
Link's Awakening DX Main article: The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX Additional Game Releasesīeside Skyward Sword Nintendo also announced each of their current generation consoles would see a release of a Zelda game. According to the artist Gabe, Nintendo did not want Link to have an internal monologue, so the comic is told from Gaepora's perspective on how it must feel to have his daughter Zelda kidnapped while solely depending on Link to save her. On November 15, 2011, Nintendo announced that they had commissioned Penny Arcade to release a five-page comic loosely based on Skyward Sword. Skyward Sword Comic Main article: The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword (Krahulik) Additionally, a limited edition CD, featuring music from The Legend of Zelda 25th Anniversary Symphony Concert, was also packaged alongside all early purchases of the standard and special edition copies of Skyward Sword. The bundle included a copy of Skyward Sword, as well as a gold Wii Remote Plus. Upon its North American release, a special edition Skyward Sword bundle was available at the price of $69.99. The game itself includes a reference to the series' 25th anniversary, which is when Owlan mentions during the Wing Ceremony opening that this year's ceremony is special since it is also the 25th anniversary of the Knight Academy.
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Skyward Sword, the only main series Zelda game created specifically for the Wii, was released on November 2011 worldwide.

Skyward Sword Main article: The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword The walls are painted with different themes, such as Hyrule Field with Hyrule Castle in the background, as well as the Master Sword resting in the forest with the Moon looming over. The room, designed by I-am-8-bit, contains several Zelda-related aspects, such as a Treasure Chest on the floor containing Masks, bottled Fairies on top of desks, and Rupees placed on couches.

In honor of the 25th anniversary of The Legend of Zelda, Nintendo of America created a Zelda-themed room at their headquarters in Redwood City, CA. Nintendo also host The Legend of Zelda Quiz, where three players tested their knowledge of The Legend of Zelda series for a chance to win one of three exclusive prizes: the Twilight Princess golden Link and Epona figurine, or a Zelda 25th anniversary Treasure Chest replica filled with extra merchandise. The first 111 cosplayers were awarded a goodie bag, including a limited edition t-shirt and a can of Deku Nuts. The site includes: a brief history of all the Zelda games, details about the Make Your Own Zelda Flipnote contest (including a sample animated video made by Nintendo), wallpaper downloads of various Zelda games illustrations, details on The Legend of Zelda 25th Anniversary Symphony, a video of the Zelda Symphony performing at E3 2011, and links to the Ocarina of Time 3D and Link's Awakening DX websites.Īt the 2011 GamesCom convention in Cologne, Germany, Nintendo organized the The Legend of Zelda 25th Anniversary flashmob cosplay gathering, inviting fans of the series to show up as their favorite Zelda characters. The official The Legend of Zelda 25 Anniversary Website was also launched. Official The Legend of Zelda 25th Anniversary Website The Legend of Zelda 25th Anniversary Special Orchestra CD, with music from the concerts, was also released in conjunction with the Special Edition of Skyward Sword. In 2012, the symphony returned for a number of performances in North America, in a tour named The Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses. On October 25, 2011, the Zelda Symphony made its only performance in Europe, in London. It made its first performance in Tokyo on Octoand later in Los Angeles on October 21, 2011. The Legend of Zelda Symphony Worldwide ConcertsĪ The Legend of Zelda 25th Anniversary Symphony performed concerts worldwide. Shigeru Miyamoto then asked the orchestra to play some of the classic songs from the series, such as the Fairy Fountain medley, the jingle when a puzzle is solved, as well as the music played when a Treasure Chest is opened. The clip also showed a new Skyward Sword trailer. The Nintendo E3 2011 conference opened with a special tribute to the franchise, consisting of a highlight reel of previous Zelda games, starting with the original The Legend of Zelda, all accompanied by a live orchestra and choir. The Legend of Zelda 25th Anniversary events Nintendo E3 2011 Conference Opening

4.3 Zelda 25th Anniversary Club Nintendo posters.4.1 Zelda 25th Anniversary Nintendo 3DS.

