Nintendo has revealed new details about the storyline of its eagerly awaited adventure game The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword.
The new Wii title will begin in Skyloft, a majestic town high above the clouds, and will tell a story that reveals the origins of many of the classic elements of the Zelda series, including the creation of the legendary Master Sword.
At the start of Skyward Sword, players will follow hero Link and experience his special bond with his childhood friend Zelda, while soaring through the skies in exciting bird-racing competitions.
However, this is only the start of an adventure that Nintendo has described as being one of the longest and most inventive instalments of the classic series to date.
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword is launching this November only on Wii and marks the 25th anniversary of the Zelda franchise.
A special edition version of the game is to be released that includes a golden Wii Remote Plus and a music CD that includes orchestra arrangements of famous Zelda melodies.