The Next Wii Zelda (Now With Added Rumors)

TheSlyMoogle · 06-03-2009, 04:04 AM

http://e3.gamespot.com/story/6210517...geted-for-2010

As far as I can tell from everything I've been looking at this is all that was said about a Wii Zelda. Sorry to get you too pumped!

Angrist · 06-03-2009, 02:10 PM

Looks like they're not far in development... What have they been doing in the last few years??

TheSlyMoogle · 06-04-2009, 08:06 AM

Thumb up ass comes to mind?

BreakABone · 06-04-2009, 11:06 AM

As I said in the other thread and mentioned to KG, Nintendo treats their Zeldas like a very special event and I don't see them throwing out another one just because the fans need it.

I assume they have gone through several concepts and just haven't finalized one yet. I also assume, they are finally gonna do away with the OoT template which has been driving the series for about a decade.

KillerGremlin · 06-04-2009, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by BreakABone

As I said in the other thread and mentioned to KG, Nintendo treats their Zeldas like a very special event and I don't see them throwing out another one just because the fans need it.

I assume they have gone through several concepts and just haven't finalized one yet. I also assume, they are finally gonna do away with the OoT template which has been driving the series for about a decade.

Not only that, but like we already pointed out, with a new Super Mario Bros. game coming out and a sequel to Mario Galaxy, Nintendo is going to be pulling in crazy money. Add in a Zelda on the DS and I guarantee you they will be making a large profit.

Releasing a Zelda on the Wii means that it will lessen the impact of the two Mario titles and definitely diminish Zelda sales on the DS. Some desperate Zelda fans might actually buy a DS for this new Zelda title. It wouldn't surprise me if DS sales saw an increase around the launch of Spirit Tracks.

Right now Nintendo is probably on cruise control, because the sequel to Galaxy looks like it uses the exact same engine as the original. I doubt development was too hard for that game.

Nintendo has cleaned the sales floor this generation, I see no reason why they would change their strategy. I bet if we see Wii Zelda it will be right at the end of the console's life so Nintendo can try to squeeze out a few final Wii sales before unveiling a new console.

Also, Twilight Princess wasn't exclusive so it was a Cube/Wii title. That meant no real pressure integrating Wii controls. I'm sure Nintendo feels some pressure to make a kick ass Zelda game that successfully and innovatively implements Wii motion control. If the game falls short in that area Nintendo will be crucified.

Angrist · 06-04-2009, 04:51 PM

Hm I guess you're right. Within 1.5 years we'll get 2 Mario platformers and 1 Metroid game. That's pretty big, we don't 'need' Zelda to keep us busy.

But then again, look at the time between Zeldas:
LoZ: 1986
AoL: 1987
LttP: 1991
LA: 1993
OoT: 1998
MM: 2000
TWW: 2002
TP: 2006

2009/2010 would be a great timing for a next main Zelda. Especially when you consider TP was probably held back for the Wii.
I think it takes longer because they're not too sure what direction to go with it. Holding it back artificially, just not to have too many games in a short time? Madness.

BreakABone · 06-04-2009, 05:44 PM

I don't think its about having Mario and Zelda in their place, they released Wind Waker/Sunshine/Prime all within like 8 months of each other.

And TP/Prime 3/Galaxy were all released within a year of each other.

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IGN: At your developer roundtable this week, you showed off a single piece of artwork from the next Wii Zelda game. This piece of art has not yet been released publicly, but we noticed that Link appears to have grown to full adulthood. He looks older than he did in Twilight Princess. Is that a correct assumption?

Shigeru Miyamoto: Well, the story setting for this Zelda is, of course, in a completely different era and Link is older than he was previously. More approaching adulthood. There is one hint. Maybe from the art work you can see that he's not holding a sword.

IGN: Has he lost his Master Sword?

Shigeru Miyamoto: [Laughing] I just wanted to make sure that you understand we are making it. That's all I'm going to say on that subject.

IGN: Does the game follow the story progression of Twilight Princess or is it something completely different?

Shigeru Miyamoto: I can't go into details except to say that it's something completely different.

Angrist · 06-04-2009, 06:26 PM

On that picture he was shown back to back with a woman. No sword. 'Something completely different.'

It's a dating sim.

BreakABone · 06-04-2009, 11:33 PM

The illustration that was shown.

Angrist · 06-05-2009, 04:01 AM

Hm...............

Ric · 06-05-2009, 08:55 AM

That picture reminds me of the Great Fairy in The Wind Waker. The one you have to use the whirlwind song to get to.

I take it this is 'the concept picture' that was mentioned by on one of the links.

BreakABone · 06-05-2009, 12:24 PM

Xanny sent me this link.

manasecret · 06-05-2009, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by BreakABone

Xanny sent me this link.

Ah, interesting! But they got it mixed up.

Look at that art and imagine if Link had the sword stored on his back, with the point of the sword pointing down to the ground. It looks like to me the shape of the girl matches that perfectly. The hilt and handle match her head and neck, the protective V of the hilt matches her cloak (which also puts the diamond in the exact same spot), and her long legs match the length of the sword.

Then again, I see how the textures map up on their matchup. Perhaps she is not meant to be a literal one-for-one representation of the sword like I'm thinking.

Angrist · 06-05-2009, 12:40 PM

Very interesting. So this time the 'helper' (like Navi, Midna, etc.) is a living sword?
Can she also transform in other weapons? A whip (like in Spirit Tracks), a morningstar, a magic wand??

Also, some people have suggested that Link is standing in front of a portal. Maybe a portal to the fairy world. Perhaps he's lost the Master Sword? Maybe the Master Sword will be made in this game??

KillerGremlin · 06-05-2009, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by manasecret

Ah, interesting! But they got it mixed up.

Look at that art and imagine if Link had the sword stored on his back, with the point of the sword pointing down to the ground. It looks like to me the shape of the girl matches that perfectly. The hilt and handle match her head and neck, the protective V of the hilt matches her cloak (which also puts the diamond in the exact same spot), and her long legs match the length of the sword.

Then again, I see how the textures map up on their matchup. Perhaps she is not meant to be a literal one-for-one representation of the sword like I'm thinking.

Yeah gotta agree with Mana here. If that chick is the sword her legs are the blade and her head is the handle.

Just what Link needs btw, a talking sword....
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