The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess -- DELAYED

[Pai Pai Master]

Yep, the biggest game of 2005 is probably now the mediocre-sized game of 2006.

"After much discussion, the Zelda development team has requested extra time to add new levels, more depth and even higher quality to Zelda: Twilight Princess. Consequently, we're announcing a new global launch in 2006, after the conclusion of this fiscal year (March 31). We'll provide a specific date at a later point in time. While this may come as a disappointment to many eager fans, it will absolutely enrich the game and make it a multi-million seller."

Originally planned for release this November, up against the Xbox360 and its major titles Perfect Dark Zero and Gears of War, the newest title in the Legend of Zelda saga was expected to be one of the top selling games of this year, beating records and selling Gamecubes by the minute.

Has Nintendo made the right move? They've pushed their only major holiday release on the Gamecube to the middle of next year, leaving Nintendogs to do their Christmas dirty work. In addition, Zelda will most likely have to face off against Halo 3 and the Playstation 3, instead of going one-on-one with Microsoft this November.

On the other hand, this delay could make an already spectacular-looking, eagerly awaited game even more desireable, and renew interest in the Gamecube just in time to pull fans into the Nintendo Revolution. If I know Nintendo, they'll release info regarding the Revolution version of Zelda if Twilight Princess is that successful.

I'll post information regarding Zelda updates and the new release date when they're announced.

[Xhaztol]

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God DAMMIT. I've been waiting for this game ever since I beat Ocarina of Time. It always seems like the games I want the very most keep getting delayed and delayed. Starcraft Ghost probably won't come out for another 30 years, and now Zelda is moving back.

I hope it's for a good reason.

Thanks, Pai, I really appreciate the Zelda news, from one fan to another. Thanks for keeping up with the changes. I'm gonna go cry into my pillow now.

[TheGrandMom]

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Well if they are moving it till after March 31st, 2006 it sounds like they may be beefing it up for the Revolution. But since the Rev's release details are so slim, its more of a hope than a reality. The reason I say that is because it sounds like they are seeing that people are putting them last......again. With the release of the new Zelda on or near the release date of the Rev, well they could ensure better sales figures to the stock holders and developers.

[Xyphere]

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I got the call from Gamestop this morning... I'm pretty bummed out

[TheGrandMom]

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LOL Ya me too. I saw it was Gamestop and thought "Ooooo some game I preordered is coming in!! YIPEE!!" and then I got the "We're sorry but Nintendo is f'ing you again." phone call. /sigh

[Pai Pai Master]

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Well, I'm not too bummed about it. This doozy is going to be keeping me busy in November, so I'm kinda glad to have more time to devote to it.

[Xyphere]

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Nintendo is sort of screwed this holiday season... Zelda really was their big title. Now the big question is.. since I'm not touching the Xbox 360 (no DOA4 for us PS3 folk ; what the hell am I going to play besides FFXI? I'll be done with MGS3 soon..

[Caspian]

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I was thinking the same thing about maybe bumping it to the revolution instead. I doubt it, but it would be pretty frickin' sweet. Seems kinda odd to make a huge game for a platform and then release a new platform right after. This blows, yes, it will probably be a better game when it does come out, but its the one gamecube game I've been waiting for in a long time. Who knows, maybe they're changing all the cgi looking link back to the cel animation from the last one....wouldnt that be fun?

[Pai Pai Master]

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I doubt it's anything that major. Just some more tweaking, maybe a few more features that they were planning on cutting, and a couple more dungeons.

And Xyphere, you'll be playing Dragon Quest VIII and Kingdom Hearts II, of course

[TheGrandMom]

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I was thinking the same thing about maybe bumping it to the revolution instead. I doubt it, but it would be pretty frickin' sweet. Seems kinda odd to make a huge game for a platform and then release a new platform right after. This blows, yes, it will probably be a better game when it does come out, but its the one gamecube game I've been waiting for in a long time. Who knows, maybe they're changing all the cgi looking link back to the cel animation from the last one....wouldnt that be fun?

Ya I doubt it too but one can dream! ^^ And don't even curse us by saying "cel animation"!! I was so disgusted when they said Wind Waker would not have the realistic graphics that I have never even played it. I watched my husband play and helped him through it but never touched it myself. LOL

Yes Pai, this winter season is going to be MEEEEEEEEEGA busy for us gamers!! So much to look forward to that I just don't know where to start.....but I think it begins with a D and has the number 8 in the title! ;P

[Xyphere]

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How could you not play Wind Waker.... it was a masterpiece..

[ArmoredTempest]

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I don't think it will matter what time they sell it at. I think that they will still get all the zelda fans to buy it. Its still pretty damn stupid that they are pushing it back again. The thing I hate is that they come out with these games at such weird times. Like what someone said earlier, wouldent it make more sence to come out with it thanksgiving/christmas time?

About the actual itself, I don't know. The graphics look sweet and everything, but the story? Before e3, the game looked like it was just a story about Link and his adventures. Now after e3, it looks like they put some weird kid/squirl looking thing. And now link can change into a wolf!

Im not saying that the game will be bad, its just i think that it would have been cooler without the weird hideous looking characters. And the name is kind of different. I know I will still buy it because im a big zelda fan.

I didn't really care for the graphics that they used for windwaker, but I loved the story. I thought that the master sword looked frickin awsome in that game.

Long live Zelda!

[TheGrandMom]

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How could you not play Wind Waker.... it was a masterpiece..

Pissed off, pride, stubborn, .....a fool?

Um... all of the above? ;P

[lionx]

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Yeah D: Windwaker's graphics surpass the new Zelda's just because its more original >>;

[TheGrandMom]

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I personally don't care for cel animation. Thats a big part of my reason for not playing it. I don't feel that cel animation is original at all. In the context of Zelda games, the more realistic graphics are original. Zelda has always been "cartoony" looking until now.