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The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia is still a couple of months away in North America, and now a collector's edition of the book has been spotted on Amazon. The limited collector's edition features a fancy faux-leather cover, which sports a debossed symbol of the Gate of Time, and shiny gilded pages. The list price is $70, though Amazon is currently offering pre-orders at $45.73.

In related news, publisher Dark Horse has released a trailer for the book, which you'll find conveniently embedded above.

JoystiqZelda's Hyrule Historia gets limited edition and a trailer originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 26 Nov 2012 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dsdsHyrule-HistoriaLegend-of-Zelda-2010nintendothe-legend-of-zelda-hyrule-historiaThe-Legend-of-Zelda-Skyward-Swordwiiwii-uMon, 26 Nov 2012 15:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Father flips Link's gender to make his daughter the heroine]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/08/father-flips-links-gender-to-make-his-daughter-the-heroine/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/08/father-flips-links-gender-to-make-his-daughter-the-heroine/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/08/father-flips-links-gender-to-make-his-daughter-the-heroine/#comments Cool dad flips Zelda pronouns for his daughter's questMaya has really been enjoying The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker. Her father, developer Mike Hoye, says she likes "sailing, scary birds and remembering to be brave," much like Link, the game's protagonist. But girls can go on adventures and rescue their little brothers, too!

To emphasize that, Hoyes altered the game's disk image with a hex editor, changing all of the dialogue references about Link's gender to be feminine. Since all the alternatives had to be exactly the same byte-for-byte length, he used "swordmain" for "swordsman," and "milady" in place of "my lad" and "master." He's provided a patch for the disk image, which you can then load up in a GameCube emulator to play.

The end result of all this hacking is that a little girl gets to see herself as the hero, and find the courage to defeat Ganon in her own little heart. And that makes us feel, just, you know, so ... What? No, we're not crying! Call of Duty, bro! Go have a look at the Wii U pictures again.

JoystiqFather flips Link's gender to make his daughter the heroine originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 08 Nov 2012 20:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>adorabledaughteremulatorfathergamecubeLegend-of-Zelda-2010mayamike-hoyepcromThe-Legend-of-Zelda-Skyward-Swordthe-legend-of-zelda-windwakerThu, 08 Nov 2012 20:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Hyrule Historia coming to North America in January]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/16/hyrule-historia-coming-to-north-america-in-january/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/16/hyrule-historia-coming-to-north-america-in-january/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/16/hyrule-historia-coming-to-north-america-in-january/#comments Hyrule Historia coming to North America via Dark HorseA list of "January 2013 New Releases" on Diamond Book Distributors shows an English version of The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia, the compendium originally released in Japan in December. According to the info provided in the sales kit, the English version is being published by Dark Horse Books, and will retail for $34.99 on January 29, 2013.

The Historia is famous for including a timeline of the series' storyline, but it's also full of concept art and other material, all edited and collected by producer Eiji Aonuma.

JoystiqHyrule Historia coming to North America in January originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 16 Aug 2012 16:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Behind every legendary warrior is some guy with a Wiimote, desperately trying to perform a shield bash. Unless, of course, live-action video game pantomime is "not [your] lifestyle."

JoystiqMega64 brings Skyward Sword to Earth originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 23 Apr 2012 10:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It's no secret Nintendo could really use a Zelda sequel that recaptures the passions of fallen fans young and old. This fan made trailer for the nonexistent Zelda: The Lost Oracle takes Toon Link and inflames the hopes of what's possible for the franchise in HD on Wii U.

