You know, I feel like the last few "Zelda" games have hinged on an axis mechanism that the game is organized around. Whether it's "Twilight Princess" with the light and dark, or "Wind Waker" with the sailing. Do you feel like there is a core part of the series at this point?
Reggie: I think it is.
The earlier games were more about straight RPG-style dungeon crawler gameplay.
Reggie: Well, in "Link to the Past", you had light and dark, too.
That's true. And in "Ocarina of Time," you had the different time periods and Link at different ages as the core mechanic in that game.
Reggie: So, these two worlds are a key part of the Zelda franchise. And you know, being able to do certain things in world, different things in the other world -- now, Mr. Newman, Mr. Miyamoto are the developers -- but as a player, a lover of the franchise, to me, yes, those are core parts of the franchise.
The idea or concept of the eliminating RPG elements in favor of more "traditional" adventure gameplay has been happening a lot in the series over the last 20 years. Still it is interesting watching things be about light and dark, or be so heavily focused on one element (IE sailing, train). Hop inside to see what Reggie had to say about Skyward Sword.
You know, you opened with Zelda, which set the tone. In previous years, it would have been the last thing you guys went to -- and that was really impressive. "The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword" uses motion control, and the last time you and I spoke at GDC, we were talking about motion control and the approaches from the other companies. Clearly, at lot more has been revealed as of E3. I talked to (Nintendo global president Satoru) Iwata and he makes it clear that Nintendo is not a company that responds to competitors. But can you offer any opinions about how you feel, as far as Sony and Microsoft implementing their idea of motion control?
Reggie: I really can't, and that's because while I have seen people play their products, I haven't played it personally. One player hasn't announced their pricing strategy, so that's a big [component that's] missing still. What I can say is that I believe the consumer knows which company has been the innovator in this space. I also believe that we have demonstrated with "Zelda: Skyward Sword" how a one-to-one controller can bring you deeper into a true active gaming experience, and no one else has done that. No one.
We will continue to innovate, we'll continue to bring consumers closer and closer into the experience. And we believe that if we do that, the consumer will vote with their wallets and pocketbooks and continue to show that Nintendo is the company bringing these great experiences forward.
In that vein, lets focus on "Zelda" for a bit. This is kind of a radical departure in terms of control scheme. You can use the Wii remote and nunchuk as [series hero] Link's sword and shield, which is the first time for that input method. And even some of the design and layout aspects of this new game seem much different. Do you worry that longtime Zelda fans may be put off by this? You're asking those people to make a jump...
Reggie: I'll tell you: I'm a longtime "Zelda" fan. I played "Zelda" before I ever considered that I could be working for the company. I cut my teeth on "Link to the Past." I've picked up that control scheme and it feels like a great "Zelda" game. I mean now, I have the sword and shield. I am the one deciding how to attack a particular enemy. It feels great to me. I found that it's a fantastic new way to experience the "Zelda" franchise.
In terms of the look, [Nintendo's chief Zelda guru Eiji] Aonuma-Mr. Miyamoto highlighted this-is very into our history, and they wanted to look that was more impressionistic, and that's why you see the color palette the way it is. And I think it's great. I love that we have done everything from, you know, the look and--
Like the cartoonishess of "Wind Waker"...
Reggie: Right, all the way to the "realism" of "Twilight Princess" and everything between. I think it's great, I think it's what helps keep the franchise fresh.
Is there a bit of a teaser with regard to what we saw on the trailer, and in the name "Skyward Sword"? It seems to indicate that there might be some kind of vehicular element or something.
Reggie: [At] the developer roundtable, Mr. Aonuma shared the skyward element of this game. The storyline goes that Link is living in a cloud world and finds a way to go down to the ground. And the gameplay will take you between this ground world and the sky world.
Right. Kind of the sailing in "Wind Waker."
Reggie: So that's the traversal.
It is interesting that Reggie felt he had to repeat what he said previously about being a longtime fan, but it was a nice little debate either way about the direction Zelda is heading in. The interview did contain some additional things such as Reggie's thoughts on the competition from a technological stand point, so you can read the rest of the interview if you please over at IFC.
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Oh know, a grammar mistake! Call the police! Were not being like CNN!
