Zelda Anniversary Site Launches, Has Awesome Wallpaper
Posted by James Newton
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The Zelda 25th anniversary celebrations are in full swing now, what with the Zelda symphony London tickets on sale now, and Nintendo has just launched an official website for the shindig too.
There's a graphical depiction of how Link's design has changed over the years, along with links to all his main-series appearances to date: no Wand of Gamelon here.
Perhaps the best part of the site is the high resolution artwork available to brighten up your desktop, from classic lanky Link to his cel-shaded appearance and something from Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword too.
Check out the Zelda 25th website and let us know what you think of it.
[via nintendo.co.jp]
#1
CapedGodot said:
Where's the bloody Metroid 25th anniversary website? >=[
#2
SilverBaretta said:
Shoot, I wanted Wand of Gamelon wallpaper.
#3
Chrono_Cross said:
What Godot said.
#4
pikku said:
Insta-download.
#5
LzQuacker said:
Haha, Zelda > Metroid >:3
Also, Nintendo barely recognized Zelda's anniversary when it was 25 (back in February).
#6
Matillion said:
What SilverBaretta said.
#7
CapedGodot said:
If they don't make a big deal about Metroid at next year's E3, I'm'a be mad. Real mad.
#8
James said:
@Godot I look forward to reading your incensed rantings then
#9
THE-WOLF said:
I would rather go see the Metroid symphony.
#10
Peacock said:
Where's my "Excuse me, princess!" wallpaper? For shame!
#11
BigBluePanda said:
I wanted one with the king saying "I wonder what's for dinner."
#12
TeeJay said:
@11 How about this: I big picture of the CD-I Link saying "I'm so hungry, I could eat an octorok!"
#13
zionich said:
How about an official timeline for the 25th anniversary???
#14
mumoftwokids said:
it is so cool....i put the link when he`s on the bird up as my wallpaper...it looks so good
#15
beatalLiToaD said:
Link lying next to shield + sword > Master Sword one. Those are my favourite wallpapers there.
Edit: And yes, it feels kinda strange to see that now that i'm finally in the mood for some Metroid nostalgia.
#16
TheGreenSpiny said:
@1: Godot, I guess you have to keep waiting!
#17
TanookiSteven said:
Do you think they would only make a big deal of the Nintendo 4-star anniversaries?
They're: Pokemon, Zelda, Kirby & Mario.
#18
Incredible-JMAN said:
@13 YESSS WE MUST KNOW!!!!
#19
ryanthehedgehog said:
@NetrackSteven64 They shouldn't.. I don't think they need to make a BIG deal out of it, but atleast show it off a little bit.
#20
Koto said:
Using the Skyward Sword one, it's so pretty
#21
SuperSpank said:
Aaargh! no MA BOIH, SQUADALALA, YOU MUST DIE, DINNER AND NOT EVEN A MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM BOMBS WALPAPER! THIS SITE SUCKS! Nah, its ok.
#22
Omarzuqo said:
Aaargh! no MA BOIH, SQUADALALA, YOU MUST DIE, DINNER AND NOT EVEN A MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM BOMBS WALPAPER! THIS SITE SUCKS!
For real!
#23
DarkEdi said:
And the Metroid 25th anniversary? Nintendo doesn´t care to support Samus Birthday.
#24
Tasuki said:
@Everyone complaining about a Metroid anniversary: Metroid was never as popular as Zelda.
#25
motang said:
Cool, I wonder if Nintendo is doing anything for Metroid's 25th anniversary.
#26
JimmyWhale said:
The wallpaper with the Master Sword is absolutely gorgeous!
#27
Daisaku36 said:
I think Nintendo isn't celebrating the 25th anniversary of Metroid for two reasons...1) it isn't that popular in Japan (when compared to the US and Europe) and 2) the creator Gunpei Yokoi also created the Virtual Boy (and if I'm not mistaken, after he did so they basically did to him what they did to Milton from Office Space).
But that's just my take on the whole thing, I'm not saying it's right, the only way anyone would know is to ask someone higher up from Nintendo.
#28
Tasuki said:
@Daisaku: Actually the failer of the the Virtual Boy didnt have anything to do with Gunpei Yokoi's departure from Nintendo. He was planning to leave Nintendo to start up his own company after the release of the Virtual Boy. In fact he went on to develop the of the Wonder Swan. So there really wasnt any bad blood between Nintendo and him so to speak.
Sadly about a year after he left Nintendo he was killed in an automobile accident.
#29
TheAmazingRaccoon said:
is it just me, but if you were not in the know you might assume it is kirby's anniversary. There are going to be three kirby games released in 2011 and they have done kirby tv. The eshop has a place for videos of kirby games as well.
#30
Waffle_cones said:
That site's pretty cool. Can't wait for the free DSiWare game.
@Tasuki I don't think that was a coincidence... DUN DUN DUUUUNNNNN