Destined as he is to lead a life of adventure, Link may not spend too much time at home in the Zelda series, but he often has a pleasant abode to go back to all the same. There’s the cozy treehouse in Ocarina of Time’s Kokiri Forest, the welcoming warmth of Grandma’s house in The…
Nintendo’s franchises are so iconic and genre-defining that it’s sometimes easy to forget that these trendsetters also once relied on various sources of inspiration themselves. Nintendo Producer Shigeru Miyamoto, for example, took the name “Mario” from a landlord at Nintendo Washington’s property warehouse named Mario Segale, according to the book “Game Over, Press Start to…
Here we are, finally at the end of what I’m calling the “Inexcusable Trilogy” — the three worst installments of The Legend of Zelda TV series that just happen to be bunched together in a sequence of episodes. We had two poor episodes leading up to this chapter, but we’re not out of Hyrule’s woods…
Rather than scouring the dangerous lands of Hyrule and slaying countless beasts to gather his resources, I’m sure Link would appreciate the option to simply pump some coins into a vending machine for a change. Illustrator and animator @SeerLights has just the thing for an adventurer seeking a more convenient way to amass essential supplies.…
Last time we checked in with vocalist Nicolas Daoust, he delivered an impressive vocal cover of Cadence of Hyrule’s opening level theme, in the style of the game’s shopkeeper. This time, Nicolas has gone from dealer to healer, as he takes on the role of the Great Fairy. For those who don’t know, the original…
I warned last time that we were now heading into a decline in The Legend of Zelda TV series’ quality. That was certainly the case from the mediocre “Stinging a Stinger,” which followed the contrasting and excellent pinnacle of the cartoon, “Underworld Connections.” “Hitch in the Works” continues this trend, skirting dangerously close to becoming…
First of all, if you’re one of those people who snidely respond to that headline with, “Yeah, The Legend of Zelda TV series sure was a big mistake,” then you should leave and go think about what you’ve done. Then come back, because you’ll probably get a kick out of this article, you uncultured swine,…
In the previous installment of this retrospective series, we hit a high point of The Legend of Zelda cartoon. In fact, I declared “Underworld Connections” to be my absolute favorite episode. With that in mind, you already know that the following episodes aren’t going to surpass what I personally consider the series’ pinnacle. Unfortunately, “Stinger a…
The late and great Robin Williams brought joy to millions around the world with his energetic comedy and his many fantastic movies, but at Zelda Universe, we will always remember him most as a fellow Zelda fan. Back in the late ‘80s, Robin and his wife were playing the original Legend of Zelda together while…
It’s been almost a year already since the unveiling of the Breath of the Wild sequel, with the E3 reveal trailer blowing us all away. We’re fully expecting to see more of the game in 2020, and with Nintendo Direct presentations regularly dropping unexpectedly, new details and footage could be released at any moment. It’s…
Egg hunting is usually a fun activity for us when Easter is involved, but when it comes to Link and his adventures in Termina, it’s a considerably less pleasant affair. The Zora eggs are in serious danger from the mysterious rise in the ocean’s temperature, and it’s up to Link to brave the depths of…
Link is capable of many talents and abilities, but there’s never any doubt that he works hard and earns his status as a skilled warrior. He already saved Hyrule by the end of Ocarina of Time, but unfortunately for Link, that game had a sequel, and Majora’s Mask isn’t prepared to go easy on him.…
These days, we’re typically used to worldwide launches of Nintendo games, which means, in most cases, each region gets their hands on the latest release simultaneously. The localization process wasn’t always as fast as it is today, with regions outside of Japan typically having to wait longer. For example, Majora’s Mask didn’t reach U.S. shores…
Dabbing, sometimes referred to as “the dab,” is a simple yet effective gesture. In order for one to “hit that dab,” the performer must drop his or her head into the bent crook of a slanted, upwardly angled arm while simultaneously raising the opposite arm out straight in a parallel direction. Of course, you probably…
It’s insane to think that Zelda Producer Eiji Aonuma and his team spent only a single year crafting the masterpiece that is Majora’s Mask. And yet, from that short development time, 20 years of love and appreciation have since followed. The game is still cherished and commonly discussed within the Zelda fanbase, and for good…
