Robin Williams and daughter continue to share their passion for Zelda [Nintendo UK]

19th July 2011 – After becoming instantly fascinated by The Legend of Zelda series after playing the original The Legend of Zelda game in 1987, award-winning actor Robin Williams decided to name his daughter Zelda after the Princess featured within the series of games. And now, more than 13 years after the original Nintendo 64 game, Robin and his daughter Zelda are getting to grips with The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D on Nintendo 3DS.

Robin, who has an in-depth knowledge of The Legend of Zelda series, hasn’t lost any of his enthusiasm for the game: “Unlike most things from the 1980s, The Legend of Zelda has held up really well. I fell in love with this series years ago, with its incredible storytelling and adventures, but enjoy it even more in 3D. Nintendo has really taken The Legend of Zelda to a whole new level that is exciting for long-time fans like myself, my daughter, and a new generation.”

For Zelda Williams, who has close ties to The Legend of Zelda since the day she was born, revisiting one of her favourite games from childhood is a very emotional experience: “Seeing my dad all excited when he’s playing is really fun. We started to play the game around the same time and we exchange tips on how to solve puzzles and we always try to play together! The game feels really fresh and new thanks to the new improved graphics!”

You can now see both Robin and Zelda experience the brand new features in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D as they get to grips with motion controls and gaze at the remastered 3D graphics at www.nintendo.co.uk/zelda. Nintendo 3DS owners can also view the recently aired TV campaign featuring Robin and Zelda in full 3D for the first time on Nintendo eShop from the afternoon of Thursday 21st of July. Make sure you also check out the exclusive and intimate interview with Robin and his daughter Zelda available through Nintendo eShop – how did her name really come about and what is it about the The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D which gets them both so excited?

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D is in shops now, only for Nintendo 3DS.

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