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4th October 2013

Disc Version Of Nintendo’s Remastered Classic Legend Of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD Launches At Retail

Nintendo CanadaOctober 4th marks a day of new adventures for fans of The Legend of Zelda franchise with the launch of the packaged version of one of the greatest video games of all time, the remastered The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD for the Wii U home console. The disc comes with distinctive gold-foil packaging and is available at a suggested price of $49.99.Wii U limited-edition bundle

The disc represents another option for shoppers who want to be a part of the adventure. Wii U owners can also download the game from the Nintendo eShop for $49.99. Fans who do not own a Wii U system can opt for the limited-edition bundle, which is available at a suggested retail price of $299.99 and comes with:

  • A Black Deluxe Wii U console
  • A GamePad controller adorned with the gold Hyrule crest and symbols from the game
  • A download code for the digital version of Hyrule Historia
  • A book that details the chronology, history and artwork of The Legend of Zelda series
  • A code to download The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD from the Nintendo eShop

Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD “For more than 10 years, The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker has remained a standout entry in one of the most beloved series of all time with its distinctive graphics, fun adventures and charming story,” said Ron Bertram, Nintendo of Canada’s vice-president and general manager. “This HD version and Wii U bundle are cornerstones of Nintendo’s season of value and variety. These characters and experiences are exclusive to Nintendo systems, and a must-have for video game fans of all kind.”

The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker tells the story of a young boy on an island who sets out on a quest after his sister is kidnapped by a giant bird. Along the way, he encounters a talking boat, interacts with many interesting characters, explores numerous exquisitely designed dungeons and helps a kingdom emerge from under a shadow of evil. The original game, created for Nintendo GameCube, earned a Metacritic score of 96, ranking it among some of the most elite video games of all time. This newly remastered version includes enhancements that make an amazing game even better. Some changes include Miiverse functionality that lets players with broadband Internet access attach helpful messages or fun images to Tingle Bottles, which will then wash up on the shore in another player’s game. Also, the game now includes the “Swift Sail,” which increases the speed of Link’s boat, the King of Red Lions.

This entry was posted on Friday, October 4th, 2013 at 11:10 am and is filed under Action Adventure, Everyone, National News, New Releases. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.
  1. Tami Quiring (@VillageGamer)
    4:11 am on October 4th, 2013

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