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Nintendo takes The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword on tour, first to GAMEfest and Eurogamer Expo, then to the Golden Joystick Awards, before joining in the celebrations at the 25th Anniversary Symphony Concert in London


ZELDA ON TOUR Nintendo has taken Zelda on tour this year, visiting consumer shows such as GAMEfest and Eurogamer Expo (pictured). As you’d expect from the avid fans, many turned up in Link and Zelda garb to play Skyward Swordand Ocarina of Time 3D. They could even win their very own Ocarina (of Time), although playing it didn’t let them travel forwards in time until Skyward Sword’s launch day, despite their efforts (right).


THE GOLDEN DEKU STICKS Green hats, a Zelda exhibition, demo pods and a Link statue were the star attractions at the Golden Joystick after party last month. Most unusual was the wall of steam attendees had to walk through, which had a Skyward Swordtrailer projected onto it.


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THANK YOU FOR THE MUSIC Following a worldwide tour, the Zelda 25th Anniversary Concert reached its climax at the London Hammersmith Apollo last month. Thousands of dedicated (and dressed up) fans queued for hours to hear Koji Kondo’s epic scores performed by the London Philharmonic Orchestra. Kondo himself performed a piano solo, celebrity fan Zelda Williams presented the event, while Eiji Aonuma also made an appearance.


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