Have you ever thought that Link is a much cooler hero than Mario, or that he should be Nintendo’s mascot instead of the intrepid plumber? Ever wanted to see how Link’s sword and shield would go up against Donkey Kong’s brute strength? 1999 gave the world Super Smash Bros. on the Nintendo 64, a fighting…
1992 was what I’d call one of those golden years in Zelda’s history. The glory from the NES era was yet to fade and despite the years that had passed since the release of Zelda II, non-game material such as merchandise and the cartoon series kept Zelda and Nintendo very much in the spotlight. The…
By 1989, Zelda – and Nintendo in general – fever raged high. Although the next game in the official Zelda series wouldn’t be released until 1992, 1989 was anything but a quiet year for Zelda fans. Merchandise was widely available and the Zelda fans of 1989 could start their day by eating Mario and Zelda…
Welcome to the first in a series of articles that will be released over the next few weeks. 25 Years in 25 Days takes a look back through the history of the Zelda series. Right now you’re probably not thinking about Zelda’s past so much as its future and are eagerly waiting to get your…
With less than a month to go until Skyward Sword is released you may be getting rather impatient. Despite all that’s been happening in the Zelda world this year for the series’ 25th anniversary, the fact remains that it’s been two years since the last original Zelda title was released, and five years since Twilight…
Nintendo has finally announced the long-awaited release date for Four Swords on the Nintendo 3DS and DSi. It will be available for free in the 3DS and DSi shops between September 28, 2011 and February 20, 2012. Rather than being a direct port of the game that was released with the Gameboy Advance version of…
Nintendo has revealed a list of ten NES games that will be available for free as part of the Nintendo 3DS Ambassador program. Zelda fans are in luck, because among the titles are both of the Zelda games that were released for the NES: The Legend of Zelda and Zelda II: The Adventure of Link.…
Something must be in the water inspiring gamers to play Zelda for charity lately. Not only do we have Team Brocket starting a Zelda gaming marathon this coming Thursday, this weekend the Bro-Cast are holding a Zelda gaming event in order to raise money for the Children’s Wish Foundation. Even as I type this, the…
On September 1 Team Brocket will embark upon a 96-hour quest in which they will endeavor to play as many of the major Zelda titles as possible non-stop. From The Legend of Zelda to Twilight Princess they’ll also include handheld titles and even a 3-heart challenge of Majora’s Mask. They’re doing this all in order…
At San Diego Comic-Con last month, artist Eric Maruscak decided to create a special piece of artwork to celebrate Zelda’s 25th anniversary. He created a chalk mural of one of the pieces of artwork released for Ocarina of Time 3D. The mural measured 12 feet by 9 feet, and you can watch its creation in…
The Legend of Zelda series has been inspiring cosplayers for many years, and if you go to any cosplay website and search for Zelda costumes you’ll likely be inundated pictures of the many Zelda costumes that have been created by fans. You can even buy Zelda costumes on eBay. Yet once in a while a…
Rumors abound that the Nintendo 3DS will be getting a makeover some time next year. If what’s being said is true, the 3DS will be toning down the 3D angle and receiving a redesign and possibly even a new name. A separate rumor suggests that the 3DS will receive a second circle pad that will…
Operation Moonfall continues to gain momentum. We’ve been trying to gather support from those who would like to see Majora’s Mask remade for the Nintendo 3DS in the hope that if Nintendo are aware that a lot of people want it, they’ll make it happen. Word of the campaign has reached Zelda Williams, daughter of…
Artisans, prepare your paintbrushes, pens, pencils, computers or any other tools that you may use. For a Zelda fan art contest is underway! Although this one is not being run by us here at Zelda Universe, it is run by well-known artist Melora from History of Hyrule, a website that in the past was renowned…
London Zelda fans, rejoice! The Zelda 25th anniversary symphony concert is heading your way this October. On October 25, just four days after the symphony plays its debut performance in Los Angeles, it will be playing at the HMV Hammersmith Apollo. Tickets go on sale this coming Monday, August 8 at 11:00am CET. You’ll be…