JoystiqZelda: The Lost Oracle fan film captures imagination originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 31 Jan 2012 08:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Legend-of-Zelda-2010nintendoThe-Legend-of-Zelda-Skyward-Swordwii-uZelda-The-Lost-OracleTue, 31 Jan 2012 08:40:00 EST<![CDATA[Super Mario 3D Land breaks 5 million sold, Skyward Sword at 3.4 million]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/27/super-mario-3d-land-breaks-5-million-sold-skyward-sword-at-3-4/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/27/super-mario-3d-land-breaks-5-million-sold-skyward-sword-at-3-4/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/27/super-mario-3d-land-breaks-5-million-sold-skyward-sword-at-3-4/#comments Nintendo elaborated on the "strong sales" for The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword and Super Mario 3D Land today, in its list of million-selling titles for the last nine months. The Wii adventure sold 3.42 million units worldwide, of which 3.04 million took place outside of Japan.

That makes it the best selling Wii game for the period, right? Nope! That's Mario Kart Wii, which sold 4.91 million copies between April and December, for a life-to-date total of 31.91 million copies. New releases Kirby's Return to Dreamland and Wii Play Motion squeaked into the million-seller club with 1.21 million and 1.12 million respectively.

On 3DS, Super Mario 3D Land sold 5.03 million in total -- 3.68 million "overseas" and 1.36 million in Japan. Mario Kart 7 sold almost as many, at 4.54 million. Even the good old DS managed to have some million-selling new releases: Professor Layton and the Last Specter (1.19 million, all outside of Japan) and Kirby Mass Attack (1.01 million).

JoystiqSuper Mario 3D Land breaks 5 million sold, Skyward Sword at 3.4 million originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 27 Jan 2012 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Enter Reddit user alycenwonderland, who crafted a very slick custom Nunchuk that, dare we say it, looks even better than the official peripheral. Of course, should you decide to make one yourself, it will likely take hours of monotonous work before you can reap the sweet payoff -- not unlike the latest Zelda.

JoystiqHomemade golden Nunchuk is a real treasure originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 11 Jan 2012 02:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Legend-of-Zelda-2010modmodsnintendonunchukThe-Legend-of-Zelda-Skyward-SwordwiiWed, 11 Jan 2012 02:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Not even Link is immune to the recession]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/10/not-even-link-is-immune-to-the-recession/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/10/not-even-link-is-immune-to-the-recession/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/10/not-even-link-is-immune-to-the-recession/#comments
When we need money, we do what any upstanding member of society does: we cut lawns and sell lemonade. If you're a game protagonist, you hock your most treasured possessions -- at least, that's what Link does.

JoystiqNot even Link is immune to the recession originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 10 Jan 2012 21:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dsdsLegend-of-Zelda-2010nintendopawn-starspwn-starssatireThe-Legend-of-Zelda-Skyward-Swordwiiwii-uTue, 10 Jan 2012 21:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Zelda 25th anniversary symphony coming to Denver, Vancouver, Atlanta and more]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/05/zelda-25th-anniversary-symphony-coming-to-denver-vancouver-atl/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/05/zelda-25th-anniversary-symphony-coming-to-denver-vancouver-atl/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/05/zelda-25th-anniversary-symphony-coming-to-denver-vancouver-atl/#comments The Legend of Zelda 25th Anniversary concert series is continuing its journey around the United States, and the show is so popular that it's added four new dates to the proceedings. In addition to all of the dates already listed, the show is coming to Denver on April 7, Vancouver, Canada on March 14, Phoenix, AZ on April 20, and finally Atlanta, GA on May 12.

The concert features a full-length four-part symphony of Legend of Zelda music performed by a full-sized orchestra. Reviews on Ticketmaster's site are great so far, so if you're interested in seeing the show you'd better send that boomerang out to grab them quickly.

JoystiqZelda 25th anniversary symphony coming to Denver, Vancouver, Atlanta and more originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 05 Jan 2012 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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With this knowledge, Sarinilli then created a font out of the Hylian characters, which you can download here. Now you can write secret messages meant only for Link! We think he'd be very surprised to find out how concerned people are about the Zelda timeline.

JoystiqSkyward Sword's language deciphered, turned into font originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 04 Jan 2012 02:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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What better way for the Nintendo of America staff to show its love for Zelda's 25th anniversary than to make art on the DS itself? Here's a quick roundup of some cute NoA creations for Flipnote Studio, posted to YouTube by a fan from the Nintendo Channel.

