Nintendo showcased a beautiful trailer earlier today featuring Link doing battle with a large creature throughout a gorgeous terrain. There’s a catch though: that may not be Link in the trailer, according to a Venture Beat interview with Zelda producer Eiji Aonuma. When interviewer Mike Minotti asked Aonuma about Link’s striking new appearance and attire,…
It’s no surprise that the Zelda series has had a large influence on video games. In fact, many developers and employees of other video game companies view the series as one of their all-time favorites. This is cool and all, but how many big companies go about praising it in public? In an interesting development,…
Nintendo has released a major system update for the Wii U, updating the system’s firmware to version 5.0.0. This update introduces features that Iwata had previously mentioned during Nintendo’s investor briefing in February, the most notable addition being the quick start menu. The quick start menu allows for users to access recently played or recently installed games without…
The Oracle games are arguably two of the most underrated games in the entire Zelda series. While each game shined individually, it was the unique ability to continue your progress in the second game through a linked game which made the two games feel like one massive adventure. Oh, and both games featured some pretty…
One of Link’s defining characteristics is the fact that he seemingly doesn’t speak a word. Sure, Link gives off his classic grunts and screams, but he never utters a coherent phrase or sentence. Or so it would seem. Contrary to popular belief, Link actually does speak a few times throughout the series — and no,…
Gamer Heaven offers a ton of awesome Zelda merchandise for sale. From the Nendoroid Wind Waker figurine, Zelda hoodies, t-shirts, and other cool memorabilia, they’ve got it all. If their selection of offers haven’t enticed you yet, Gamer Heaven is providing Zelda Universe with a discount code to get 20% off on any of their merchandise. Simply use…
Nintendo has been really stern with regards to YouTube videos that contain content from their games. The company has been issuing copyright claims to many content creators within the past year, and any gamers and members of the YouTube community were not pleased with Nintendo’s actions. There’s good news now, however. It seems that Nintendo has…
The final boss from Zelda II is one of the most memorable boss battles in the series. Link must face and defeat his own shadow, which is all that stands between him and the Triforce of Courage. The recently released NES Remix 2 contains a challenge in which link must fight multiple Dark Link’s, with only…
I’ve always been a fan of the Oracle games, and the soundtracks of both Oracle of Seasons and Oracle of Ages are tremendously underrated in my eyes. While other games in the series may have grander and generally more orchestral soundtracks, the soundtrack of the Oracle games were much simpler in scale due to the limited…
It’s no surprise that each new installment in the Zelda series features various allusions to previous titles. The Adventure of Link is often considered to be the black sheep in the series, but contains various elements that would become staple in later games in the series such as the Magic Meter and the inclusion of…
It’s almost summer for those of us in the northern hemisphere, and the ocean is calling. It’s time to hit the beach! This week, we’ve got some music that will put you in the summertime mood, so grab your sunglasses and a tropical drink and check out this week’s Music Monday. If you’re in the…
The Zelda series has a storied and colorful history. The original game in particular contains tons of secrets and hidden goodies, and a lot of trivia exists surrounding the game’s development. If you’ve ever wanted to learn more about the original game, you’re in luck. Gamma Squad compiled a list of 20 interesting facts about The…
Now that spring is finally here, it’s time to put away those stuffy winter clothes in exchange for something more lightweight and colorful. This week, we’ve selected a couple of songs that’ll have you wanting to go outside and enjoy the sunshine. Alex’s pick Spring is upon us. The nice weather gives us just the…
Ocarina of Time is one of the few Zelda games to not feature the series’ renowned main theme. The Hyrule Field Overworld Theme instead takes its place, and I would argue that it is just as good as the main theme of the Zelda series. The piece is grand, adventurous, and sets the tone for…
A little less than a week ago, renowned speedrunner Cosmo Wright broke the world record for completion time in Ocarina of Time, completing the game in 18 minutes and 56 seconds. Well, Cosmo has broke his own record, again. Yesterday, he managed to pull off an amazing run that beat his short-lived world record, completing…
