks, and tips in the game
* BotW - Post-Game Content
* BotW - The "old man"
* BotW - Unobtainable Chests
* BotW - Where do you think we'll find the new equipment in the upcoming BotW DLC pack?
* Breath of the Wild reveal reaction
* Armor-less BotW run, anyone?
* Appreciating the lack of Zelda U leaks
* Hero of the Wild?
* News of Zelda dual release on Wii U and NX, and only game at E3
* Video Game Awards BotW reactions
* Zelda U Speculation Time!

#### *Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker*

* CTTT - 8-bit Luigi catalogue
* CTTT - 8-bit Luigi visible from stage preview image
* CTTT - Mario poster
* CTTT - Pixel Toad impressions
* CTTT - SM3DW referencial credits

#### *Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze*

* DKCTF - 100%'d Pt. 1
* DKCTF - 100%'d Pt. 2

#### *Hyrule Warriors* and *Hyrule Warriors Legends*

* HW - 100 enemies with a special attack
* HW - All medals aquired
* HW - Created the ultimate weapon for Ganondorf
* HW - Enjoying new update
* HW - Every warrior levelled up to max level, all badges collected, and have max Rupees in wallet
* HW - Game complete screen
* HW - Game froze
* HW - Got the 8-bit Magical Key
* HW - Got the 8-bit Power Bracelet
* HW - Got the Gate of Time
* HW - Got the Power Gloves
* HW - Hylian Captain is a girl?!
* HW - I caught a Ninja Flounder while wearing the Zora Mask?!
* HW - If they ever add Skyward Sword or The Wind Waker DLC, I hope they add Beedle
* HW - Missed by a second
* HW - New DLC Predictions
* HW - Raised all my characters to level 200
* HW - TP adventure map impressions
* HW - Unlocked Cia's Boss outfit
* HW - Unlocked Darunia's 8-Bit Food
* HW - Unlocked Ghirahim's 8-bit arrow
* HW - Unlocked true power of the Master Sword
* HW - Finally able to get an "A" rank on the Boss Rush challenge
* HW - Unlocked Impa's "8-Bit Magical Sword?"
* HWL - "A Sea-cret to Everybody" medal
* HWL - "A Secret to Everybody" medal
* HWL - 100% done
* HWL - 8 out of 9 Adventure Mode maps complete
* HWL - Chocolate milk-Sheik outfit
* HWL - Gratitude Crystals in My Fairy mode
* HWL - True Master Sword
* HWL - Unlocked all the characters and beat every stage in Legend Mode

#### *Kirby* games

* Kirby Planet Robobot - HAL room
* Kirby Planet Robobot - Qbby sticker
* Kirby and the Rainbow Curse - 100%'d
* Team Kirby Clash Deluxe - Haltmann Co. Flask

#### *Mario Kart 8*

* MK8 - 100% cleared
* MK8 - All golden cart parts unlocked

#### *Metroid Prime: Federation Force*

* MPFF - 100%'d and thoughts
* MPFF - Blast Ball demo-to-retail transfer
* MPFF - Easter egg
* MPFF - Metroid amiibo compatibility
* MPFF - Some initial thoughts
* MPFF - Unlocked all 66 normal medals

#### *Mario & Luigi: Dream Team* and *Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam*

* Mario & Luigi Dream Team - Beat the entire Boss Medley
* Mario & Luigi Paper Jam - 100% completion
* Mario & Luigi Paper Jam - Boss medley S rank achieved
* Mario & Luigi Paper Jam - Defeated endgame superboss
* Mario & Luigi Paper Jam - Fighting endgame superboss
* Mario & Luigi Paper Jam - I collected all 154 Battle Cards
* Mario & Luigi Paper Jam - Toads running along walls like ALBW
* Mario & Luigi Paper Jam - What would you like to see in the sequel?
* Mario & Luigi Paper Jam - Earned an S rank in Bowser's papercraft battle

#### *New Super Mario Bros. 2*

* NSMB2 - Infinite lives trick
* NSMB2- Five stars on file

#### *Nintendo Badge Arcade*

* Nintendo Badge Arcade - Beta version of TFH in screenshot?
* Nintendo Badge Arcade - Got featured in the Badge Arcade Miiverse Gallery

#### Trivia Questions

* Q - Can you name all the times that we've seen a Link return in another Zelda?
* Q - Can you name the game this image is based on?
* Q - How many different Zelda game icons can you have on a 3DS?
* Q - The first Zelda title where you could cheat through a luck-based minigame?
* Q - What is the only obtainable MM mask that you see another character wear but is not the same mask as Link's?
* Q - What was the first Zelda game to feature DLC?
* Q - When have we seen TP on the 3DS in some form or another?

