E3 2009: Miyamoto confirms new Wii Zelda

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E3 2009: Miyamoto confirms new Wii Zelda

Speaking at Nintendo's roundtable discussion Shigeru Miyamoto has confirmed that a new Wii Zelda title is in development.

"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."

Miyamoto then showed an oil painting image of Link on the screen behind him. A pale blue figure wearing a helmet in the foreground and the Legend of Zelda logo at the bottom is all the media was treated to. Unfortunately no photography was allowed at the behind closed doors event.

"This illustration does contain elements that are central to the storyline, and I hope it does prove to you we are quite far into the development of the title," Miyamoto said. "I would like to say we hope to bring it to you next year. It may take a little longer."

Miyamoto revealed that it was likely to be compatible with Wii MotionPlus, but did not confirm it. That might give you an idea of how far along development is. Maybe we won't see it next year after all.

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E3 2009: Miyamoto confirms new Wii Zelda Comments

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Tia

Sounds promising, it'll be interesting to see how things develop.

03/06/2009

ίη☆

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b3nnii

lol. It's good to know they are well into it.

03/06/2009

[CA] Full stop no returns, turn around touch the ground AAAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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K-M4N

If this was mentioned at Nintendo's conference, then it would've been much better.

03/06/2009

[FEED MEH PL0X - California, U.S]

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Matteh

I really want to see the image they showed. I wonder if anyone secretly took a photo with something...

03/06/2009

Brisbane...Wii.PS3.DSi.iPhone.MacBook Pro.

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CheeryDog

They might have a photo of it from another time, but I doubt they will put in on the web

03/06/2009

MMGN; collecting medals

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malaka

awes

03/06/2009

In that case, so as to prevent any more miracles, I will crush you into atoms...!

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Ben

Nintendo will probably send it out in a press release eventually, they want it to get some hype.

03/06/2009

This is a story back when the member formerly known as ICC was currently known as ICC.

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bylim5

*dies*

03/06/2009

Victoria

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renagadez

Where is this picture???

03/06/2009

Sydney, New South Wales

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taxidermy

renagadez said: Where is this picture???

"Unfortunately no photography was allowed at the behind closed doors event."

03/06/2009

Matteh

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Pilkingbod

I like the fact that he showed a drawing and said, "I hope it does prove to you we are quite far into the development of the title."

It's a drawing...

03/06/2009

Vegetables

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cake_face

i think its better if they take there time and make it AWSOME than just trying to rush it. hope they make it with MotionPlus, wouldnt even mind waiting another year if they do that.

03/06/2009

Sweet Melbourne love SSBB: 3609-5614-6452

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renagadez

taxidermy said:

renagadez said: Where is this picture???

"Unfortunately no photography was allowed at the behind closed doors event."

lol I stopped reading at "However I didn't want to come empty handed, so I did bring the next illustration for the next Zelda title."

03/06/2009

Sydney, New South Wales

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13Seconds

ive got epic expectations for the next zelda game. Combined with wii motion plus, you could control links sword in 1:1 motion! And the archery like it was shown on the wii sports resort demo!!
i dont know if thats the direction they will take, but itd be sweet if they did

03/06/2009

Perth

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Slick

Lemme guess.
It's not a cell-shaded Zelda?
Damn.

03/06/2009

QUEEEEEEEEEEEENNNNNNSSSSSLLLLLLLLLAAAAAAANNNNNNNDDDDDDERRRRRRR!

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EADP

link for pic?? of cover???

noobs these days...

03/06/2009

psn- eltoNNNNNN (6 N's) www.Youtube.com/SkillSkillFiretruck msn/IM- d_syboy@hotmail.com

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sjt333

EADP said: link for pic?? of cover???
noobs these days...

do you have a problem with reading?

03/06/2009

Not only that, I broke his thumbs. Tikis for the Tiki god.

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Dénor

Slick said: Lemme guess.
It's not a cell-shaded Zelda?
Damn.

