If there is one thing we know for certain about Hyrule’s long history, it is that the kingdom’s roster is cyclical in nature. There will always be a Princess, a Demon King, and a Hero. As the tales of Hyrule stretch over the ages, these three players remain constant. However, by no means are they…
Welcome to the July Edition of the Zelda Universe Podcast. This month, Connor, Jason, and Caitlin reminisce about the musical memories at the ranch before learning a thing or two about sumo wrestling in Twilight Princess and looking at a fruity easter egg in Majora’s Mask. Our featured discussion takes us to the Era of…
Throughout the many eras of The Legend of Zelda series, various guardians have protected the ancient Faron Woods, full of mystical creatures and fabled legends. In the Era of Twilight, the guardian of the land takes the form of a great light spirit mirroring the name of not only the woods themselves, but the great…
Welcome to the June edition of the Zelda Universe Podcast. In today’s episode, we celebrate and analyze the release of the Nintendo Switch 2 before diving into this month’s articles surrounding Dampé’s origins, Gengle’s dilemma, and a quest to do EVERYTHING in Hyrule Warriors.
It’s time to show your strength, Brother! Test your mettle and temper your wit in the proving ground where little Brothers become Goron men! Welcome to Gor Coron’s proving ground – a sauna rung with steel, a hike so tough it has callouses, and a sizzling sumo ring: the Goron Mines! The Three Goron Blood…
The Castle Town of Twilight Princess is one of the most busy places in the world of Hyrule. Absolutely filled to the brim with people and animals alike, theres a lot to do for both Human and Wolf Link in Hyrule’s capital. In one of the many corners of Castle Town, an unfortunate soul named…
In the beginning of Twilight’s invasion of Hyrule, Princess Zelda stood strong. She held her sword beside her soldiers, and she was ready to face whatever darkness dared to break into her kingdom. The shadow of the beast of the Twili proved their might too strong, their darkness overbearing, and their will a force to…
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…
The Legend of Zelda franchise has a storied past with many things. One of the less favorable legacies is, unfortunately, water dungeons. The era of the N64 and Game Cube struggled with the complexity that comes with three-dimensional dungeons and swimming, and the Zelda games were no exception. In fact, both Twilight Princess and Ocarina…
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…
Twilight Princess is full of interesting secrets and Easter eggs, but not all of them are made equal. Some are cryptic messages, others are rich with game lore, and others still are just really, really fun. This one with Malo would fall into that last category. During the first segment of the game where you…
A new month and a new episode of ZUCast as we analyze some excellent articles by our passionate ZU staff. Today, Connor and Clair are joined by Maisie to discuss Cremia’s woes in Majora’s Mask, experiencing the open world of Breath of the Wild, and the actions of Telma’s cat, Louise in Twililght Princess. The…
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…
Could this be a sign? Keen-eyed spectators have spotted something legendary in the new Super Nintendo World theme park that’s currently under construction. The park is located within Universal Studio’s Epic Universe park in Orlando, Florida and set to open this year May 22nd. The park’s website currently shows off concepts of the fun new…
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…
