'''Prima Games''' was a publisher of officially licensed strategy guides established in 1990.<ref>{{Cite web|quote= We've been the leading publisher of officially licensed strategy guides since 1990.|author= |published= |retrieved= September 15, 2015|url= http://www.primagames.com/pages/about-us|title= About Us|site= Prima Games|type=}}</ref> It was selected by [[Nintendo]] to provide the official strategy guides for their games, including {{TLoZ|Series}} (as of {{PH}}), after [[Nintendo Power]] ceased publication in 2012. In 2013, they joined forces with BradyGames, another publisher which also released several {{TLoZ|-}} strategy guides.<ref>{{Cite web|quote= In 2013, we joined forces with BradyGames (also owned by Penguin Random House LLC) to become the premiere provider of official, expert strategy content, with the largest catalog and the most games covered.|author= |published= |retrieved= September 15, 2015|url= http://www.primagames.com/pages/about-us|title= About Us|site= Prima Games|type=}}</ref> In Spring 2019, Prima Games was discontinued following a "decline in the video game guide sector".<ref>{{Cite web|quote= DK announced the "extremely difficult decision" that they will no longer commission new Prima Games strategy guides following a "significant decline" in the video game guide sector, and the US-based imprint will be discontinued in Spring 2019 after 28 years of publication.|author= Erin Somers|published= November 8, 2018|retrieved= November 10, 2018|url= https://lunch.publishersmarketplace.com/2018/11/people-etc-dk-to-close-prima-games/|title= People, Etc.: DK to Close Prima Games|site= Publishers Lunch|type= }}</ref>
'''Prima Games''' is a publisher of officially licensed strategy guides established in 1990.<ref>{{Cite web|quote= We’ve been the leading publisher of officially licensed strategy guides since 1990.|author= |published= |retrieved= September 15, 2015|url= http://www.primagames.com/pages/about-us|title= About Us|site= Prima Games official website|type=}}</ref> It was selected by [[Nintendo]] to provide the official strategy guides for their games, including {{TLoZ|Series}} (as of {{PH}}), after [[Nintendo Power]] ceased publication in 2012. In 2013, they joined forces with BradyGames, another publisher which also released several ''Zelda'' strategy guides.<ref>{{Cite web|quote= In 2013, we joined forces with BradyGames (also owned by Penguin Random House LLC) to become the premiere provider of official, expert strategy content, with the largest catalog and the most games covered.|author= |published= |retrieved= September 15, 2015|url= http://www.primagames.com/pages/about-us|title= About Us|site= Prima Games official website|type=}}</ref>
==''The Legend of Zelda'' Official Guides==
==''The Legend of Zelda'' Official Guides==
In addition to their standard Premiere Edition guides and eGuides, Prima has released Collector's Editions for all of the newer ''Zelda'' games starting with {{TP}}. These guides feature hardcovers, gilded pages, and bonus items such as maps, bookmarks, and lithographs.<ref>{{Cite web|quote= Our collector’s editions contain exclusive extras such as pull-out maps, downloadable content, lavish art sections, lithographs, or even in-game DLC.|author= |published= |retrieved= September 15, 2015|url= http://www.primagames.com/pages/about-us|title= About Us|site= Prima Games official website|type=}}</ref>
In addition to their standard Premiere Edition guides and eGuides, Prima released Collector's Editions for all {{TLoZ|-}} games starting with {{TP}}. These guides feature hardcovers, gilded pages, and bonus items such as maps, bookmarks, and lithographs.<ref>{{Cite web|quote= Our collector's editions contain exclusive extras such as pull-out maps, downloadable content, lavish art sections, lithographs, or even in-game DLC.|author= |published= |retrieved= September 15, 2015|url= http://www.primagames.com/pages/about-us|title= About Us|site= Prima Games|type=}}</ref>
