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{{ | {{Infobox|interview|2011-12-21 | ||
| date = December 21, 2011 | | date = December 21, 2011 | ||
| interviewee = [[Shigeru Miyamoto]]<br>[[Eiji Aonuma]] | | interviewee = [[Shigeru Miyamoto]]<br/>[[Eiji Aonuma]] | ||
| interviewer = Hyrule Historia | | interviewer = Hyrule Historia | ||
| description = These statements are included in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia]]''. Miyamoto's foreword gives an overview of the series. Aonuma's afterword describes the book, the timeline it contains, and his experience with the series. | | description = These statements are included in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia]]''. Miyamoto's foreword gives an overview of the series. Aonuma's afterword describes the book, the timeline it contains, and his experience with the series. | ||
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He suggested an illustrated story where [[Link]] rescues a princess who is a timeless beauty with classic appeal, and mentioned, "There's a famous American author whose wife's name is Zelda. How about giving that name to the eternal beauty?" I couldn't really get behind the book idea, but I really liked the name Zelda. I asked him if I could use it, and he said that it would be fine. And that's where the title ''The Legend of Zelda'' was born. | He suggested an illustrated story where [[Link]] rescues a princess who is a timeless beauty with classic appeal, and mentioned, "There's a famous American author whose wife's name is Zelda. How about giving that name to the eternal beauty?" I couldn't really get behind the book idea, but I really liked the name Zelda. I asked him if I could use it, and he said that it would be fine. And that's where the title ''The Legend of Zelda'' was born. | ||
We named the protagonist Link because he connects people together. He was supposed to spread the scattered | We named the protagonist Link because he connects people together. He was supposed to spread the scattered energy of the world through the ages. The old female storyteller who feeds information to [[Zelda]] is named [[Impa]]; her name comes from the word ''impart''. Impa, Link, and Zelda were the guardians of the [[Triforce]]. Today, when you think of characters who are connected to the Triforce, you think of Link, Zelda, and [[Ganon]], but that started in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''. Originally Ganon was only a villain in relentless pursuit of the Triforce. | ||
So, twenty-five years have passed, and we have made a lot of ''Zelda'' titles. In the beginning, Link was just a bunch of pixelated dots, and now he is a hero who appears fearless, capable of realistic and free movement. Ganon has turned into a powerful archvillain, and Zelda, an incredibly beautiful woman. | So, twenty-five years have passed, and we have made a lot of ''Zelda'' titles. In the beginning, Link was just a bunch of pixelated dots, and now he is a hero who appears fearless, capable of realistic and free movement. Ganon has turned into a powerful archvillain, and Zelda, an incredibly beautiful woman. | ||
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Even though Ganon is defeated time and time again, he is evil incarnate and will come back time and time again, with a vengeance. Each time, when the world is blanketed in evil, a young boy and girl will be born. Link's adventures will go on for as long as you continue to love his world. With new hardware will come new games in the series, and I emphatically ask you to please give them a shot. | Even though Ganon is defeated time and time again, he is evil incarnate and will come back time and time again, with a vengeance. Each time, when the world is blanketed in evil, a young boy and girl will be born. Link's adventures will go on for as long as you continue to love his world. With new hardware will come new games in the series, and I emphatically ask you to please give them a shot. | ||
25th Anniversary<br>Thank you!<br>Shigeru Miyamoto | 25th Anniversary<br/>Thank you!<br/>Shigeru Miyamoto | ||
==Wrapping Things Up== | ==Wrapping Things Up== | ||
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I extend my sincerest gratitude and appreciation for your continued support of ''The Legend of Zelda.'' | I extend my sincerest gratitude and appreciation for your continued support of ''The Legend of Zelda.'' | ||
Never stop playing ''Zelda''!<br>Eiji Aonuma | Never stop playing ''Zelda''!<br/>Eiji Aonuma | ||
{{Cat|Interviews with Shigeru Miyamoto|2011-12-21}} | {{Cat|Interviews with Shigeru Miyamoto|2011-12-21}} | ||
{{Cat|Interviews with Eiji Aonuma|2011-12-21}} | {{Cat|Interviews with Eiji Aonuma|2011-12-21}} | ||