When one runs out of Zelda games to play, one must find Zelda-likes. Pode, a Zelda-like puzzle game, is getting a physical Nintendo Switch release in Europe on August 28, 2020. The game, which came out two years ago digitally, follows the adventures of Bulder and Glo as they explore a world of ancient ruins.…
At Nintendo’s Indie World Showcase back in March, the dark and mysterious platformer Blue Fire was introduced. Initially, only the trailer was revealed, but now new gameplay footage has been released. This new footage makes it seem almost as if The Wind Waker and Majora’s Mask, two very different Zelda games, were mixed together to…
In this week’s Zelda News video, Amanda gives some of the most inspirational speedrunning news ever, Nintendo Switch accounts are being hacked, a new Breath of the Wild-like game is catching our attention, and more. Many people are doing what they can to help with COVID-19, and Games Done Quick truly went the extra mile…
If you’re like me and are dying while waiting for the release of Breath of the Wild 2, then perhaps Windbound is the perfect game for you. Windbound, developed by 5 Lives Studios, is a survival-adventure game set to be released on August 8, 2020. This new game seems to be a beautiful mix of…
Nintendo has silently pushed out an update to the eShop which offers some small improvements to game visibility and exposure on the storefront. It appears the update was pushed out some time overnight, but there was no official statement released regarding the change. It was, however, pointed out by the crew over at GameXplain in…
It’s the episode you may or may not have been waiting for: we finally “settle” the Ilia debate! 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…
Cyber and Green Mondays may be over, but don’t put your computer to sleep just yet. A new Indie World Showcase will stream on Tuesday, December 10, at 10:00 am PT/1:00 pm ET. You can tune in to the stream for “roughly 20 minutes” of news about upcoming Nintendo Switch Indie releases. Past Indie games…
Publisher THQ Nordic and developer Airship Syndicate have released a new trailer for their upcoming Darksiders spin-off title starring brethren Horsemen of the Apocalypse War and Strife, Darksiders: Genesis. This latest glimpse of gameplay shows off the gorgeous and wonderfully stylized locations, environmental traversal both on horseback and on foot, the flashy and customizable movesets…
The Nintendo Switch is a boon for indie game developers, with many seeing more sales on the hybrid console versus their releases on other platforms. Part of this may be contributed to Nintendo’s focus on indies during E3, as well as additional presentations throughout the year, that introduces gamers to new experiences often overshadowed by…
Cadence, our shovel-wielding heroine, made her debut in the Zelda universe recently in Cadence of Hyrule, and as a fan of the game she originally hails from (Crypt of the NecroDancer), I genuinely hope we see more of her. In her world, she’s well-equipped with a fearless, determined, and upbeat personality to explore the NecroDancer’s…
While there are several controller options available for playing Cadence of Hyrule, GameSpot’s video producer, Jean-Luc Seipke, recognized a dance pad is truly the optimal way to indulge. It appears tinkering with a GameCube controller adapter, among other things, allows a dance pad to serve as a controller for Cadence of Hyrule. With a setup like…
If you just can’t wait for Cadence of Hyrule to come out, Nintendo’s massive E3 sale has your back. Right now you can pick up Crypt of NecroDancer for just $3.99, a massive discount from its regular $19.99 price. You can get into the rhythm of this fast-paced dungeon crawler in preparation for its Zelda crossover on the…
Cadence of Hyrule: The Crypt of the Necrodancer was a surprise on just about every level when it was announced back in March. Nintendo, who is historically VERY protective of its IP, let an indie developer have access to one of its most precious franchises. Recently, the developers at Brace Yourself Games discussed their upcoming…
New footage of the indie-developed Cadence of Hyrule — Crypt of the NecroDancer Featuring the Legend of Zelda was shown in Nintendo of Japan’s Indie World presentation earlier today, along with a confirmed release date of “June 2019” for the Switch, tossing everyone’s (including ours) end-of-May predictions out the window. The specific date is still…
If you can’t get enough of that Zelda experience, there’s a new game coming that could tide you over until the next release. Baldo is an upcoming action adventure game with puzzles, combat, and charming characters. Although it has a lot in common with The Legend of Zelda, the art style resembles Ni No Kuni or a Studio Ghibli film.…
