The E3 Zelda Thread

[Ric]

So there is not much prE3 news for Nintendo, the only credible thing I have been able to find so far is this;


While it's not likely that Nintendo will have much to show beyond a new batch of screenshots, we can hope that E3 2009 will provide a first hands on opportunity for Link's next adventure.

The Legend of Zelda series always nabs our attention and for good reason: each instalment of this massive adventure series is a veritable masterpiece.

Though we have scant few details on Spirit Tracks, there's no doubt that it will prove to be another hit. Even if it's only a couple of new screenshots, any new information on this high profile DS title should be exciting.


Links:

http://www.pocketgamer.co.uk/r/Various/Top+10+charts/feature.asp?c=13381

http://www.pocketgamer.co.uk/r/DS/The+Legend+of+Zelda%3A+Spirit+Tracks/news.asp?c=12386

And here is a video:

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Will we get our first 'hands on' experience with this at E3? Let's hope so.

We already knew about this though really. What I want to see would be a Wii Relese.

So any other news or comments about Zelda at this coming E3 post it here ;)

[Angrist]

I don't know about Spirit Tracks. The gameplay in that video doesn't appeal to me at all. Maybe it's because I got fed up with Phantom Hourglass because of that one dungeon. I never finished it, at one point I didn't know where to go.

The touch screen controls were refreshing, but now when I think of it... brr, just give me a proper 3D Zelda.

On the Wii.

Edit: more than a year ago I did some predictions on the next Zelda. It would be fun if some of them came true, so I'll recap them here:
- Using an improved version of the TP engine
- A direct sequel to TP, probably a sidequest story
- The theme will be shapeshifting (not just a wolf, but also a seal, a mountain goat, an eagle...) and there will be another theme that uses the WiiMote (maybe dancing?) Maybe more emphasis on the weather.
- Greatly enhanced sword controls.
- Better graphics, more story, a more lively world.
- Perhaps an online arena option, where you can duke it out with the weapons you found in singleplayer.
- Out in 2010.

[Ric]

This is a source from a link BaB posted in the Pre3 Thread:


Nintendo's big guns
Nintendo boss Satoru Iwata has gone on record in an interview with Forbes that the company's disappointing E3 2008 showing may have been "misunderstood" by hardcore gamers. This is a sure suggestion that we might see more swords and guns, and less drum kits and balance boards from Nintendo's 2009 showing. Both Mario and Zelda teams have been busily working for other two years - will we see new instalments? (PLEASE GOD YES)


We know they will be showing Zelda Spirit Tracks. I am certain they will anyway. I seem to remember rumours the next console release in development even when TP was released though :unsure: I really think we are gonna see this at E3. I have, shall we say 'a feeling' It seems inevitable to me.

*Hopes he is pot proved wrong*