Once billed as the direct sequel to Wind Waker, Nintendo used E3 2004 to reveal the second GameCube Zelda game as something completely different. Featuring mature presentation with realistic landscapes, a grown-up Link, and eye-popping monster graphics, Nintendo is hoping to bring back the appeal the series built up with Ocarina of Time. Link features the same eye-tracking system used in Wind Waker, he is able to knock all types of enemies off their horses and send them crashing to the ground, and a new dynamic camera system shoots some dungeons from new perspectives. When Link explores some still-unrevealed dungeons the camera pans back and shoot the action from a top-down angle. Players are able to see parts of the 3D maze that lies in wait. But when the character encounters an enemy the camera seamlessly sweeps in again to shoot the battle from the normal behind-the-back perspective.
E3 2004: Legend of Zelda Extended Trailer
- May 14, 2004
We feast our eyes on the top-secret two-minute-plus Zelda trailer and live to tell about it. Read our impressions.
GameCube Games of 2005
- January 31, 2005
The most anticipated game of the year belongs to Nintendo. What else can GCN owners look forward to?
Legend of Zelda Ad Mock-Ups
- October 29, 2004
Readers load up Photoshop and get to work. Are their concepts worthy of Nintendo's forthcoming super hit?
Dream Games: Legend of Zelda Fighter
- October 26, 2004
What would happen if Nintendo teamed up with the makers of Soulcalibur II to create the ultimate Zelda fighter? We imagine the possibilities.
Insider Video Features: Perrin Kaplan Video Interview
- May 26, 2004
The on-screen version of our E3 2004 interview; discusses DS, Legend of Zelda, third-party support, and much more.
GameCube Best of E3 2004 Awards
- May 21, 2004
Zelda, Resident Evil, Metroid Prime 2 -- wow! Click here to read up on our picks for the cream of the crop.
Interview: Eiji Aonuma
- May 19, 2004
The Legend of Zelda producer talks about the game, the franchise, the past and the future.
E3 2004: Perrin Kaplan Interview
- May 13, 2004
The tradition is realized! We talk with Nintendo's VP of corporate affairs about DS, Zelda, Silicon Knights, Revolution and Reggie-lution.
E3 2004: Miyamoto and Aonuma on Zelda
- May 12, 2004
The two Legend of Zelda producers answer questions about the game.
GDC 2004: The History of Zelda
- March 25, 2004
Eiji Aonuma speaks about the essence of Zelda.
Fact or Fiction: The 10 Biggest Rumors on GameCube
- August 6, 2003
Will Metroid Prime 2 be delayed for the successor to GameCube? Will Factor 5 develop for Xbox? We address these rumors and more.
GameCube in 2005
- January 10, 2005
The company announces its plans for the coming year.
Nintendo Supports Cube
- November 29, 2004
Miyamoto speaks about Mario, Zelda, Chibi Robo and more.
New Cube Titles Announced
- November 24, 2004
Nintendo reveals new games and offers a first look at each
IGNcube's 2004 "Die, Tingle, Die! Die!" Campaign
- June 9, 2004
Make your hate for Nintendo's fairy heard.
Insider: Insider's E3 2004 Picks
- May 20, 2004
Fran lays out his list of favorites from the show.
E3 2004: New Legend of Zelda Details
- May 12, 2004
Is it a remake and does it run on the Wind Waker engine?
Insider Video Features: Nintendo Press Conference: E3 2004
- May 11, 2004
Online for glorious download, direct-feed. Zelda. Metroid. Miyamoto in costume as Link.
E3 2004: Legend of Zelda Reborn
- May 11, 2004
Nintendo maniacs, the wait is over. Link has grown up and he's back to kick some ass.
GDC 2004: Wind Waker 2 Official
- March 24, 2004
Timeline reveals plans for GCN release.
New GCN Wario Ware, Zelda
- August 7, 2003
Nintendo offers details.
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