JoystiqZelda Flipnote animations, made by the Nintendo of America staff originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 03 Jan 2012 02:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dsdsflipnoteflipnote-studiolegend-of-zeldaLegend-of-Zelda-2010legend-of-zelda-25th-anniversarynintendonintendo-of-americaThe-Legend-of-Zelda-Skyward-Swordwii-uTue, 03 Jan 2012 02:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Legend of Zelda 25th Anniversary shirt is a real treasure, for a limited time]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/29/legend-of-zelda-25th-anniversary-shirt-is-a-real-treasure-for-a/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/29/legend-of-zelda-25th-anniversary-shirt-is-a-real-treasure-for-a/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/29/legend-of-zelda-25th-anniversary-shirt-is-a-real-treasure-for-a/#comments You enter the quiet, overgrown cavern by pushing open the heavy stone door with all your might. Inside, sunlight streams through the broken ceiling, and dust that hasn't been disturbed in hundreds of years lazily floats through the air, shaken up by your entrance. The sunbeams land on the summit of a small set of stairs, where an ornate, red and gold chest sits, teasing and waiting for you to open it.

You do. As you crack open the ancient treasury, a small fanfare plays, starting quietly and then opening up into a triumphant series of simple notes, telling you that you have finally done it. The item you pull out of the centuries-old coffer is fine treasure indeed.

It's a shirt, adorned with some kind of legendary logo, a heart container tag, and the number "25" on the back. It's available in five sizes, for a special one-time only printing. Order now, before February 20, 2012, to get it sometime this May. You fold the shirt into your leather pack, and move on through the dungeon -- who knows what fearsome beast you might have to use this on, three different times, to defeat it?

JoystiqLegend of Zelda 25th Anniversary shirt is a real treasure, for a limited time originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 29 Dec 2011 01:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>japaneseking-of-gamesLegend-of-Zelda-2010limited-editionlinknintendoshirtThe-Legend-of-Zelda-Skyward-SwordtreasurewiizeldaThu, 29 Dec 2011 01:15:00 EST<![CDATA[The official Legend of Zelda timeline isn't entirely official yet]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/24/the-official-legend-of-zelda-timeline-isnt-entirely-official-ye/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/24/the-official-legend-of-zelda-timeline-isnt-entirely-official-ye/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/24/the-official-legend-of-zelda-timeline-isnt-entirely-official-ye/#comments

But it's getting close -- game translator GlitterBerri used the above video of the Hyrule Historia, a history book edited by Zelda developer Eiji Aonuma, to create the below timeline of events throughout Zelda's history. This is the closest we've seen to an official timeline, but it may yet be tweaked. Enjoy your speculation:

Continue reading The official Legend of Zelda timeline isn't entirely official yet

JoystiqThe official Legend of Zelda timeline isn't entirely official yet originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 24 Dec 2011 20:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Nintendo's corrective strategy for Skyward Sword, which will strike you as unorthodox and elaborate compared to Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 patching procedures, is to release a full Wii Channel. It will repair (or effectively patch) save files created after the glitch has occurred. According to an announcement from Japan, the "Zelda Data Restoration Channel" will be available through the Wii Shopping Channel, from the Wii Channel section.

Nintendo of America has not yet updated its support page to highlight the new channel. At the moment, it's letting customers send in their save files for repair.