Nathanal is being anal again.
hey, cut the sarcasm, he has the right to complain.
my previous comment was directed at nathaniel's comment , so don't take any offense hmm
"Oh know, a grammar mistake! Call the police! Were not being like CNN!"
Wait, were you trying to be ironic by purposely making more spelling and grammar errors? If so, congratulations. If not, you need to spend less time playing video games and more time in school.
Yes, folks, not only does ZI bring you shoddy journalistic standards, they also throw in shoddy grammar and spelling too!
What more could you ask for from one website?
sigh... this saddens me...
who cares about grammar jeesh i come to read about zelda not hear people complain about grammar
wow, this site is becoming more and more childish. :/
My comment was a sarcastic remark because we were compared to CNN a few posts back during a site update, which is a highly laughable comparison.
People bitching about grammar is fine and dandy, mistakes happen. We are NOT some "professional site" like people seem to hold our standards too - we are a fan site. If I stopped playing video games, a fan site about "video games" would cease to exist, as it would cause me to loose interest in the series. I do know decent grammar, and sure I am not perfect all the time, but it's funny watching people "complain" about it as if it actually changed the message or intent of the post.
Look, were not some official outpost for news, and we do make mistakes. You live with it and enjoy it for who we are, or move on to a different site. We are a fan site, and we ourselves do not hold it to such high standards as everyone else seems too. I apologize if this is a shocking relevalation, but here we are, during an interesting interview about Zelda, not talking about Zelda.
Seriously, this site is to discuss zelda, not politically correct grammar and posting. Me thinks people are a bit butthurt we told them "we don't care" in the bikini site update post. Sorry folks, we are what we are. Enjoy it or move on. Thanks!
as for being anal, I was poking fun at another commenter who compared us to CNN.
Seriously, does everyone seem to have sticks up their asses? Can no one get a joke these days? Can't people just have a good time? :P
Amen!
Trust me folks, you have it easy... Imagine how it is for us who have to proof read his stuff before it gets posted. Trust me, you're getting off easy.
Rump-hole:
*to
*lose
*we're
*to
*revelation
Someone actually proofreads what you write? You might want to find a new proofreader.
Look, the occasional typo certainly happens. Numerous, repeated errors in spelling and grammar, though, are not simple, harmless mistakes. They're proof of laziness and a lack of concern for one's readers.
If you don't care enough about your readers to spell things correctly, why should we care enough to read what you write?
This issue and the outright lies you've told in past weeks combine to demonstrate that you have little regard or respect for those who read your site. As I'm sure you'll point out, it's your site and you can do whatever you want. That's true to a degree, but you certainly want readers for your site, right? If so, why do you disrespect them by lying to them and by not spending the time to publish well-written articles? If not, then why bother publishing this site in the first place?
Zelda hasn't felt like an RPG for a long time now. Not since ALttP, really.
Oh cut it off already. You're annoying to extreme measures. It's getting really old, no one cares, especially not me and Nate. No one has even an ounce of respect towards you and your ilk. As a matter of fact we implore you to stop visiting and reading this site, and most importantly, to stop sharing your opinion with us.
Have a (not so) nice day.
(My comment was related to AP, sorry Realm, I still don't hate you :p)
@AP
I really wish you left me at a loss for words. First and foremost, we haven't "lied" to anyone in the past few weeks. In fact, we admitted to lieing about something that is 6 to 7 weeks ago. Not even a recent event, and we apologized openly about it. We through everything on the table. If that apology isn't good enough, than why are you still here?
"to
lose
to
we're
revelation"
Those aren't even part of the article in terms of what i have written. If some of those mistakes are present, blame the people who wrote the article. And now your going to "complain" about a joking comment made? Really? yeah, my grammar was lazy in a comment, because it's... a comment? I didn't know that a comment required me to really think much. It's 10pm at night and I work all day.
I do care about the readers, and I think that is a point that is lost on you. I care about them so much that I don't get why they feel it is more important to talk about one spelling error versus talking about Zelda. Yes, I made a typo in the title. That was it. I corrected it and made a joke. The joke contained grammar mistakes, but who cares? It's not actually part of the news post.
I enjoy writing for this site, and I do make my fair share of grammatical mistakes. It happens. Live with it or move on? No is holding you hostage here, AP.
*lying
*threw
*then
*I
*you're
*Yeah
"I didn't know that a comment required me to really think much."
