Post by: Gamebasher on November 13, 2004, 03:47:33 AM
The new Zelda is coming out much sooner than anyone expected. Gamesindustry.biz says that Ninty released a list of games to come out early in 2005, and what do you think you find on that list for GCN? The Legend of Zelda, in Quarter 2! I am still holding my breath!
Nintendo explicitly stated that THIS game would come out SIMULTANEOUSLY worldwide! So not just Japan first ...still not breathing!
Has anybody else seen this? Hoax?
Post by: Bill Aurion on November 13, 2004, 05:43:23 AM
Post by: Draygaia on November 13, 2004, 06:13:27 AM
Post by: Ages on November 13, 2004, 06:17:18 AM
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Originally posted by: Draygaia
Dude the new Zelda is easier to make than Wind Waker. I mean c'mon its Nintendo. Remember that first 3d goraud-shading Zelda demo movie they made for the GCN in 2001? They pulled that off at the last minute. They only really had to worry about gameplay and story.
Yea...just gameplay, story, controls, dungeons, imagitive bosses...ya know, stuff like that. Graphically, it might be easier to create the characters, but animating them and making the land of Hyrule into a place that these realistic characters would look natural in requires alot more thought and effort.
Post by: UncleBob on November 13, 2004, 06:21:19 AM
Post by: Hemmorrhoid on November 13, 2004, 06:48:51 AM
but last E3 showed they were quite far along with the game
if you consider that theres probably a giant team working on this one, they might pull it off really quickly (and they started beginning of 2003)
times change, maybe nintendo doesnt need 2.5- 3 or even 4 years anymore to develop a top game, as weve just seen with MP2
Post by: Ian Sane on November 13, 2004, 07:35:11 AM
Post by: MaleficentOgre on November 13, 2004, 07:54:45 AM
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on November 13, 2004, 12:32:15 PM
I looked at the actual press release on Nintendo's online press room just now, and it doesn't show a "Q2" next to Zelda... I believe it used to tho...
Here's the new line(s):
"Q2: Geist from Nintendo"
"And an all-new adventure of The Legend of Zelda® from Nintendo is in development"
Right, Nintendo, do whatever you can to not get our hopes up and expect an early release only to delay it to 2015. "Delay" is Zelda's middle name. "Delay" is Blizzard's state of existence...
Post by: Draygaia on November 13, 2004, 02:19:38 PM
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Originally posted by: Draygaia
Dude the new Zelda is easier to make than Wind Waker. I mean c'mon its Nintendo. Remember that first 3d goraud-shading Zelda demo movie they made for the GCN in 2001? They pulled that off at the last minute. They only really had to worry about gameplay and story.
Yea...just gameplay, story, controls, dungeons, imagitive bosses...ya know, stuff like that. Graphically, it might be easier to create the characters, but animating them and making the land of Hyrule into a place that these realistic characters would look natural in requires alot more thought and effort.
In an interview with IGN Nintendo just said it was easier to make. Plus they already had experience with OoT. The engine is still very similar to what was created with OoT. I also remember long before the GCN launched that it was easy to develop for. So whats new that they have to do? The best I can think of is that when they create an area for Link to adventure is that they have to think of a story off that area rather than Square making up a story and creating an area built for it.
Post by: Hostile Creation on November 13, 2004, 07:26:27 PM
Post by: KDR_11k on November 13, 2004, 07:59:17 PM
Post by: Rancid Planet on November 13, 2004, 09:10:55 PM
Post by: Hemmorrhoid on November 14, 2004, 12:46:58 AM
Post by: joshnickerson on November 14, 2004, 04:17:01 AM
Post by: odifiend on November 14, 2004, 04:31:26 AM
Post by: Draygaia on November 14, 2004, 04:48:56 AM
So if it is Q2 I feel an April release would be good that way I can pick it off the shelf easily the month after if it will be in such demand in April.
Post by: Bill Aurion on November 14, 2004, 05:09:23 AM
The Rev will be backwards-compatible...
Post by: Gamefreak on November 14, 2004, 05:23:17 AM
Personally, I want them to delay Zelda and pimp it up for the Revolution's launch, complete with the best graphics, sound, and music imaginable and ready to take advantage of whatever features the Revolution may have.
BTW, it's not a big deal that this will come out simultaneously worldwide. OoT came out in the same week in all the regions, and I'm pretty sure MM came out on the same date in the US, Europe, and Japan.
Post by: Djunknown on November 14, 2004, 10:12:16 AM
Post by: Hemmorrhoid on November 14, 2004, 11:35:28 AM
I think Nintendo know what theyre doing when it comes to zelda, they wouldnt risk crappy sales like that, or it might release 1st half of 2005 after all, they would have had 2.5 years of development time by then
Post by: couchmonkey on November 15, 2004, 05:16:36 AM
Personally, I want to see this game on GameCube. I want Nintendo to continue to show serious support for its consoles straight to the end and I don't want that year-long gap in gaming that we had at the end of the N64 and even the Super NES lifespans. Revolution is still probably 18-24 months away, I think it would be bad to give up the last big release for the Cube more than a year before the next console is ready.
