Last year, we featured some spectacular Zelda-themed propaganda prints from Fernando “Fro” Reza. These posters pulled familiar concepts from various games of The Legend of Zelda series and recontextualized them with political messages, akin to those seen in propaganda art from the WWI and WWII eras. It seems Fro has been heavily inspired by the latest installment, Breath of the…
It took a little bit longer than we expected, but we managed to finish a new episode of the ZUCast, just for you! If you found us through iTunes, Google Play, or some other podcatcher, then I encourage you to check out our website, zeldauniverse.net; we publish Legend of Zelda and Nintendo related news, exclusive…
It could be argued that Dragon Roost Island is The Wind Waker’s most iconic location. Not only is it home to the game’s first proper dungeon (and catchiest music), but arriving there for the first time introduces the player to the game’s titular mechanic as well as memorable characters. So it makes sense that Mario would visit…
Zeltik has recently started a new series to explore the many back stories found in the Zelda series, titled “Links to the Past”. The first episode discusses the fall of Akkala Citadel, which was one of the last places to fall to Calamity Ganon in Breath of the Wild.
Aloft Studios, the developers working on Hazelnut Bastille, have announced an 8-bit companion game in the final days of their Kickstarter, titled Dawnthorn. Dawnthorn takes place in the same world as Hazelnut Bastille and will be released in early 2019. The game is free for backers of Hazelnut Bastille. A $15 pledge will net you…
There is a resurgence of adventure games in the same style as The Legend of Zelda. It can be a little bit overwhelming to hear about so many new Zelda-like games after so many years of there being few games to scratch that Zelda itch between releases. Even so, I am very excited that we are seeing…
New York Comic-Con is my favorite time of year! There’s so much to love about it — The people, the vendors, the panels, and my personal favorite, the cosplay. The Legend of Zelda has always been well represented at this convention in the past, so this year I wanted to celebrate them with an article…
Did you know the money featured in Coin Battle mode for Super Smash Bros. for Wii U contains Sakurai’s signature, with the background image being Nintendo’s headquarters in Kyoto, Japan? How about the fact every game in the series features updated text for the yo-yo Ness uses? Little details like these are what make the Smash Bros. series truly…
The Legend of Zelda has always had a few fun costume changes featured in select titles, but none of them — not even Breath of the Wild — can compare to the wide variety found in Tri Force Heroes. Princess Zelda’s Study is a series where we examine the history of The Legend of Zelda…
Have you ever wondered why Ocarina of Time is often revered as one of the best games ever made? The latest “Did You Know Gaming?” episode digs up some old but interesting details you may or may not have known about Ocarina during its creation, and touches on how it shaped the entire world of…
For the sixth year in a row Kit and Krysta of Nintendo Minute are offering the chance for one lucky fan to win a collection of Nintendo goodies to prep them for school. In the video below the two hosts share what you could win if you enter the contest. The theme this year centers…
Our third ZUthon, Zelda for Eternity, begins August 16 at 12 p.m. PDT as we play 100 hours of Zelda games. The purpose of the marathon is to raise money for Direct Relief, a charitable organization helping people around the world by providing aid to those affected by disaster, emergency, or poverty, regardless of political or religious…
There must be something in the Lon Lon milk this week: Last week there was a new “any%” speedrun record for Wind Waker, and now a new record has been set for a 100 percent speedrun of Ocarina of Time! In only 3:58:45, zfg111 managed to be the first person to complete Ocarina of Time in under 4 hours. It’s amazing to…
Nintendo Australia and Nintendo of Europe want to see you get crazy creative with Nintendo Labo, and they’re putting up an epic contest with some unique collector’s items up for those willing to create cardboard art. Nintendo Labo, if you haven’t heard, currently has two kits (with a third on the way) providing you with perforated…
Zelda fans: The time has come for me to write something on this website again that is absolutely not about Zelda but they’re letting me talk about it anyway. That’s right, it’s time for me to spread my Metroid agenda by telling you all about MHQthon 2018, an annual Metroid charity marathon with the goal…
