Dark Souls creator believes the franchise is unworthy of comparisons to Zelda
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Since the inception of Dark Souls, FromSoftware’s series has often drawn comparisons to The Legend of Zelda. But Hidetaka Miyazaki, creator of the former franchise, doesn’t feel it’s worthy of the analogy.
Speaking with Rolling Stones, Miyazaki said that Zelda and Dark Souls “are different games belonging to different genres” while also adding that “they’re guided by different concepts of game design.” He also feels that the only similarities may lie in how “Zelda became a sort of textbook for 3D action games.”
As for his own personal thoughts of Zelda, Miyazaki said that it’s “truly monumental”.
Miyazaki’s full comments:
“When I was a student, The Legend of Zelda was truly monumental, so to be perfectly honest, I feel deeply unworthy of the comparison. The Legend of Zelda and Dark Souls are different games belonging to different genres though, and they’re guided by different concepts of game design. They don’t need to aspire to the same ideals. If there are similarities, they probably stem from the fact that The Legend of Zelda became a sort of textbook for 3D action games.”
Lots of Zelda talk, Breath of the Wild, original planning documents at 30th anniversary concert in Japan
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This past weekend, Nintendo hosted a special 30th anniversary Zelda concert in Kyoto, Japan. It was a big event as key staff involved with the series were present – Shigeru Miyamoto, Eiji Aonuma, Takashi Tezuka, and Koji Kondo. Famitsu shared an in-depth report of what occurred and what was said.
Voice actress Ruriko Aoki hosted the concert. She was actually planning on buying a ticket for the event in Nagoya, and even asked her agency to free up her schedule. However, she was eventually told that she got the job for this concert. Series producer Eiji Aonuma also appeared and introduced Aoki. The two showed up together during a Niconico Majora’s Mask 3D live stream last year, and since she’s a big fan of Zelda, he asked her to be the MC.
Nintendo Minute – “Three Favorite Zelda Games”
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This week’s episode of Nintendo Minute has gone live. In today’s video, Kit and Krysta talk about their favorite Zelda games in celebration of the series’ 30th anniversary. Watch it below.
Photos of The Legend of Zelda 30th Anniversary Music Collection, tracklist
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Update: Bumped to the top. Added in the full tracklist.
On September 28, The Legend of Zelda 30th Anniversary Music Collection will be available in Japan. Famitsu has now shared a few photos, which we have below. The last two are retailer bonuses by the way.
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Zelda 30th anniversary illustration, photos of the new amiibo
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Medicom coming out with three new Zelda “Ultra Detail” figures next year
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Update (8/29): Now up for pre-order on Play-Asia:
Zelda: Twilight Princess HD
Zelda: Majora’s Mask 3D
Zelda: A Link Between Worlds
Each one costs $10. Not too bad!
Original (8/23): Medicom is adding three new Zelda figures to its “Ultra Detail” line. Ones based on Twilight Princess, Majora’s Mask 3D, and A Link Between Worlds will release in Japan next May. Pricing is set at 1,080 yen for each.
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Enterplay releasing The Legend of Zelda Trading Cards
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Enterplay will soon be bringing out The Legend of Zelda Trading Cards. Two options are available: the Trading Card Box ($72) featuring 24 packs and the Collector’s Fun Box ($10) with an Exclusive Gold Foil Card.
The Legend of Zelda Trading Cards features images based on five different games. Enterplay’s designs are made up of fans’ “favorite characters and icons in high quality trading cards, foil cards, decal stickers (clear and foil-stamped), and tattoos.”
The Trading Card Box arrives in late September. The Collector’s Fun Box is estimated for mid-November. If you decide to put in an order, use the code “Harmony” for 20 percent off.
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Nintendo, Dark Horse bringing out The Legend of Zelda: Art & Artifacts next February
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Update 4 (8/28): Now up for pre-order on Amazon UK.
Update 3 (8/24): Zelda: Art & Artifacts is now $16 off on Amazon and $13 off on Amazon Canada.
Update 2 (8/23): Now up for pre-order on Amazon Germany.
Update: A few preview pages have come in. It’s safe to say that this is indeed the English version of Hyrule Graphics.
Original (8/22): Nintendo is teaming up with Dark Horse Books for the release of The Legend of Zelda: Art and Artifacts. It’s slated for February 21, 2017.
Based on the official description, it sounds a lot like the Hyrule Graphics book Japan is getting in about a week. It contains more than 400 pages of illustrations from the entire series, including Breath of the Wild.
According to the Amazon description:
Wild! Every masterwork is printed on high-quality paper in an oversized format so you can immerse yourself in the fine details of each piece. This book includes rare promotional pieces, game box art, instruction booklet illustrations, official character illustrations, sprite art, interviews with the artists, and much, much more! The Legend of Zelda: Art and Artifacts collects many of your favorite masterpieces from the storied franchise, as well as rare and never before seen content, presented in one handsome hardcover.
Select artwork from the entirety of the franchise!
A nostalgic look at the past!
An exciting look at the future!
Interviews with some of the artists behind The Legend of Zelda series!
You can pre-order The Legend of Zelda: Art & Artifacts on Amazon here and Amazon Canada here.
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Zelda: Hyrule Graphics might receive two more volumes
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The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Graphics may not be a standalone book. Inside the collection, which just came out in Japan yesterday, specific wording hints at more releases. We may see a second book this winter followed by a third in 2017. Obviously there have not been any specific announcements yet.
In North America and Europe, Zelda: Hyrule Graphics is known as The Legend of Zelda: Art and Artifacts. It will be available next February.
Thanks to Zak H for the tip.
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Photos from The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Graphics
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This past week, Dark Horse Books announced that the company is teaming up with Nintendo for The Legend of Zelda: Art & Artifacts. North America and Europe will need to wait until next year for its localization, but in Japan, it came out yesterday as “The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Graphics”. You can view some photos of the book below.
