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== Introduction == | == Introduction == | ||
[[The Legend of Zelda]] was released in the year 1986 in Japan and 25 years later Nintendo started a worldwide celebration in honor of the silver anniversary of that game. 2011 would turn out to be a great year for Zelda fans (it hasn't ended yet by the time of this writing, but everything will be written in past-tense to avoid confusion). From the release and re-release of games across all current Nintendo consoles to a symphony series that was set to continue into 2012, the 25th anniversary of this series was a celebration not to forget. | ''[[The Legend of Zelda (Game)|The Legend of Zelda]]'' was released in the year 1986 in Japan and 25 years later Nintendo started a worldwide celebration in honor of the silver anniversary of that game. 2011 would turn out to be a great year for Zelda fans (it hasn't ended yet by the time of this writing, but everything will be written in past-tense to avoid confusion). From the release and re-release of games across all current Nintendo consoles to a symphony series that was set to continue into 2012, the 25th anniversary of this series was a celebration not to forget. | ||
== Games Released and Re-Released == | == Games Released and Re-Released == | ||
There were many games released during this anniversary. One of the releases (that wasn't part of the 25th Anniversary celebration) was the Nintendo Selects release of The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess. | There were many games released during this anniversary. One of the releases (that wasn't part of the 25th Anniversary celebration) was the Nintendo Selects release of The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess. | ||
But now, back to the celebration releases. The first of which included the re-release of [[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX]] on the Nintendo eshop and DSiware. Nothing really new was added except for the ability to suspend play and make restore points; both of which improved gameplay drastically. | But now, back to the celebration releases. The first of which included the re-release of ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX]]'' on the Nintendo eshop and DSiware. Nothing really new was added except for the ability to suspend play and make restore points; both of which improved gameplay drastically. | ||
The next to come was the remake of [[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time]] titled [[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D]] for the Nintendo 3DS. The remake polished the original to make it even greater, adding better graphics and controls, among other things. | The next to come was the remake of ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time]]'' titled ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D]]'' for the Nintendo 3DS. The remake polished the original to make it even greater, adding better graphics and controls, among other things. | ||
After that was the release of [[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords]] Anniversary Edition, which added a single player mode, wireless connectivity, and extra levels. | After that was the release of ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords]]'' Anniversary Edition, which added a single player mode, wireless connectivity, and extra levels. | ||
Then, included in the Nintendo 3DS Ambassador, lineup were re-releases of The Legend of Zelda and [[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link]]. | Then, included in the Nintendo 3DS Ambassador, lineup were re-releases of The Legend of Zelda and ''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link]]''. | ||
Last but not least is [[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword]]. A brand new game, that promised to be one of the greatest Zelda adventures yet. | Last but not least is ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword]]''. A brand new game, that promised to be one of the greatest Zelda adventures yet. | ||