Link, a young man raised as a wrangler in a small, rural village, is ordered by the mayor to attend the Hyrule Summit. He sets off, oblivious to the dark fate that has descended upon the kingdom. When he enters the Twilight Realm that has covered Hyrule, he transforms into a wolf and is captured. A mysterious figure named Midna helps him break free, and with the aid of her magic, they set off to free the land from the shadows. Link must explore the vast land of Hyrule and uncover the mystery behind its plunge into darkness.

For Nintendo's long-awaited Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, the designers have split the game into two versions -- one for GameCube, and one specially designed to make use of the Wii utilizing the powers of the Wii controller for all-new ways of exploring Hyrule.

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Reviews

The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess UK Review - UK, December 7, 2006
Does Nintendo's biggest game in years live up to the Wii revolution? Mild ranting and spoilers within.

The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess AU Review - Australia, December 5, 2006
The 'Cube's swansong becomes the Wii's birthright.

Legend of Zelda Video Review - November 18, 2006
The epic launch title critiqued and in 480p.

The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess Review - November 17, 2006
Is this the greatest Zelda game ever made or not? You're one click away from finding out.

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Previews

Hands-on The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess - November 3, 2006
10 hours in, is this the best Zelda game ever made? Matt's impressions inside.

Hands-on The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess - September 14, 2006
We slice up enemies with Link's new and improved Wii-mote-enhanced sword mechanics.

E3 2006: Twilight Princess In-Depth - May 10, 2006
We play through the entire demo and break down the details.

Features

Stars: Stars Icons: Link - March 19, 2008
IGN Stars looks back at the Defender of Hyrule's career.

Stars: Stars Thunderdome: Link vs. Bowser - February 20, 2008
Two Smash Bros. players enter, only one leaves - Vote now.

Stars: Chick Fight: Super Smash Bros. Edition - January 24, 2008
Princesses Peach and Zelda duke it out, with some help from Mario and Link.

One Year of Wii - November 19, 2007
IGN's Nintendo Team celebrates the first 365 days of Wii success.

Eiji Aonuma Video Interview - July 19, 2007
Discusses the past, present, and future of the Zelda franchise.

WWIII: IGN AU's Next-Gen Console Showdown - Australia, May 8, 2007
Part one examines Nintendo's next-gen offering. Is the Wii really a revolution?

Insider: IGN Insider Blog Headers - March 19, 2007
Customize your personal space on IGN.

GDC 2007: Eiji Aonuma Talks Zelda - March 9, 2007
First-person Zelda, Phantom Hourglass, and more.

GDC 2007: Eiji Aonuma on Zelda Franchise - March 8, 2007
The director of Twilight Princess says that much more is possible for the next Wii Zelda.

Insider: What If…Zelda Gets a Redesign? - January 17, 2007
Twilight Princess is the last of its kind, so what will follow?

Insider: Head-to-Head: Twilight Princess - December 19, 2006
Will the GameCube prevail or will Wii take the cake?

Insider: Video Tips: The Legend of Zelda Twilight Princess - December 15, 2006
Learn to master Link's final battle. End cinema included.

Wii: First Australian Impressions - Australia, November 29, 2006
48 hours in, we have our first batch of ponderings.

Comics: From Polygon to Paper: The Legend of Zelda - November 27, 2006
The legends of Zelda and her Hero of Time need to be collected in comics. We give our ideas on how it should happen.

Insider: The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess Movies - November 10, 2006
Extended footage of some early combat.

Wii-k in Review Podcast, Episode 10 - November 3, 2006
Mark joins the old guard, Fran and Peer, to discuss Nintendo World and Matt even calls in Zelda impressions.

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

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

Games of Fall 2006 - September 1, 2006
We spotlight the biggest and best games for Nintendo's new Wii console this holiday season.

Games: IGN is AFK Podcast: E3 2006 Wrap-up - May 18, 2006
Now that the dust has settled, the IGN editors have regrouped to discuss the highs and lows of this year's E3.

The Influence of Literature and Myth in Videogames - May 18, 2006
How have myth and seminal writers of horror, science fiction, and fantasy shaped today's videogame landscape? IGN taps the literary roots of the industry for answers.

Every Revolution Game We Know About - February 28, 2006
A comprehensive list of titles in development for Nintendo's 'new generation' console.

Looking Back: E3 2005 - February 8, 2006
Iwata wants to play a formal puzzle game? We accept.

GameCube: TGS 2005: Revolution Controller: The Possibilities - September 15, 2005
We take in an-depth look at Nintendo's next-generation controller and examine how it will work with established videogame genres.

Mailbags

FAQs: Game Help 2007 Aug 24 - August 24, 2007
Bioshock and Twilight Princess questions.

FAQs: Game Help Q&A; 2007 June 1 - June 1, 2007
Questions on Elder Scrolls, Legend of Zelda, and more.

FAQs: Game Help Q&A; 2007 Feb 23 - February 23, 2007
Questions for Crackdown, Twilight Princess, and the IGN Blog Masthead War.

FAQs: Game Help Q&A; 2007 Feb 9 - February 9, 2007
Questions on Zelda, Midway, Castlevania, and more answered.

FAQs: Game Help Q&A; 2007 Jan 5 - January 5, 2007
Questions on Elebits, Zelda, and Vegas answered.

FAQs: Game Help Q&A; 2006 Dec 10 - December 8, 2006
Quick answers to questions on Zelda Wii and more.

News

Games: Wii Sports, Monster Hunter Awarded - September 22, 2007
CESA announces annual game awards

E3 2007: Nintendo Developer Roundtable - July 12, 2007
Eiji Aonuma and Shigeru Miyamoto talk Phantom Hourglass and Mario Galaxy respectively. We're updating live.

