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Nintendo responds to Robin Williams tribute petition

The entertainment industry was struck hard with the news of Robin Williams’ alleged suicide on August 11. Williams was known for so many memorable roles throughout the past few decades that shaped hundreds of childhood memories. Many with a love of video games joined the grieving. Williams’ daughter Zelda was named after the beloved princess of Hyrule…

Actor and Zelda fan Robin Williams dies at age 63

After a long struggle with depression, Academy Award-winning actor Robin Williams, 63, was found dead this morning from what the Marin County Coroner’s office deems “suicide due to asphyxiation.” Like many ’90s kids, I was first introduced to Robin Williams when he lent his voice to the Genie in Walt Disney’s Aladdin. Even as a little…

Zelda and Robin Williams react to SMOSH Zelda parody

Zelda and Robin Williams are two of the most well-known celebrity fans of The Legend of Zelda, and certainly the most admired among the series’ fanbase.  In a video from last month, the father and daughter duo are recorded while watching a musical Zelda parody by SMOSH, a comedy group known for its video game…

Nintendo Email and New Robin and Zelda Williams Advertisement

Nintendo is circulating an email featuring an advertisement with Robin and Zelda Williams, preceding the release of Skyward Sword. This email also includes a link to the official Skyward Sword game trailer and website, links to Ocarina of Time for the 3DS, Four Swords Adventure DSiWare, and winners to the Legend of Zelda Flipnote contest! …

Two new Skyward Sword commercials

Nintendo has released two more commercials in anticipation for the release of Skyward Sword next week.  One of them features a return appearance by long-time Zelda fan and now Zelda commercial veteran, Robin Williams.  The second is currently airing in the UK, and shows more gameplay, but no Robin.  Check both of them out after the jump!

Wagering on Four Swords

In a new commercial for the recently re-released Four Swords on the 3DS, Robin and Zelda Williams battle it out to see who has better skills…. with a gamble. Video after the break.

Ocarina of Time 3DS commercials with Zelda Williams

Zelda Williams, Princess Zelda’s namesake, is featured with her father, Robin Williams, in two commercials for Nintendo advertising the release of OoT 3DS. In the one of the commercials, Zelda and her father reminisce about playing Ocarina of Time long ago as they are shown playing the new 3D re-release game on the 3DS. In…

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