Who among us hasn’t indulged in a good, cheesy soap opera at least once in our lifetimes? Sure, we may not religiously follow the daily hijinks of those who populate the universes of Days of Our Lives and General Hospital (and if you do, you have far more patience than I ever will), but I…
Getting well acquainted with a Legend of Zelda title’s “game over” screen after death is a big part of the player’s journey into any game from the franchise. Obstacles are strategically placed to give Link trouble, creating teaching moments that will often cost him his life. For many players, these deaths create memories that linger…
This spring marked the two-year anniversary of the forming of the Laurence Manning Trio, and they have now released their first complete album dedicated solely to Zelda music. Trio of the Goddesses is a testament to the group’s love of the Zelda series and explores a variety of moods found throughout these games. The ensemble…
Over on Twitter, concept artist Andres Rios posted some gruesome reimaginings of Ocarina of Time’s scariest enemies, which include Bongo Bongo, ReDeads, Big Skulltula, and last but certainly not least, the Dead Hand. These iconic enemies can all be found in the Shadow Temple behind Kakariko Village’s Graveyard, one of the most horrifying locations in…
Many players and theorists have speculated that Majora’s Mask is a playable journey through the stages of grief. As you guide Link through the terrain of Termina, the player rails against the time limit. “I only have three days!” they angrily shout in denial before striking a bargain with time by playing “The Song of…
Hyrule’s wilderness is filled with a plethora of unique creatures, many of which make their home among the trees. We’ve seen various forest dwellers, from the adorable Koroks of Breath of the Wild and The Wind Waker to the Kikiwi of Skyward Sword, but none of these forest tribes are as special to me as…
Are you among the millions of game fans who have fallen in love with all of the browser-based games that have sprung up since the advent of Wordle? If so, you’ve probably had the same thought I did: Where’s my Zelda-themed Wordle game? Well, it seems we still need to wait on that one, but…
Akira Himekawa, composed of Japanese comic book duo A. Honda and S. Nagano, are the creators of the longest-running Legend of Zelda manga series. Beginning with the release of the Ocarina of Time manga in 2000 in Japan, the two would go on to release more manga for several of the mainline games. Their most…
Heads up, Zelda Universe peeps! Another ZU video has dropped, and this time Amanda gives us the skinny (quite literally) on the mechanics behind the new clothing patent discovered that may or may not be involved in the upcoming Breath of the Wild sequel. Speaking of clothing, Amanda also talks about some cool-looking merch inspired…
Outside of video games, the Legend of Zelda series has branched out into other fiction mediums, including that of manga. Probably some of the best known, at least where I am in the United States, are the volumes written by Akira Himekawa. They have written a manga volume for almost every Zelda game entry. I…
I’m just going to come right out and say it: The Hookshot is the best item in the Zelda franchise. Sure, the Master Sword is iconic (rightly so), and Link wouldn’t quite be complete without his trusty bow, which remains my favorite weapon to this day, but nothing compares to the item which is both…
There are two types of figure collectors: those who like to unbox them for display purposes, and those who prefer to keep them sealed in the original box. I would consider myself to be part of the latter category. While I don’t consider myself much of a figure collector, I do own a few, and…
Gaming has been a huge part of my life for as long as I can remember, and it’s all thanks to growing up with an older brother. If it weren’t for him, I wouldn’t be the avid Zelda fan I am today. He formally introduced me to the series beginning with Ocarina of Time, and…
Last year we reported a new album of Zelda cover songs by Aaron Grubb, and now a second one is out today! The aptly named “Legend of Zelda Collection vol. 2” is available to stream on all your favorite music sites. You can check it out on Spotify. Earlier this year we also talked about…
Mark was a boy in my second-grade class who invited me over to his house to play Zelda games. He was at the top of our class, and I came second to him no matter how hard I tried. But I didn’t hold that against him. Despite our scores being decimals apart, we were best…
