Welcome to the July 2026 Edition of the Zelda Universe Podcast. This month, Connor is joined by Maisie and Cody to discuss their expectations of the newly announced remake of Ocarina of Time. They then proceed to look into Kaepora Gaebora’s looping melody, before admiring the skill and presence of Impa in Hyrule Warriors. The…
Hasbro announced that they would be partnering with Nintendo in a multi-year collaboration for new The Legend of Zelda toys. This collaboration between the two companies is set to start in 2027.
Even though there are many fan remakes of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time that have cropped up over the years, one in particular stands out from the rest. Giuseppe Macula, or more commonly known as CryZENx on Youtube, has been making his own version with Unreal Engine 4 for more than a decade.…
The dogs in Hyrule Castle Town are a deeply beloved part of Ocarina of Time, bringing a lot of life to the city despite not being interactable NPCs. Especially at night, having dogs running about is a great way to bring energy to a town that is otherwise asleep. During the day, you can find…
We can all agree that the Hero of Time gets the short end of the straw. He’s just an innocent boy rudely awoken by a fairy who doesn’t shut up, is chucked into the deep end of political plots and power struggles, sent on a mission by Princess Zelda to save the kingdom, and fights…
Our friends at ZREO: Second Quest have announced that they are working on an all-new album inspired by Ocarina of Time, and it will be soon available for the public. With an official remake of the game to be released sometime this year, it’s a great project for fans to look forward to on the…
When people heard the Zelda movie was going to be live-action, some were upset. They thought it should be animated instead. This four minute short simply titled The Adventures of Wallace: Hero of Cheese shows a direction Nintendo could’ve taken if the Zelda movie had taken a different turn. Created by YouTube creator Tommy in…
Welcome to the June Edition of the Zelda Universe Podcast. This month, Connor, Cayden, and Jason examine the unique musical tones of Faron Temple, then take a look at the shopkeepers of Hyrule before diving into the depths of frustration that it the Water Temple. The discussion then turns to the convoluted web that is…
Rejoice fellow Legend of Zelda fans! We finally got some exciting news! A new Zelda is on the way! Well, sort of. Nintendo has finally announced the long-rumored Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake/remaster! During this year’s summer games reveal that used to happen religiously every year with an event back in the day…
It always fascinates me the ways in which game designers approach tutorials and information delivery. It’s almost always very awkward, grinding gameplay to a halt to show a few lines of text that detail menu navigation and the functionality of the A-button, among other mechanics. This is handled rather charmfully in Ocarina of Time, in…
A glitch surrounding the Twinrova fight in Ocarina of Time is once again making its rounds in the Zelda community. This glitch involves a new, invisible Twinrova spawning after a certain period of time, leading to the duplicate of heart containers and warp portals.
Alongside a number of different LEGO sets, The Great Deku Tree 2-in-1 LEGO set is already being retired in July. The 2,500 piece set, which retails for $299.99 USD, originally released back in 2024. It features pieces to either build the the Breath of the Wild and Ocarina of Time versions of the Great Deku…
The Water Temple in Ocarina of Time has certainly earned its reputation of being one of the most annoying dungeons in the series. For many fans, such as myself, this dungeon was easily the hardest one in the game. It wasn’t because the enemies were difficult or that every room was necessarily treacherous; the real…
The first full-length Zelda inspired ballet from the Loudon Ballet Performing Arts Company premiered in May 2026! A fully digitized version will be available soon!
Smooth McGroove, a YouTuber well-known for his acapella arrangements, has done a cover of the Temple of Time theme from The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. Recording each song can take up to 30 to 40 hours which is about a weeks’ worth of work. With a full three octaves, the song demonstrates McGroove’s…
