Nintendo wants Zelda producer Eiji Aonuma to make a new IP, likes the idea of living as a thief
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 38 Comments
Eiji Aonuma has been closely tied to The Legend of Zelda having worked on the series since 1998 with Ocarina of Time. Could he eventually branch out and try something new in the future, though? Possibly.
In an interview with EDGE, Aonuma revealed that Nintendo has actually told him to make a new IP. But at the same time, they want him to continue with Zelda. Aonuma wouldn’t say too much more beyond this. He did mention that he’s interested in the idea “of a game where I can live as a thief,” but didn’t elaborate further.
Aonuma’s full comments:
“Actually, Nintendo has been telling me to create a new IP. But then, they’re also telling me to make more Zelda games. I can’t really share much; I’m not sure I’m allowed to say anything. But I really like the idea of a game where I can live as a thief. That’s all I’ll say.”
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Zelda 30th anniversary concerts to be held in Japan later this year
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 2 Comments
Three special concerts will be hosted in Japan later this year in celebration of Zelda’s 30th anniversary. Performances will be held in Kyoto, Tokyo, and Nagoya on October 1, October 14, and December 14 respectively. The official site is located here.
Popular songs from the series will be performed in full orchestra under conductor Taizo Takemoto, and Zelda footage will be shown on the screen. The site also teases that a certain person involved with the series will appear (perhaps Eiji Aonuma or Shigeru Miyamoto?).
The concert tickets will have a Master Sheet (originally designed ticket with bonus goods of a set of pins). Additionally, exclusive original goods will only be sold only at these concerts.
Ticket sales will begin on June 30 at 12 PM. Master Sheet ticket sales will end earlier on July 5 at 11:59 PM, while S and A seat ticket sales will end on July 11 at 11:59 PM.
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Aonuma wants Link to have a gender-neutral appearance so that anyone can relate to him
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 191 Comments
When Zelda: Breath of the Wild’s was initially announced, there was talk about Link possibly being female. Producer Eiji Aonuma eventually shot down that idea, but speculation had been swirling before this week that the game could include an option that would allow players to choose a gender.
Link may look a bit feminine in Breath of the Wild – or at least slightly less masculine compared to how he looks in Twilight Princess. However, his appearance is intentional.
Aonuma explained to TIME that he “wanted Link to be gender neutral” going all the way back to Ocarina of Time. This was done so that different types of players could relate to the character. Aonuma said that he “went a different route and created a version of Link that was more masculine” with Twilight Princess, but “went back to the drawing board and decided Link should be a more gender-neutral character” after that title.
Aonuma’s comments in full:
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Miyamoto open to a Sheik spin-off, Nintendo has considered it
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There could come a day when Nintendo comes out with a new Zelda spin-off that stars Sheik. That’s based on new comments from Shigeru Miyamoto, who indicated to GameRant that there have been discussions “within the development team” regarding “how it might be cool to have a game” with the character.
Miyamoto went on to say that such a project wouldn’t be “an impossibility.”
His words in full:
“Within the development team, too, there have been talks about how it might be cool to have a game that features Sheik as a protagonist. It’s having maybe a Zelda spin-off with Sheik as a protagonist, for example, I don’t think that’s an impossibility.”
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Nintendo Mystery Box – The Legend of Zelda Edition being sold on the Nintendo UK store
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The Nintendo UK store is now offering a special Zelda version of its Mystery Box. Here’s a description from the store:
Unlock the surprises hidden in the Nintendo Mystery Box – The Legend of Zelda Edition, and you’ll have everything you need to venture in to the Kingdom of Hyrule.
This time we’re celebrating the classic Legend of Zelda series, with a Mystery Box which includes 5 pieces of themed merchandise and exclusive collectables.
It’s dangerous to go alone! Take this.
Release Date: 02 September 2016
The box costs £24.99. Those who are interested can order it here.
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Miitomo – Zelda items now available
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The three free Zelda items in Miitomo are out now. The lineup includes the 8-bit Link tee, Link’s new hair wig, and Link’s wig.
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Zelda: Breath of the Wild – amiibo photos
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Nintendo NY to sell exclusive Zelda t-shirts and art cel collection starting next week
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Nintendo NY will soon be offering some sweet merchandise for Zelda fans. Beginning next week, the store will have an exclusive Zelda LTD Ed. t-shirt and art cel. This is the first of six that will eventually be available.
The first exclusive TLOZ LTD Ed. t-shirt and art cel collection will go on sale next week at #NintendoNYC pic.twitter.com/YHqSwUoqAc
— Nintendo NY (@NintendoNYC) June 9, 2016
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Zelda trading cards coming in June, currently AU only
Posted on 8 years ago by Jake in News | 5 Comments
Zelda collectors can add another item to their wishlists, as trading cards based on the series are set to release on June 30th. Currently, though, the cards are only listed and available for preorder on EB Games Australian site. Each pack retails for $6 and contains 6 cards and a decal or tattoo. There is also a collector’s box for $20, which contains 4 packs, a poster, and 1 of 3 random pins.
There are 85 different cards in the set, including 23 regular foil and 8 gold foil cards. There are also 12 different decals and 9 tattoos. The cards are based on five different games: Ocarina of Time, Majora’s Mask, Twilight Princess, Skyward Sword, and A Link Between Worlds.
Though currently only available for Australia, we can hope that they come to other territories. The cards were first seen at New York Comic-Con, so let’s hope we don’t need to assemble the Triforce for our wish to come true.
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VIZ Media says it’s seen “great success with Yo-kai Watch”, talks Zelda: Legendary Edition
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ICv2 put up a new interview this week with VIZ Media senior editorial director Beth Kawasaki. In it, Kawasaki discussed the success of Yo-kai Watch and also shared some information about The Legend of Zelda: Legendary Edition.
Continue on below for some excerpts from the interview. You can read the full piece here, which includes some talk about Pokemon (including a cookbook coming this year).
