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We have a bunch of translated details from a recent Shigeru Miyamoto interview. Read on below for Miyamoto’s thoughts about F-Zero, a Metroid game on Wii U, and more. Be sure to check out this post for news concerning Link’s origins.

Miyamoto’s role with Wii U development

– Miyamoto is technically supposed to be responsible for software
– He always tends to have his say on development of hardware though
– As the hardware is developed together with new games, he’s been involved with development of the DS and Wii
– For Wii U, there was a very thin boundary between the controller and the software responsible for the hardware
– Miyamoto was among those who supported the idea of having a small screen in the controller
– After that it is pretty hard to tell who did what

Miyamoto on a Metroid game for Wii U

– A lot of Miyamoto’s Metroid ideas can be found in the Nintendo Land mini-game, Metroid Blast
– Miyamoto noted that the Wii U is an HD console with more power and prettier graphics
– Nintendo can naturally think about a nice Metroid action game in HD, but nothing is confirmed
– Miyamoto had a big smile of someone who won’t say more than this

Miyamoto on F-Zero

– Pleased to hear that fans are still interested in F-Zero since he feels the series hasn’t changed much since the first game
– Miyamoto thought people may start to become tired of the IP
– Miyamoto thanks the fans for their patience and advises to try playing the mini-game in Nintendo Land
– Miyamoto is curious to see what fans would like to see that they haven’t done before

Where Miyamoto hopes to be in ten years

– Miyamoto hopes he’ll still be alive
– He also hopes to be doing what he loves at Nintendo
– Thanks to some of the younger talented staff at Nintendo, he can let go of a few of his regular duties since their projects are in good hands
– Miyamoto wants to focus on the things that interest him, even if he continues to supervise a little
– He’s currently working hard to finish Pikmin 3

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In a new interview, Shigeru Miyamoto explained the origins of Link… and they’re incredibly interesting.

Link’s design was inspired by Peter Pan, believe it or not. In making the character, Nintendo was hoping to create someone who would be easily recognized by his sword and shield. They also came up with the idea of giving Link a long hat and long ears, with his overall appearance coming close to an elf.

Miyamoto noted how at the time, long ears made you think of Peter Pan. Throw in the fact that Miyamoto is a Disney fan and the team ended up taking inspiration from the character. Takashi Tezuka created Link’s design.

Regarding Link’s name, Miyamoto said that the staff originally intended for the triforce to be made up of electronic chips rather than fragments. The first game would have taken place in the past and future with the main character traveling between the two periods. Because the character would be the link between the past and future, the team settled on calling him “Link”.

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Whoa, that is some BEAUTIFUL box/CD art!

I hope you guys weren’t hoping to get your hands on this, because by the time I found the link (pun) it was already sold out! Still, it’s worth watching and checking up on. It’s an awfully cool venture, and I wouldn’t be at all surprised if we see a second run and digital distribution options in the future.

Via Cubed3

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Namco Bandai is done making Tales of Xillia 2. What’s next? Why, another Tales game of course!

Tales series producer Hideo Baba answered a few questions in a recent Play Community interview. When asked if work on the next Tales game is being done, Baba raised a “Yes” sign.

Baba also said:

“In maintaining the flow of releasing one game after another, we always consider the concept of the title next in line. …In fact, we’ve been thinking beneath the surface for the 20th anniversary title.”

In addition to the comments about, Baba made note of the fact that the team is thinking about other ways to develop the Tales franchise in general.

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Hmm… They’re learning how to cover their cracks a lot better, but I’m not sure I totally buy it! I would have expected that the voice actor himself would have come forward (pressured by Infinity Ward), and until he himself denies the conversation ever took place I’m going to stick with the idea that MW4 is in the works!

Via CVG

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This week’s GameStop deals are as follows:

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Patrick, you better get on this!

Sydney Wii U Experience Store
Sydney Plaza – George Street Entrance George Street Sydney 5th November – 9th December

Melbourne Wii U Experience Store
Fountain Gate 352 Princess Highway, Fountain Gate Melbourne 5th November – 9th December

Perth Wii U Experience Pop Up
Perth Cultural Centre, St James Amphitheatre 5th November – 11th November

Gold Coast Wii U Experience Pop Up
Pacific Fair, Site 23 Courtyard 12th November – 17th November

Brisbane Wii U Experience Pop Up
King Georges Square, Area 2 18th November – 23rd November

Adelaide Wii U Experience Pop Up
Rundle Mall, Gawler Canopy 24th November – 29th November

Via NWR

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Peter Moore, talking about eliminating the issue of used games by embracing Free-to-Play:

“Used games were a bigger issue for the industry – I wasn’t resigned to it, but I recognised that it was the right of gamers and the right of our retailer. To be very fair, GameStop has always been very public about the fact that [they] keep the ecosystem moving with revenue that comes in, and it’s not like they go and take their game credit and go to McDonald’s and buy burgers. They re-up into new games.” – EA COO Peter Moore

Something I can really respect is someone who says “I don’t like this, but I understand why it’s important and I won’t try to change it.”. Even though I don’t like EA a lot of the time, I sure do like Peter Moore!

Via Wired

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“Yeah, on Monday I am off to meet Infinity Ward about the next game, Modern Warfare 4, I’m doing work on the sequel to Modern Warfare 3, it carries straight on and I only ever appear in the Modern Warfare games.” – No, not that Bill Murray; voice actor for Captain Price Bill Murray

This was apparently said to the guy who runs “ThisIsXbox” when he met Mr. Murray in an airplane on his way to London. He has a picture to prove it, and given the candid nature of Murray’s disclosure I don’t think he thought that the young man he was talking to worked on/ran an Xbox fansite!

Funny, I actually thought the third entry might finally see an end to the series…

ThisIsXbox, via VideoGamer