JoystiqLegend of Zelda: Skyward Sword save files repaired by Wii channel originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 21 Dec 2011 09:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>glitchLegend-of-Zelda-2010nintendopatchThe-Legend-of-Zelda-Skyward-Swordwiizelda-data-restoration-channelWed, 21 Dec 2011 09:45:00 EST<![CDATA[What motion controls could do for JRPGs]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/16/what-motion-controls-could-do-for-jrpgs/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/16/what-motion-controls-could-do-for-jrpgs/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/16/what-motion-controls-could-do-for-jrpgs/#commentsThis is a column by Jason Schreier dedicated to the analysis (and occasional mocking) of his favorite genre, the Japanese role-playing game. Whether it's because they're too antiquated or just too niche, he believes JRPGs don't get enough attention in the gaming industry today. It's time to change that.
While plowing through the last few sections of The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword several weeks ago, I realized that I didn't want it to end. Not because I wanted to keep playing -- the action-adventure game had already stolen more than 40 hours of my life -- but because I wanted to continue waving my arm up and down to kill things. I was completely enthralled by the game's motion controls.

And I used to hate motion controls.

You see, Nintendo's latest Zelda uses the Wii controller's MotionPlus accessory to recognize the precise movements of your arm. Slash horizontally, and hero Link will do the same. Slash vertically, and Link's sword will follow suit. Slash diagonally? Well, you can probably guess.

As a cranky longtime gamer with a crippling fear of change, I spent a long time thinking that this sounded terrible. Waggling my controller in games like Super Mario Galaxy and Twilight Princess felt more like inconvenience than innovation. Would Skyward Sword really feel all that different?

Yes. Yes it would. It felt phenomenal. And it made me start asking another question.

Could motion controls add some flavor to JRPGs?

Continue reading What motion controls could do for JRPGs

JoystiqWhat motion controls could do for JRPGs originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 16 Dec 2011 16:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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"If you are experiencing this situation, we are able to repair your saved data," Nintendo writes on its support page for The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword. If you couldn't avoid triggering the bug (here's how), you can now send in your save file to be repaired. The company also intends to release "a program that will repair save data for those who have their Wii connected to the Internet." That sounds almost like a patch, filtered for technical terminology, but Nintendo only refers to it as a "program." (Aside: The mythical Wii game patch does exist in some cases!)

We'll let you know as soon as we hear more about this restorative download. If, in the meantime, you feel paranoid about Link's bugs, you can keep up to two duplicates of your save file -- just select "copy" from the main menu every now and then.

JoystiqNintendo to repair buggy Zelda: Skyward Sword save files originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 16 Dec 2011 11:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Legend-of-Zelda-2010nintendopatchThe-Legend-of-Zelda-Skyward-SwordwiiFri, 16 Dec 2011 11:50:00 EST<![CDATA[Get a golden nunchuck to go with your golden Wiimote from Japan's Club Nintendo]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/14/get-a-golden-nunchuck-to-go-with-your-golden-wiimote-from-japan/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/14/get-a-golden-nunchuck-to-go-with-your-golden-wiimote-from-japan/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/14/get-a-golden-nunchuck-to-go-with-your-golden-wiimote-from-japan/#comments Admit it: Your flair for fashion, design and symmetry has prevented you from fully appreciating the gold-colored Wii Remote Plus that came bundled with special edition versions of Zelda: Skyward Sword. Hey, we're not judging! Take one look at our wardrobe and you'll know our meticulous approach to color coordination. We're here to tell you there's a solution to your dilemma -- Japanese Club Nintendo members can now spend their hard-earned credits on an equally golden Wii Nunchuck.

The faux-metallic peripheral will run you 600 Points, while the other new addition to the rewards catalog -- a 3DS game case which holds up to 18 titles -- will cost you 150 Points. You can check out the new Nunchuck in the image posted above; just try not to let the shameful color mismatching get to you. We've contacted Nintendo to see if these new products are coming stateside.

JoystiqGet a golden nunchuck to go with your golden Wiimote from Japan's Club Nintendo originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 14 Dec 2011 14:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Original story: "I'm not saying that I'm going to retire from game development altogether. What I mean by retiring is, retiring from my current position," Nintendo head of development and long-time game industry figurehead Shigeru Miyamoto told Wired's Game|Life blog in an interview this week. It appears, after a lengthy career spent creating some of the game industry's most popular and important franchises, Miyamoto is altering his role at the company.

