Nintendo's thematic action-adventure sequel to Ocarina of Time takes the series back to its more cartoonish roots. Utilizing a completely new look with cel-shaded graphics, the game casts players in the role of a familiar young boy, who sets out to save his kidnapped sister. Gameplay is vintage Zelda, only that the game's overworld is covered by water. Players have to control the direction of the wind to sail across the ocean and find dungeons, towns, and plenty of secrets. A special Game Boy Advance link-up option lets another player join the quest and give hints and assistance via the handheld.

Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker - March 21, 2003
Does Link's latest adventure live up to the hype? Our full review.

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10 Hours into the American Wind Waker - March 6, 2003
Now Unlocked: Travel with us as we sail the seas in Link's latest adventure and come back with hands-on impressions.

Hands-on: Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker - December 12, 2002
Four hours with the best Zelda game ever? Detailed impression and screens.

Legend of Zelda - June 3, 2002
All new preview with screens.

E3 2002: Legend of Zelda - May 22, 2002
First impressions from the E3 show floor.

E3 2002: Direct Feed Zelda Footage - May 21, 2002
The best thing ever! Click!

Stars: OCD: David Jr. - September 24, 2007
We delve into obscurity on the videogame side of things and emerge with Zelda's Tingle lookalike.

The Top 25 GameCube Games of All Time - March 16, 2007
What are the all-time best GameCube games out there?

Top 10 Tuesday: Videogame Cellphone Ring Tones - September 26, 2006
Geek out your cell phone.

Top 10 Tuesday: Best Art in Videogames - July 18, 2006
Who has the best looking approach to viusal design in a game? Let's find out.

Top 10 Tuesday: Best Videogame Romances - February 14, 2006
Valentine's Day poetry fest.

Top 10 Tuesday: Worst Videogame Haircuts - February 8, 2006
We laud videogaming's saddest hairdos.

The Ultimate Library - February 23, 2005
From the launch of the system to the present, we list all of the must-have games for Nintendo's console.

GDC 2004: The History of Zelda - March 25, 2004
Eiji Aonuma speaks about the essence of Zelda.

Game Boy: The Ultimate List: Cube Connection - February 26, 2004
Get more out of your Game Boy Advance by linking it to the GameCube.

Insider: Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker Video Review - March 21, 2003
Don't read our review of GameCube's biggest title -- download it.

Insider: Hyrule Times Vol. 27: Weapons, Items, Monsters - March 14, 2003
Of weapons, items, and monsters. New impressions of Wind Waker, delivered spoiler-free.

Playing with Tingle - March 11, 2003
IGNcube explores GBA connectivity in the Wind Waker. Must-see videos inside!

Insider: Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time / Master Quest Video Review - February 24, 2003
The must-see final judgement on Link's remixed journey to GameCube.

Insider: Zelda Wind Waker Video Preview #2 - February 5, 2003
Peer and Matt take you through Zelda's improved battle system complete with five and a half minutes of new footage. Must download!

Insider: Zelda Wind Waker Video Preview - January 31, 2003
Five minutes of new footage with commentary from Peer and Matt! An absolute must download.

Insider: Hyrule Times Vol. 26: The Two Sides of Wind Waker - January 30, 2003
Wind Waker in-depth. A spoiler-proof, critical look at the new Zelda.

Insider: Hyrule Times Vol. 25: Master Quest - December 13, 2002
Master Quest, Wind Waker, reader letters, and plenty of movies and screens inside this week's installment.

Japan Gets Zelda Fever - December 5, 2002
New demo impressions, store displays, scans and more!

Miyamoto and Aonuma on Zelda - December 4, 2002
The two masterminds divulge all about the latest Zelda.

Insider: Hyrule Times Vol. 24: Wind Waker Hype - November 22, 2002
Looking for even more GameCube Zelda information and screenshots? Come on inside!

Insider: Hyrule Times Vol. 23: Inside Wind Waker - November 15, 2002
It's alive! Alive! Our Insider Zelda column returns.

Insider: Legend of Zelda Hi-Res - October 23, 2002
You know you want it! Direct feed footage shows off gameplay in 640x480 resolution.

Insider: Hyrule Times Vol. 22: Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages - July 1, 2002
Easy to mix up with Oracle of Seasons, Capcom's second Zelda game is a very different gameplay experience.

Insider: Cubism, Volume 11 - June 12, 2002
Link now has a soul. But will it damn the rest of us?

