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How did Nintendo come up with Link?
We also learned more about how Link was designed. Takashi Tezuka, video game producer at Nintendo, came up with Link’s original design. To distinguish Link from the weapons, Tezuka thought of giving Link a long hat and big ears, which led to the team receiving inspiration from an elf-like character called Peter Pan.
Why is it called Legend of Zelda if Link is the main character?
They called it Hyrule. The game would eventually become The Legend of Zelda, a defining game for Miyamoto, Nintendo, and gaming in general. “We named the protagonist Link because he connects people together,” Miyamoto explains in the book Hyrule Historia.
What is Link’s first name?
Link Link
Did you know that Mario’s last name is also Mario? He’s not alone.
What is Zelda’s real name?
Princess Zelda
| Zelda | |
|---|---|
| Last appearance | The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD (2021) |
| Created by | Shigeru Miyamoto |
| Based on | Zelda Fitzgerald (name) |
| Portrayed by | Diane Burns, Annie Ward (Zelda’s Adventure) |
How did The Legend of Zelda get its name?
The Legend Of Zelda’s Link has little in the way or dialogue in any of the games, and the character’s creator Shigeru Miyamoto once explained the name itself was from the original concept for the first game, as it was supposed to take place in both the past and the future with Link literally being the link between them.
What is Link Link’s last name in The Legend of Zelda?
Please try again later. According to Shigeru Miyamoto, his full name is Link Link. This ties back to the infamous 1993 Super Mario Bros movie, which featured a scene revealing Mario’s surname is Mario, making him Mario Mario and his brother Luigi Mario.
Who is the producer of The Legend of Zelda?
Shortly before starting development for Super Mario Bros., Miyamoto began developing The Legend of Zelda as a launch title for the Famicom Disk System. Since then, he has worked as the producer of every game in The Legend of Zelda series.
When did The Legend of Zelda board game come out?
The Legend of Zelda-themed Monopoly board game was released in the United States on September 15, 2014. A Clue board game in the style of The Legend of Zelda series was released in June 2017. A UNO-styled The Legend of Zelda game was announced in February 2018 for release exclusively at GameStop in North America.