"What I really want to do is be in the forefront of game development once again myself. Probably working on a smaller project with even younger developers. Or I might be interested in making something that I can make myself, by myself. Something really small," he explained further. Miyamoto isn't quitting development, though. Apparently he's looking to start a new project in 2012, and hopes to show it publicly by year's end.

"In other words, I'm not intending to start from things that require a five-year development time," he added. While he won't be changing roles immediately, the idea behind announcing his retirement is to spur the less veteran devs at Nintendo to step up. "I'm interested in doing a variety of many other things," he teased.

JoystiqShigeru Miyamoto 'retiring from current position' at Nintendo, working on smaller games [update: Nintendo denies] originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 07 Dec 2011 21:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dsdsLegend-of-Zelda-2010nintendonintendo-eadshigeru-miyamotoThe-Legend-of-Zelda-Skyward-Swordwiiwii-uWed, 07 Dec 2011 21:34:00 EST<![CDATA[Oops! Game-halting bug in Skyward Sword (and how to avoid it)]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/06/oops-game-halting-bug-in-skyward-sword-and-how-to-avoid-it/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/06/oops-game-halting-bug-in-skyward-sword-and-how-to-avoid-it/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/06/oops-game-halting-bug-in-skyward-sword-and-how-to-avoid-it/#comments If you're currently many hours deep into The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword -- say, around the "Song of the Hero" quest -- you'd better be careful. According to an email from Nintendo sent to Zelda Informer, you may encounter a game-breaking glitch if you complete tasks in a certain order during the "Song of the Hero" quest. If you save after the bug is in effect and don't have an earlier file as a backup, you'll have to start Skyward Sword over.

If you complete the quest's desert leg first and speak to a Goron gentleman not once, but twice, the game locks out completion of the other two portions, halting all progress in the game. That said, it's pretty easy to avoid: just don't talk to the Goron more than once. Done! (Alternatively, do not complete the desert part first.)

Nintendo gets more specific in describing the glitch in its letter, which we've dropped below the break. We've reached out to Nintendo to see if a patch will be issued for the game, but the company's official release unfortunately didn't indicate as much.

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JoystiqOops! Game-halting bug in Skyward Sword (and how to avoid it) originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 06 Dec 2011 09:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Even though Zelda's music has been remixed umpteen times in successive games, this buoyant compilation surprises with a few creative interpretations, and a good selection of the most sacred songs. We've placed two of our favorites after the break.

If you listen to the whole album, keep an ear out for a cameo by an infamous Nintendo commercial.

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The normally soft, watercolor-y backgrounds look a little strange in HD -- we can't decide if it's more of the intended effect, or just oddly blurry. But there's no such conflict when it comes to the characters -- they look amazing. We're just going to cross our fingers for upscaling functionality when the Wii U comes along.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dolphinemulatorLegend-of-Zelda-2010nintendopcThe-Legend-of-Zelda-Skyward-SwordwiiThu, 17 Nov 2011 18:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Get Zelda: Skyward Sword a day early at launch event, get Penny Arcade comic now]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/15/get-zelda-skyward-sword-a-day-early-at-launch-event-get-penny/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/15/get-zelda-skyward-sword-a-day-early-at-launch-event-get-penny/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/15/get-zelda-skyward-sword-a-day-early-at-launch-event-get-penny/#comments You won't have to go on a treasure hunt through dungeon-like NYC game stores to get a head start on The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword. If you're in the city, you'll be able to purchase the game a day early, and celebrate the launch with some fellow Triforce enthusiasts while you're at it.

Nintendo will host a launch event on Saturday, November 19, from 9am to 1pm at its Nintendo World Store in Rockefeller Center. During the event, people who pick up copies of the Wii game (one day before its official release date!) will get a "limited-edition poster." Nintendo will also unveil a "Master Sword replica," give away prizes, and offer demos.

