It’s always a treat to see a fan get fired up enough to create their own take on a classic Legend of Zelda music track. The history of sound for the Zelda franchise has come a long way from its catchy eight-bit tunes to full blown orchestral ensembles. But even as times have changed in…
In The Legend of Zelda series, worlds are meant to be explored. Though exploring is usually enjoyable enough through the in-game mechanics, the more zealous secret hunters tend to search in some of the strangest corners of the world, occasionally being rewarded in the form of hidden developer easter eggs. The Zelda series is no…
In a world full of swords, it’s no wonder there are plenty of blacksmiths, too. The Hero of Hyrule needs to keep his weapon sharp, after all. While there are all different kinds of blacksmiths in the history of Zelda, ranging from Link’s grandfather in The Minish Cap to the Dwarven Swordsmith of A Link…
On the Dawn of the Second Day, dark grey clouds gather over the ignorant villagers of Clock Town. Rain falls heavy accompanied by booming thunder interrupting the quickened festive music of the day. The weather speaks of the tensions rising and urges all to stop ignoring the doom upon them. However, amongst it all, a…
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.
In many ways, the world of Termina exists as a mirror to Hyrule; we see many familiar characters, enemies, and species make a reappearance in the nightmarish sequel to Ocarina of Time. If you’ve read the manga version of Majora’s Mask, you might remember the iconic scene where Link finds himself in Clock Town for…
Majora’s Mask‘s Lulu is pretty as a princess with her dangling earrings and short blue dress. She’s known as the lead singer of the Zora band The Indigo-Go’s and, confusingly enough, happens to have the same name as her late mother who also happened to be the band’s original singer. But when Link meets this…
All things in the world of Termina are affected by a three-day cycle that plays on a continuous loop throughout Majora’s Mask. As the days and nights go by, each character follows a set schedule, dictating their behavior as the moon inches ever closer to Termina. The first cycle that Link spends in Termina, however,…
Majora’s Mask is among the best Legend of Zelda games, most notably for its atmosphere. Unlike most games in the franchise that pave the way for freedom and adventure, Majora’s Mask is a little more restrictive and melancholy. The relentless passage of time and our inability to stop it weigh heavily on Termina and its…
The legendary Zelda content creator Zeltik recently released an interview with Takaya Imamura, Art Director for the original Majora’s Mask and other Nintendo franchises like Star Fox and F-Zero. After 32 years at Nintendo, he moved on in 2021 to create his own game independently. He now lectures at the International Professional University of Technology…
The Gerudo is the most distinct and enigmatic of all the tribes to me within the Zelda series. With their warrior way of life, strong designs, and secretive traditions, the Gerudo have progressed far through the series in both appearance and use within the lore. From their first appearance to their latest portrayal, they are…
A new month and a new episode of ZUCast as we analyze some excellent articles by our passionate ZU staff. Today, Connor and Clair are joined by Maisie to discuss Cremia’s woes in Majora’s Mask, experiencing the open world of Breath of the Wild, and the actions of Telma’s cat, Louise in Twililght Princess. The…
What better of way of welcoming the new year than to personalize your keyboard with Zelda keycaps for your keyboard? Transform your regular keyboard in an instant by installing a few artisan caps and brighten up your work desk in the process. Etsy is home to hundreds of small creators across the globe offering a…
Edit 01/30/25: Tingle Balloon Fight truly was a published DS game, but it was only available as a Club Nintendo Japan reward for members! The article is now edited to reflect the same. “Tingle-Tingle, Kooloo-LIMPAH! Become… A balloon?” Believe it or not, this variation of the famous phrase from our favorite middle-aged fairy could have…
There are a whole lot of compelling characters in Majora’s Mask, many of whom have personal struggles on top of the incoming apocalypse. Anju’s fiancée has gone missing, Pamela’s father is turning into a Gibdo, and Lulu’s eggs have been stolen by pirates. In a game with no shortage of deeply personal stories, Cremia’s stands…
