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…
When I think of the best Legend of Zelda games, my mind wanders to Ocarina of Time, Majora’s Mask, and Twilight Princess. Something about the Child Era has always resonated with me, perhaps it’s the gaps between these stories that make me admire them to a deeper degree. Before trekking into the Forest Temple in…
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate gives enough representation to keep the most zealous Zelda fan satisfied. While I believe we’ve covered every single Smash Bros. stage, there is one location that has not been mentioned and I think is often forgotten about due to how simple it is. This was one of my favorite boss fights…
Many speedrunners will gather in Pittsburgh, PA next week to give their precious time and talent to help defeat one more final boss — the sting of cancer. Awesome Games Done Quick (AGDQ) is teaming up once again to bring on the excitement and help raise charitable funds for the Prevent Cancer Foundation, and several…
It’s not a surprise that a game like Ocarina of Time, which has time travel as a core mechanic is home to at least a couple paradoxes. For the most part, the residents of Hyrule in the Adult Timeline are far more concerned with the impending doom of Ganondorf’s rule to worry about the past…
The croaking frogs of the amphibian world have long been known for their musical voices. From the chorus frogs in the local pond, to everyone’s favorite green frog singing about rainbows, and that froggish prince who ribbeted through the Jazz Age. Ocarina of Time is no exception, hosting not one, not two, but five singing…
Nintendo really said “We’ll make our own Spotify!” Yesterday, the company announced and released a new smartphone app called Nintendo Music. With this app, users can stream from a growing collection of soundtracks from your favorite Nintendo games. All you need is to download the app and have an existing Nintendo Switch Online membership. There’s…
Waves of new official Zelda merchandise and promotional crossovers have arrived from Nintendo, and most of it seems to be coming to Japan only. There are some exceptions, however, as a handful of items and sweepstakes opportunities have popped up exclusively for My Nintendo Rewards members in the United States. First up, fans in Japan…
It’s spooky season, and that means subjecting ourselves to disturbing media and scary-good sound effects! Despite not being a horror series, The Legend of Zelda franchise is chock full of horrifying monster sounds, shrieks, and other deeply unsettling noises that chill the bones and make us jump in fright. Here are the top five. 5.…
Before we had Majora’s Mask and the ability to change form, I was obsessed with mask quests in Ocarina of Time. Was it the dress-up aspect that drew me in, the strange masks themselves, or the shop and its bizarre proprietor? The Happy Mask shop is the first location where The Legend of Zelda gets…