If you can't make it to the event, at least you can ... look at some pictures of Link. Try doing that at the launch event ... ! Nintendo has partnered with Penny Arcade to produce a special weekly Skyward Sword comic, and the first page is up already online.

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It's difficult to compare to a live symphonic performance, but a CD that comes free with initial printings of The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword is a close contender, followed by anything that we would have to pay for, and ending with "Buying the songs on iTunes for a long ride on the New York subway with only one headphone in our right ear and a wet Doberman Pinscher growling into our left the entire way."

A five-minute video showing the recording of the CD falls somewhere between "Free CD" and "Going to Best Buy to buy the CD, finding out they don't have it, driving across the street to Target and buying it plus $100 worth of stuff we didn't know we needed that day." We'll take it.

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As the flagship component of the Zelda franchise's 25th Anniversary, you couldn't ask for a better identikit of the series. As it moves through the all-too-familiar cycle of temples, tools and time-travel, it touches on the franchise's lowest points, adopts its most stellar attributes and, at frequent intervals, taps into a kind of magic that no game ever has before.

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Tickets are available directly through the Dallas Symphony, with a 15% discount available through Club Nintendo. To get that code, just sign into Club Nintendo and look for the special offer on the front page.

This is only the first concert in the tour; Nintendo will hold more performances for the "The Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses" concert throughout 2012, with dates and locations to be announced. You'll have plenty of time to buy something nice to wear. It's the symphony, after all.

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Despite the obvious perils of venturing into volcanoes and "fire sanctuaries," our hero Link (of Zelda's lengthy legend) takes to both potentially fatal locales with his usual aplomb in these latest trailers for The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword. Be careful, little Link!

Gallery: The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword (10/28/11)

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Tired of seeing Link prance his way through context-free cutscenes involving giant birds and inscrutable floating cities? The Japanese trailers for Zelda: Skyward Sword posted above and below should be more to your liking: They're chock-full of honest-to-goodness gameplay.

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Zelda, her father -- heck, just about everyone in Link's hometown (this time) of Skyloft was giving him crap. The townspeoples' attitude painted a very specific picture for me: The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword's Link is apparently the Spicoli of Skyloft.

You can imagine my surprise, considering how many Legend of Zelda games I've played (which would be just about all of them, CD-i games notwithstanding). It's like nobody in Skyloft expected much of Link beyond sleeping in, even today, when his chance to become a knight-in-training rests on flying (and winning) in the big race.

Suddenly, I felt more invested in Link that I had in my entire life. I wanted to prove all of these jerks wrong -- and I did, competing (and winning) in the big race. My prize was a one-on-one rap session with Zelda and a homemade parachute in the game, but the more important prize was my attachment to Skyward Sword. From this moment on, I was hooked.

Gallery: The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword (9/29/11)

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The intro to The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword, found on the game's Japanese website, builds the world of the game with a slow spread of ink. Though the specific art style is different, the whole thing reminds us of the intro to Wind Waker, which is a good sign!

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It's not as though the news is entirely unexpected, however -- Nintendo production head Shigeru Miyamoto hinted at the possibility earlier this year during E3, when he told attendees of his developer roundtable, "I don't think we could do what we did with Mario Galaxy 2 and not try to match that with Zelda." And hey, considering that Nintendo brought out a full orchestra just for its E3 presser, we're glad that the company would deem its big upcoming Wii title worthy as well.

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Link, a young boy from the floating island of Skyloft, sets out on a journey to find his childhood friend in The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword. Both he and Zelda ultimately find themselves on a destined mission handed down by an ancient goddess. At Link's side is a magical sword possessing the spirit of Fi, a servant and aid sent by the goddess herself.

