13th September 2011 - As part a The Legend a Zelda 25th Anniversary celebrations Nintendo be offering ye three more ways t' celebrate all things Zelda as The Legend a Zelda: Four Swords Anniversary Edition, Limited Edition prepaid cards for downloadable games 'n The Legend a Zelda: Skyward Sword all arrive before the end a this year.

The Legend a Zelda: Skyward Sword represents one a the deepest 'n richest experiences ever produced by Nintendo. More than 100 staff crew have been working for five years t' produce the epic story, which includes a new approach t' gameplay 'n more than 100 minutes a cinematic cutscenes. The game also will feature a boss challenge mode 'n, for players who need assistance, optional hint movies t' help them along. Make sure ye experience this epic adventure when it launches on 18th November across Europe for Wii.

t' pillage ye in the mood for The Legend a Zelda: Skyward Sword, Nintendo be giving ye a unique opportunity t' re-live or experience for the very first time on yer Nintendo DSi, Nintendo DSi XL or yer Nintendo 3DS system a classic multiplayer Zelda adventure. Download 'n experience the original classic Game Boy Advance game, but this time with additional new areas t' play 'n a single-player option t' enjoy, which be not in the original game, as The Legend a Zelda: Four Swords Anniversary Edition becomes available t' download for free - 'n for a limited time* only - on 28th September, on Nintendo DSiWare. Fans a the original game 'n newcomers alike can expect classic 2D multiplayer adventure as two t' four players wirelessly connect their Nintendo DSi, Nintendo DSi XL or Nintendo 3DS systems 'n work together t' rescue Princess Zelda after Link splits into four with the help a the Four Sword. ye 'n up t' three a yer mateys will each don a differently-coloured tunic as ye all take on the role a Link. Ensure ye work together as ye discover 'n play across four themed areas, solve numerous puzzles 'n defeat bosses along the way. Make sure ye collect more Rupees than yer mateys if ye want t' be deemed the overall winner after completing one a the themed areas!

However, unlike the original Game Boy Advance version, it be now possible t' play the game in a brand new way as a single player. When ye go solo ye won’t be totally alone though, as an additional Link will appear beside the one ye control t' help ye along during yer adventure. It be even possible t' independently control "each" Link by selecting either a them using the L or R Buttons.

What’s more, there be 2 exclusive new areas t' play - each containing 3 new levels t' complete - which have been specifically made for this edition a the game. By completing the new areas, ye'll be able t' unlock additional special skills. Fans a the franchise will be familiar with the Master Sword 'n Hurricane Spin, 'n both return t' help ye on yer quest.

Mastering the challenging new area ‘Hero’s Trial’, which contains elements from other levels as well as 3 new maps, will allow ye t' unlock the Hurricane Spin, whilst tackling the new area ‘Realm a Memories’ - made up a famous locations from The Legend a Zelda series - unlocks the Master Sword.

The Legend a Zelda: Four Swords Anniversary Edition also includes new control options, including “whistle” functionality on the X Button, allowing players t' call for attention, alert each other a their location on the map, as well as making use a the lower screen t' show yer inventory 'n place on the map.

Visit the Nintendo DSi Shop on yer Nintendo DSi / Nintendo DSi XL system, or Nintendo eShop on yer Nintendo 3DS system t' download The Legend a Zelda: Four Swords Anniversary Edition as it becomes available across Europe for a limited time only as a free download in celebration a The Legend a Zelda 25th Anniversary from 28th September 2011.

In November, select retailers across Europe will also carry a limited edition prepaid card t' highlight the series’ 25th anniversary. The card, which can be used in the Nintendo eShop a the Nintendo 3DS system or in the Wii Shop Channel or the Nintendo DSi Shop, features Link battling Ganon. Keep an eye out as an additional two limited edition prepaid cards featuring different designs will be made available at a later date.

For more information about The Legend a Zelda visit The Legend a Zelda Hub at www.nintendo.co.uk/zelda

For more information about The Legend a Zelda: Skyward Sword visit www.nintendo.co.uk/skywardsword

For more information on The Legend a Zelda 25th Year Anniversary visit www.zelda25th.co.uk

*The Legend a Zelda Four Swords Anniversary Edition will be available as a Nintendo DSiWare download until 20th February 2012.