Post by: Gamebasher on November 15, 2004, 05:50:17 AM
Read about it
right here
Post by: Ian Sane on November 15, 2004, 06:21:10 AM
Yeah, me.
Plus I don't think the Revolution is going to have been shown in any serious way by the time the new Zelda comes out. Sure we might have a glimpse of the system itself by then but in terms of actual games odds are we won't know much until E3 2006. Unless Nintendo launches it in 2005 but I really doubt that. Just seems too soon to me.
And realistically the only people who are going to be interested in the Revolution are hardcore types who are going to buy Zelda anyway. The general public doens't really know anything about a new console until they see an ad for it and that especially holds true for a new Nintendo console which is probably going to attract less attention than the PS3 or Xbox Next.
Post by: canned meat on November 17, 2004, 07:14:34 PM
Post by: Dasmos on November 17, 2004, 08:23:03 PM
Post by: canned meat on November 17, 2004, 09:34:08 PM
Post by: Hemmorrhoid on November 18, 2004, 04:39:58 AM
I just wanna play it so badly, SOO badly.
Post by: KDR_11k on November 18, 2004, 06:19:06 AM
Post by: the master is here on November 18, 2004, 10:02:58 AM
Post by: KDR_11k on November 19, 2004, 12:45:37 AM
Post by: Boris of Morris on November 19, 2004, 01:02:51 AM
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on November 19, 2004, 11:15:07 AM
Post by: Gamebasher on November 22, 2004, 04:50:42 AM
But it would still be cool, to get the new Zelda so much earlier!
Post by: Hemmorrhoid on November 22, 2004, 05:32:04 AM
it doesnt seem to me theres much more to look forward too next year
Post by: Bill Aurion on November 22, 2004, 06:29:27 AM
Post by: Hemmorrhoid on November 22, 2004, 08:04:27 AM
Post by: norebonomis on November 24, 2004, 12:20:22 PM
ooo.o
Post by: mjbd on November 24, 2004, 01:01:57 PM
Post by: Syl on November 25, 2004, 05:22:39 AM
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I'm going to say November 2005, the same date Ocarina of Time came out.
Same guess from me.
Post by: Syl on November 25, 2004, 05:24:24 AM
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Originally posted by: joshnickerson
I'm going to say November 2005, the same date Ocarina of Time came out.
Same guess from me.
I think its best they wait till then anyway, more time in devolopement is always good, they hopefully won't have to cut 2 dungeons this time >_> and anyway, its the last major title for the gamecube, holiday season is a necessity.
Post by: - dragon - on November 25, 2004, 08:46:41 AM
Post by: Hemmorrhoid on November 25, 2004, 10:20:45 AM
anyways, what do you think of the new screens? I think link looks great, but the enemy on one of the screens looks crappy, almost N64ish
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on November 25, 2004, 11:42:20 AM
http://www.planetgamecube.com/media.cfm?action=shot&id=2129&seq=4
I'm surprised no one's complained about the horse, which I think is in greater need of work.
Careful with what "n64ish" implies. You deem something n64ish, then it's 'weak' enough to be on DS...
Dreamcastish and PS2ish also exist..... HELLOOOOOOOOO
Post by: MaleficentOgre on November 25, 2004, 04:16:30 PM
Post by: Rancid Planet on November 25, 2004, 04:59:28 PM
I just hope the game comes out before next Christmas. Anytime in 2005 would be great.
Post by: Artimus on November 26, 2004, 08:00:52 AM
Post by: Bill Aurion on November 27, 2004, 04:06:13 AM
Post by: MaleficentOgre on November 27, 2004, 04:59:09 AM
Post by: Gamebasher on November 29, 2004, 04:59:26 AM
Seeing those gobsmackingly incredibly screenshots, in particular the one where Link sits on his horse (Epona?) looking out over the fantastic land and with that HUGE draw-distance, I get to think that OOT was merely a warm-up leading...to this!
Simply...awesome!!
I can already hear the new music playing in the background.
Post by: KDR_11k on November 29, 2004, 06:03:50 AM
Post by: MaleficentOgre on November 29, 2004, 06:04:25 AM
Post by: King of Twitch on November 29, 2004, 02:45:17 PM
"Same guess from me."
My guess too. If they give a release date or time frame, they really mean x + 6 months.
They could never stoop to releasing something in the summer when kids are off school, so October 26th 2005 it is.
Post by: Gamebasher on December 01, 2004, 06:02:27 AM
But right now I just like to compliment the new Zelda game, since it is what most of us who love the Zelda series wanted, and since it is going to virtually blow away the competition! Single greatest adventure game ever to have been made Iam sure they will vote it, when it comes out.
OOT was called "Game of the Century", when it debuted in the 1998, but THIS ONE, I believe, will be called "Game of the Millenium" when it comes out!