03/06/2009

Fact: Bears eat Beets. Bears. Beets. Battlestar Gallactica.

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TheDarkBJ

Slick said: Lemme guess.
It's not a cell-shaded Zelda?
Damn.

For me, that's a good, thing, I can't stand "Toon" Link. Bleh.

03/06/2009

Melbourne, Victoria SSBB FC: 4038-8950-2069 Platinum FC: 2750 9999 8708

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BBDABOMB

Yes another Zelda Game

03/06/2009

victoria

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Skarteh

**** me that sounds like its not coming for ages

why Nintendo why! Why must you make me hate you so!

03/06/2009

Melbourne, Victoria | Walk with me in hell

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mattc

EADP said: link for pic?? of cover???
noobs these days...

sjt333 said:
EADP said: link for pic?? of cover???
noobs these days...

do you have a problem with reading?

Lol i reckon... Or he's just a noob at reading

03/06/2009

NSW

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ssbbbro

AWESOME!!! Although I do want spirit tracks as well. Phantom hourglass was good but this is probably going to be even better same story with twilight princess and the new one.

03/06/2009

Bored. As always.

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jotendo

So he says they are far into development, but they won't probably show it till next year's E3!? THATS AGES AWAY!!!
I can't wait that long

03/06/2009

North Coast NSW

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MX_Xizz0R

I just hope we see something different from this game. don't get me wrong Zelda games are fun but the basis of nearly every Zelda game is the same. Same Zelda, same link, same Hyrule, same Ganon, same shield, sword, bow, boomerang, and when ever your in a dungeon it's go around the level until you defeat the midboss then you get an item, then use that item to get around the rest of the level, until u fight the main boss which will give u the item u need to get to the next dungeon. So on and so on until you fight Ganon.

How many times in twilight princess did you fight a boss when their weakness was their eye/eyes

03/06/2009

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Mario128

I believe NIntendo really delivered at E3 this year, well done!

03/06/2009

Adelaide

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Elraro

WANT!

Though I was hoping it would have been in development much, much earlier than this. Just means we have to wait and be teased longer.

04/06/2009

Sydney

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sjt333

Elraro said: WANT!
Though I was hoping it would have been in development much, much earlier than this. Just means we have to wait and be teased longer.

its been in development for two years

04/06/2009

Not only that, I broke his thumbs. Tikis for the Tiki god.

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GKANG

Yes, he didn't confirm anything. This is old news.

As for the picture, here's a low quality shot. There isn't an original quality version hasn't been leaked yet.

04/06/2009

England

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sjt333

GKANG said: Yes, he didn't confirm anything. This is old news.
As for the picture, here's a low quality shot. There isn't an original quality version hasn't been leaked yet.

nintendo world report are so not invited to e3 next year

04/06/2009

Not only that, I broke his thumbs. Tikis for the Tiki god.

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STUFF2o

GKANG said: Yes, he didn't confirm anything. This is old news.
As for the picture, here's a low quality shot. There isn't an original quality version hasn't been leaked yet.

Wait... do I spy a shield in Link's RIGHT arm? Link's going to be left-handed again! But how would this work on Wii?

04/06/2009

Saturn, Jupiter

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13Seconds

MX_Xizz0R said: I just hope we see something different from this game. don't get me wrong Zelda games are fun but the basis of nearly every Zelda game is the same. Same Zelda, same link, same Hyrule, same Ganon, same shield, sword, bow, boomerang, and when ever your in a dungeon it's go around the level until you defeat the midboss then you get an item, then use that item to get around the rest of the level, until u fight the main boss which will give u the item u need to get to the next dungeon. So on and so on until you fight Ganon.
How many times in twilight princess did you fight a boss when their weakness was their eye/eyes

Yeah i agree. they need something fresh and new. I hate it how you get an item that can only really be used in a few places in the game.

