Artists have been experimenting with colors, shape and composition to create illusory motion in static artwork for centuries. From perspective, blur, depth and the Mona Lisa effect, artists throughout history have created optical illusions that transform their still images into living and breathing works of art. Danish artist Louise, known on social media as Louivi,…
Ahoy, Zelda fans! Are you ready to set sail on a speed running adventure for a good cause? Of course you are. Zeldathon is currently hosting their annual speed speed running event to raise funds for charity: water, a humanitarian organization dedicated to providing clean and safe water to everyone. Naturally, Zeldathon has named the…
Not every story can be one of epic qualities, nor does every NPC have a worthy quest for the hero. Piper is one such NPC who doesn’t have anything to give, and for the most part stands in the background occupied with her one task. Like most Skyloftians, Piper is named after a bird. In…
By the time Skyward Sword released in 2011, having an-game companion was nothing new to the Legend of Zelda series. Ever since Navi guided Link through the world of Ocarina of Time, the personal assistant feature has been something of a tradition in the Zelda series. From Tatl of Majora’s Mask to the King of…
Welcome back to the Zelda Universe Podcast. We’ve shifted our format and our focus to highlight the great work our amazing writers are doing here at ZU. Every episode we’ll take a look at different articles and see where they take us. In this episode, Connor and Zara examine some notable features of Echoes of…
Zelda’s iconic music is known all over the world, and a new album by Enrique Ponce, “Songs of the Goddess” seeks to pay tribute to the long tradition of Zelda music. The album contains a mix of classic songs and new pieces inspired by the world of Zelda for a total of twelve tracks. The…
It’s June of 2011, and I’m sitting in front of a computer with a blank white page and a cursor flashing. Nintendo’s webform sits there waiting for me to input some words into the Wii>General Questions/Feedback section and yet my fingers are hesitating on the keyboard. I’ve had a lot of time to think about…
Mirror worlds have long been featured in the Zelda timeline. Most recent is the Still World in Echoes of Wisdom. Before that came the Twilight Realm, Lorule, and the Silent Realms, all eerie reflections of the Hyrule overworld in their respective games. Of these, the Silent Realms are widely regarded as one of the most…
Although Skyloft is easily the most populated island in the skies of Skyward Sword, it doesn’t mean that it’s the only one with a population. A couple mintues of soaring from Skyloft will get you to Pumpkin Landing, where the Lumpy Pumpkin bar resides. The little bar is known throughout the sky for it’s soup…
Skyloft is such an iconic location in the Zelda series. Not only does it feature memorable locations like the Knight’s Academy, but it’s the home of charming (and memorably odd) characters like Peatrice who develops a perhaps unhealthy infatuation with Link and the owlish-looking but loving father, Gaepora. All in all, Skyloft feels almost like…
Sweet toothed Deku Scrubs, Zora turf wars, trident-wielding Gerudo, and glimpses of what could be the biggest top-down map of Hyrule we’ve seen yet – welcome to Echoes of Wisdom, the newest 2D Zelda title that’s full of surprises. While the twenty-first entry into our beloved series is certainly making a splash with Princess Zelda…
Up in the skies of Skyloft, Knights protect the peaceful citizens from any lingering darkness piercing through the clouds. Many join the Knight Academy in the hopes of joining the ranks and gaining their knighthoods. Karane, named after the wetlands bird crane, is one such student in her senior year training to fly through the…
It’s always a treat when My Nintendo Rewards has a physical Zelda item in the mix. Over the years I’ve collected a decent amount of Zelda prizes that I cherish. My Nintendo Rewards are prizes, either digital or physical, that can be earned by playing various Nintendo apps or by registering new games. This entire…
Skyward Sword has been a fan-favorite since its release back in 2011. The plot, characters, and contribution to the Zelda timeline has been significant and important for Zelda lore for 13 years. With a great game comes great merch, and that’s exactly what we’re going to be discussing as I’m going to talk about the…
Nintendo has announced an official Master Sword replica in collaboration with Bandai Spirits. The announcement was made on their Japanese website for the first anniversary of Tears of the Kingdom, along with a clothing collaboration and soundtrack release. As of right now, preorders for the sword are available in Japan through Tamashii Web for 22,000…
