In the climax of Twilight Princess, after Link delivers the final blow to Ganondorf, the Gerudo King stumbles forward and utters one final message before going letting his consciousness slip away. Ganondorf implies that this conflict transcends the current battle and represents only one chapter in a history of war between “light and shadow”, as…
Too many times have I cursed the screen when playing The Legend of Zelda due to losing the Sword Beam because I lost half a heart. This extremely powerful ability that allowed you to attack enemies far away with your sword was invaluable, especially in a game like The Legend of Zelda where being close…
Lo-fi musician Caspian has released a sequel album to his Zelda cover project, Hyrule Lofi. The tracklist for part 2 has even more selections than the first installment had, with some of the new tracks being Linebeck’s Theme, Lost Woods, Lanayru Desert, and several original themes from Tears of the Kingdom, which wasn’t yet released…
It’s the most wonderful time of the year for good Zelda game shopping, and this Black Friday season you can snag some hot sales on official Zelda merchandise, too. These rare annual discounts include a number of Zelda games, including Breath of the Wild, and even the new game Tears of the Kingdom. Here’s what…
When writing your bullet-list for what makes a great Legend of Zelda dungeon, there’s a few obvious requirements: clever puzzles, story relevance, awesome aesthetics, and perhaps the maze-like experience of doubling back to unlock new areas. It probably should weave in some key thematic tones. A solid boss fight, surely. Honestly, what better way to…
Faron Woods is a pretty lively place in Skyward Sword, thanks to its silly little Kikwi inhabitants. The area’s music is also quite cheerful until you enter The Silent Realm, a dark reflection of the forest that acts as a trial for the Hero of the Sky. The Silent Realm is quite a dangerous dimension,…
This is a little story about how overcoming frustration and being a bit silly brought me to one of my proudest Zelda moments. After being introduced to the Zelda series through Breath of the Wild, and playing through it a considerable number of times, I decided to take my first foray into an older Zelda…
Let’s get the controversy out of the way. Fi is a wonderful companion. I’m not trying to be some sort of contrarian on the matter, however, when I played Skyward Sword for the first time, I found Fi to be very delightful. She was a calming presence during my time playing the game and every…
“Alexis Young (Leaniro), a digital artist based in Toronto, captured the bond between Link, Zelda and their Loftwings against the backdrop of a twilight sky.”
Yuga’s Art Gallery: Flying through the clouds together #YugasArtGallery
After creating the world, Farore, Nayru, and Din left the Triforce behind in the Sacred Realm. It was meant to serve as a symbol of hope to the people of Hyrule, and Hylia was left to guard it. When evil rises to threaten the residents of the realm, the paragons of wisdom and courage awaken…
When most people think of wisdom, what they’re really thinking of is usually book-smarts. Their mind is filled with images of bespectacled librarians pouring through piles of tomes stacked high to the point of almost toppling over. Moving past this cliché, the truly wise recognize that there are layers to this attribute. In their piece…
What does it mean to be courageous? It has been described in many different ways: standing up for those who cannot fight for themselves, confronting scary or dangerous situations, and battling against overwhelming odds. One of the more popular definitions of courage I’ve heard is “the quality to do what’s right, even when it’s not…
Welcome back to ZUCast! Now back and ready for a new format filled with discussions, banter, and plenty of opinions. We’re happy to have you along with us. With this setup we’re going to dive into themes and topics that will look at the Zelda franchise in new and interesting angles; creating a forum for…
The first time Link encounters Levias, the Great Spirit of the Sky, it’s not a pleasant experience. The Thunderhead lives up to its name with dark stormy clouds and sparks of dangerous lightning threatening to knock Link out of the sky. Levias is not in a talking mood, a parasite turning him to the dark…
Let’s face it, gamers sometimes empty their wallets on their collections faster than a Rupoor can jump at you from a treasure chest. If that’s you, there’s good news. PowerA has released brand new controller swag for your Nintendo Switch on Amazon, and for a good price too. Each controller comes with a ten-foot USB…
