The shiny black disc spins on the console tray. Its surface is smooth, almost metallic, with strange symbols that look like a mix of letters and alien writing. The packaging has bright colors and a cartoonish character holding a sword. He’s got a big smile, and his eyes are so round they seem to flash in the light. His name is Link—everyone at school keeps talking about him. I can’t wait to see what this game will do. The disc box opens with a soft click, and out slides the disc itself. It’s hard to believe it’ll become a story when it lands on the screen. A warm blue glow starts from where the disc was, like magic spreading across the television. The characters start moving, and Link is already running through an open field, his sword drawn. I grab the controller and push it towards the screen. A button lights up—Link’s feet scuff the grass, and he’s off again. This isn’t just a game; this is something new, full of adventure waiting to happen.