[Wii] The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess Discussion Thread

So here is the latest bit of news I've seen on this highly anticipated title. Reggie said it was offfically delayed AGAIN, but that was pretty expected anyway.

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Fils-Aime: Zelda now coming in "fall"
Nintendo EVP lets slip on SpikeTV's Game Head that Twilight Princess has been delayed again; dodges questions about special Revolution features.

Now, it appears Link won't be donning his green cap until even later than we thought. In the latest edition of SpikeTV's new Game Head program, host and veteran game journalist Geoff Keighley interviewed Nintendo of America Executive Vice President Reggie Fils-Aime.

After an introductory segment which showed Keighley and Fils-Aime being serenaded by a troubadour in Mario drag while racing Mario Kart-esque go-karts, the pair got down to business. Keighley asked Fils-Aime directly what is going on with Twilight Princess. Without missing a beat, the outspoken executive confirmed that the game was missing its current Q2 2006 window.

"It's coming out in the fall, it's coming out on GameCube," said Fils-Aime. "There's been a lot of speculation. People have been saying that we're holding it back or that it's gonna be launched just on Revolution. Tell your people 'Not true,' it's gonna be out on GameCube, it's gonna be out in the fall."

Addressing recent rumors, Keighley asked Fils-Aime if Twilight Princess would have special features that could be accessed only when it was played on the backward-compatible Revolution. When Keighley asked if the Revolution's motion-sensing controller could be used to control link's sword in the game, Fils-Aime demurred. "It's a great idea," he said. "You should talk to [Zelda creator Shigeru] Miyamoto about it. But right now the focus is on GameCube."

By Tor Thorsen

http://www.gamespot.com/gamecube/act...ml?sid=6144601

This being officially delayed till fall with Phantasy Star Universe, my other most wanted game of the year, has made me sad. ;_; At least most gamecube owners have Odama to look forward to while they wait for this title. :3

Jam it back in, in the dark.

Nintendo should tide us over with MOAR MIDNA footage. :3

There's nowhere I can't reach.

I'm not surprised that it is delayed. I never expected it to be just after the end of March. Although waiting 'till fall is indeed a bit long. Then again, during the fall the weather is more likely to be rainy, cold and nasty than in the summer. Bad weather means staying inside, means playing games!
I'm so looking forward to this game. I'm sure I'll have a great time with it.

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Just you wait. It's going ot happen. Revolution launch title.

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I hope not, seeing as I'd be pretty pissed if this was their plan all along. If they are planning this they should just come right out and say it instead of stringing along all the people who are patiently waiting for it.

I was speaking idiomatically.

I don't see it turning into a Revo launch title, I really don't. You develop it for certain hardware, you don't change that so far into the project.

What kind of toxic man-thing is happening now?

..What?! Oh this takes the piss. They're gonna make us wait even longer? after that crappy Wind Waker, i need a decent Zelda game to stick my teeth into it, but that's not going to happen now. I hate all this damn waiting.

FELIPE NO

Originally Posted by ComCrimson

..What?! Oh this takes the piss. They're gonna make us wait even longer? after that crappy Wind Waker, i need a decent Zelda game to stick my teeth into it, but that's not going to happen now. I hate all this damn waiting.

I thought Wind Waker was great ;_;

In any case, the final product had better be as spectacular as everyone expects it to be after all these delays. (Please, not another Starfox Adventures type thing.)

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Meh I doubt it will be a Rev launch title... It would be a nifty little surprise, but I still doubt it.

It will probably be the last great GC game, though. What a way to go, though.

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Originally Posted by kainlightwind

Just you wait. It's going ot happen. Revolution launch title.

Too much to change. Not gonna happen. Sure it could be ported using a GC-style control, but you won't see a Revolution tag on it.

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I just hope that its a cube title thats also for Rev, instead of a rev title thats also for cube. If the Rev version is a lot better than Ill have to buy it...
Which wouldnt be so bad if I had lots of money.

This thing is sticky, and I don't like it. I don't appreciate it.

Man, this is deffinetly depressing. Oh well, more time to work on Kingdom Hearts II.... when i finally get my hands on that.

i've been feeding my addiction by pulling out Ocaraina of time, and Majoras mask. Now that i've got a taste of the good stuff, the new stuff better be fucking amazing.

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I'm currently scrounging the Great Sea for Triforce shards in TWW. I can hold out for TP as long as I need to.

(What a ruthless idea: get 2786 rupees, find 7 maps, pay Tingle to translate them, then go find the Triforce shards. Good thing for Ballad of Gales and Wind's Requiem.)

I was speaking idiomatically.

It might release on the Revolution launch day. I mean, if that was the case, it wouldn't be a bad idea. People who never bought the Gamecube can buy the Rev, along with the new Zelda game. I'd do that.

What kind of toxic man-thing is happening now?

