Revenge of the Random Facts

Hamtaro

Sent in by Jim!
"When you play Hamtaro Ham-Ham Heartbreak there is a place that looks like the Master Sword pedestal. When you put three marbles in, red, green, blue you get a spoon. The top of it looks like a sword hilt. The pedestal has holes in the front to put the stones in and the back there are steps so you can pull the spoon out."

Nintendo Power

Link I has appeared on three Nintendo Power covers. (if anyone has the one for Ocarina of Time, would you like to scan the cover for me? ^_^;)

Soul Calibur II

Link has 56 different voice samples in the game. Nobuyuki Hiyama, who does Link's voice, also does the voice of Nightmare.

In Soul Calibur, each character has a "mini-boss" they fight before they face Inferno. In SCII, Link's personal mini-boss is Raphael Sorel, the French fencing fiend!

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Sorry, even I have to laugh at that one. ...It's just so odd.

Raphael is the Destined Battle opponent for all three console specific characters. Just for the heck of it, I suppose.

Ostrheinsburg Chapel

Link comes hopping across some randomly placed platforms down toward the open stage. On the final jump he lands with a bounce, swinging his arms slightly like a little kid. ...No, that wasn't important, but I thought it was cute. @_x Raphael stands with his back to Link, and Link steps forward, reaching to tap him on the shoulder. Raphael turns quickly, slashing at Link, who backflips to escape. After pushing him to the edge, Raphael lowers his sword.

Raphael: Watch quietly and learn.

Link: ....

Raphael gives one final swipe before backing up so Link can unsheathe his sword and shield. Commence fighting.

A Link to the Past

In the A Link to the Past comic issued in Nintendo Power some time back, there is a man who can turn into an eagle, named Roam. This name possibly came from Raum, the Fortieth Spirit listed in the Goetia (the Lesser Key of Solomon the King). He appears as a crow, but will take on human form if commanded. His abilities include stealing treasures from the homes of Kings, destroying cities and dignities of men, revealing the past and present, and causing love between friends and foes.

Learn more about Raum here.