NPD: Best-Selling Games of April 2007 - May 18, 2007
One Wii to rule them all.

Miyamoto Could Have Made Halo - May 7, 2007
He just didn't feel like it.

A Night in Fantasia 2007 - The Track List - Australia, April 3, 2007
Australia's premier videogame orchestra confirm their set.

NPD: Best-Selling Games of February 2007 - March 16, 2007
Apparently, Wii would really like to play.

Nintendo DS: GDC 2007: Eiji Aonuma Talks Zelda - March 9, 2007
First-person Zelda, Phantom Hourglass, and more.

NPD: Best-Selling Games January 2007 - February 21, 2007
Wario puts the Smooth Moves on Zelda.

Zelda Tops One Million on Wii - February 8, 2007
In North America alone.

GDC Awards Nominees Announced - February 6, 2007
Okami and Oblivion walk away with four each.

Nintendo DS: Nintendo Reports Record Profits - January 25, 2007
Things are looking good for the house that Mario built.

Nintendo Reports Record Profits - January 25, 2007
Things are looking good for the house that Mario built.

Nintendo DS: Best-Selling Games: December 2006 - January 11, 2007
Game industry totals $12.5 billion in 2006.

Game Boy: Best-Selling Games: December 2006 - January 11, 2007
Game industry totals $12.5 billion in 2006.

PC Games: Best-Selling Games: December 2006 - January 11, 2007
Game industry totals $12.5 billion in 2006.

PSP: Best-Selling Games: December 2006 - January 11, 2007
Game industry totals $12.5 billion in 2006.

PlayStation 2: Best-Selling Games: December 2006 - January 11, 2007
Game industry totals $12.5 billion in 2006.

PlayStation 3: Best-Selling Games: December 2006 - January 11, 2007
Game industry totals $12.5 billion in 2006.

Xbox 360: Best-Selling Games: December 2006 - January 11, 2007
Game industry totals $12.5 billion in 2006.

Best-Selling Games: December 2006 - January 11, 2007
Game industry totals $12.5 billion in 2006.

A Merry Christmas for Videogames - January 4, 2007
GameStop sales spike over holidays.

Best-Selling Games: November 2006 - December 8, 2006
With three next-gen systems to choose from, PS2 still dominates the charts.

Xbox 360: Best-Selling Games: November 2006 - December 8, 2006
With three next-gen systems to choose from, PS2 still dominates the charts.

Selling Like Hotcakes - December 6, 2006
Analyst predicts big boost in software sales from last November.

Wii Sports Number One in Japan - December 4, 2006
Zelda places third in the first week of sales.

Inside Zelda, Wii Sports and Play - Australia, November 27, 2006
Forget the games - what do the discs look like?

Canucks Love Wii - November 22, 2006
Zelda sales almost 1:1 with the console.

GameStop Reveals PS3 Attach Rate - November 21, 2006
New systems expected in stores weekly.

Aonuma on Zelda - November 16, 2006
A few days before launch, the director shares some final thoughts.

The Lust List: 11/13/06 - November 13, 2006
Zelda's last list of lust.

The Lust List: 11/07/06 - November 7, 2006
Can Super Smash Bros. topple Zelda?

Traffic Jam at Nintendo World - November 2, 2006
Three hour wait for Zelda. It begins again…

Games: Wii Launch and Accessories Details - Australia, November 1, 2006
Final Australian pricing revealed.

AU Wii Pricing and Accessories Revealed - Australia, November 1, 2006
Final Remote and Nunchuk pricing released.

The Lust List: 10/30/06 - October 30, 2006
Zelda conquers IGN.

Miyamoto Talks Righty Link - September 20, 2006
Does Wii Twilight Princess use a mirror mode to turn Link right-handed? Nintendo's legendary producer explains.

Link Changes Hands on Wii - September 14, 2006
Nintendo plays the numbers to decide Link's handedness.

Games: Nintendo's Incomparible Wii Console Launches Nov. 19; MSRP $249.99 - September 14, 2006
30 New Games, 30 Retro Titles, User-Friendly 'Channels' Make it the Affordable System for Gamers, Newcomers and Families

New Wii Gameplay Videos - UK, September 14, 2006
Video round-up straight from Nintendo's Japanese Wii conference.

Link Is All Right - September 14, 2006
New videos show the hero of Hyrule in action. No lefties allowed!

New Wii Titles Announced - September 13, 2006
Nintendo's Japanese conference hints at many new games to come.

Miyamoto: Wii Could Remake 'Cube Games - August 21, 2006
Nintendo designer supremo talks remaking 'Cube classics with Wiimote support.

Sword Controls For Zelda - August 21, 2006
Swing the Wiimote to control Link's sword.

Zelda Controller Compatibility - August 16, 2006
You can play the GameCube version on the Wii console, but you can't play the Wii build with the GCN controller.

Legend of Zelda - July 12, 2006
Beautiful new Twilight Princess artwork reveals new characters and backdrops.

Six Wii Launch Titles Confirmed - June 22, 2006
The latest Nintendo Power reveals part of the launch lineup.

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

Gone Fishing - May 26, 2006
Amazing new HD-quality Zelda footage! Link takes to the water and catches a Toaru catfish. New must-see video.

The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess - May 19, 2006
Gorgeous HD-quality footage! In a scene right out of Lord of the Rings, Link does battle with an enormous lava boss. Must see!

E3 2006: Wii, Gamecube Zelda Available Simultaneously - May 9, 2006
Both versions will see a simultaneous release with the new system.

Music: 26 Days Til PLAY! - May 2, 2006
World premiere videogame concert in Chicago fastly approaching.

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

GameCube: E3 2005: Mario and Zelda Go Next-Gen - May 17, 2005
Nintendo's mascots set to appear on Revolution.

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