While everyone else desperately yearned for Tears of the Kingdom, I had a different game on my mind: Pikmin 4. I could not contain my excitement upon hearing the news, not having been this hyped for a new game since Horizon: Forbidden West. Guess I have a thing for atypical “world after the end-of-the-world” stories. …
The inspiration that Pokémon Legends: Arceus took from Breath of the Wild is evident from the first moment you step foot into the Hisui region. It’s a calm, peaceful environment, with pastel tones and vast open plains. Even some of the musical choices reflect those of Breath of the Wild, primarily featuring the piano and…
Exploration is the main draw of Breath of the Wild; at least for me. With a vast land to traverse and trouble lurking behind every corner, as a wise old man once said, “It’s dangerous to go alone.” What better companion is there to bring aside from a lovable animal? Not just one you can…
I know I am going to get so much hate for this, but I am prepared for it. Breath of the Wild is a critically-acclaimed game and a favorite among Zelda players both new and old. It was an exciting step for the Zelda franchise and a game I thoroughly enjoyed upon release, but it…
If you were to ask me what my favorite game series is outside of The Legend of Zelda, I would say Fire Emblem. But then closely following that — and I mean very, very, very closely — would be the two Horizon games. I am completely smitten with this series, and I honestly think a…
Hello, readers! As the release of the Tears of the Kingdom draws nearer, we’re recruiting new writers to help us during this momentous occasion. From here on out, it’s going to be a busy and exciting time to be a Legend of Zelda fan, which is why we turn to you, our beloved community! We…
The journey waiting for The Super Mario Bros. Movie has been an interesting one. From the moment we heard Illumination Studios got the green light for this long-anticipated project, getting to the release of the film has been one heck of a ride. From the surprising voice cast to the trailer that broke the internet,…
Linktober has once again come to a close, and we’ve once again collaborated with the kind folks who run the program to host a Linktober contest! An array of talented artists submitted their pieces to our DeviantArt Gallery for the raffle, and year after year I am in awe of the amount of talent that each artist…
Calling all artists! As some of you may know, Zelda Universe has a group on DeviantArt for our weekly Yuga’s Art Gallery column! We are looking for artists to submit their artwork there to be featured in said column throughout the year, but for this month, in particular, we are teaming up once again with Linktober for…
The time has come to announce the winners of our Word Prompt mixed media contest! We tasked creatives of all kinds to create a piece of work reflecting one of three words; Royal, sages, or music. Our panel of judges picked these words as we believed they relate well to The Legend of Zelda series…
Calling all artists, writers, and creatives alike! In addition to our annual Linktober contest, this year the Zelda Universe DeviantArt group is hosting a new contest for creatives of all kinds! Our staff on the columns team have picked three words. Your job is to create a Zelda-themed piece of any media you’d like, be…
Link has had many fairy partners throughout the Zelda series, with people usually pointing out Navi and Tatl as prime examples. Oft-overlooked, however, is Ciela from Phantom Hourglass. It’s not uncommon for her to be forgotten amid the large cast of memorable Zelda companions, but out of all the fairies who have accompanied Link, I’ve…
I’ve loved Rozen’s wonderful reimagining of Zelda music since the very first time I heard “May We Meet Again,” a wonderfully touching medley from Skyward Sword greatly inspired by “Fi’s Farewell”. In his latest album, Ballads of Hyrule II, many wonderful tunes from The Wind Waker, Skyward Sword, and Breath of the Wild have been…
Birds are very cute animals. They are small and pretty, but they are loud. Like, really loud. Surprising that such volume could come from an animal that’s only a few inches loud. I’ve had a few birds, and my current bird, Baby, is a very good bird. But even good birds scream. Yes, they scream. …
The celebration of love is upon us and while some choose to give the holiday a pass, there are those seeking out romance on the eve of Saint Valentine’s. Now, if you’re still on the search for that one true love in your life, look no further! Set down that Lens of Truth and take…