Originally Posted by J-Man

I just hope that its a cube title thats also for Rev, instead of a rev title thats also for cube. If the Rev version is a lot better than Ill have to buy it...
Which wouldnt be so bad if I had lots of money.

Don't worry. They won't be changing it. They know its better to release it on the cube, as there are tons of people who would get it regardless, but don't HAVE to say "Well I need a Rev. for this." That's what Smash Brothers is for.

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Nintendo will just create some kind of gimmick.

If you buy the Revolution and Twilight Nerd together, you get a free Ganon plushie.

Nintendo fans: WHEN CAN I PRE-ORDER!!!

What, you don't want my bikini-clad body?

Originally Posted by Megalith

Nintendo will just create some kind of gimmick.

If you buy the Revolution and Twilight Nerd together, you get a free Ganon plushie.

Nintendo fans: WHEN CAN I PRE-ORDER!!!

Heck, you're on.

Destination, Nintendo World.

Jam it back in, in the dark.

I can't believe that it's been delayed till the fall, but then

again I shouldn't be surprised. Look how long Ocarina of

Time got delayed, but it turned out to be the 64's best game.

There's nowhere I can't reach.

Originally Posted by Megalith

If you buy the Revolution and Twilight Nerd together, you get a free Gamon plushie.

I WANT!

This thing is sticky, and I don't like it. I don't appreciate it.

Well, I wouldn't doubt Nintendo. Wouldn't it be a better business move to make a slightly "prettier" version with some Revolution functionality and another for the Gamecube?

As a launch title the former would sell millions simply for being one, the other would still sell for being a long awaited Zelda title. It'd be a win/win situation for Nintendo, no? Surely it doesn't cost that much for them to throw in a gimmicky Rev function into a game that's probably finished (or close to it).

I am a dolphin, do you want me on your body?

Honestly, I'm not a big Zelda fan, and I'll probably pass on buying the game UNLESS it uses the Rev controller, then I'll probably be intrigued enough to get a copy at Rev launch (hopefully alongside SSBR and Metroid Prime 3, alongside a helping of my favorites of consoles past).

- WraithTwo -

I was speaking idiomatically.

NO WAY! They extended this game to fall.....T-T

I hate you nintendo, I hope you burn in hell (after you release mother 3 at least <_<)

What kind of toxic man-thing is happening now?

Originally Posted by Metal Sphere

Well, I wouldn't doubt Nintendo. Wouldn't it be a better business move to make a slightly "prettier" version with some Revolution functionality and another for the Gamecube?

So this is how it would go:

"Okay guys, you know Twilight Princess we've been working on for several years?"
*A crowd of boys cream their pants*
"Well we're gonna make it pretty. Not Princess Peach pretty. Just...better graphics. While we're at it..." *A kid tallies every comment here, doing tons of math* "...we're going to write completely different controls, each which would vastly change the gameplay. But its okay, we'll still have it out in 7 months"

The kid looks up, "But sir, you're basically talking about rewriting the game. That would take years."

"Yes, you're right, but I can be very unrealistic with the release date expectations."

No, it is too late. It cannot and will not work like that.

FELIPE NO

Originally Posted by Lukage

So this is how it would go:

"Okay guys, you know Twilight Princess we've been working on for several years?"
*A crowd of boys cream their pants*
"Well we're gonna make it pretty. Not Princess Peach pretty. Just...better graphics. While we're at it..." *A kid tallies every comment here, doing tons of math* "...we're going to write completely different controls, each which would vastly change the gameplay. But its okay, we'll still have it out in 7 months"

The kid looks up, "But sir, you're basically talking about rewriting the game. That would take years."

"Yes, you're right, but I can be very unrealistic with the release date expectations."

No, it is too late. It cannot and will not work like that.

You know what they say about failing greatly? Yeah. All they would need to do is apply some simple crap to the engine (something like a bit more AA) and have the controller do something only in a few parts of the game. An example would be Children of Mana, which is essentially a very pretty GBA game with some stylus use thrown in to justify it being on the console.

You do know that there will be a traditional controller shell available, right? The above wouldn't cost much but it'd boost your sales something fierce.

What, you don't want my bikini-clad body?

Originally Posted by Metal Sphere

You know what they say about failing greatly? Yeah. All they would need to do is apply some simple crap to the engine (something like a bit more AA) and have the controller do something only in a few parts of the game. An example would be Children of Mana, which is essentially a very pretty GBA game with some stylus use thrown in to justify it being on the console.

You do know that there will be a traditional controller shell available, right? The above wouldn't cost much but it'd boost your sales something fierce.

There is still plenty to change that would push the date back more. I'm no expert on this, but I can assure that its gonna stay GCN. Besides, I'm pretty sure by E3 time, most people will have a pretty decent idea as to what they'll be saving money for (I will) and have titles in mind for certain consoles.

Jam it back in, in the dark.