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New Wii Zelda Well Into Development

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by Tim Turi on December 15, 2009 at 03:34 PM

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Are you skeptical whether we’ll actually see another Wii Zelda next year? It’s not so crazy if you think about the parade of Link adventures that started in 2006 with Twilight princess. Since then we’ve seen annual entries in the series with Phantom Hourglass and Spirit Tracks. Another Zelda game would fit 2010’s bill quite nicely, and Eiji Aonuma confirms the game is deep in development.

Speaking with Official Nintendo Magazine, the creator of the recent Zelda titles said the game’s development studio was already cobbling together “scenarios, dungeon-making and so on.” Dear god cross your fingers for a hookshot or boomerang.

Speaking of the new game’s incorporation of MotionPlus tech, Aonuma said the team has “already got a very solid response.” Whether he is referring to focus testing responses or the fact that the MotionPlus actually makes the Wiimote responsive is unclear. Regardless, you may finally have a reason to buy one of the little gyroscopic add-ons when the new Zelda releases.

“You may be under the impression that we are still only in the early stages of development – [but] in fact we are well into the making of the game…,” Aonuma continues.

"Our team has been working on making the building blocks regarding the action – the scenarios, dungeon-making and so on. We are well underway.”

Finally, Aonuma shared his hopes of Nintendo sharing more about the game come 2010’s E3.

If this game is as far along as its creator suggests, we could potentially see a new Zelda game, Mario Galaxy 2, and Team Ninja’s Metroid game all in the same year. Sounds like an utterly stellar year for Nintendo and gamers in general.

[Via MCV]

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by Brittany Vincent Tuesday, December 15, 2009 at 03:43 PM

Interesting. That's going to be one epic year, isn't it? Hard to beat Nintendo's core favorites.
by Eric Chad Tuesday, December 15, 2009 at 03:46 PM

I haven't dusted off my Wii in over a year, but Zelda would certainly provide me with a reason to do so again.
by Ninja Tuesday, December 15, 2009 at 03:48 PM

whoops i sold my wii a long time ago
by Sean Lowery Tuesday, December 15, 2009 at 03:49 PM

Curses. I don't want a Wii, but I don't want to miss these games...
by Enigmatic Ally Tuesday, December 15, 2009 at 03:51 PM

Okay. I'm officially excited to 2010.
by slickvicXLII Tuesday, December 15, 2009 at 03:52 PM

if Nintendo releases Zelda Wii, Mario Galaxy 2, AND Metroid Other M all in 2010, i guarantee the Wii will start selling like hotcakes again. these games combined with early releases like No more Heroes 2, Red Steel 2, Tatsunoko vs. Capcom and other games that are likely to come out, its shaping up like a very good 2010 for Nintendo. as for Zelda Wii, give us some actual information!!!!!!! E3 cant come soon enough!
by Matt Campbell Tuesday, December 15, 2009 at 03:54 PM

even if two of the three games they list at the end of this article hit shelves by 2010 it will be an epic year for Nintendo in the Market...then again every year for them is epic sales wise!lol

Either way this is great news to hear whilest wearing my LoZ t-shirt.lol\

CAN'T FREAKIN WAIT!
by OmegaSpartan08 Tuesday, December 15, 2009 at 03:55 PM

i don't understand why it takes them so many years to make a console Zelda game. i mean, they use the same rehashed plot over and over, "Hyrule is plague by EVIL and the Princess (always named Zelda) kidnapped. Boy (always named Link but you can change it) on the outskirts of Hyrule is magically chosen by something and dons green clothing and a pointy hat. Master sword is acquired and you go to the castle. Kill the EVIL (always named Ganon). World Peace." Nintendo doesn't even implement voice acting into any Zelda games so why does it take so long to be released?! i can guarantee the game won't be out in 2010.
by omega123 Tuesday, December 15, 2009 at 03:57 PM

i hope u wont need motion plus to play this gaem
by Sephiroth_Cloud Tuesday, December 15, 2009 at 03:58 PM

can't wait
by brian Tuesday, December 15, 2009 at 03:58 PM

@omega123 i personaly hope not
by DarkLadySarai Tuesday, December 15, 2009 at 04:01 PM

Hmm... a herald of Nintindo's coming back into the eye of the "hardcore" gamer?
by Master1015 Tuesday, December 15, 2009 at 04:03 PM

Now this is a game I'm really looking forward to. Can't wait to see what they've done with the combat in this one. It'll be tight if they get the 1 to 1 mechanics down.
by AMSacco91090 Tuesday, December 15, 2009 at 04:05 PM

No one can compete with Nintendo's core favorites. If they all come out in one year, the competition doesn't stand a chance.
by Orlando Villanueva Tuesday, December 15, 2009 at 04:09 PM

I wonder if thats what the editor meant by all consoles having major releases on 2010? haha well its a win win news for once
by Nick T Tuesday, December 15, 2009 at 04:14 PM

Every time I hear about that The Other M, I giggle like a girl!
by ciron Tuesday, December 15, 2009 at 04:24 PM

Finally, some actual games for the Wii instead of the regular slew of casual crap.
by crash_course Tuesday, December 15, 2009 at 04:24 PM

I don't want to buy Nintendo's next system (I'll be getting PS4 and whatever the new Xbox is) so I hope I can play this on my amazingly disaponting Wii.
by B-Money Tuesday, December 15, 2009 at 04:26 PM

Wii's actually going to have a decent year software wise. It's a Christmas miracle! BTW, where's the new console Fire Emblem? Get on it Nintendo.
by M Gordon Tuesday, December 15, 2009 at 04:39 PM

Nice a Hardcore year 4 the Wii....finally.