That's EXACTLY the problem. This is your site. You should take some pride in it. That means putting thought and effort into every part of it, including every comment that you make. That's what pride and respect look like. I wouldn't expect you to know that, though, since you threw both of those things away a few weeks ago.
@AP: I agree. No matter what you're doing, whether it is a fan-service or something official with high expectations, you should always do your best.
*sigh* *looks at the door*
May be time I just leave then. Apparently, I am not good enough.
Haha, I know you aren't THAT sensitive Nate. I agree with AP that you could try a little harder, but I don't think you any of you guys should just call it quits.
That's just it, I AM TRYING. This is exactly the same Nate ZI has gotten for 2+ years. This is the same site people have gotten for 2 years. I don't seem to understand why now, because of one major fuck up, we are no longer allowed to be the exact same site we have always been?
I am not going to walk out the door, no, but everything is 100% centralized on me right now, instead on Zelda, and it's annoying. We have a new console game coming and all people want to talk about is me. I am at a lost, is what i am saying. What more can I do? I am TRYING, and as I said, sometimes my "best just isn't good enough". But my best is what this site has gotten for 2 years without any issues like now.
*of
*loss
*I
Walk out the door.
Afterall, this isn't my website. You're the one who gets to decide how you run it.
@AP: I can understand where you're coming from, but if you really have such a problem with how they run this website, don't use it. There's no reason to stay if you aren't pleased with it. It is your fault if you continue to visit a website that you do not like, since you know what to expect. If you do stay, then please refrain from bringing this up in the future. You have no one to blame but yourself at that point.
ET, my comment can be addressed to you as well.
@Nate: You could definitely improve your spelling and grammar with more practice, and that would count as "trying harder". In terms of everyone focusing on you instead of the topic(s) of Zelda, I think you should just stop responding to it for the most part. They will eventually get bored and leave if they are really unsatisfied. They'll try every trick in the book to provoke a response out of you, so don't fall for it. You've already tried saying everything that can be said, so theres nothing left to add anyway. It is their fault if they are not satisfied and choose to stay, and they are free to leave at any time.
@AP: STFU & GTFO
@ AP:
Hi Grammar Nazi, if this site isn't good enough for your spelling and grammar standards, then get your ass out of this site. Or the Net for all I care.
Now, the Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword: Let's talk about that instead, just like what the visitors of this website wants to read and hear, for the love of Nintendo!
@AP (I will assume the initials stand for Ass Pit)
"That's what pride and respect look like."
*Looks like.
Hypocritical dumbass. I'm sure someone as educated as you would know when context matters. I'm sure you're always corrected by 16 year olds who've developed a better sense of maturity and respect.
Also, would you mind directing me to your site? What is it called again? Grammar Informer For The Unfulfilled? I can't seem to find it.
And Nate, don't worry about a couple of haters. You, like Zelda, have a dedicated core group of followers that can filter out bullsh*t from nay-sayers and the lot. That's why you're amongst the most successful Zelda sites on the planet. Don't be discouraged, you're awesome. Keep churning out these articles, as well as all the other dedicated Zelda staff who seem to grasp a good sense of relatable, colloqiual rhetoric.
Grammar troll is trolling. Somebody [Ap] must be a student, or even worse: an english tutor/teacher(!).
But to stay logical: the logical assumption would be that Ap is a little tween sitting in his room wishfully thinking about how much better the site would have been if he had been the one to run it. And last time I checked most people don't give a rat's ass about tweens and their over exaggerated complaints, so let's stop feeding the baby troll so it may die a slow and painfull death.
OnTopic: quite nice interview, but not so much new stuff being revealed. I guess we'll have to wait till the next big event in the gaming community (Gamescom, Tokyo-gameshow).
"*Looks like."
Umm, no. I believe this is what the kids would call an "epic fail" on your part.
Let me explain to you how grammar works. I listed two things: pride and respect. Thus, the verb needs to agree with the plural: look. For example: "He looks (singular). They look (plural)." Thus, that's what pride and respect look like.
"Hypocritical dumbass."
Yes, you are.
"Somebody [Ap] must be a student, or even worse: an english tutor/teacher(!)."
Nope, neither. I'm just someone who paid attention in school and thinks it's totally cool to communicate in a clear way. It says a whole lot about our educational system these days that using proper grammar is now considered "trolling".
