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“Dumb Ways to Die” in video games

In video games, there have many “dumb” ways to die. YouTube user Megasteakman has made a video collection with custom song to showcase the dumb ways that Link and other video game characters have gone “game over.” Hit the jump to see the video.

Zelda Symphony Marriage Proposal

Of all the Zelda proposals we have covered, this is definitely one of the best we’ve seen yet. During the Symphony of the Goddesses in Palm Beach, one young couple has made their engagement public. Hit the jump to see the story of how it happened.

Windows 8 Marketplace Zelda clone

Prepare for Nintendo to be upset, because a developer by the name of  Joeri Kerkhof has created Zelda Game. This game is a painfully obvious clone of the Zelda series. Nobody here at ZU has gotten around to playing it (nor has the OS capability), but Kotaku has sent out the recommendation to not buy it. Even…

Zelda/NES commercial from 1986

If you are on this website, there is a good chance you were too young to remember 1986, or were not born then. So we here at Zelda Universe would like to educate the youth about Nintendo’s advertising for the original Zelda. The commercial from 1986 for the NES (with the Legend of Zelda being…

Adventure Time 3DS pays tribute to the Zelda series

Even though it’s the “black sheep” of the Zelda franchise, Zelda II is still a Zelda game. Having taken a step away from the original Legend of Zelda, it experimented with sidescrolling for Zelda. Even though the idea didn’t stick for the Zelda series, Adventure Time: Hey Ice King! Why’d you steal out garbage? creator Pendleton Ward has…

Legend of Zelda viola covers

YouTube user xclassicalcatx is a viola player who covers songs from different video games. She doesn’t do remixes, but adds in the viola as the main instrument, giving more depth to the sound. Today we have two covers to show you. The first is a great cover of the Skyward Sword main theme and the second…

Walmart reduces 3DS price

It’s true! The 3DS is ten whole dollars less than usual, making it $159.69. Well, you may think that it’s not much of a drop, but that can be a large amount when sales tax is included. If you’ve been waiting for a deal before Black Friday, this may be the opportunity you’ve been waiting…

Zelda fan rowing English Channel

If you want to talk devotion to a cause, and a game series, this may be a cool example. Harry Uglow is a fifteen-year-old Nintendo fan who is devoted to a cause. After his brother was able to survive cancer with help from the Make-A-Wish Foundation (UK), Harry Uglow wanted to raise money for the…

1Up’s Link’s Awakening Review

As most of you know, Link’s Awakening DX has been available for download on the 3DS store. This classic remake was popular at its original release, but is it still getting the praise it deserves? 1UP’s Retronauts have a review to show you just how underrated Link’s Awakening may be. Keep reading to see what…

Link wins Olympic Gold

Link is gonna take home the gold…sorta. GamesRadar has an article on which video game characters would win the gold in an Olympic competition, and Link is one of those characters. Hit the jump to see more. Link wasn’t able to win first in equestrian with Epona, but he was able to win first in…

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