About 20 years ago, I was flipping through a children’s encyclopedia when I came upon a fact that blew my little mind at the time: Epona was a Celtic goddess. That’s right, Epona, my Epona, was named after a goddess. There was something magical about seeing her name on the page of a book, particularly…
About two months ago, I took a break from exploring the Lost Woods in A Link to the Past and put my Breath of the Wild cartridge back into my Switch to explore Thyphlo Ruins, just north of the latest version of Hyrule’s Lost Woods. My last save was at the top of Death Mountain’s…
By the end of Breath of the Wild, it can feel like Link is pretty much invincible depending on how many shrines he’s completed. The hitch in your breath that Bokoblins and Moblins inspire when you only had a few hearts is now gone, as is the downright terror that the Guardian Stalkers inspire when…
Zelda Universe is back with an all-new Age of Calamity interview, and this time it’s Andi Gibson, the voice of Impa! This is the first time Ms. Gibson has ever interviewed with Zelda Universe. She has voice acted Impa in her youth and in her elderly years in Breath of the Wild. The opportunity is…
The enemies found and fought in The Legend of Zelda games are incredibly diverse. They encompass a variety of themes, designs, and purposes, all of which make every game fulfilling and memorable. One important aspect of Link’s foes is that they supply an undeniably important list of cliches associated with video game enemies. One of…
Last weekend our own Alex Trevino welcomed back Patricia Summersett, the voice actor for Princess Zelda from Breath of the Wild, in an exclusive Age of Calamity interview. During the interview they talked about how it felt for Patricia to reprise her role and reunite with the Breath of the Wild cast. They also discussed…
At first glance, Daruk is about as complex as a boulder. He’s a strong mountain of a Goron who’s always ready to eat some Rock Roast. Like a geode, though, there’s more to this rocky fellow than meets the eye. Taking a deeper look at his theme from Breath of the Wild can help reveal…
When Breath of the Wild first came out, I spent hours wandering the wide expanse of Hyrule. I spent most of my time climbing trees and mountains when I was not riding my horse through the open fields. I mostly ignored quest markers, preferring to stumble across the story randomly instead of seeking it out.…
It is no secret that Breath of the Wild revolutionized the Zelda series by reimagining nearly every system and mechanic. From the open-world concept and physics engine to breakable weapons and slight role-playing elements, Breath of the Wild catapulted the franchise to new heights. While fans remain lukewarm to certain changes, the community gladly welcomed…
Every leader needs a grand home to entertain guests, hold necessary meetings, take big decisions, or do something even more important: rest! This is true even for the leaders of the proud Gerudo, but since their town is located in the ruthlessly hot desert, the home for a Gerudo chief needs to be something special.…
You would be forgiven for running right past these ruins. After all, there’s hardly anything left when looked at from a distance, and chances are you’re trying to outrun the Guardians around it. You’re so close to Hyrule Castle that it might seem silly to stop now and poke around what appears to be a…
Princess Mipha of the Zora Tribe exudes such regality and grace, though don’t let that fool you. She is just as much a fearsome warrior as she is a refined princess.
The release of Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity last Friday has no doubt taken the Zelda community by storm. Whether you are already playing the game or dodging the Internet spoiler mines, it’s hard not to notice the game’s time in the spotlight right now. Meanwhile, in a quieter corner of the Internet, First 4…
To many people, Revali’s just seen as an arrogant jerk. He constantly hypes himself up while also berating Link, yet in the memory of Zelda recruiting him in The Champions’ Ballad, we see that even the “great” Revali feels discouraged. After being roughly whipped to the ground, trails of his own plumage floating embarrassingly around…
Sometimes the best-laid plans can go awry. Plans to beat back the Calamity go down the tubes as it usurps the technology of the Sheikah and uses it to lay waste to the kingdom. Recipes can go wrong, too. The simplest lists of ingredients and steps can turn into a disaster unlike any your kitchen…