On November 26, 2013, Prima released a limited edition box set celebrating the legacy of the series. It included 6 Collector's Edition guides spanning all the ''Zelda'' releases from {{TP|-}} to {{TWWHD}}, along with a [[Treasure Chest]] bookholder, a gilded two-sided bookmark, and a certificate of authenticity signed by [[Eiji Aonuma]].<ref>{{Cite web|quote= The Legend of Zelda Box Set: Prima Official Game Guide comes with six official Legend of Zelda Collector's Edition Guides – spanning from Ocarina of Time 3D through Skyward Sword – along with a custom treasure chest book holder, fashioned like a treasure chest in the game. You'll also get a 2.5 X 7.5 gold two-sided bookmark as well as a certificate of authenticity, signed by Eiji Aonuma.|author= Robert Workman|published= July 17, 2013|retrieved= |url= http://www.primagames.com/news/legend-zelda-official-game-guide-box-set-coming-no|title= The Legend of Zelda Official Game Guide Box Set Coming This November|site= Prima Games official website|type=}}</ref> This was the only time Prima released an {{OoT3D}} Collector's Edition guide as an exclusive this box set.<ref>{{Cite web|quote= Plus, for the first time ever, The Legend of Zelda™: Ocarina of Time 3D guide is available in hard cover and exclusive to this box set! This limited edition set will only be printed once and the number available will be set in stone very soon.|author= |published= July 16, 2013|retrieved= |url= http://www.primagames.com/games/wind-waker/news/legend-zelda-box-set|title= The Legend of Zelda Box Set is Available, Pre-Order Before it is gone!|site= Prima Games official website|type=}}</ref> It also included a revised and expanded {{SS}} guide with over 100 pages of new content,<ref>{{Cite web|quote= The Legend of Zelda™: Skyward Sword guide has been revised and expanded by over 100 pages|author= |published= July 23, 2014|retrieved= September 15, 2015|url= http://www.primagames.com/games/legend-zelda-ocarina-time-3d/news/amazon-lightning-deal-get-100-zelda-box-set|title= Amazon Lightning Deal: Get $100 Off The Zelda Box Set|site= Prima Games official website|type=}}</ref> and an updated version of the {{TP|-}} guide. The box set was limited to 50,000 copies.<ref>{{Cite web|quote= This is limited to 50,000 units.|author= Nintendo Life|published= November 26, 2013|retrieved= September 15, 2015|url= https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BxxmiA4eXt4|title= Prima Games Legend of Zelda Strategy Guide Box Set Unboxing|site= YouTube|type=}}</ref>
On November 26, 2013, Prima released a limited edition box set celebrating the legacy of the series. It included 6 Collector's Edition guides spanning all {{TLoZ|-}} releases from {{TP|-}} to {{TWWHD}}, along with a [[Treasure Chest]] bookholder, a gilded two-sided bookmark, and a certificate of authenticity signed by [[Eiji Aonuma]].<ref>{{Cite web|quote= The Legend of Zelda Box Set: Prima Official Game Guide comes with six official Legend of Zelda Collector's Edition Guides – spanning from Ocarina of Time 3D through Skyward Sword – along with a custom treasure chest book holder, fashioned like a treasure chest in the game. You'll also get a 2.5 X 7.5 gold two-sided bookmark as well as a certificate of authenticity, signed by Eiji Aonuma.|author= Robert Workman|published= July 17, 2013|retrieved= |url= http://www.primagames.com/news/legend-zelda-official-game-guide-box-set-coming-no|title= The Legend of Zelda Official Game Guide Box Set Coming This November|site= Prima Gamese|type=}}</ref> This was the only time Prima released an {{OoT3D}} Collector's Edition guide as an exclusive this box set.<ref>{{Cite web|quote= Plus, for the first time ever, The Legend of Zelda™: Ocarina of Time 3D guide is available in hard cover and exclusive to this box set! This limited edition set will only be printed once and the number available will be set in stone very soon.