Gallery: The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword (9/29/11)

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>legend-of-zeldaLegend-of-Zelda-2010nintendoThe-Legend-of-Zelda-Skyward-SwordwiizeldaThu, 29 Sep 2011 14:20:00 EST<![CDATA[Hyrule's Market Village getting brought to life in the UK]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/28/hyrules-market-village-getting-brought-to-life-in-the-uk/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/28/hyrules-market-village-getting-brought-to-life-in-the-uk/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/28/hyrules-market-village-getting-brought-to-life-in-the-uk/#comments The Legend of Zelda's iconic Market Village is being brought to life for an upcoming Nottingham, UK game festival, GameCity6. But don't worry about ReDeads, as the real-life recreation won't represent the village from Ocarina of Time's adult Link world, but rather a pastiche of several games.

Attendees can get their fetch questing on with a Triforce piece collection game, they can create swords and shields (we're guessing of the wooden or cardboard variety), and they can even go lips-on with an ocarina. If that weren't enough, you could always hang with the Hyrulian droogs in the LonLon Milk Bar. The entire day is actually dedicated to Zelda-themed activities, so perhaps this is finally a chance to bake those Navi-shaped sugar cookies. After waiting for what seemed like forever, too!

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During the 3DS-centric press conference Nintendo is currently holding in Tokyo, Shigeru Miyamoto kicked things off with the decidedly unportable Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword. While showing off the game's features, Shiggy apparently said that the game would last between 50 and 100 hours. Lest your tan pants, green boots and stupid hat get a little ... musty, you may want to bring spares.

Update: Nintendo confirmed that number on the official twitter account.

Also, we say "apparently" 50-100 hours because the presentation was entirely in Japanese and we can't technically speak the language. Technically speaking. But since Miyamoto added the game has been in development by a team of 100 for over five years, the exorbitant length would make a lot of sense.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Legend-of-Zelda-2010nintendoshigeru-miyamototgs-2011The-Legend-of-Zelda-Skyward-SwordwiiMon, 12 Sep 2011 23:33:00 EST<![CDATA[$70 Zelda: Skyward Sword bundle includes gold Wii Remote Plus]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/29/zelda-skyward-sword-bundle/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/29/zelda-skyward-sword-bundle/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/29/zelda-skyward-sword-bundle/#comments You'll need a MotionPlus or Wii Remote Plus to play The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword. If you don't already have one, don't worry: Nintendo will offer the game in a $69.99 bundle, which includes the limited-edition gold Wii Remote Plus first seen at E3. If you don't want the fancy (and exclusive) Wiimote, the game will still be available as a standalone, for $49.99.

The initial print run of both versions, out November 20, will include a CD of performances from the upcoming Zelda 25th anniversary concert. So don't make too much noise when you go to that concert, or you'll ruin our CD. Thanks!

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bundleLegend-of-Zelda-2010nintendosoundtrackThe-Legend-of-Zelda-Skyward-Swordwiiwii-remote-pluszeldaMon, 29 Aug 2011 12:20:00 EST<![CDATA[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword out in North America on Nov. 20]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/17/the-legend-of-zelda-skyward-sword-release-date/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/17/the-legend-of-zelda-skyward-sword-release-date/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/17/the-legend-of-zelda-skyward-sword-release-date/#comments Nintendo's latest Zelda adventure, The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword for Wii, will fly to North American shelves on a giant bird November 20th. That date falls within the "Holiday" timeframe announced at E3, making this the rare occasion that a Zelda game hasn't been delayed recently.

Nintendo's announcement did not mention whether the game would be packaged with a Wii Remote Plus. MotionPlus-only games typically ship either with the MotionPlus attachment or the Wii Remote Plus, which has the extra motion sensor built in. The Wii Remote Plus has been in all hardware bundles since November.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Legend-of-Zelda-2010nintendoq4-2011release-dateThe-Legend-of-Zelda-Skyward-SwordwiiWed, 17 Aug 2011 09:10:00 EST<![CDATA[Nintendo celebrates Zelda's 25th with new website]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/08/nintendo-celebrates-zeldas-25th-with-new-website/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/08/nintendo-celebrates-zeldas-25th-with-new-website/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/08/nintendo-celebrates-zeldas-25th-with-new-website/#comments To celebrate 25 years of Octorok abuse, Nintendo has launched a commemorative website. The Zelda 25th Anniversary site is home to a mess of goodies aimed at your nostalgia core, including an interactive history of the series, some wallpapers and a video of the 2011 E3 keynote where a live symphony played music from the games.

