As you may know, a great deal of characters introduced in Ocarina of Time have a counterpart in Majora’s Mask. Many characters who did not get a chance to really stand out in Ocarina of Time were given a chance in Majora’s Mask to truly make a name for themselves with a brand new purpose.…
Now that access to English translated Legend of Zelda manga is easier than ever at bookstores these days, most fan linguistic work that was done over the years is finally accomplished. Some fans, however, continue their labor of love on the remaining exceptions in the quiet corners of the internet. Thanks to the hard work…
Welcome to the August edition of ZUCast. This month, Connor and Cayden are joined by new Features writer, Dominic, to explore a prog rock take on Ocarina of Time before looking at the nature of gods in Zelda and how it feels to have all your equipment ripped from you. They then discuss the emotional…
In the beginning there was chaos, or so the legend claims. In Ocarina of Time, we were told the story of three Golden Goddesses who descended from above and transformed the chaotic abyss below. One such goddess was Din, who held fire and power in her hands. Din led the charge and was the first…
A group of modders on Youtube called Newer Team has created a new mod combining the games of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time and Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney called Hero of Law. They have previously created other mods that have risen to popularity such as a sequel to New Super Mario Bros. Wii…
The little blue fairy that guided many of us through our first journey across Hyrule has one of the simplest designs across the The Legend of Zelda series: a little glowing ball of light with two pairs of wings. Originally the developers of Ocarina of Time wanted Navi to be a little fairy girl but…
Every so often, you find a fan tribute to your favorite IP that feels like it was made specifically for you and your Venn diagram of interests. For me, that tribute is Tempo of Time, a 31-minute prog rock epic that pulls together fifteen Ocarina of Time tracks, stitched together into a single, shifting, dramatic musical…
The newest addition to the ever-growing list of games on Nintendo Music adds another Zelda game to the collection with Ocarina of Time 3D. Joining its N64 counterpart on the service, Ocarina of Time 3D offers new arrangements of the iconic soundtrack with the updated sound chip of the 3DS, making many of these tracks…
Welcome to the June edition of the Zelda Universe Podcast. In today’s episode, we celebrate and analyze the release of the Nintendo Switch 2 before diving into this month’s articles surrounding Dampé’s origins, Gengle’s dilemma, and a quest to do EVERYTHING in Hyrule Warriors.
Anyone who’s played Ocarina of Time will know that Kakariko Village is home to everyone’s favorite gravedigger, Dampé. When Young Link first encounters Dampé, he will see him wandering Kakariko Graveyard at night digging up treasure. Link later returns as an adult and will discover that Dampé has passed and is resting in the same…
“When water fills the lake, shoot for the morning light.” – Ocarina of Time As the sun rises over the restored shimmering waters of Lake Hylia, the Hero of Time stands upon an island and the riddle that promises something powerful within his reach. Staring directly at the sun, he lines up his shot with…
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…
With March halfway in, it might seem like ages since October ended. A lot of things might have happened in our lives since then, but a lot also happened in October. If you didn’t already know, it’s a month that gets bombarded with artwork due to Linktober, a unique challenge that encourages people to create…
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…
Living in a country many people would consider very far up north, the winter months are not only cold but also dark. With roughly six to seven hours of daylight, at least in the region where I live, spring feels very far away. If I’m unlucky enough to have a cloudy day (or week, to…