#### *Super Mario 3D Land* and *Super Mario 3D World*

* SM3DL - Unlocked final stage! Pt. 1
* SM3DL - Unlocked final stage! Pt. 2
* SM3DW - All Green Stars

#### *Super Mario Maker*

* SMM - Flying Piranha Plant Pandemonium
* SMM - Quiz Game! Count the Enemies!
* SMM - Really have to get back into making stages again
* SMM - Recommending Bowser's Puzzle Dungeon
* SMM - Spooky House of Ghosts!
* SMM - TLoZ Boss Gauntlet Complete
* SMM - TLoZ Boss Gauntlet Part 1
* SMM - TLoZ Boss Gauntlet Part 2
* SMM - TLoZ Boss Gauntlet Part 3
* SMM - Totem Link Mystery Mushroom costume
* SMM - Trampoline Funtimes
* SMM - Unlocked all 120 Mystery Mushroom costumes
* SMM - Wario Ware!!
* SMM - Zelda Boss Battles
* SMM - Zelda Stage (Work in Progress)
* SMM - Zelda Stage (Work in Progress) 2

#### *Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and Nintendo 3DS*

* SSB4 - 100% done
* SSB4 - Collected every online profile icon
* SSB4 - Final DLC predictions
* SSB4 - Unlocked all Masterpieces
* SSB4 - Who do you think we're going to see as DLC?

#### *Splatoon*

* Splatoon - Beat every level of Squidball
* Splatoon - Final stage to be added?
* Splatoon - Losing rank S+
* Splatoon - Reached S+ again
* Splatoon - Reached rank S+

#### *Star Fox Zero*

* Star Fox Zero - 100% complete
* Star Fox Zero - Giving it a try

#### *Tri Force Heroes*

* TFH - About time for some more DLC?
* TFH - All multiplayer Drablands challenges complete
* TFH - Bear Maximum non-revertable
* TFH - Beat all the Drablands challenges
* TFH - Cicada shells in tree interesting
* TFH - Cleared all 128 singleplayer Drablands challenges!
* TFH - Completed the game
* TFH - Drablands Diary Volume 4
* TFH - Drablands Diary Volume 5
* TFH - Drablands Diary Volume 6
* TFH - Drablands Diary Volume 7
* TFH - Drablands Diary Volume 8
* TFH - Hammerwear special dialogue
* TFH - I had a blast with the demo
* TFH - Linebeck's Outfit special dialogue
* TFH - Maxed out rupees at 99999
* TFH - Proof that the RNG gods exist
* TFH - Regarding Friend Tokens being able to be acquired in-game
* TFH - So it appears that a Diary Quest object is hidden in every stage of each world
* TFH - Styla's quote regarding the Beastie Patch
* TFH - Styla's quote regarding the Brittle Papyrus
* TFH - Styla's quote regarding the Divine Whiskers
* TFH - Styla's quote regarding the Fabled Butterfly
* TFH - Styla's quote regarding the Gold Dust
* TFH - Styla's quote regarding the Thornberry
* TFH - The Lady's Lair situational dialogue
* TFH - The merchant's deals
* TFH - Timeless Tunic special dialogue
* TFH - Townsfolk messages from a full 40-floor Den of Trials runthrough
* TFH - Tutor's Diary Volume 1 Photo Quest
* TFH - Tutor's Diary Volume 2 Photo Quest
* TFH - Tutor's Diary Volume 3 Photo Quest
* TFH - Unlocked the Tri-Suit
* TFH - Wallmasters can slam pegs into the ground
* TFH - You can place bombs without having to first hold them above your head
* TFH - In the Den of Trials you can see what the upcoming floor will look like

#### Other, Zelda-Related

* TP Picross - Beat all of the puzzles
* TPHD - Impressions thread
* What's your favorite piece of Zelda headcanon?
* Zelda fans, which would you rather have?
* Zelda smart phone app?
* Would love to see a brand new third entry in the OoT and MM series on the 3DS
* A Look to the Past - Hyrule Warriors
* A Look to the Past - MM3D
* Game & Watch Gallery 4 - Almost unlocked G&W Zelda
* Game & Watch Gallery 4 - Unlocked G&W Zelda

#### Other

* They just announced 13 new amiibo
* StreetPass Mii Plaza - Collected every Panel Swap piece
* Switch presentation is just around the corner!
* Attempt to qualify in the NWC '15 Pt. 1
* Attempt to qualify in the NWC '15 Pt. 2
* Attempt to qualify in the NWC '15 Pt. 3
* Attempt to qualify in the NWC '15 Pt. 4
* Attempt to qualify in the NWC '15 Pt. 5
* 100% beat Super Mario Bros. Deluxe
* Dr. Mario Miracle Cure - First impressions
* Fire Emblem Fates - Beat Nohr Stage 10 on Hard (Classic) mode
* Got Mario Party Island Tour and Super Mario 3D Land from Club Nintendo
* Nintendo Direct Nov '15 predictions
* Nintendo Direct impressions Mar '16
* Nintendo Switch event thoughts
* Metroid Samus Returns - Impressions
* Just beat BOXBOY!