Stephanie Cusumano

Hoards and hoards of enemies chase Link as he wanders about the Mysterious Woods. He seeks shelter, a safe haven to escape his foes and heal his wounds. When all hope is lost, he sees in the distance a tiny shack with...

Ever since I found out Ravio’s little “secret,” so many fun ideas popped into my head of funny little scenarios he and Link could get into. A costume swap was among them, and I’m so happy to see the idea brought...

It’s been such a long time since I’ve been able to play The Minish Cap, which means it’s been a while since I’ve heard its soundtrack. It’s often overlooked in medleys and by cover artists, but one musician,...

The women of Zelda are so beautifully designed, even those with scales! Princess Mipha of the Zora tribe exudes such regality and grace, though don’t let that fool you; she is just as much a fearsome warrior as she is...

While 2020 might not have been the best year (or close to it), a lot of good came out of it for me in terms of personal creative goals. I’ve nearly finished my fantasy coloring book, I worked on a ton of artwork for...

As many of you may have heard throughout the month, Zelda Universe recently teamed up with the Linktober team to host a raffle for our new DeviantArt group, which allows fans to submit their Zelda artwork to be featured...

I often feel that Kaepora Gaebora’s theme song is commonly overlooked when it comes to Zelda songs. It’s a cute little melody of a whimsical nature that plays whenever the character is near. However, it’s likely...

I’ve been playing a lot of Sims 4 lately. A lot. Like Zelda, The Sims is a series I’ve been fond of for quite some time and I have made some fun crossovers of the two in the past. However, in my most current...

Link is the lone hero of every Zelda game, often starting out from rather humble beginnings. It’s often pointed out that he never has parents, even when the incarnations of him are rather young, but there are actually...

Calling all artists! As some of you may know, Zelda Universe recently started a group on DeviantArt for our weekly Yuga’s Art Gallery column! We are looking for artists to submit their artwork there to be featured in...

The music from the Mario franchise is way better than it has any right to be. I don’t think anyone ever thought music created for a video game back in the day would eventually generate some of the most iconic tunes or...

Admit it: We all like to test our limits in video games. In a realm where there are no real-world consequences, we like to see what we can get away with from time to time. I, too, am guilty of this, and I regret nothing...

Tri Force Heroes is a game that came and is admittedly forgotten by most. It was fun to play with friends, but when friends became scarce we had to rely on the internet to bring strangers of our skill level to our...

Nearly every morning I wake up at the crack of dawn to go to work. I am not a morning person. I trudge along in my morning routine until I get to the car. I plug my phone in and blast a Zelda tune from the speakers,...

Upon entering the Cave of Ordeals, Link is unaware of what challenge awaits him. Only a mysterious voice guides him, telling him when he is ready to complete the trials ahead. After facing the first ten floors, Link...

Before I played Link’s Awakening for myself, there were three things I knew about the game: There was a girl named Marin, it was all a dream (um, spoilers?), and the “Mabe Village Theme” was a fantastic track.  I...

A good musician-for-hire always has a good setlist up their sleeve. Whether it’s a performance up on stage or playing in the background to give a party some atmosphere, a musician must practice a handful of songs to...