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'''''The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD''''' is a remake of ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]'' for [[Nintendo Wii U|Wii U]]. It was announced during a [[Nintendo Direct]] presentation on January 23rd, 2013, where [[Eiji Aonuma]] announced the game, saying that it will have updated HD graphics.{{Ref|name=nintendo direct|[[Interview:Nintendo Direct January 23rd 2013|Nintendo Direct, January 23rd, 2013]]}} The updated graphics use textures instead of the cel-shading iconic of the original game. The title was confirmed to be ''The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD'' at E3 2013.{{Ref|name=e3|source=[http://e3.nintendo.com/games/detail/the-legend-of-zelda-wind-waker/ Wind Waker E3 2013]}} | |||
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==Development== | ==Development== | ||
At E3 in [[2011]], Nintendo presented a Zelda HD demo to promote the Wii U's capabilities. This demo used the more realistic graphics from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'', and was part of a series of experiments with updating previous games' graphics for the new HD console. As a result of these experiments, ''The Wind Waker'' stood out to the developers as a brand-new experience, and they decided to make it into a game.{{Ref|name=nintendo direct}} | At E3 in [[2011]], Nintendo presented a Zelda HD demo to promote the Wii U's capabilities. This demo used the more realistic graphics from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'', and was part of a series of experiments with updating previous games' graphics for the new HD console. As a result of these experiments, ''The Wind Waker'' stood out to the developers as a brand-new experience, and they decided to make it into a game.{{Ref|name=nintendo direct}} | ||
''The Wind Waker HD'' is planned for release in | ''The Wind Waker HD'' is planned for release in October of 2013 as a treat for fans as they wait for [[Zelda Wii U]], which is under development.{{Ref|name=nintendo direct}} | ||
There have been some changes made to the gameplay, such as the addition of a "fast" button while sailing,{{Ref|name=e3}} which will allow for faster sailing. Additionally, the [[Tingle Tuner]] has been replaced by the [[Tingle Bottle]], which allows users to post messages on Miiverse, directly from the game. | |||
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The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD is a remake of The Wind Waker for Wii U. It was announced during a Nintendo Direct presentation on January 23rd, 2013, where Eiji Aonuma announced the game, saying that it will have updated HD graphics.[2] The updated graphics use textures instead of the cel-shading iconic of the original game. The title was confirmed to be The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD at E3 2013.[3]
Development
At E3 in 2011, Nintendo presented a Zelda HD demo to promote the Wii U's capabilities. This demo used the more realistic graphics from Twilight Princess, and was part of a series of experiments with updating previous games' graphics for the new HD console. As a result of these experiments, The Wind Waker stood out to the developers as a brand-new experience, and they decided to make it into a game.[2]
The Wind Waker HD is planned for release in October of 2013 as a treat for fans as they wait for Zelda Wii U, which is under development.[2]
There have been some changes made to the gameplay, such as the addition of a "fast" button while sailing,[3] which will allow for faster sailing. Additionally, the Tingle Tuner has been replaced by the Tingle Bottle, which allows users to post messages on Miiverse, directly from the game.
