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New Story Details and Characters Revealed for The Legend of Zelda Skyward Sword for Wii
REDMOND, Wash.--(September 29, in the year of our Lord
2011)-- Nintendo has revealed new details about the
introductory storyline and game play in The Legend of Zelda™:
Skyward Sword, which will launch exclusively for the Wii™ system
on Nov. 20. The enhanced motion controls of the Wii Remote™ Plus
(or Wii Remote controller with a Wii MotionPlus™ accessory) and
Nunchuk™ controller allow for deeply immersive puzzle-solving
challenges in this latest addition to the iconic Zelda
franchise. This new game – one of the biggest in the history of
Nintendo software development – will also feature new story
elements that lay the foundation for the events that occur in
the rest of the series. This includes the creation of the Master
Sword, an ancient and powerful weapon that has been a constant
in the 25-year history of the Zelda series. The introductory
storyline includes the following:
Introduction: The new game’s storyline begins
in Skyloft, an island town suspended high in the sky, on the day
before young Link™ is to compete in a major bird-flying
competition. The winner of the contest will earn the honor of
taking part in a special ceremony with Zelda™.
Link and Zelda: Friends since childhood, Link and Zelda have
always shared a special bond. Events in the new game will add
even more depth to their relationship.
Groose: Link’s nemesis at school, Groose, plays
a significant role in the early moments of the new game. This
bully of a character not only threatens Link’s chances to win
the bird-flying competition, but he also reveals a jealous
streak toward Link and Zelda’s special bond.
Fi: Early on in Link’s new adventure, he
encounters Fi, the spirit of the powerful Goddess Sword. Fi’s
guidance proves to be crucial as Link goes forth on a
challenging quest that will ultimately result in the creation of
the Master Sword.
Zelda’s father: Gaepora, Zelda’s father, is the
headmaster of Link’s school. As such, he has knowledge of the
history and legends of Skyloft.
More details about the game’s storyline and features will be
revealed prior to its Nov. 20 launch.
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword will be available as a
standalone game or as part of a limited-edition bundle that also
includes a gold-colored Wii Remote Plus controller.
Additionally, every copy in the early production runs of the
game will come packaged with a special music CD containing
orchestral arrangements of select songs that will be performed
at the upcoming The Legend of Zelda 25th Anniversary Symphony
Concert.
For more information about The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword,
visit
http://zelda.com/skywardsword.