Perhaps inspired by my wanderings in Breath of the Wild, I searched high and low for a hidden prize and, lo and behold, I found a Korok! Swedish artist, LittleWikis, has recreated the Sage of Wind, Makar, in this adorable plushie, complete with violin. (Sources also tell me that he even has a bell inside…
If Helen of Troy was the face that launched a thousand ships, then the Legend of Zelda title theme was the song that launched a thousand quests. The videogaming world was never the same following the publication of Nintendo’s first foray into Hyrule back in 1986 — the medium, let alone the franchise, has come…
We would like to wish all of our fans around the world a happy International Women’s Day from everyone here at Zelda Universe! Today is a day to celebrate how far the women of the world have come in their pursuit for equal-rights, and to focus the eyes of the globe on the distances that…
I don’t think I’ve ever seen a more perfect rendition of Princess Zelda from The Wind Waker than this one by Brazilian digital artist, yoshiyaki! Yes, you could argue that the 3D style doesn’t stay true to the imagery of the game, but that would be overlooking everything that this piece does so wonderfully. As…
Even by my own standards, today’s column is going to be somewhat whimsical, hopelessly romantic and bordering on self-indulgent — but I beg you to hear me out. I’m harkening back to my first foray into Hyrule — when I played A Link to the Past for the very first time — and when I…
So we’re getting pretty amped for the release of the Nintendo Switch and Breath of the Wild over here at Zelda Universe, and speaking of getting amped up, this rock cover of the trailer theme should be turned up to 11! The song maintains the over-arching epic feel, inspiring thoughts of high drama, deadly battles…
Time is ticking ever closer to the official release of the newest installment of The Legend of Zelda, and a whole fandom holds its collective breath in anticipation. For some (like me!), the excitement is becoming too much to bear and have taken to submerging themselves in as many sights and sounds of Breath of the…
I’m a big believer in using alternative canvases to express your creative spirit, and for me, there’s nothing more artistic than a beautiful pair of brand-spanking-new kicks! Now, I’m normally the kind of guy who rocks the chunkiest skater shoes that I can find, but I think I can find a space in my collection…
True adventure, I feel, is becoming an endangered species in our modern age. With satellites roaming the skies and instant access to the globe via the internet, there seems to be very little left to be discovered by the everyday man nowadays. We do, however, live in the golden age of story-telling, with movies offering…
Firstly, let me welcome you to the first Music Monday column of 2017! Hopefully everyone had a great new year celebration and any readers who indulged a little too heavily are back to feeling their best! I’m opening my account for the year with a really enjoyable arrangement and a performance that perfectly matches the…
Isn’t the Zelda universe a fantastic place? I mean, we spend hours wandering through a realm surrounded with a great sense of foreboding and danger; we listen to the woes of the residents and battle the giant and terrifying monsters that terrorise them in a bid to bring them safety, and we act out ancient…
Many people — I think you will agree — are creatures of habit. We go about our lives and develop little personal rituals that help get us through each day, aiding us with a sense of comfort and dependability. We customarily drink from the same coffee mugs every day, or make sure we brew up…
As a child of the 80s, I was raised on such epic fantasy movies as Krull, The NeverEnding Story, Legend, and Clash of the Titans — if it had a magnificently over the top premise and questionable acting, you can guarantee I had not only watched it, but loved it unconditionally. There’s something wonderfully innocent…
When I stumbled upon this fantastic piece on Deviantart, my jaw literally dropped. I’m in love with the mythos of Japan, portrayals of samurai and of course, The Legend of Zelda, so this represents a perfect storm for me. Take a bow, Pertheseus — ‘The Myth of Zelda – Link-Zelda’ is magnificent. Somewhere, in alternate…
Even as a child, I was a goofy romantic with a penchant for storytelling. I remember I would forever be conjuring up fantastic scenarios, fictional allies and terrible enemies; babbling on to myself excitedly as I dashed around with a toy sword or laser gun, swooshing and pew-pew-pewing to my heart’s content. No universe was…
