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== EGM == | ==EGM== | ||
[[Image:AprilFools!.jpg|thumb|The article that started it all]] | [[Image:AprilFools!.jpg|thumb|The article that started it all]] | ||
In the April 2005 issue of Electronic Gaming Monthly, EGM decided to pull an April Fools Day joke. They ran a small article stating that you get a new version of ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker]]'' when you reserved a copy of ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]''. This new version was supposed to be totally remade with the same graphics engine as the ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]''. | In the April 2005 issue of Electronic Gaming Monthly, EGM decided to pull an April Fools Day joke. They ran a small article stating that you get a new version of ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker]]'' when you reserved a copy of ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]''. This new version was supposed to be totally remade with the same graphics engine as the ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]''. | ||
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Well, not really. Some people posted this on the [[Zelda Universe]] forums. Many of the new members fell for it, and many didn't. However, one link posted in the chat, and everybody there (Namely Sear, Capn, Jason, and a few others) immediately knew it was false due to the disproportioned sizes of objects and characters in the picture, as well as "realistic Link's" tiny feet that looked exactly like "cel-shaded Link's" feet. The revelation was quickly posted on the [[Zelda Universe]] home page thereafter. | Well, not really. Some people posted this on the [[Zelda Universe]] forums. Many of the new members fell for it, and many didn't. However, one link posted in the chat, and everybody there (Namely Sear, Capn, Jason, and a few others) immediately knew it was false due to the disproportioned sizes of objects and characters in the picture, as well as "realistic Link's" tiny feet that looked exactly like "cel-shaded Link's" feet. The revelation was quickly posted on the [[Zelda Universe]] home page thereafter. | ||
== IGN == | ==IGN== | ||
On April 1, 2008, IGN released a fake video trailer that they claimed to be for an upcoming ''The Legend of Zelda'' movie. The video was very well put together and had very good quality, which led many Zelda fans to believe that a movie actually was being made. On April 2, 2008, IGN announced that the trailer was part of an elaborate April Fools Day prank. This announcement upset many Zelda fans who had fallen for the prank. | On April 1, 2008, IGN released a fake video trailer that they claimed to be for an upcoming ''The Legend of Zelda'' movie. The video was very well put together and had very good quality, which led many Zelda fans to believe that a movie actually was being made. On April 2, 2008, IGN announced that the trailer was part of an elaborate April Fools Day prank. This announcement upset many Zelda fans who had fallen for the prank. | ||
==VGMaps== | |||
In April 2008, Jon Leung of VGMaps.com created maps of the third game in the [[Oracle Series]], which he dubbed the "Oracle of Hours". Oracle of Hours was the fan-given title which often refers to the unreleased game, ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Mystical Seed of Courage]]''. The maps were extensive, and covered the entire [[Overworld]] map, for both day and night. There were also detailed maps of the numerous [[Dungeons]], as well. This was later revealed to be an elaborate April Fool's day prank. | |||
== External Links== | == External Links== | ||
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*{{cite web|url= http://movies.ign.com/dor/articles/863515/legend-of-zelda-movie-trailer/videos/legendofzelda_filmtrailer_040108.html|title= IGN's April Fool's 2008: Legend of Zelda Movie Trailer Debut |site= IGN.com}} | *{{cite web|url= http://movies.ign.com/dor/articles/863515/legend-of-zelda-movie-trailer/videos/legendofzelda_filmtrailer_040108.html|title= IGN's April Fool's 2008: Legend of Zelda Movie Trailer Debut |site= IGN.com}} | ||
*{{cite web|url= http://vgmaps.com/NewsArchives/MapsOfTheMonth-2008.htm#04|title= VGMaps April Fools' Day Oracle of Hours Map Release |site= VGMaps.com}} | |||
*{{cite web|url= http://vgmaps.com/NewsArchives/April2008/index.htm#LegendOfZeldaOracleOfHours|title= VGMaps April Fools' Day Oracle of Hours Map List |site= VGMaps.com}} | |||
[[Category:Misc]] | [[Category:Misc]] | ||
Revision as of 18:38, 22 September 2009
EGM
In the April 2005 issue of Electronic Gaming Monthly, EGM decided to pull an April Fools Day joke. They ran a small article stating that you get a new version of The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker when you reserved a copy of Twilight Princess. This new version was supposed to be totally remade with the same graphics engine as the Twilight Princess.
This was, of course, a fake article. The picture was photoshopped. You can tell because the screenshot was missing a few crucial details.
The next issue included a few letters from angry readers along with a confused reader the following month. Online, you could find lots of stories about people who actually believed. Congratulations, EGM! You got us!
Well, not really. Some people posted this on the Zelda Universe forums. Many of the new members fell for it, and many didn't. However, one link posted in the chat, and everybody there (Namely Sear, Capn, Jason, and a few others) immediately knew it was false due to the disproportioned sizes of objects and characters in the picture, as well as "realistic Link's" tiny feet that looked exactly like "cel-shaded Link's" feet. The revelation was quickly posted on the Zelda Universe home page thereafter.
IGN
On April 1, 2008, IGN released a fake video trailer that they claimed to be for an upcoming The Legend of Zelda movie. The video was very well put together and had very good quality, which led many Zelda fans to believe that a movie actually was being made. On April 2, 2008, IGN announced that the trailer was part of an elaborate April Fools Day prank. This announcement upset many Zelda fans who had fallen for the prank.
VGMaps
In April 2008, Jon Leung of VGMaps.com created maps of the third game in the Oracle Series, which he dubbed the "Oracle of Hours". Oracle of Hours was the fan-given title which often refers to the unreleased game, The Legend of Zelda: Mystical Seed of Courage. The maps were extensive, and covered the entire Overworld map, for both day and night. There were also detailed maps of the numerous Dungeons, as well. This was later revealed to be an elaborate April Fool's day prank.