Provided below is a full listing of all the reports that have so far appearted in the MCLoZ News Menu (a now-extinct design feature: it was a box that appeared in the top left corner of the design). They are no more than five lines of the important news released. For more details, refer to the Update Logs for more information regarding them. Not updated continuously. New reports will be found in the News Menu that are not listed here.
MCLoZ's Legend of Zelda News Menu
04.05.05: April 7th, Australians will finally receive FSA, TMC, and the special edition Zelda SP. And to celebrate this "Month of Zelda," with any of these three purchases, the buyer will be able to enter a contest to win a trip to Newzealand. Full details on the official site.
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03.16.05: Ganon confirmed? IMDb updated with cast info for Zelda Realistic. Listed as Ganondorf Dragmire is Takashi Nagasako, the same voice for TWW. Link is oddly still unconfirmed. TWW's cast list simply names Ganon as "Ganondorf". Do they know something we don't?
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03.11.05: New official art released for Zelda Realistic. Displayed during Satoru Iwata's keynote speech. View it in the Zelda Realistic Art Gallery | Unrelated to Zelda: The full transcript of Nintendo President Satoru Iwata's keynote speech can be found on IGN.
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03.10.05: Today's GDC 2005, the trailer shown behind close doors E3 2004, has been released. You can find it in the Trailers Gallery. | Satoru Iwata, Nintendo President, also talks about the next gen console Revolution. IGN | And lastly, Zelda.com gets a new look.
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02.19.05: In a recent interview, Aonuma mentioned a late 2005 release date in Japan for the upcoming GCN game. He also confirmed the game is set chronologically after TWW. Read for more about the game as well as Nintendo DS and a little about his own career. Source: IGN
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02.13.05: Nintendo Power article reports that Flagship, the Capcom team responsible for previous Zelda games, has signed up again to create a new Z game (platform unknown). Also, Aonuma makes a comment on the controls for the upcoming GCN game. Source: Cubed3
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09.21.04: Nine new screenshots of the upcoming Minish Cap game released. Slightly low in quality but still worth a look. View them in the TMC Screenshot page. | Two new official art pictures released. They're cute, too! You can view them in our TMC Art Gallery.
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09.20.04: Euro residents can look forward to a special SP-model release. On Nov. 12, when you buy TMC, you can buy a gold colored SP with the Triforce emblazed on the top. The bundle will cost 89 pounds ($159). No plans for a US release, yet. The Source: 1UP
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09.12.04: Nintendo's Japanese Site launched the official Minish Cap site today. While there is not much gracing the page, there is an interesting flash video to watch that features sketches. Or you can see the art in the Minish Cap section. Screens from Ganon's Tower.
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09.03.04: Rumored European release date confirmed! The Minish Cap will be arriving to the UK November 12, 2004 - before USA's release! Source: Nintendo-Euro | In addition, UK site Club Skill has posted new info regarding the game's storyline - a must read!
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08.28.04: The upcoming GBA game, The Minish Cap, has received an official America release date. This new Zelda game will be arriving January 10, 2005. In addition, five new screenshots have been released. View them on The Minish Cap Screenshot page. Source: Ganon's Tower
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07.31.04: Announced a few weeks ago, Nintendo will be releasing a third line of Famicom Mini games. It seems that "Link no Bouken" (Adventure of Link) will be making it's own return, finally. Japan release date: August 10th. American release date: N/A. Source: GameSpot
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07.24.04: In an interview with Nintendo's official Spanish site Club Nintendo, Eiji Aonuma releases new info about a Zelda DS game. Four Swords will be making yet another appearance on a third console. A full translation of the interview can be located at GameCube Advance.
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06.07.04: Four Swords Adventure and Classic NES series: The Legend of Zelda are released today! Reviews speak highly of FSA, so be sure to pick your copy up today! And don't forget to scroll down to check out the special FSA bundle pak offered by Nintendo Power.