@AP: lol. :P
God that AP is just so cool. I wish I could be just like him. Maybe someday I'll be able to act like I'm twelve too.
AP needs to take his small, soft dick and stick it up his ass.
Good thing Reggie doesn't make the games...
And art direction keeping the series fresh? Whatever...
this bull shit. just quit it. AP simply pointed out a typo and everybody starts bitching at him. do you know what u guys are? bullies. nate's comment honestly looked like a provocation, i thought it was one too. and ariel, u got owned. and the rest calling him a 12 year old... please refer to iAmthe WINDWAKER's comment...
again... this saddens me.
AP!!! dont give in!!! you can do it!!! education ftw!!!
@AP (ass pit)
You said that "looks" is used when the subject is singular, and "look" is used when the subject is plural.
Well then, my patronizing friend, tell me how "pride" and "respect" is plural. They're completely unquantifiable concepts. You cant have 4 respect.
So, shut the f*ck up. Go back to the elitist hole you crawled out of, you uneducated, intolerant, hypocritical dumbass!!!
Ariel,
Did you even pay attention in school? Of course pride and respect are plural. There are two things: pride and respect. Pride is one thing. Respect is a second thing. That's two things. That's plural. I'm not sure how else I can explain this to you limited little mind.
Would you say "Bill and Jim looks at the painting"? Of course not! Bill and Jim are two people. Plural. You would say, "Bill and Jim look at the picture."
Thus, "that's what pride and respect look like."
You don't even know this very simple grammatical rule and you dare to call me an "uneducated...dumbass"?!?
See everyone? This is why it's important to stay in school. Don't worry, Ariel. Maybe with a lot of hard work you might be able to get a GED. That would be a huge accomplishment for an idiot like you.
@AP
"Plural" does not mean a collection of different subjects, it only refers to more than one of a particular subject.
Example: The plural for the word "dog" is "dogs". Just because you mention two different subjects doesn't make it plural. "Pride" and "respect" are two different subjects.
Furthermore, "looks" isn't in the right context. We are not speaking of "looks" as in "Timmy looks outside", we are speaking of "looks" in the context that something resembles something else. The context is important here.
Also: "I'm not sure how else I can explain this to YOU limited little mind."
*your
Well, well, well. The entire basis of your argument is gone now. "Proof of laziness and lack of concern." Really? Well I guess this proves the point that common grammatical errors needn't be an issue.
So, stop being a dick to Nate. You are just as guilty, and stop being so condescending, it only further promotes your dickishness. This entire argument is fatuous and eventually leads to nothing so I'm going to end it now and say that it's not always possible to publish a grammatically perfect article, especially when readers value time and not grammar, and if you prolong this stupid argument it would only solidify the fact that you're just some wannabe grammar troll, who needs to learn about humility.
Feel free to express your distaste to my attitude, but any further arguments about grammar, or education relating to the proper use of grammar is simply futile.
Umm, Ariel, you're wrong and AP is right. You should just stop now before you start looking like a complete moron.
Don't worry Jim, I have no plans to continue this stupid fight. It's gotten way out of hand and I'm not going reply to any more hostility.
It appears that Zelda has taken a back seat to semantics, and it's never a good thing when semantics takes the front seat. I apologize to everyone for being annoying, and to AP for being an ass, but I alone did not create this clusterfuck.
ur right ariel, u didnt create this clusterfuck alone, nate helped too. for some reason u continued this pointless argument by provoking AP and throwing crappy arguments at him to prove he made a tiny grammatical error, while in fact it was you who was wrong. now after all that provoking, name calling and bullying you want this argument to stop??? why??? i can tell u why, everybody is siding with AP and u know ur losing. take this as a lesson ariel. stop this shit!!!!
YA DUN GOOFED!!!!!!11 IMA CALL THE CYBER POLICE ON UR ASS!!!! THE CONSEQUENCES WILL NEVER BE THE SAME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!111!!!!!!11!!!!!!ONE!!!!!!!!ELEVEN!!!!!!!!!!ONE!!!!!!11
You guys are kinda wrong AP provoked nathaniel and was beinga dick after he apologized. and Ariel was telling AP off for being a dick.
now leyts get back to zelda :)
i reckon Reggie's mouth is too close to his nose =p
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