When A Link to the Past was released in Japan in 1991, they released a commercial themed to a Japanese hip-hop song in order to promote the newest installment in the Zelda franchise. 22 years later, Nintendo is at it again, creating two commercials in the same likeness to promote A Link Between Worlds. These wacky hip hop themed commercials harken back to the days of the Super Famicom and are nostalgic for all those familiar with the original commercial for A Link to the Past. Hit after the jump to see these two crazy commercials in action!
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And now for the original commercial that inspired it in 1991.
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What do you think of Nintendo of Japan’s marketing strategy? Will it manage to attract any new (or old) fans to pick up A Link Between Worlds?
