Here’s How the Line-up of Nintendo Looked at E3 2004 Including a Different Looking Legend of Zelda Title!
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Nintendo’s long-running success in the gaming world is no secret. The Japanese Gaming giants have been fairly dominating the trends of gaming for decades. Moreover, the case of Nintendo stands firmly in the ongoing console rivalry of the giants. Undoubtedly, 2023 only added to the hype built around the company. But could it surpass the year 2004, which is still considered Nintendo’s finest of years to date? Well, you would surely want to revisit the 2004 lineup before getting into the debate. So, pleasant news for all the game fans, Nintendo has a surprise!
The Electronic Entertainment Expo, aka the E3, had been one of the biggest celebrations of gaming showcases. During its existence, it was hailed as the most important and influential gaming expos of the industry, with an exhilarating lineup of appearances and announcements. Although the E3 carnival now stands as a part of history, it brings back a load of memories signifying the rise of gaming superpowers. And E3’s love affair with Nintendo was something to die for! Remember the iconic Nintendo showcase of E3 2004 when the company took the world by storm with a different-looking Zelda game? Here’s how you can relive the moment again.
The Nintendo E3 2004 website is still online!
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For a lot of gaming fans, the year 2023 would go down as a year of homecoming. From Fortnite to Assassin’s Creed, a long list of giants banked on the nostalgia of the community. If you thought the homecoming party had ended, Nintendo fans have dug up a pleasant Christmas surprise. The E3 website for the year 2004 for the Japanese Gaming Giants is still live including the old DS design and realistic Gamecube models. Among all the announcements that the site includes, there’s also the first-ever glimpse of the iconic new addition to The Legend of Zelda.
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The website includes the following announcement media from the E3 event available for download:
- The Legend of Zelda
- Advance Wars Under Fire
- Donkey Kong Jungle Beat
- Geist
- Mario Tennis
- Metroid Prime 2- Echoes
- Paper Mario 2
- Star Fox
- Ohdama
Furthermore, for Gameboy Advance, the announcements include:
- Donkey Kong Country 2
- Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap
- Mario Pinball
- Hamtaro Ham Ham Games
- DK King of Swing
- Mario Party Advance
It is important to note that all these games were announced with tentative titles back then. For those wondering about the Zelda announcement that was allegedly the highlight of the 2004 showcase, we got you covered!
A clarion call that redefined The Legend of Zelda
The announcement made was for the super hit installment of The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess. Have a look at the reaction of the live audience when the teaser was first dropped at E3.
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Quite evidently, the happy screams testify to the impact of Nintendo and its evergreen franchise, Zelda. Even today, the blockbuster series manages to stay in the top-tier charts of sales and even in the critical recommendations.
Well, such has been the legacy of the Switch parent.
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So, what are you waiting for? Go and relive the moments of 2004 E3 by visiting the site through the link.
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