Eiji Aonuma: GC Zelda is Complete and "...Will be very, very beautiful.&quo

[Snake2715]

http://www.jeux-france.com/news8581_zelda-ds--gamecube.html

In an Interview granted to Libération, Eiji Aonuma de Nintendo, which in particular took part in the development of many shutters of the Zelda series, reveals some very interesting information concerning next Zelda on GameCube and Nintendo DS.

Eiji Aonuma (Nintendo) 'There will be without any doubt Zelda for the DS. In fact, you appear that the reflexions which we developed around Four Swords largely contributed to the reflexion which we had to conceive the DS. The concepts with work in Four Swords formed part of the examples that we experienced while thinking on the possible plays for the DS and the advantages that the double screen allows. It was theoretical but today, it would be very a shame, and even ashamed, that one does not make the opposite demonstration: a truth good Zelda on DS. The next episode of Zelda conceived for GameCube is already completed but I can absolutely nothing say some moreover. You know the house: even the title and the topic are still secret. This next large Zelda, which makes continuation with the WindWaker episode chronologically, will leave to Japan at at the end of 2005. I am engaged to 200 % in his development and I can betray one secrecy of it: it will be very, very beautiful.'

[onetrackmind]

awesome! Thanks for the article!

[Scorch]

Bad translation, but there's one thing I noticed:

The next episode of Zelda conceived for GameCube is already completed but I can absolutely nothing say some moreover. You know the house: even the title and the topic are still secret. This next large Zelda, which makes continuation with the WindWaker episode chronologically, will leave to Japan at at the end of 2005.

The new Zelda is complete? They're making another Zelda after this for Gamecube?

If the new Zelda's complete.. how far from launch are we!?

[Snake2715]

Bad translation, but there's one thing I noticed:

The next episode of Zelda conceived for GameCube is already completed but I can absolutely nothing say some moreover. You know the house: even the title and the topic are still secret. This next large Zelda, which makes continuation with the WindWaker episode chronologically, will leave to Japan at at the end of 2005.

The new Zelda is complete? They're making another Zelda after this for Gamecube?

If the new Zelda's complete.. how far from launch are we!?


Scorch what?

Yes the next 2005 Zelda is for cube we all should know that.

Where does it say theres another one for cube?

[thealternakid]

all they said about the windwaker sequel was that it was going to be running on the windwaker engine, and everyone assumed that it would look the same graphically, however the new zelda is running on a modified windwaker engine
so this new zelda is the "sequel" to windwaker

[DenisDFat]

anouma is a liar.

it is very, very ugly.

[alongx]

The Zelda which we were shown at E3 last year would require more than a modified Wind Waker engine. Furthermore, how, if at all, would it fit into the Wind Waker chronology? I think he's pointing at a new cell shaded Zelda possibly.

[AdamInPlaidum]

It was reported that the translation was wrong. Aonuma said the game is COMING, not complete.

Linkage: http://gc.advancedmn.com/article.php?artid=4330

[Chris in Cali]

I'm pissed that the DS Zelda is going to be a Four Swords spin-off. If there's not going to be online play then it's useless to me.

[thealternakid]

the realistic zelda does in fact run on a modified wind waker engine

"Nintendo however confirmed to IGNcube that the newly redesigned title does in fact run on a modified version of the Wind Waker engine. The company also revealed that the new Legend of Zelda is in fact not a remake of any kind, but instead an entirely original undertaking."

http://cube.ign.com/articles/513/513962p1.html

because of the rough translation, i really think that Aonuma is speaking of the realistic zelda. really all he says is "next" which in my mind is the realistic zelda that will be out this year. for nintendo to produce two zelda games in one year? not very likely. with the revolution coming, why not just make it a launch title?

the translation really is confusing but i wouldnt get any hopes up for more than one zelda on the gamecube this year

[beerguy961]

Man, E3 this year should be amazing...

[MorPhiend]

The Zelda which we were shown at E3 last year would require more than a modified Wind Waker engine. Furthermore, how, if at all, would it fit into the Wind Waker chronology? I think he's pointing at a new cell shaded Zelda possibly.

