Today is the 40th anniversary of Zelda 1!
Of all the Zelda titles, this is the one we know the MOST about; they've discussed it in interviews for years. Let's go down memory lane with some fun quotes
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Miyamoto & Tezuka on using leftover memory for Super Mario Bros., 2025.
Source: Nintendo Museum
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https://www.hyruleinterviews.com/29a41fe961fd8017b3d4c9c5ea08dbf7
Nakago & Miyamoto on collaborating as director and programmer in the 80s, 2025.
Source: Nintendo Museum
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#MiyamotoQuote, #NakagoQuote, #TezukaQuote
https://www.hyruleinterviews.com/29a41fe961fd8017b3d4c9c5ea08dbf7
Sato on writing down some of what Tezuka said during development of Mario Wonder, 2023.
Source: Ask the Developer
It's the 39th anniversary of the Legend of Zelda!
Nakago on the first draft of Zelda 1's map, 2009.
Source: Iwata Asks
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Iwata on Nakago & Tezuka's relationship with Miyamoto , 2009.
Source: Iwata Asks
Tezuka on when they created the Goomba for Super Mario Bros., 2009.
Source: Iwata Asks
Miyamoto on his favorite Zelda game, 2003.
Source: Nintendo Prime
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Tezuka and the rise of the hero in A Link to the Past, 2017.
Source: Retro Gamer Magazine
Tezuka & Nakago on the level authorship process for Super Mario Bros., 2009.
Source: Iwata Asks
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