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Signifier & Signified I
Signifier Signified
The Legend of Zelda gamebrand automatically affectsthis game in the series:
Nostalgia of previous Zelda titles
Reputation of brand
Sense of adventure
Assuming the same or similargameplay mechanics
Signifier & Signified II
The image adds emotionsand preconceptions to thegame:
Excitement and action
Heroism
Conquering evil
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Icons
The most important icon inthis image is Link:
Most people, fans or not, know ofhim.
Symbolic of courage, strength, &perseverance
He’s the guy in the green that yousee all the time and people thinkhis name is Zelda but it’s not, Ipromise.
He’s Link. In the green.
Connotation
A call to action:
Link is losing – seenas a challenge
Direct signal to theaudience
Zelda timeline
Diachronic Analysis
A remake of a classic:
Original game released 1998
Game of the Year 1999
Nostalgia of original game
Other Zelda games
Reputation of franchise
One of the largest fan-bases in history:
First Legend of Zelda released in 1980
Long-running fan-base, developer attachment
Ocarina of Time’s reputation
Jingoism
The sequel’s remake:
The sequel to Ocarina of Time, Majora’s Mask originally came out in 2000 on the Nintendo 64, and it’s remake is actually coming out tomorrow, February 13, 2015.
If you like Zelda, I really suggest you check out this game because it’s my favorite in the series.
Side Note