|author= |published= July 16, 2013|retrieved= |url= http://www.primagames.com/games/wind-waker/news/legend-zelda-box-set|title= The Legend of Zelda Box Set is Available, Pre-Order Before it is gone!|site= Prima Games|type=}}</ref> It also included a revised and expanded {{SS}} guide with over 100 pages of new content,<ref>{{Cite web|quote= The Legend of Zelda™: Skyward Sword guide has been revised and expanded by over 100 pages|author= |published= July 23, 2014|retrieved= September 15, 2015|url= http://www.primagames.com/games/legend-zelda-ocarina-time-3d/news/amazon-lightning-deal-get-100-zelda-box-set|title= Amazon Lightning Deal: Get $100 Off The Zelda Box Set|site= Prima Games|type=}}</ref> and an updated version of the {{TP|-}} guide. The box set was limited to 50,000 copies.<ref>{{Cite web|quote= This is limited to 50,000 units.|author= Nintendo Life|published= November 26, 2013|retrieved= September 15, 2015|url= https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BxxmiA4eXt4|title= Prima Games Legend of Zelda Strategy Guide Box Set Unboxing|site= YouTube|type= Video}}</ref>
===Premiere Editions===
===Premiere Editions===
[[File:Prima Box Set.jpg|thumb|200px|right|''The Legend of Zelda'' Box Set]]
[[File:Prima Box Set.jpg|thumb|x300px|right|''The Legend of Zelda'' Box Set]]
*{{ALttP}} (as an unauthorized game secrets guide)
*{{ALttP}} (as an unauthorized game secrets guide)
*{{LA|DX}}
*{{LA|DX}}
*{{OoT}} (later re-released when it was also available for the [[GameCube]])
*{{OoT}} (later re-released when it was also available for the [[GameCube]])
*{{MM}}
*{{MM}}
*{{OoA}} & {{OoS}}
* {{OoS}} and {{OoA}}
*{{ALttP&FS}}
*{{ALttP&FS}}
*{{TWW}}
*{{TWW}}
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File:ALttP Prima Guide.jpg|{{ALttP|-}}
File:ALttP Prima Guide.jpg|{{ALttP|-}}
File:LADX Prima Guide.jpg|{{LA|DX|-}}
File:LADX Prima Guide.jpg|{{LA|DX|-}}
File:OoT Prima Guide.jpg|{{OoT|-}} (GameCube version)
File:OoT Prima Guide.jpg|{{OoT|-}} (Nintendo 64 version)
File:MM Prima Guide.jpg|{{MM|-}}
File:MM Prima Guide.jpg|{{MM|-}}
File:OoX Prima Guide.jpg|''Oracle'' series
File:OoX Prima Guide.jpg|{{OoS|-}} and {{OoA|-}}
File:ALttP&FS Prima Guide.jpg|''A Link to the Past & Four Swords''
File:ALttP&FS Prima Guide.jpg|{{ALttP&FS|-}}
File:TWW Prima Guide.jpg|{{TWW|-}}
File:TWW Prima Guide.jpg|{{TWW|-}}
File:TP GC Prima Guide.jpg|{{TP|-}} (GameCube version)
File:TP GC Prima Guide.jpg|{{TP|-}} (GameCube version)
Revision as of 19:11, 10 November 2018
Template:CompanyPrima Games was a publisher of officially licensed strategy guides established in 1990.[1] It was selected by Nintendo to provide the official strategy guides for their games, including The Legend of Zelda series (as of Phantom Hourglass), after Nintendo Power ceased publication in 2012. In 2013, they joined forces with BradyGames, another publisher which also released several The Legend of Zelda strategy guides.[2] In Spring 2019, Prima Games was discontinued following a "decline in the video game guide sector".[3]
In addition to their standard Premiere Edition guides and eGuides, Prima released Collector's Editions for all The Legend of Zelda games starting with Twilight Princess. These guides feature hardcovers, gilded pages, and bonus items such as maps, bookmarks, and lithographs.[4]
On November 26, 2013, Prima released a limited edition box set celebrating the legacy of the series. It included 6 Collector's Edition guides spanning all The Legend of Zelda releases from Twilight Princess to The Wind Waker HD, along with a Treasure Chest bookholder, a gilded two-sided bookmark, and a certificate of authenticity signed by Eiji Aonuma.[5] This was the only time Prima released an Ocarina of Time 3D Collector's Edition guide as an exclusive this box set.[6] It also included a revised and expanded Skyward Sword guide with over 100 pages of new content,[7] and an updated version of the Twilight Princess guide. The box set was limited to 50,000 copies.[8]
