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Aonuma Further Explains Skyward Sword’s Art Style

According to Nintendo Everything, the September issue of Official Nintendo Magazine contains yet another interview with Eiji Aonuma. In a quote from this interview, he once more cites gameplay as the main factor in determining the art style of Skyward Sword. While we do not yet have the magazine to confirm, Nintendo Everything quotes Aonuma…

Fan Art Spotlight: Lules

It looks like former Fan Art Spotlight artist Jehanne isn’t the only one inspired by Skyward Sword! This piece was created by an artist who is as versatile as she is talented: Lules! From Photoshop to water colors to pencil sketches, all of her work is equally impressive and definitely worthy of recognition. Impressed? I…

ZUTV News – More LPer Suspensions!

As usual, Cody is here with your week in review. Check out the video below for an update on the ongoing suspensions of gaming-related YouTube channels, as well as a recap of all of the news you’ve seen here on Zelda Universe this week. [youtube]nDCnwHlyNKc[/youtube] Drop by our cozy YouTube home – ZeldaUniverseTV – for…

ZU Community Fan Game Project Update

After receiving a bit of a revamp during the weeks following our original post, the Zelda Universe Community Fan Game Project is once again going strong! Now headed by Community Coordinators Mattocks and Dog Dog 123, the project is under new management and has made its home in a brand new thread. It has also…

Suspension: A ZUTV Interview with Chuggaaconroy and NintendoCapriSun

In a recent video on ZeldaUniverseTV, Cody got the chance to interview YouTube sensations Chuggaaconroy and NintendoCapriSun about the false DMCA claims that have lead to both of their suspensions, as well as the suspension of several other gaming-related YouTube channels. [youtube]ywZtyNRCZLk[/youtube] How can you help? Spread the word! Tell your friends, and get the…

Page Update: Articles

Our articles page has been updated to include a “View All Articles by Author” section! All of the authors who have contributed to ZU by writing insightful and informative articles, past and present, are now listed alphabetically, with their articles listed individually below. While you’ll find an author’s most recent articles at the top of his…

Fan Art Spotlight: Awakening

Forum member Awakening certainly has a unique style that deserves to be shared! His Zelda-inspired artwork is created with a graphics tablet, and you can view more of it in his art thread on the ZU forums. You might also recognize this member as Runner Up #1 from our recent DSi Giveaway contest. Quite a talented fellow, eh?

Skyward Sword Comparative Study: Part 3

Part three of TheMaverickk’s series of visual examinations has arrived! In this comparative study, he focuses on the Skyward Sword enemy that has received perhaps the most criticism for appearing too “cartoon-like” in what we’ve seen of the game thus far: the Bokoblin. What’s your take on the apparent makeover given to the Bokoblins of Skyward…

Poll Results and New Poll!

Since The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword was unveiled by Nintendo at their E3 keynote last month, once of the biggest topics of discussion and debate among Zelda fans has been the art style of the new title. Miyamoto compared the game’s graphics to a “moving painting” much like the art of Impressionist painters such as…

Aonuma Reinforces Early 2011 Release for Skyward Sword

In an interview with Official Nintendo Magazine, Eiji Aonuma stated once more that Skyward Sword is expected to hit shelves in early 2011. While the full interview can be read in the August issue of the magazine, ONM revealed only the following direct quotes from Mr. Aonuma online: “The basis we have now is very,…

"Three Strikes" of the Zelda Series

When asked why we love Zelda – why we preorder, theorize, create fan art and fan fiction, and while away the hours on fan sites such as this one – our thoughts usually turn to our favorite games. As a fanbase, our favorite Zelda titles vary widely, from old to new, console to handheld and…

“Three Strikes” of the Zelda Series

When asked why we love Zelda – why we preorder, theorize, create fan art and fan fiction, and while away the hours on fan sites such as this one – our thoughts usually turn to our favorite games. As a fanbase, our favorite Zelda titles vary widely, from old to new, console to handheld and…

Zelda Universe: Return of the Mailbag

Contrary to popular belief, my clever, pop-culture-referencing title isn’t the main attraction here. Instead, after three months, the mailbag is making a return! If this news has driven you into a violently excited frenzy, fear not – Cody is here to explain everything in a calm and professional manner. Hit the jump to submit your…

Fan Art Spotlight: RustyKoi

That’s it – no more “cute” fan art for you guys. After the adorable Majora’s Wrath featured in this spotlight, I think it’s time for something a little darker. (Can’t have you guys going soft on me, after all.) This Majora’s Mask inspired piece was created by RustyKoi. Like it? Love it? Leave your feedback…

Skyward Sword to Ship This Holiday Season?

Yahoo has put together a series of “Then and Now” profiles for Nintendo’s most well-known characters, and naturally, Link is included. But it’s not Link’s inclusion in this list that caught our eye. Rather, it’s what his blurb suggests about the release date of Skyward Sword: “Link’s look is always a source of concern for…

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