The Legend of Zelda

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Update (8/12): This can now be pre-ordered on Play-Asia.

Update (8/8): Bumped to the top. Past the break, you’ll find a list of games that will be featured in the various tracks.

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Later this month, The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Graphics will release in Japan in celebration of the series’ 30th anniversary. It was initially announced a few weeks ago, but we finally have some details about what will be included.

The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Graphics will contain all published official illustrations from the first entry up through Twilight Princess HD. All kinds of art like main visuals, character illustrations, and items can be seen here. There will be also a symposium of Nintendo’s legacy designers recorded as well.

The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Graphics will be A4-sized and has 416 pages. It’s set on release on August 26 for 4,300 yen. You can order it on Play-Asia here or Amazon Japan here. See some sample pages in the gallery below.

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Eiji Aonuma has been closely tied to The Legend of Zelda having worked on the series since 1998 with Ocarina of Time. Could he eventually branch out and try something new in the future, though? Possibly.

In an interview with EDGE, Aonuma revealed that Nintendo has actually told him to make a new IP. But at the same time, they want him to continue with Zelda. Aonuma wouldn’t say too much more beyond this. He did mention that he’s interested in the idea “of a game where I can live as a thief,” but didn’t elaborate further.

Aonuma’s full comments:

“Actually, Nintendo has been telling me to create a new IP. But then, they’re also telling me to make more Zelda games. I can’t really share much; I’m not sure I’m allowed to say anything. But I really like the idea of a game where I can live as a thief. That’s all I’ll say.”

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Three special concerts will be hosted in Japan later this year in celebration of Zelda’s 30th anniversary. Performances will be held in Kyoto, Tokyo, and Nagoya on October 1, October 14, and December 14 respectively. The official site is located here.

Popular songs from the series will be performed in full orchestra under conductor Taizo Takemoto, and Zelda footage will be shown on the screen. The site also teases that a certain person involved with the series will appear (perhaps Eiji Aonuma or Shigeru Miyamoto?).

The concert tickets will have a Master Sheet (originally designed ticket with bonus goods of a set of pins). Additionally, exclusive original goods will only be sold only at these concerts.

Ticket sales will begin on June 30 at 12 PM. Master Sheet ticket sales will end earlier on July 5 at 11:59 PM, while S and A seat ticket sales will end on July 11 at 11:59 PM.

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When Zelda: Breath of the Wild’s was initially announced, there was talk about Link possibly being female. Producer Eiji Aonuma eventually shot down that idea, but speculation had been swirling before this week that the game could include an option that would allow players to choose a gender.

Link may look a bit feminine in Breath of the Wild – or at least slightly less masculine compared to how he looks in Twilight Princess. However, his appearance is intentional.

Aonuma explained to TIME that he “wanted Link to be gender neutral” going all the way back to Ocarina of Time. This was done so that different types of players could relate to the character. Aonuma said that he “went a different route and created a version of Link that was more masculine” with Twilight Princess, but “went back to the drawing board and decided Link should be a more gender-neutral character” after that title.

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There could come a day when Nintendo comes out with a new Zelda spin-off that stars Sheik. That’s based on new comments from Shigeru Miyamoto, who indicated to GameRant that there have been discussions “within the development team” regarding “how it might be cool to have a game” with the character.

Miyamoto went on to say that such a project wouldn’t be “an impossibility.”

His words in full:

“Within the development team, too, there have been talks about how it might be cool to have a game that features Sheik as a protagonist. It’s having maybe a Zelda spin-off with Sheik as a protagonist, for example, I don’t think that’s an impossibility.”

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The Nintendo UK store is now offering a special Zelda version of its Mystery Box. Here’s a description from the store:

Unlock the surprises hidden in the Nintendo Mystery Box – The Legend of Zelda Edition, and you’ll have everything you need to venture in to the Kingdom of Hyrule.

This time we’re celebrating the classic Legend of Zelda series, with a Mystery Box which includes 5 pieces of themed merchandise and exclusive collectables.

It’s dangerous to go alone! Take this.

Release Date: 02 September 2016

The box costs £24.99. Those who are interested can order it here.

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The three free Zelda items in Miitomo are out now. The lineup includes the 8-bit Link tee, Link’s new hair wig, and Link’s wig.

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Nintendo NY will soon be offering some sweet merchandise for Zelda fans. Beginning next week, the store will have an exclusive Zelda LTD Ed. t-shirt and art cel. This is the first of six that will eventually be available.

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