Club Nintendo Europe adds Zelda Carry Case
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 8 Comments
Club Nintendo Europe has been updated with a new reward. For 4,000 points, the Zelda Carry Case can be yours.
Here’s an overview of the reward:
Emblazoned with the iconic Hylian Crest from The Legend of Zelda series, this neat carry case is just the ticket for pencils, toiletries – or even a Nintendo 3DS and some Game Cards! Fashioned from dark green nylon, it features a useful carry handle, plus a gold-coloured zip complete with two slider grips – one is stamped with a Zelda Heart Container emblem, the other with the Club Nintendo logo. Don’t forget it the next time you set off on an adventure! Dimensions approximately 19.5cm x 12cm x 6.5cm.
You can order the Zelda Carry Case here.
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Nintendo UK store adds new Zelda merchandise
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Nintendo fans in Europe can now purchase new Zelda merchandise from the company’s online UK store. Items available include various clothing and accessories.
As tweeted by Nintendo UK:
New #Zelda merchandise is now in stock at the #NintendoUKStore. Which is your favourite? http://t.co/pPaI6TlwPs pic.twitter.com/oIjtgCxRoj
— Nintendo UK (@NintendoUK) August 13, 2014
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More photos from the Nintendo Character Reference Guide – Link nearly killed Zelda
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IGN managed to secure more images from the Nintendo Character Reference Guide that released two decades ago. This time around, we have scans focusing on The Legend of Zelda.
Check out the images in the gallery above. One of the images is particularly noteworthy as it states that Link nearly killed Zelda (there’s more on that in the scan).
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Image: Here’s a lovely piece of art from Nintendo featuring Link and Majora’s Mask
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Nintendo has been sending out an email to Japanese Club Nintendo members, which contains a lovely piece of art to celebrate the Hanabi festival. It’s a Zelda-centric piece featuring Link and Majora’s Mask. I wouldn’t say this hints at a Majora’s Mask remake as some have speculated, but it’s nice to look at in any case!
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Yes, Sheik is a woman
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Since The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time’s launch, most had been in agreement that Sheik is a woman. After all, Sheik is Zelda when all is said and done.
But just to clear up any potential uncertainty, Polygon caught up with Nintendo senior product marketing manager Bill Trinen for an official answer. He told the site: “The definitive answer is that Sheik is a woman — simply Zelda in a different outfit.”
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GameStop offering exclusive Zelda monopoly set
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USAopoly will be releasing a Zelda monopoly set next month. If you purchase the item from GameStop, you’ll receive a few extra goodies, including the Ocarina of Time token, Hyrule Map Lithograph and 6 Item Cards.
Below is the full overview of the Zelda monopoly set:
Custom Square box Packaging (Game Stop Exclusive)
Custom designed game board
6 Collectible tokens:
- Bow
- Hookshot
- Boomerang
- Triforce
- Hylian Shield
- Ocarina of Time (Game Stop Exclusive token)
- Houses renamed Deku Sprouts, Hotels renamed Deku Trees
- Chance and Community Chest cards are renamed Empty Bottle and Treasure Chest
- Custom Deed Cards
- 6 Item Power Cards for added game play (Game Stop Exclusive)Zelda themed money
- Goddess Harp
- Wind Walker
- Minish Cap
- Spirit Flute
- Phantom Hourglass
- Ocarina of Time
- Zelda themed money
- Custom rules including Item Card instructions
- 11″x17″ Hyrule Map Lithograph in Treasure Chest Holder (Game Stop Exclusive)
You can pre-order the GameStop exclusive Zelda monopoly set here. It’s apparently due for release on September 15.
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Save $100 on The Legend of Zelda Box Set
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Amazon
currently has The Legend of Zelda Box Set on sale for $80. By purchasing it now, you’ll save $80 from the MSRP.
It’s important to note that this is a lightning deal. Today’s sale will only be live for a few hours, or until stock runs out.
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Eiji Aonuma on the more interesting aspects of Zelda
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The Legend of Zelda series producer Eiji Aonuma sounded off about a variety of topics relating to the franchise in a recent feature published on Nintendo’s Japanese website.
Speaking about the types of things that are interesting in Zelda, Aonuma said:
It is said that one of the interesting things about “Zelda” is the “nazotoki” (nazotoki literally means “solving a puzzle or riddle”). Whenever I think “solving a puzzle”, I just want it to not be too difficult or overly complicated. It would be better to use a “gimmick” or “trick”. That might be better. Various gimmicks are hiding in the world of Link’s adventures, so getting to discover it yourself and thinking about things such as “Can I use this?” or “I wonder if this can be used,” and you also think when you see a certain reaction in the world. We love this kind of continuous discovery, and we find it very fun.
We also recently translated a few quotes from Aonuma in which he discussed the joy in finding treasure. You can find those comments right here.
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Aonuma believes that finding treasure is one of Zelda’s most enjoyable elements
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Earlier this month, Nintendo launched something called “Nintendo News” on its Japanese website. Think of it as a weekly online magazine in a way.
The latest issue, posted a few days ago, features some comments from Zelda producer Eiji Aonuma who reflected on the series. Aonuma spoke in one part about how discovering treasure is one of Zelda’s most enjoyable aspects.
On the topic of finding things when you go on an adventure, Aonuma said:
My son is in elementary school, and he asked, “What is so fun about Zelda anyway?” I tell him, “Finding treasure is the most fun!” Even if it is only one rupee inside the treasure chest, I think (laughs). Whenever you find a treasure chest, there is always a “Yes! I found it!”-sense of accomplishment, and when you open it, it is just so fun to hear. To discover a new item, I think I find pleasure in both the surprise and the opening.
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Aonuma doesn’t look at sales figures when making a new Zelda game
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Sales aren’t something that influences Eiji Aonuma when making new Zelda games, the series’ producer has said. Instead, he focuses on developing “something unique”.
Aonuma’s words came about when GenGAME mentioned the Zelda Wii U tech demo and how Twilight Princess – a fairly conservative game in terms of art style and gameplay – was one of the more successful titles in the franchise.
Check out the exchange below:
