In a town called Ordon, there is a young man named Link. Link lives just outside the village to the north in a very cozy-looking home. As a teen, I would find endless entertainment taking my friends on a tour throughout his home, so today I would like to take you, our readers, on just…
Many of the various and fascinating races in The Legend of Zelda have imposing presences about them that demand respect, but few match the Gorons in terms of true intimidation. They are proud, strong, and resilient beings who stand by their convictions and never back down from any obstacle. The Gorons first appeared in Ocarina…
Hyrule was close to ruin. Link, trapped in his wolf form, listened as Princess Zelda recounted what happened. The land had been conquered by a seemingly unstoppable magical force, and its residents were shrouded in the eerie veil of Twilight. All this was done by the will of an evil king. He and his beasts…
My favorite con of the year, New York Comic Con, has come and gone once again. As long as I wish it would have lasted forever, I will always have the memories of this amazing convention. My favorite part of any con is taking photos of the amazing cosplayers that attend the convention, and just…
It’s no secret that Twilight Princess has a superb soundtrack comprised of numerous magnificent songs. There’s never a moment in the game when the music doesn’t draw the player in and bring the world of Hyrule to life. The only issue people have with the soundtrack is that it is synthesized rather than being performed…
I did not anticipate most of what I saw and experienced in Twilight Princess. The monsters, turning into a wolf, and even Midna were all incredibly strange. But once fate led me to the Forest Temple and I picked up that one, moving vase hidden by the breakaway wall, I found a new level of…
In case you’re a Korok who’s been hiding under a rock, Nintendo announced a sequel to Breath of the Wild during this years E3 Nintendo Direct, and the nerds of the ZUBC are finally here to give you their angles on the über-anticipated game! This…is the ZUCast! If you found us through iTunes, Google Play, or…
The Hero’s Shade is an embodiment of legacy and honor. He is a spirit with a warrior’s, well, spirit — which is why he does everything he can in Twilight Princess to help the Link save their beloved homeland of Hyrule. Link first meets the Hero’s Shade outside the entrance to the Forest Temple. Shade…
Twilight Princess is probably my favorite Zelda game to date. Newer releases like Breath of the Wild come close, but for a few reasons, Twilight Princess still remains on top for me. One of these reasons is definitely the character of Ilia. Last year, one of us published an article painting Ilia in a negative…
By the time I realized Link’s friend, Ilia, had come down with a bad case of the story tropes (amnesia), I had already gleaned how wise Telma was. That’s why it wasn’t a surprise when she understood that Link knew the memory-challenged girl. Telma told Link of what happened, how Ilia had no memories but…
At the far west of Hyrule lies a desert, and at the far north of that desert sits a prison. A massive coliseum with ominous pillars lining a lengthy staircase leading to the entrance. The Wingcrest of the Royal Family of Hyrule is displayed prominently above the door and on pillars extending from inside the…
The Symphony of the Goddesses live concert was one of the greatest musical experiences I’ve ever had. The music itself was fantastic, but it was not the only factor that made the night memorable. The people who attended, other fans of The Legend of Zelda, filled the atmosphere with laughter, joy, and unity, making the…
Unless you’re really into fishing, being in a fishing shop really isn’t all that exciting. My dad owned one for quite some time and I’d have to work there over the summer with my mom, which is actually how I wound up making money to buy myself a Wii — but that’s another story for…
The Legend of Zelda series’ quintessential mindless foe, Chuchus serve the role of being a mild nuisance in every game they appear in, with each encounter being similar in style and threat level. The Chuchus first appeared in Majora’s Mask as translucent blobs with large mouths and eyes on stems. The eyes and slimy body were likely inspired by…
Since I was a child, I have been afraid of spiders. Despite being told so many times that I have nothing to fear — that they are smaller than I am, more afraid than I am, and so on — I remain petrified. It’s paralyzing at some points, such as when a large one takes…