Insider: Hyrule Times Vol. 21: Soul Calibur II - June 10, 2002
The Missing Link. Find out what GameCube game Adult Link is set to appear in next.

Insider: Hyrule Times Vol. 20: Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons - June 7, 2002
Capcom making a Zelda game? What's next? Sega making games for Nintendo?

Insider: Cubism, Volume 10 - June 5, 2002
Would you like some cheese with that whine?

Insider: Nintendo: E3 Booth Report - May 23, 2002
All playable and non-playable Nintendo software revealed. Plus: videos of the booth.

Insider: Hyrule Times Vol. 18: Playing Wind Waker - May 22, 2002
Peer goes hands-on with Legend of Zelda for GameCube.

Insider: IGN Unplugged #13 - May 20, 2002
Huge previews of the E3 show and games, The Hobbit for GameCube, 2002 FIFA World Cup Guide, and much, much more.

Insider: Hyrule Times Vol. 17: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time - May 3, 2002
It's 1998 -- Ocarina of Time hits the N64 and 3D adventure gaming changes forever.

Insider: Hyrule Times Vol. 16: Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening - April 1, 2002
The Legend of Zelda arrives on Game Boy. Plus, plenty of reader feedback and letters inside!

Nintendo Roundtable - February 28, 2002
Shigeru Miyamoto and Satoru Iwata discuss Zelda, Pokemon, Animal Forest and more.

Insider: Hyrule Times Vol. 15: Zelda Game & Watch - February 15, 2002
Gunpei Yokoi made it possible: playing Zelda on the go. Nope, not on Game Boy. Guess again.

Insider: Hyrule Times Vol. 14: BS Zelda - February 8, 2002
Another Zelda game you may not know about. And we swear it's no BS. Wait... It is BS.

Insider: Hyrule Times Vol. 13: Zelda's Adventure - January 26, 2002
The rarest Zelda game of them all. Pictures, movies, and info of Zelda's Adventure inside.

Insider: Hyrule Times Vol. 12: Zelda: The Wand of Gamelon - December 8, 2001
And you thought it couldn't get any worse. Part II of the Philips Zelda travesty. Funny stuff inside...

Insider: Hyrule Times Vol. 11: Link: The Faces of Evil - December 7, 2001
The Zelda game Nintendo doesn't want you to know about. We go hands on with the The Faces of Evil.

Insider: Hyrule Times Vol. 10: Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past - November 10, 2001
Almost 10 years old, but still unbeaten. A look at the best game in the Zelda series. Plenty of movies inside.

Insider: Hyrule Times Vol. 9: Zelda II: The Adventure of Link - November 2, 2001
A trip back to 1987's Zelda II: The Adventure of Link. Info, movies, pics, photos, and more.

Insider: Hyrule Times Vol. 8: Legend of Zelda - October 19, 2001
This week: Hyrule Times goes retro. A look at the original Legend of Zelda for NES -- and Famicom Disk System!

Insider: Hyrule Times Vol. 7: Zelda GC Focus - October 6, 2001
Going in-depth with the GameCube Zelda trailer (Part II). Impressions, letters, pics, and more.

Insider: Hyrule Times Vol. 6: Dissecting Zelda GC - September 29, 2001
This week: dissecting the Legend of Zelda for GameCube trailer.

Insider: Hyrule Times Vol. 5: The Trailer - September 22, 2001
This week: the Cel-da trailer in 640x480 MPEG and QT, artwork contest, and tons of letters.

Insider: Hyrule Times Vol. 4: Cancelled Games - September 15, 2001
This week: the Zelda games that are no more. Cancelled games, best level reader feedback, and a special contest.

Insider: Hyrule Times Vol. 3: The Best Dungeon - September 7, 2001
This week: a trip back to Ocarina of Time's Forest Temple, fan art, and more feedback letters.

Insider: Hyrule Times Vol. 2: Reader Backlash - August 31, 2001
Reader feedback on the newly unveiled Legend of Zelda for GameCube.

Insider: Hyrule Times Vol. 1: The Shock - August 24, 2001
The return of a long-lost column to celebrate the debut of a new Zelda game.

Insider: The Ultimate GameCube Preview Guide - May 2, 2001
Check out what games are headed to GameCube. Over 40 games included.

FAQs: Game Help Q&A; 2005 July 1 - July 1, 2005
Questions on Conker, Pokemon, Area 51, and more answered.

