The Legend of Zelda franchise is a collection of stories about trials, adventure, and heroics; no game in the series quite deviates from this. Some of the most recent titles definitely lean heavier into the concept of trials for our Hero than other instalments. I’m referring to, of course, the shrine trials in both Breath…
Considering taking a trip to Hyrule in the near future? “The Hyrule You Don’t Know: Hyrule Discovery Journal” might just be your best friend, with an encyclopedic level of information on Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom, all given from a charming in-world perspective. While knowledge of the Japanese language is not…
Praise for the world that Breath of the Wild introduced comes in all shapes and sizes, from long-standing players who anticipated the game ever since its first teaser to those who were first introduced to Zelda by the 2017 title. A remarkable feature that persists both in of Breath of the Wild and later in…
Happy Switch 2 launch! If you’re one of the fortunate Zelda fans who got their Mole Mitts on Nintendo’s latest console, you’re probably getting your copies of Tears of the Kingdom and Breath of the Wild ready for their updates, or perhaps you’re clicking in their Switch 2 edition cartridges ready to play. Chances are,…
The anticipation for the next generation of Nintendo hardware is now at fever pitch. Ever since its reveal, the Switch 2 has gained plenty of excitement for fans to finally have a successor to the amazing Nintendo Switch console. New games have been announced such as Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong Bananza, to name…
Welcome to the May edition of the Zelda Universe Podcast. This month, Connor, Camilla, and Zach take a look at music and characters in Age of Calamity and Breath of the Wild before looking at framing at atmosphere in Majora’s Mask.
No detail too small can ever get past a Zelda fan. It appears that other characters will make an appearance – or should we say “hear-ance” – on the upcoming Zelda Notes smartphone app. This app will be available alongside the launch of the Switch 2 console and the Switch 2 Editions of Breath of…
It’s no secret to anybody that international market prices have been a daily rollercoaster. Fortunately, it’s finally confirmed that the Switch 2 console and its games are sitting out for this ride. While none of these items will thankfully experience a price increase from their previously disclosed costs, they’re still considerably more expensive than even…
A tall warrior stands guard beside the young Chieftainess upon her throne. She’s too young, the warrior thinks. Not because the girl isn’t capable but rather the girl is too young to have lost so much and now forced to carry the burden of their people. A heavy blade digs into the ground before the…
The Switch 2 has an impressive lineup of launch games in its repertoire, and that includes Switch 2 Editions of Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom that will run cleaner, faster and more powerful on the console. They will also come with Zelda Notes, an exclusive smartphone app that will give customers…
It’s been quite the turbulent week since the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct went live to the world. Between preorder date hiccups in dramatic international events, controversial pricing and the intricacies of a rather complicated product, reporters and gamers are scrambling to make sense of what’s happening with the Switch 2 console and its games as…
UPDATE 04/22/25: The preorder date was previously delayed in the U.S. and Canada via a public announcement from Nintendo but has now been reassigned to April 24th for those areas. The June 5, 2025 worldwide release date is still active. The big day has finally arrived, and the Direct presentation for the Switch 2 console…
Good day, fellow Hyruleans! This morning has already been amazing as the Nintendo Switch 2, which has been rumored for at least the last 5 years, was fully revealed. And what a reveal it was. Showcasing many incredible games and the system’s various features, it was one heck of a ride. But amongst the many…
Welcome to the March edition of the Zelda Universe Podcast. This month, Connor and Jason are joined by Camille to discuss the gremlin tones of Chancellor Cole, the ambiance of the Spring of Power, and the power of love in the series’ pieces of heart. Our attention then turns to the idea of Ocarina of…
Anime is often known for its elaborate opening title sequences, and Breath of the Wild now has an anime opening of its own thanks to outstanding fan animation. The project was created in 2023 by a student at the Chungkang Animation School in South Korea but was released to YouTube last month. Using a gorgeous…