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05.27.04: WHAM! gaming interviews Miyamoto, asking about Realistic Zelda and DS. | Nintendo has announced a special FSA bundle. For $70 you will get FSA, the guide, a T-shirt signed by the creators, and a year subscription to Nintendo Power Magazine. Source: Nintendo Power
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E3 #3: 05.12.04: Isn't TWW2, but it is. More info about "Realistic Zelda". Questions answered! | Read More
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E3 #2: 05.11.04: Zelda going realistic! Miyamoto totally shows off during the E3 press conference! | Read More
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E3 #1: 05.11.04: "The Minish Cap" for GBA confirmed! Game controls released in a snapshot! | Read More
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03.31.04: Good news for Americans. Finally an equivelent to the Famicom Mini series is being released. The Classic NES series will be released June 7. The series involves a Game Boy SP designed like the NES controllers and eight NES titles, among them "Legend of Zelda". Source: IGN
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03.26.04: Nintendo producer Eiji Aonuma talks Zelda! In his speech, he announces that "TWW 2" will be revealed at this year's E3! He also hinted of Zelda going Nintendo DS. 1UP has a summary of the speech, or an audio transcript translated by Bill Trinen is at Planet GameCube.
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03.23.04: Four Swords was released in Japan the 18th. Date and name change for USA: Four Swords Adventures to be released on June 6. IGN | FS+ Manga by Himegawa Akira released on official FS+ site. Must know Japanese to understand it, though, and reads from right to left.
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03.11.04: For the people interested in watching the Zelda Cartoons, Yahooligans!TV has earned the rights to air the shows and others on their website. Be sure to check for updates since they can only host a few eps at a time. RealOne or Windows Media is needed to watch them.
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02.20.04: Nintendo's Japanese Site has updated with FS+ content. This includes a timeline story, info, and a movie of what the game looks like thus far. Click here to read a translation of the story on IGN's forums along with more translated info. And click here to watch the FS+ movie.
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02.08.04: New FS+ info says that players in single mode will be able to control all four Links at once. The player can then position them into many different line-ups such as square, triangle, and circle in order to solve certain puzzles. Details still scarce. Source: GameCube Europe
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01.26.04: NCL has recently released some information concerning Four Swords Plus, some of which is new. IGN has compiled this information into a list of Top 10 FAQs. And be sure to read below this post for a link to newly released screenshots concerning this game.
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01.22.04: New Four Swords Plus Screen Shots Released: GameCube Europe. Among them are first shots of the new Shadow Battle. Also announced earlier, Four Swords will be delayed. Instead of being released February, the game is now scheduled for a March appearance.
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01.14.04: Nintendo announces Famicom Mini series and a Famicom style GBA. Scheduled for release February 14 in Japan, ten classic Famicom titles will appear for GBA; including Legend of Zelda. These games will cost 2000 yen ($18). American release unknown. Source: 1UP.com
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01.02.04: UK Residents get another shot at snagging their own copy of Zelda Collector's Edition. Must buy one game from a specific list or any two from the Player's Choice range, and then send the proof of purchase to Nintendo Service Centre. Full details: Nintendo of Europe.
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12.04.03: The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords scheduled for Japan release February. This Gamecube release will also include Tetra's Trackers, Shadow Battle, and Hyrule Adventure. Games will also support GBA-GCN Link-Up Cable. For more information visit 1UP.com
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11.04.03: Zelda Bonus to be released Nov. 17 for $99.99. Three ways to get it: 1) Buy it in the GCN and Mario Kart Double Dash pak for $99.99. 2) Subscribe/renew to the Nintendo Power Magazine. 3) Order GCN as well as two games on the Nintendo site. Sources: NINTENDO | ADD
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11.03.03: Zelda Bonus to be released in GCN & Mario Kart Double Dash pak for £99.99 ($126.07). No news for the single release but doubtful. Sources: GAME
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10.10.03: Interview: Bill Trinen, localizer and translator for Nintendo and Miyamoto. Article: GAME INFORMER
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10.6.03: Zelda Compilation Bonus Disk for GCN rumored. Might include LoZ, AoL, OoT, MM, and a TWW demo. Pictures: Zelda Bonus 1 | Zelda Bonus 2
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