FAQs: Game Help Q&A;: 2004-Aug-27 - August 27, 2004
Questions answered by IGN's Editors

FAQs: Game Help Q&A;: 2004-July-23 - July 23, 2004
Questions on Spiderman 2, Sudeki, Mega Man Battle Network 3, Red Dead Revolver, Sonic Adventure 2, Legend of Zelda Wind Waker, Parasite Eve answered by the IGN community.

Top 100 Games: Readers' Choice - October 20, 2006
GameCube's well-represented, but what games ranked top?

Music: Video Games Live Comes To Gen Con - June 19, 2006
Videogame concert experience invades Indianapolis.

Music: PLAY! A Video Game Symphony Takes Over Chicago - April 17, 2006
World tour launches in the Windy City.

Nintendo on Possible Copyright Violation - February 24, 2005
Korean MMO resembles Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker.

Fun Gets Cheaper in Europe - October 14, 2004
Could these be the new Player's Choice titles over here, too?

Developers Choice Awards Nominees - February 25, 2004
The best games of 2003 are honored here.

Guides of the Year - December 19, 2003
Nearly 250 guides battle it out for the prestigious honor.

Zelda Bundle at $99 - November 4, 2003
This is the one you've been waiting for.

CESA Announces Game Awards - October 30, 2003
Zelda given award for excellence.

Free Wind Waker Guide - October 24, 2003
Check out the greatest Zelda guide ever written... for free!

True Zelda Love - October 6, 2003
Zelda Collector's Edition brings four games and a demo to GameCube.

Nintendo's Preview Disc - May 20, 2003
We've got it -- plenty of pics, details, and movies inside.

Link Targets Europe - April 15, 2003
Details on Nintendo's new European crusade inside.

Limited Edition Zelda in Europe - April 15, 2003
Master Quest bonus disc to be packaged inside.

Zelda to Top One Million - April 4, 2003
Nintendo says Wind Waker to sell through initial North American supply.

European Zelda Bundle - March 26, 2003
Platinum GameCube to be packaged with Link overseas.

Wind Waker - March 17, 2003
Two new movies from the US version.

Wind Waker Tops 560,000 Pre-Orders - March 12, 2003
It's not even out yet and the latest Zelda is a best seller.

Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker - March 7, 2003
Travel deep into Link's new world with these first movies from the U.S. version!

Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker - March 3, 2003
We explore the US version of WW with brand new movies and screens.

Legend of Zelda Fireworks - February 28, 2003
Check out the special effects in more than 20 stunning new Wind Waker screenshots. What a beauty!

New Wind Waker Screens - February 25, 2003
Feast your eyes on a whopping 25 new screens of these gorgeous game.

Game Boy: Miyamoto Confirms New Zelda - February 24, 2003
Capcom in charge of the first original GBA installment in the series.

Zelda Tops 250,000 Preorders - February 13, 2003
And the official pre-sell program has yet to start, says Nintendo.

Zelda Wind Waker Screens - February 6, 2003
Can't handle video? We've got you covered.

Top 10 Most Wanted 2003/2004 - February 4, 2003
The latest charts based on your wishlists.

Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker Movies - January 8, 2003
Never-before-seen locales, new techniques, and insane enemy battles -- all caught on direct-feed video! Insiders only.

Dancing Zeldas Storm the Nintendo Booth - December 22, 2002
Videos of the madness that ensued at Nintendo's Jump Festival booth.

Zelda Sells 400,000 - December 18, 2002
Nintendo's legendary franchise debuts on GCN with grand sales.

Zelda Pre-Sell Bonus Official - December 17, 2002
Nintendo confirms the deal for US consumers.

Legend of Zelda Screens - December 16, 2002
Nearly 100 beautiful screens! Required viewing.

High-Res Zelda Blowout - December 16, 2002
More than 15 new gigantic videos!

25 New Zelda Movies - December 16, 2002
Never-before-seen areas, enemies, puzzles, items and more!

New Zelda Gameplay Movies - December 13, 2002
Dungeons, battles, towns, boats and takutos, all shown inside.

Link to the Rescue - December 13, 2002
Nintendo turns to Zelda to boost sales in Japan.

Hyrule-Glyphics Translated - December 12, 2002
Learn how to read the Zelda alphabet inside.

Zelda Arriveth - December 12, 2002
Hands on impressions of the import, movies and scans included.

Zelda Goes Gold - December 12, 2002
Guess what color the official US Wind Waker box is?

Zelda Scores Big - December 11, 2002
Link nabs top marks from Famitsu reviewers.

