The Legend of Zelda was a much smaller franchise when Zelda Universe launched in February of 2001. Oracle of Seasons and Oracle of Ages — only the seventh and eighth canon games in the series — had just gotten their Japanese releases. The Wind Waker was still months away from making its debut at Spaceworld…
In our final community-led memory roundup for Zelda Universe’s 20th anniversary month, our users and followers share stories of settling into the greatest forum Clan, finding a much-needed escape at Zelda Universe, and of unforgettable friendship. If you missed them, be sure to also check out part one and part two. EmptyStar I joined Zelda…
Hi, there! My name is Eden — EzloSpirit on the forums — and I’m the current executive producer of the ZUCast, Zelda Universe’s(ZU) homegrown audio podcast. I also serve as a moderator of ZU’s Creative Corner sub-forum, home of the forum community’s creative efforts. When Reece put out a call for articles about Zelda Universe…
In the concluding part of our series of the Zelda Universe staff’s fondest memories of the website and its 20-year history, we’re featuring a ton of memories of our trips to the Electronic Entertainment Expo. E3 has given us the chance to play the games that matter most to us, meet key figures in the…
Though I sometimes dread participating, I often find icebreakers to be the most interesting and memorable parts of work meetings. They are a chance to learn something new about your coworkers, find shared interests, and build collegiality. In my opinion, the icebreaker question that elicits the most engaging answers is, “What is one thing no…
To whoever said college would be the best time of your life, I strongly disagree. My college experience was the worst. I was always depressed and crying every other day. It was bad. I was in a major that I thought I was in love with and grew to hate it more and more with…
Zelda Universe is turning 20! What an amazing achievement for any website, let alone one that is so well done. In celebration of the 20th anniversary, many of my colleagues have already shared their memories of the Legend of Zelda games, and I loved reading each and every one. Some of the most exciting times…
In part two of our roundup of the community’s favorite memories of Zelda Universe’s 20-year history, various members told us about their favorite articles, Twitch moments, and forum stories! Kaylin Next month will mark eight years on Zelda Universe for me, so I suppose I’m somewhere in between a newbie and a veteran! ZU was…
About a month ago, I was just minding my own business when all of a sudden, I felt the urge to go and check on my social networks, which I had decided not to use until a couple of weeks back. And what would I find but a message from none other than Zelda Universe’s…
Following last week’s roundup of Zelda Universe memories from the site staff, read on for part two for stories of snow days spent playing Zelda, first-time forum findings, and snoozing all the way through a huge game announcement! Olivia Gentry My favorite memory since joining the ZU news team was the day that Age of…
While I originally joined Zelda Universe for the Majora’s Mask theories I’d come across, I really stayed here because of the people. My time spent on the forums since 2012 has evolved, but what has remained ever constant is the energy and sincerity of the users here. People are here because they want to be;…
If there’s one word that perfectly summarizes and encapsulates Zelda Universe, it’s “community.” From the bustling activity on the forums, to the regular emails sent to our inbox, to the constant engagement from our social media followers, we’re all reminded daily of how many fans are interacting with the website and its many projects. This…
I always felt like I was a little different from the rest when I grew up. I listened to music no one else in school did, I preferred manga over children’s books, and I played video games a lot more than my friends did. It’s not that I didn’t know that girl gamers didn’t exist,…
Throughout its two-decade history, Zelda Universe has seen countless members of staff come and go. There have been so many incredible people over the years who have volunteered their precious time and lent us their skills and creativity to keep our home page thriving with content, maintain a fun and pleasant space for our community…
I first discovered Zelda Universe in 2009 when I was desperately searching for any news regarding the up-and-coming DS Zelda game, Spirit Tracks. I found a website that had posted the most recent commercial and a short article describing it. Before that point, it never occurred to me that there could be a website committed…
