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“Time passes, people move … Like a river’s flow, it never ends.” Sheik’s wise statement about time is aptly fitting for the constant changes and technological developments of the gaming industry. Game mechanics are an essential toolkit in a successful Legend of Zelda game, as they offer the franchise the ability to adapt to a…

If Volume Eight of the Twilight Princess manga tells us anything, it’s that readers can expect this stellar adaptation to continue firing on all cylinders down the stretch. With Link and Midna closing in on their fated confrontations with both Zant and Ganondorf, the story is showing no signs of coasting to the finish, thanks…

Items are essential in-game components of the Zelda series. Like Batman’s utility belt, there is always a gadget Link has on hand that helps him solve any type of situation. Some items, such as the Bow, are invaluable recurring assets. Other items function with a more specific purpose for certain scenarios. And then there are…

The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess is one of the most enthralling games in the Zelda franchise. Anyone who has played it can speak to how its incredible story and gameplay made their experience with the game land somewhere between memorable and life-changing. Some Zelda fans have their gripes with the game, and some almost…

Among the differing opinions surrounding The Legend of Zelda series, there seems to be one thing we are all in agreement on: the official timeline is dumb. It’s a downright mess that’s made many of us wonder why we begged Nintendo to give it to us in the first place. We can try to tie…

The Legend of Zelda was a much smaller franchise when Zelda Universe launched in February of 2001. Oracle of Seasons and Oracle of Ages — only the seventh and eighth canon games in the series — had just gotten their Japanese releases. The Wind Waker was still months away from making its debut at Spaceworld…

Nintendo’s ongoing celebration of Super Mario Bros.‘ 35th anniversary has arrived at a very exciting juncture with the Switch release of Super Mario 3D World, an enhanced version of the Wii U classic that’s joined by the brand new game mode Bowser’s Fury. Super Mario 3D World by itself feels like a celebration of the…

Hi, there! My name is Eden — EzloSpirit on the forums — and I’m the current executive producer of the ZUCast, Zelda Universe’s(ZU) homegrown audio podcast. I also serve as a moderator of ZU’s Creative Corner sub-forum, home of the forum community’s creative efforts. When Reece put out a call for articles about Zelda Universe…

Rogue Heroes: Ruins of Tasos is a new action-adventure game developed by Heliocentric Studios and published by Team17. Set on the mysterious island of Tasos, you are the land’s chosen Hero and must protect it from the return of four evil Titans. The Titans were defeated and sealed away long ago by the island’s four…

Today, February 23, 2021, Rogue Heroes: Ruins of Tasos launches on Steam for PC and on Nintendo Switch. Developed by Heliocentric Games and published by Team17, Rogue Heroes is an action-adventure game with procedural gameplay reminiscent of The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past. With that in mind, we were eager to get…

Over the past 35 years, players of The Legend of Zelda series have faced countless villains and enemies. From slow-moving ChuChus all the way up to Dark Lord Ganondorf himself, Link and the Master Sword have struck evil down again and again. Across the franchise’s history and each incarnation of the Triforce-wielding trio, enemies have…

There are only three Zelda games. Thirty-five years, and only three games have been released. A ridiculous-sounding statement, I know, but the truth of it begins to make sense when you examine the Zelda series’ actual progress and advancements. Despite all of the creativity and breakthroughs that fans have seen and enjoyed in every entry…

Zelda Universe was founded on February 20, 2001. That’s 20 years ago today! The web was a completely different place in 2001. Many Zelda fan sites existed in the early 2000s, but unfortunately most of them have gone offline or become inactive over the years. Social media, YouTube and Twitch have also provided alternative outlets…

The Legend of Zelda is a huge gaming franchise that has only recently started to expand outside of its video game roots. Sure, there was the animated series, but how often did you see toys and shirts? Breath of the Wild is primarily responsible for this recent success and growth. While you see Mario everywhere,…

Link is a protagonist who embodies many noble and inspirational qualities that make him a true hero. His dedication to the people of Hyrule, his kind nature, and his unwavering courage all combine into the silent hero Zelda fans have come to love. But these traits are not the only facets of Link’s personality, as…