November 9, 2009 • 7:26 pm
It’s been revealed that The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks will allow you to play the DS like a woodwind instrument.
Nintendo have revealed that certain parts of Zelda: Spirit Tracks will require the player to blow into the DS microphone to use Links Spirit Pipe. The Spirit Pipe will apparently play an “essential role” in Zelda: Spirit Tracks, just as the conductor’s baton did in Zelda: Wind Waker and the flute did in Zelda: Ocarina of Time.
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November 3, 2009 • 7:27 pm
The next iteration of the Zelda franchise for the Nintendo Wii will fully utilise the Wii MotionPlus peripheral according to legendary games designer, Shigeru Miyamoto.
“About MotionPlus. We’re implementing it so that players can feel like they themselves are holding the sword. In the previous Zelda (Twilight Princess) the targeting was based on the IR pointer. This time however, we’ll be using MotionPlus for a variety of more convenient targeting systems that will allow for more pleasant gameplay.”
- Shigeru Miyamoto
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September 10, 2009 • 5:06 pm
It’s rumoured that Nintendo will be showcasing a trailer for its forthcoming Zelda title in October.
An anonymous source of a popular gaming website has revealed that Nintendo are set to unveil a new trailer for the next instalment of the Zelda franchise during its Business Media summit in October 2009.
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Revered game designer, Shigeru Miyamoto, claims the next addition to the Zelda franchise won’t be radically different from previous incarnations.
Speaking to gaming publication Nintendo Power, legendary game designer Shigeru Miyamoto gave a tantalizing glimpse into the development of the next Zelda title. Whilst many where expecting a radically different direction for the next instalment of the Zelda franchise, Miyamoto claims there won’t be too many shocking new changes.
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The Zelda image Miyamoto reportedly showed off at Nintendo’s E3 round table conference has finally surfaced online.
The image which depicts the next itteration of the Zelda franchise for the Nintendo Wii has finally found its way online. Although the game won’t be due until around 2011 the image that was released showcases a more mature Link accompined by what appears to be the Queen of the Faries.
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Shigeru Miyamoto has confessed that a new addition to the Zelda franchise is in development for the Nintendo Wii.
Speaking at Nintendo’s E3’s round table discussion, Shigeru Miyamoto confirmed to developers and journalists that a version of Zelda is in the works for the Nintendo Wii. Unfortunately Miyamoto decided to hold back from announcing it at Nintendo’s press conference yesterday, instead he treated round table journalists to a single oil painted image of Link which is pivotal to the storyline.
To be honest with you, I really wanted to announce a Zelda game for Wii at this E3. But rather than think about something to bring you to show you, we really wanted to focus on actual game development,” he said. “However I didn’t want to come empty handed, so I did bring the next illustration for the next Zelda title. We’d like to make it compatible with Wii MotionPlus. It’s quite possible it will be playable only with Wii MotionPlus. I would like to say we hope to bring it to you next year. It may take a little longer.
- Shigeru Miyamoto
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Whilst many presumed a new Zelda title would be flaunted at GDC ‘09 not many expected it for the Nintendo DS.
The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks which was announced by Nintendo President, Satoru Iwata, initially appears very similar to the critically acclaimed Phantom Hourglass.
Although a short video presentation was shown at the event, details regarding the game appear rather scarce. The trailer presentation shows series protagonist Link riding a Western style rail road train equipped with a cannon, whilst the footage switches to the mandatory dungeon esquire adventuring we’re all used to.
The game is presented in a cell shaded graphical effect mirroring Links previous DS adventure, The Phantom Hourglass. As with the aforementioned title the game will utilize both the bottom and top screen for gameplay and dungeon maps respectively. The game is officially due for release sometime later this year and looks set to be another integral adventure story for the Nintendo DS/DSi.
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Nintendo are poised to announce a whole slew of new information at tomorrows GDC Keynote in San Francisco.
Whilst speculation and rumours are customarily buzzing around the Web regarding possible announcements from the Kyoto based company, no one actually knows for sure what we can expect to hear.
A new addition to the Mario or Zelda franchises wouldn’t go amiss, and neither would information about the Wii’s successor, Wii HD. However, it’s more likely information of this kind will be left to the annual E3 trade event in June.
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January 28, 2009 • 8:06 pm
January 22, 2009 • 6:00 pm
Could Nintendo be handing down some of their key franchises to different developers?
Two different sites from two different software developers are sporting what appear to be iconic icons from key Nintendo franchises along with a countdown clock.
The first developer is Sega, whose website sports a retro 8bit Mario 1up mushroom, which once clicked provides users with the infamous 1up jingle that’s apparent throughout the Mario franchises.
The second developer is Marvelous Entertainment Inc, whose website depicts what appears to be a Legend of Zelda Triforce, which again is accompanied by a countdown timer.
Could these established development studios be tackling some of the biggest named franchises in Nintendo’s bountiful back catalogue? Hopefully all will be revealed soon…
Update: Sega game revealed. PSP game revealed.
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