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Zelda’s Study: Of ghosts and toilets

While Zelda games have their share of creepy moments, none may stand out more than unexpectedly encountering a pale, emaciated hand reaching straight out of the toilet, seemingly lying in wait for its next unsuspecting victim. Some dark thoughts must have been behind the idea to include variations of this freaky fiend in the series.…

Zelda’s Study: Lynel species overview

Lynels have not appeared in many Zelda games, but each encounter is hard to forget. These beasts are powerful and resilient, and they have earned their reputation as one of Link’s deadliest foes. Lynels first appeared in the original Legend of Zelda as common enemies that dwelled near Death Mountain. The beasts came in two…

Realm of Memories: Unfinished business

As much as I am a huge Zelda fan, I have to confess: I have not finished all of the games in the series. There are some I haven’t even played yet, and while there is no shame in that, I know I might be missing some important details or moments from the franchise. So…

ZUCast: Link’s Awakening Switch, Zelda Fashion, & Chuggaaconroy!

*Gasp!* A new Zelda game was announced! ZUBC, mobilize! 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 editorial content and features, game guides, and more. You can also subscribe to ZeldaUniverseTV…

Princess Zelda’s Study: The lost Oracle game

Of all the handheld Zelda titles, the Oracle games are undoubtedly my favorites. I have lovely memories of sitting in the back of my parents’ car trying to figure out that infernal fetch quest on Crescent Island in Oracle of Ages, as well as spending a lot of time trying to get Maple to finally drop that…

New ‘Legendary Editions’ of Zelda manga on the way

Fans of the Ocarina of Time manga series are getting a new Legendary Edition this November. The deluxe, two-in-one releases contain two complete volumes of The Legend of Zelda manga series, and will be printed in a larger 5-3/4” x 8-1/4” format, meaning you can fully appreciate the new covers and colour artwork included by creator Akira Himekawa. The Legend…

Akira Himekawa share Oracle of Seasons character roughs

On a recent Facebook post, Legend of Zelda manga artists Akira Himekawa shared roughs of three characters from their 2001 adaptation of Oracle of Seasons. In the pictures below, you can see our hero Link and the elegant dancing oracle Din, as well as a few sketches of the crafty witch Maple. This art goes well with the Oracle…

Zelda manga artists release rare, unused art

A. Honda and S. Nagano, jointly known as Akira Himekawa, have recently posted three unused pictures from their Legend of Zelda manga series on their Facebook page. For unspecified reasons, this art wasn’t included in the original publications. But the pictures were still “very special,” and Akira Himekawa has shared them in hopes that “many fans enjoy it.” Fans…

Digital games galore: 2015 Club Nintendo rewards revealed

Nintendo has posted the latest Elite Status rewards, which will be the final “hurrah” from Club Nintendo. The list for Platinum rewards features titles like Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze, NES Remix 2, and Animal Crossing: New Leaf. However, the Gold Status rewards have some Zelda titles up for grabs: The Legend of Zelda, Oracle of Ages, and Oracle of Seasons. Players…

Music Monday: The Oracle games

The Oracle games are arguably two of the most underrated games in the entire Zelda series. While each game shined individually, it was the unique ability to continue your progress in the second game through a linked game which made the two games feel like one massive adventure. Oh, and both games featured some pretty…

Oracle of Ages/Seasons out now on the 3DS eShop!

The day has finally arrived–both Oracle of Ages and Oracle of Seasons are now available to download on your 3DS via the Nintendo eShop! If you missed the news post a couple of weeks back, you can also grab them at a discounted price of $4.99/£4.49 each until June 20th. After this date, the games will be…

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