04/06/2009

Perth

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STUFF2o

MX_Xizz0R said: I just hope we see something different from this game. don't get me wrong Zelda games are fun but the basis of nearly every Zelda game is the same. Same Zelda, same link, same Hyrule, same Ganon, same shield, sword, bow, boomerang, and when ever your in a dungeon it's go around the level until you defeat the midboss then you get an item, then use that item to get around the rest of the level, until u fight the main boss which will give u the item u need to get to the next dungeon. So on and so on until you fight Ganon.
How many times in twilight princess did you fight a boss when their weakness was their eye/eyes

1. Diababa
2. Morpheel
3. Armogohma
You can include Beamos too, but those aren't bosses.

04/06/2009

Saturn, Jupiter

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G-Ramsey

omg! can't wait for this! if they had something to show for this at E3 they definitely would have blown away the competition.

04/06/2009

MyWii.com.au Where Else?

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luigi676

sjt333 said:

GKANG said: Yes, he didn't confirm anything. This is old news.
As for the picture, here's a low quality shot. There isn't an original quality version hasn't been leaked yet.

nintendo world report are so not invited to e3 next year

100% Zora

04/06/2009

Do people actually read these?

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sunshineGX

STUFF2o said:

GKANG said: Yes, he didn't confirm anything. This is old news.
As for the picture, here's a low quality shot. There isn't an original quality version hasn't been leaked yet.

Wait... do I spy a shield in Link's RIGHT arm? Link's going to be left-handed again! But how would this work on Wii?

The shield is in his left arm. His back is facing us.

04/06/2009

Sydney, New South Wales

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sjt333

sunshineGX said:
STUFF2o said:

GKANG said: Yes, he didn't confirm anything. This is old news.
As for the picture, here's a low quality shot. There isn't an original quality version hasn't been leaked yet.

Wait... do I spy a shield in Link's RIGHT arm? Link's going to be left-handed again! But how would this work on Wii?

The shield is in his left arm. His back is facing us.

no its on his right arm, link can twist his head in this one

04/06/2009

Not only that, I broke his thumbs. Tikis for the Tiki god.

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spyke

sjt333 said:
sunshineGX said:
STUFF2o said:

GKANG said: Yes, he didn't confirm anything. This is old news.
As for the picture, here's a low quality shot. There isn't an original quality version hasn't been leaked yet.

Wait... do I spy a shield in Link's RIGHT arm? Link's going to be left-handed again! But how would this work on Wii?

The shield is in his left arm. His back is facing us.

no its on his right arm, link can twist his head in this one

Win.

04/06/2009

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STUFF2o

I still don't have a clue as too what the blue figure is, it doesn't look a thing like a Zora to me, but I can't say it's automatically Zelda just because she has worn a robe before.

05/06/2009

Saturn, Jupiter

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K-M4N

What's that on his back? Looks something related to a Zora.

05/06/2009

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Krycek

Artwork released:

There is speculation that the blue girl is the Master Sword.

06/06/2009

Canberra

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leathalpoo

looks bull**** already. anything with zelda is gold

07/06/2009

wonthaggi,victoria

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Doles

So we have to wait until 2011 for this? Wow, I'm sure it's worth it

08/06/2009

Western Australia | May the dwarves be with you

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HardBlood

Krycek said: Artwork released:

There is speculation that the blue girl is the Master Sword.

This looks like it will be like majoras mask.
i think you willbe able to turn into a zora

ZELDA!!!
ZELDA!!!
ZELDA!!!

i wantie now!!

13/06/2009

Adelaide

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Pkmn

looks friggin awesome!!

01/07/2009

Mars, Space

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conduit28

hope it comes out next year. this zelda is going to have new devolopers and some old ones as well. every zelda game was very successful so theres no doubt that this one is going to be AWESOME! and with motion + (maybe) it would be even better.

its obvious in that picture that the girl is the master sword cos link doesnt have his sword ou.miyamoto even said theres a clue in an interview.

30/08/2009

melbourne victoria