For you more artistic types, Nintendo is also asking for your Zelda-themed Flipnote Studios animations, with the best entries receiving top billing on the Zelda 25th site. You can also send in a paper drawing, if you prefer, but we don't know if that'll actually make it onto the site. Flipnote Studios, as you may recall, is available as a free download on the DSi and DSi XL. Nintendo will take submissions from now on through September 9.

The 25th Anniversary site is live right now, so click over if you're looking to take a trip down memory lane. Or, if you're like us and have had enough, feel free to sign our petition. If we don't help the Octorok, who will?!

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The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword will feature an item upgrade system, as revealed in the above Gamespot interview with Nintendo of America's Bill Trinen at Comic-Con. After 13 minutes of discussing the game's art style and motion controls, Trinen drops the bomb about the shield, explaining that while Link begins with a traditional shield, he can craft different ones throughout the game by combining rupees with artifacts left behind by defeated enemies.

Trinen said upgrades will apply to Link's beetle, shield and "other items," which we guess would include his sword, bow, whip and slingshot, but probably won't be applicable to the game's graphics.

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The Legend of Zelda is 25 this year, and Nintendo is celebrating its birthday the way any young, virile adult would want, with a trip to the symphony (Don't tell Nintendo a bar would be cheaper). The Legend of Zelda 25th Anniversary Symphony Concert is scheduled for October 21 at Los Angeles' Pantages Theatre, featuring complete symphonic renditions of the series' classic songs as chosen by composer Koji Kondo. A full tour of the show will begin in 2012.

The concert will feature a 70-piece orchestra, much like the one we saw during Nintendo's E3 presentation, above. Tickets for the Pantages concert will go on sale August 1, ranging from $35 to $150, depending on how much you appreciate your childhood.

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JoystiqDive through the clouds with Link in the latest Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword trailer originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 21 Jul 2011 17:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>comic-con-2011gameplayLegend-of-Zelda-2010nintendonintendo-eadsan-diego-comic-consan-diego-comic-con-2011sdcc-2011The-Legend-of-Zelda-Skyward-SwordwiiThu, 21 Jul 2011 17:40:00 EST<![CDATA[Nintendo's Comic-Con lounge stocked with Mario, Zelda, Rhythm Heaven, and more]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/07/18/nintendos-comic-con-lounge-stocked-with-mario-zelda-rhythm-he/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/07/18/nintendos-comic-con-lounge-stocked-with-mario-zelda-rhythm-he/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/07/18/nintendos-comic-con-lounge-stocked-with-mario-zelda-rhythm-he/#comments To keep you from ever having to look at an actual comic at Comic-Con, another game company has announced its lineup of playable demos. You'll be able to play a great deal of Nintendo's recent and upcoming 3DS lineup, most of its Wii lineup ... and Dragon Quest Monsters Joker 2 on DS.

Nintendo will have both a normal booth at Comic-Con, #5135, and a "Nintendo Gaming Lounge" at the adjacent Marriott Marquis & Marina hotel. This "Gaming Lounge" will feature playable demos of Super Mario, Kid Icarus Uprising, Mario Kart, Metal Gear Solid Snake Eater 3D, Shinobi, and more 3DS games. In addition, you'll be able to try The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword, Rhythm Heaven, Fortune Street, and more on Wii.

Bring your DS and/or 3DS when you go. From 4-6 pm on July 21, Nintendo will host a Pokémon Black/White meetup. The Lounge will also have a giant Pokédex 3D AR marker of Reshiram for you to take commemorative pictures with, and a "gallery" of oversized AR Cards. There will even be downloadable maps for Dragon Quest IX!

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