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…
Of all the incarnations of the eponymous princess I’ve seen throughout the Zelda series, the sensitive and inquisitive scholar from Breath of the Wild is the one I feel the most sympathy for. Zelda’s 17 years of life prior to Calamity Ganon’s takeover were filled with more tragedy and heartache than any teenager should be…
Yesterday marked the fourth anniversary of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, which was first released on March 3, 2017. To celebrate, Zelda Universe has been developing a fully dubbed adaptation of Breath of the Wild, and it is finally ready for launch. The trailer showcases the numerous cutscenes and characters from Breath…
Pokémon is going open world. During a special Pokémon Presents video that aired earlier today to celebrate the franchise’s 25th anniversary, a new, ambitious adventure titled Pokémon Legends: Arceus was announced for the Nintendo Switch. The debut trailer showed a massive world where Pokémon roam about and players are free to explore, like a dramatically…
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild’s four-year anniversary is now just days away, and to celebrate, Zelda Universe has created its own voice-acted adaptation of the game. In this preview, we get a look at a scene between Link and Kass and also get to hear Kass perform a secret song. The Complete…
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…
We’ve seen speedrunning for bread as well as zero-damage speedruns, but speedrunners are finding no short of creativity when it comes to Breath of the Wild! Twitch user Joedun is finding all sorts of new ways to keep the game interesting. Instead of using his hands to play the game, Joedun decided to give the…
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…
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,…
A new advertisement for the Nintendo Switch showcases The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Super Mario 3D World. The video highlights the versatility and portability of the Switch console, as well as the Switch Lite. Check it out below!
Black History Month has always possessed a dual nature. It is a time of celebration for how far we, as a society, have progressed in the march towards racial equality, and a time to honor the amazing individuals throughout history who led that march. But it is also a time of reckoning for how society…
Breath of the Wild has been out for a few years now, but the new content just keeps coming — mainly from the modding community. Noted modder Waikuteru has released a full version of the MarioClubTestDungeon which was used as a debugging stage during testing. The video, clocking in at just over 18 minutes, shows…
The fourth anniversary of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is just around the corner! To celebrate, Zelda Universe has created its own fully dubbed adaptation of Breath of the Wild. In the following preview, we get a sneak peek of the Champions, including a substantial cutscene featuring Mipha. Part one will be…
Why do the Zelda games continue to draw gamers in after 35 years?
The Legend of Zelda has historically preferred not to stay in the same place for very long. It is a franchise that has constantly been on the move, taking players to new settings or new iterations of previous settings with every release. Even when the story returns to Hyrule for the umpteenth time, the iconic…