New Japanese Zelda Commercial - December 11, 2002
Link to the rescue.

Zelda Gets US Release Date - December 4, 2002
Click here for details.

Zelda Gets Official Name - December 2, 2002
Meet "The Wind Waker." First details.

More Zelda for Japan - November 22, 2002
Commercials, box art, and posters. Must see.

Revealing New Zelda Screens - November 15, 2002
Conducting the wind, Deku gliding, and much more!

Zelda: New Items Unveiled - November 7, 2002
See the "Takuto" and Deku Leaf in action.

Zelda Teasing Begins - November 6, 2002
Movie trailer, screenshots, and info.

Legend of Zelda Media - October 29, 2002
Pretty new direct-feed and screenshots from the dungeon.

Zelda Direct #2 - October 23, 2002
Meet Link's sister and watch him catch a pig in these new videos.

Zelda Japanese Box Art - October 23, 2002
Says Toys "R" Us, anyway. Picture included.

Zelda Direct - October 22, 2002
New movies -- boss fight and tour of village.

Cube Club LA: New Zelda Videos - October 18, 2002
Direct. Feed. Baby.

More Zelda Direct Feed - October 18, 2002
Just when you thought the videos couldn't get any better, along come Link battle scenes, ledge climbing areas and more. Treat yourself to these weekend movies -- you deserve it.

Official Legend of Zelda GCN Title - October 15, 2002
Wand of the Wind? Details inside.

Top 10 GameCube Most Wanted - October 8, 2002
Here are the 10 games you're most looking forward to playing.

Legend of Zelda Movies - September 24, 2002
Brand new direct-feed footage from Japan.

More Zelda Captures - June 13, 2002
Newly grabbed screens, just for you.

E3 2002: 18 New Zelda Movies - May 24, 2002
See link sneak, swim, climb and more.

Game Boy: E3 2002: Zelda GameCube-to-GBA Link Revealed - May 23, 2002
We know now how the Nintendo portable will be integrated into The Legend of Zelda GameCube.

E3 2002: New Zelda Screens! - May 22, 2002
So beautiful -- don't pass up.

E3 2002: 20 New Zelda Videos - May 22, 2002
New environments, new characters, and much, much more.

E3 2002: Zelda GameCube Movies! - May 21, 2002
See Link use a rope, steer a boat, and fight huge bosses.

E3 2002: A Taste of Nintendo to Come - May 21, 2002
See the booth transform, playable F-Zero details.

E3 2002: Zelda Officially Delayed - May 21, 2002
Nintendo says US date will slip past year's end.

E3 2002: Miyamoto Plays Zelda - May 21, 2002
Amazing new videos! Must see.

Zelda News Bit - May 20, 2002
Part of the storyline revealed.

E3 2002: First Look: Nintendo's Booth - May 20, 2002
Playable software list, booth details, and more.

E3 2002: Link Sails - May 20, 2002
New Zelda art shows Link out at sea.

Zelda News - May 15, 2002
The story you don't want to read.

New High-Res GCN Screens - May 2, 2002
Look no further for high-res scans of Legend of Zelda, Wario World, Mario Party 4, and more!

Animal Forest for US, Zelda News and More - February 28, 2002
Breaking news from Las Vegas detailing new releases and much more!

What's New in Hyrule? - February 15, 2002
Gunpei Yokoi made it possible: playing Zelda on the go. Nope, not on Game Boy. Guess again.

Spaceworld 2001: First-Ever Video and Screens: Zelda and Mario - August 23, 2001
The next installments of these two classics stole the show today. Find out why.

Spaceworld: Mario and Zelda Sequels Shown at Spaceworld - August 22, 2001
The news you've been waiting for. First details inside!

Spaceworld 2001: Miyamoto Explains Zelda Redesign Decision - August 22, 2001
Wondering what the heck happened to the old Zelda you saw at Space World? Click here.

Zelda Moving Along - June 8, 2001
Sources say the title is much deeper into development than Nintendo is letting on.

E³: Miyamoto Says New Mario and Zelda Cube at Space World - May 18, 2001
You'll have to wait for Space World to see two of Nintendo's biggest franchises hit GameCube.

Mario and Zelda at Space World? - May 25, 2000
Read up on what Nintendo's master designer Shigeru Miyamoto has to say on the subject.

Games: Gamers Take Detour from Vice City and Head to Hyrule - March 12, 2003
Generates record number of pre-orders.