So if I do talk like a Halflife 2 Fanboy, I am pleased. That game too, is a milestone!
Post by: Ian Sane on December 01, 2004, 06:38:50 AM
You know since OOT and this new Zelda will be released in different centuries they could call this new one "Game of the Century" as well. They can both be "Game of the Century" without conflicting.
Post by: Morien on December 02, 2004, 09:40:03 PM
You know what'd be really cool? A LE disc for pre-orders. But since they'v rereleased practically all the Zelda games on Gamecube already (sans the ones available on Gameboy platforms) maybe they could remaster Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask with the new graphics and remastered sound. Wishfull thinking yes, but impossible? No. Hell, I'd pay full price for a disc with them both remastered. I'm sure other people would too.
Post by: KDR_11k on December 03, 2004, 01:38:01 AM
Post by: Morien on December 03, 2004, 03:04:31 PM
Oh well. I'd still pay full price for them.
Post by: Caillan on December 03, 2004, 04:01:17 PM
It would be very nice to have remakes, I agree, but OoT and MM were only last generation and we've got port to the Cube already, as well as a partial remake of OoT. Maybe next generation they could come up with something, like WW graphics for Link as a child and the new style for Link as an adult?
Post by: Dasmos on December 03, 2004, 10:33:39 PM
Post by: BlkPaladin on December 09, 2004, 12:19:30 PM
Wind Waker was moved to a time were it would have virtally no competition so Nintendo may be doing the same thing. (Though if its Q2 in fiscal terms it could be August since their fiscal year ends in March.)
Post by: Gamebasher on December 11, 2004, 01:37:56 AM
Nintendo will meet the expectations, but was indeed stuck in the past with long developement cycles, and too few new games. They have experimented with Mario and Zelda recently (Sunshine and Wind Waker), and now with Donkey Kong (Konga) and also given us Pikmin. They are right now busy rolling out the DS and preparing for a portfolio of games coming out for the new console dubbed Revolution. I don´t think you need to worry. They´re not stuck in the past anymore. It just takes some time before you will see it. They´re gearing up, slow in the move, but fast like hell once they get going!
Post by: Bloodworth on December 12, 2004, 09:43:44 AM
Post by: Morien on December 13, 2004, 02:52:36 AM
You know what would make this new Zelda really cool to me? If,
a) There is ONE version. None of that getting all the kinks out for PAL ala Metroid. Don't get me wrong, I am PAL and so I think I got the better end of that deal. But I bought my Gamecube after seeing the teaser of this Zelda, and I don't want to wait months for a PAL release. I don't want them delaying it to get all the kinks out, but at the same time I don't want them releasing me a version with kinks to get out. Solution? Get the kinks out BEFORE it goes gold!
b) There is ONE version (part 2). OOT had various versions. First Ganon spat out blood coloured blood (shock) and there were chants (alteast most thought they sounded like chants) which lead to people thinking it was offensive, then there was green coloured blood (:S) and no chants in the temple (i think it was the temple). I WANT MY RED BLOOD! I WANT MY CHANTS! DON'T TAKE THEM AWAY FROM ME!!!
c) I had it.
Post by: TMW on December 13, 2004, 03:39:04 AM
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that and Mario 128...... drool...
You know what would make this new Zelda really cool to me? If,
c) I had it.
You know, I can't help but agree. I think thats the biggest selling point the game has, really.
Post by: Ian Sane on December 13, 2004, 07:08:20 AM
That's a lofty goal but even if they don't quite pull it off I admire that kind of effort. There are two ways to make a good sequel to a long running series. You either try to go in a different direction (much like what Majora's Mask and Wind Waker tried to do) or you try to make the ULTIMATE *blank* GAME. Super Metroid is an example of the ULTIMATE METROID GAME. It plays a lot like the original Metroid but everything is improved and as a result it's one of the best games ever. Zelda hasn't really gotten the ultimate treatement yet. A Link to the Past is close but the parallel dimension thing was pretty new. The ULTIMATE ZELDA GAME would take all that Nintendo has learned creating the previous Zelda games and put that knowledge into creating as great of a game as possible. While I like it when Nintendo tries to do something new I would like to see at least one attempt of them making a super Zelda sequel that just trys to be the best game in the series.
Post by: PaLaDiN on December 13, 2004, 07:14:01 AM
I want them to try and make a better game than LttP, but I guess that's asking for too much.
Post by: Hostile Creation on December 13, 2004, 09:10:32 AM
Post by: Ian Sane on December 13, 2004, 09:20:40 AM
Post by: Gamebasher on January 05, 2005, 12:54:20 PM
This years release can´t come soon enough, and they would be reeaaal nice if they released it simultaneously in all territories!
Nintendo ROCKS!
Post by: Dirk Temporo on January 05, 2005, 01:13:57 PM
Post by: Morien on January 06, 2005, 02:04:45 AM
