IndustryGamers has posted a lengthy interview with Zelda producer Eiji Aonuma. Aonuma discusses some interesting topics, such as his involvement for Wii U, his desire to make something other than Zelda, and online gaming for the console (and talk relating to Zelda). Aonuma has also confirmed that Four Swords for DSiWare will not contain online functionality.

Aonuma’s thoughts on Wii U…

“First off… I’ve been involved in it in some capacity since the stage where we started to bring things all together and decide what to make of this new system. We had the idea already that we’re going to have this monitor in the controller. So that was about 2 years ago when I started to be involved in these meetings and we decided how we should further develop the system, and in what direction we wanted to take it.

“The way I was involved in many ways in the project was as the representative for how Zelda will evolve with this new console. That was the perspective I brought to those meetings. Obviously, Zelda is one of those games in which a lot of the gameplay is centered around the idea of items and tools that the player uses in various ways in their environment. And so, so far it’s just been me examining how I’d like to use that new controller on the interface there to allow additional control or easier control over the toolset that’s given to the player as well as how to open up new possibilities.”

Japan – Best-selling games of 2011 thus far

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1. [PSP] Monster Hunter Portable 3rd – 968,269
2. [DS] Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 Professional – 469,469
3. [PSP] Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy – 454,522
4. [PS3] Dynasty Warriors 6 – 443,873
5. [PS3] Yakuza of the End – 376,193
6. [Wii] Donkey Kong Country Returns – 368,527
7. [PSP] Dai-2-Ji Super Robot Taisen Z Hakai-hen – 364,881
8. [PSP] Phantasy Star Portable 2 Infinity – 352,511
9. [Wii] Wii Party – 349,951
10. [PSP] SD Gundam G Generation World – 332,278
11. [PS3] Samurai Warriors 3Z – 323,168
12. [DS] Pokemon Black/White – 303,299
13. [3DS] Professor Layton and the Mask of Miracles – 301,156
14. [PSP] Tales of the World: Radiant Mythology 3 – 275,202
15. [3DS] nintendogs + cats – 244,048
16. [3DS] The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D – 223,260
17. [DS] Ni no Kuni – 217,847
18. [DS] Ace Attorney Investigations 2 – 214,994
19. [Wii] Mario Sports Mix – 207,449
20. [Wii] Mario Kart Wii – 204,858

Rovio thinks Angry Birds would be a good fit on Wii U, 3DS

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This information comes from Rovio’s vice president of franchise development Ville Heijari…

“We really haven’t looked into the Wii U specifically yet – we haven’t announced anything for Nintendo consoles yet. But if you look at the control methods, if you look at the Wii U, I mean that’s a really, really natural match, so obviously we’re very interested in developing there as well.

“[The 3DS is] a really really interesting platform. Many people doomed it outright as it being somehow gimmicky, but obviously the same thing as with the Wii U: if you look at the 3DS, Angry Birds games would make a perfect match there.”

Hmmm… unless I’m going crazy, I thought that Angry Birds was already confirmed for WiiWare and 3DS. Since the game is supposedly coming to Nintendo’s current home console, I don’t see why it couldn’t end up on Wii U as well.

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Screenshots of this week’s Nintendo Downloads (7/14)

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Netflix 3DS images

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Netflix Streaming Now Available on Nintendo 3DS Hand-Held Systems

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Free Downloadable Application Allows Netflix Members to Instantly Watch Movies and TV Shows on Nintendo 3DS
REDMOND, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Starting today, Nintendo 3DS™ owners across the United States and Canada can download a free application that allows Netflix members with unlimited streaming plans to instantly watch TV episodes and movies streaming from Netflix. The attractive, easy-to-use service adds a huge value to the Nintendo 3DS portable system, and again demonstrates how Nintendo 3DS continues to present new and different experiences for owners almost every day.
Nintendo 3DS joins the Wii™ console in its ability to stream Netflix content. On an average day, more than 1.5 million Netflix members instantly watch TV shows or movies via the Wii console. Now available for download from the Nintendo eShop, the Netflix application makes it easy for people to enjoy big action films, award-winning documentaries or hit reality shows and sitcoms on the Nintendo 3DS system anytime, anywhere.

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D soundtrack photos

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Thanks to Tim for the tip!

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Bikkuriman Kanjuku Haou screenshots

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The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D soundtrack track listing

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01. Title
02. Deku Tree’s Theme
03. Fairy Navi
04. Inside a House
05. Kokiri Forest
06. Shop
07. Battle
08. Inside the Deku Tree
09. Boss Battle
10. Hyrule Field Main Theme