What are you talking about? The engine means how it will play / how it runs, not just what it looks like. WW is not a pseudo-3D world. It is 3D. Just because it uses cell shading does not mean it's a 2D world. And thus, the characters also must take up space, else you would go around them and see them paper thin. The most apparent thing they have changed is changing the polygons to being textured and eliminated the cell shading. When they announced the game, they said it was the WW engine. This is not new info. :roll:

I'm pissed that the DS Zelda is going to be a Four Swords spin-off. If there's not going to be online play then it's useless to me.

You are always so quick to diss and dismiss anything to do with the DS. It never said anything about a Four Swords spin-off (although, frankly, I don't see a thing wrong with that). It doesn't say anything about no online play. You are always more than happy to make up things to complain about the DS over. Sorry if you only make $150 a year and you spent it on the DS and now wish you could afford some Ramen noodles (sorry, but that's really how pathetic you constantly sound). Just think about it for a second before inserting your foot in your mouth: The whole basis of Four Swords Adventure is the four player simultaneous co-operative gameplay. That sounds like "online" (or no-line) play more than anything possibly could without straight out saying it. Just chill out, and if you really hate your DS so much, just sell it again and stop whining... :puke:

[crystalklear64]

So, since the new Zelda is running on the WW Engine this makes it seem less likely that the game will be revolutionary, and will be more of the same Zelda stuff with a shiny coat of paint. Not that thats a bad thing, its just with only 2 maybe 3 franchises driving nintendo now, you'd think that they'd be doing near-orgasmic things in their top games. It just sounds like this new Zelda is gonna be like the OOT to MM transformation only making the graphics realistic.

[MorPhiend]

So, since the new Zelda is running on the WW Engine this makes it seem less likely that the game will be revolutionary, and will be more of the same Zelda stuff with a shiny coat of paint. Not that thats a bad thing, its just with only 2 maybe 3 franchises driving nintendo now, you'd think that they'd be doing near-orgasmic things in their top games. It just sounds like this new Zelda is gonna be like the OOT to MM transformation only making the graphics realistic.

I don't think that that necessarily has to be the case, although it could happen. There are many games that have a similar sequel that are not just rehashes. And just because it is using a reworked engine, does not mean it will be a cardboard cutouot of the original. They still can make changes and add new elements. Just remember, many games that are nothing alike use the same development tools provided by the console company that just makes programming easier. It is just a framework to build on. :D I'm going to be optimistic. I think it (will) work out great.

[Jrunt20x]

So, since the new Zelda is running on the WW Engine this makes it seem less likely that the game will be revolutionary, and will be more of the same Zelda stuff with a shiny coat of paint. Not that thats a bad thing, its just with only 2 maybe 3 franchises driving nintendo now, you'd think that they'd be doing near-orgasmic things in their top games. It just sounds like this new Zelda is gonna be like the OOT to MM transformation only making the graphics realistic.

I don't think that that necessarily has to be the case, although it could happen. There are many games that have a similar sequel that are not just rehashes. And just because it is using a reworked engine, does not mean it will be a cardboard cutouot of the original. They still can make changes and add new elements. Just remember, many games that are nothing alike use the same development tools provided by the console company that just makes programming easier. It is just a framework to build on. :D I'm going to be optimistic. I think it work out great.

Right, the engine is the same, but says the game has too. It just means that Nintendo doesn't need to start from scratch. they have all of the development software to build the game off of. That's doesn't mean it's gonna be a rehash. We already know of one new addition, sword fighting on the horse. Also, I can't remember where I read it, it might have been the same interview, the game is going to be a bit more puzzle heavy. This seems interesting and should be great for the game, Also, if one looks closely at the trailer, you can see that in the dungeon there is a set over head view at one point. this is similar to the old Zelda's. This game seems to be shaping up to be the perfect mix between pre and post OoT Zeldas. And I can't wait. :P

[Starky27]

Bah, not 6 weeks ago Nintendo had Zelda on its 1st Half NA release list; doesn't take them long to append it I guess. Unless of course Nintendo's doing the unthinkable and releasing a Zelda game here before Japan. Bummer too, because I still had high hopes of Mario 128 being Nintendo's big Winter '05 title this year and I can't imagine them releasing both of those games anywhere close to each other. Damn it all if E3 can't get here soon enough though...