New rumors about Zelda Wii revealed

**Valigarmander** · 05-27-2010, 06:56 PM

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We all know E3 is right around the corner and we are about to get flooded with more information than anyone can reasonably handle. That being said, sometimes it's fun to ponder on the rumor mill if for nothing more than to discuss the possibilities. If and when the information turns out to be true, it just makes things all the more fun. If it turns out to be false, it still was a fun discussion none the less. That being said, many of you remember the rumors we released back in January that surfaced at the japanese forum 2ch. Well, this time around, more information has been leaked from the same place.

Keep in mind these are just rumors, and are just as likely to be false as they are true. However, 2ch has a history of nailing many rumors right on the head, as was previously explained in January's Rumor Mill. Of course, not everything they say is true... but if they happen to be right about all of the current rumors, I swear I might be willing to father all of their children. So without any more delay, here is what was uncovered:

• Link will be replacing the bow and arrow with a crossbow.
• Game is all but finished. Putting on final touches.
• There will be a playable demo at E3.
• Time travel does occur and it happens through the use of a new blade. (not the master sword)
• Link's hometown is much bigger than in previous titles.
• There will be several "Majora's Mask" esque sidequests.
• Character interaction will be more involving than in any previous title.
• The dungeon field dungeon method is changed, and one of the changes confirms a straight dungeon to dungeon portion of the game.
• The current name of the girl in the picture is Adelle.
• Combat is extremely fluent and innovative. No previous Wii title can give you a good example of it's unique style.
• The game relies heavily on sword combat versus other items.
• There will be less items, but they will be used more frequently.
• There will be another main weapon added for an alternative combat style.
• The game will feature significant portions of flight.

So there you have it. This information was provided to us via email, and as such I cannot confirm the full credibility of the source. However, based on what the previous rumors were and what has been said in interviews in the last year, a lot of it seems highly plausible. We are currently digging for the exact quotes so we can get some re-translations to confirm. Are you excited yet? Zelda Wii gets officially announced on June 15th, 2010.

Sounds tight. I'm really interested in seeing how the swordplay works out. What do you all think? Do you think there may be any truth to these rumors?

**X-3** · 05-27-2010, 07:00 PM

I'm never sure what to think about rumors.

It'd be interesting to have another main weapon. Here's hoping for fists of rage and Moblin-felling jump kicks.

Robotazy · 05-27-2010, 07:25 PM

Ooooo, a crossbow.

I am excited for this game. Can't wait for the official word.

***Marilink*** · 05-27-2010, 07:50 PM

I'm not going to trust that article because of the apostrophe in "it's" and the misuse (or rather, not use) of the word "fewer."

See, grammar is important, kids. It makes you look dumb if you're bad at it!

Rainbow Dash · 05-27-2010, 09:30 PM

i'm glad they revealed rumors to us

***Cosmonautical*** · 05-27-2010, 11:54 PM

That reads like a list of things fans want changed from the previous games, actually.

***CaptHayfever*** · 05-28-2010, 12:56 AM

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• Time travel does occur and it happens through the use of a new blade. (not the master sword)
• The current name of the girl in the picture is Adelle.

So...The Adelle is a Time-Traveling Sword?

And remember, "I'm-a Luigi, number one!"

I am nobody · 05-28-2010, 02:18 PM

Crossbows were abandoned for a reason. Why would I want to shoot a weapon with shorter range, less accuracy, and longer loading times than a normal bow? Sure, it's easier to learn to use, but that hasn't exactly been a barrier to Link in the past. (lol pun)

Other than that I wouldn't mind seeing most of those things in a game. Improved character interaction implies an end to not being able to say anything beyond yes/no, which is a change I'd love to see in all of Nintendo's games.

Toadyking · 05-29-2010, 02:30 AM

oh my word! things will get zeldier.

Speed · 05-29-2010, 10:02 PM

I do think this is a nerdgasm.

Upon further inspection, this is indeed a nerdgasm.

heh · 05-30-2010, 02:46 PM

a crossbow would have more range and power then a bow the size of what link usually uses ian.

Jailbreaker · 05-30-2010, 05:08 PM

Link

Crossbow
Bow

Dunno if that helps any.

Rainbow Dash · 05-30-2010, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Robotic Operating Buddy

Link

Crossbow
Bow

Dunno if that helps any.

i don't even know what you are trying to say with this post

***Cosmonautical*** · 05-30-2010, 10:27 PM

I think he's getting at the point that Link is a scrawny teenager/tween, and probably incapable of handling a bow of substantial power. At least, that's the first thing that comes to mind.

The problem with classic bows being that they are very difficult to use for a novice. Crossbows were invented as sort of a transitional weapon between the firearm and the bow, and was likely capitalized on in a way that allowed guardsmen who were not otherwise qualified bowmen to use it. It is also much more effective in close quarters, where a standard bow would be ineffective.

Keep in mind, I'm no expert and this is just my evaluation of why a crossbow could be more appropriate for Link. It's unlikely that early crossbows were nearly so effective as they could've been, in most instances.

**X-3** · 05-30-2010, 11:06 PM

I think he was trying to give us info about both weapons to scan over and debate. Also this gem:

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Originally Posted by Wiki

As no Zelda game to date has contained substantial spoken dialogue, the part consists only of short phrases, grunts, battle cries, and other sounds.[citation needed]

CuccoLady · 05-31-2010, 04:02 PM

Honestly, I hope the time-traveling thing isn't true, because I'd rather see something totally new and different rather than a 'new and better' variation of the same formula.

Also, I kind of liked the 'dungeon-field-dungeon' thing, especially [as in NOT oot] when the field is fun and exciting to explore. I mean, I even enjoyed OoT's, just because I got to ride around on my awesome horse. Also, it was a means of putting off the next dungeon, which is always fun.

Speed · 06-01-2010, 06:31 AM

Crossbows were less effective then Bows....

I ask again, how is any weapon with a trigger less effective then a Bow?

Kargath · 06-01-2010, 09:27 AM

^Reload time.

Look up Agincourt.

Rainbow Dash · 06-01-2010, 09:45 AM

six bullets

enough to kill anything that moves

CuccoLady · 06-02-2010, 11:17 PM

You guys think maybe that if they DO choose a crossbow rather than a bow, they might go with what TP did [and kind of OoT] and have a slingshot AND the crossbow? Like, slingshot for speed [and probably the shooting gallery thing, which they always have], and then your crossbow for pwning teh monstrarz with epic damage.

Maybe?

05-27-2010, 07:00 PM	#2
X-3 Useful as an Owl Join Date: Jan 2004 Gender: Posts: 15,947 Thanks: 753 Thanked 1,213 Times in 790 Posts Blog Entries: 10	I'm never sure what to think about rumors. It'd be interesting to have another main weapon. Here's hoping for fists of rage and Moblin-felling jump kicks.

05-27-2010, 07:25 PM	#3
Robotazy PRESS ANY KEY TO PANIC! Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: A Tiny Shed Gender: Posts: 16,484 Thanks: 529 Thanked 1,254 Times in 897 Posts Blog Entries: 46	Ooooo, a crossbow. I am excited for this game. Can't wait for the official word.

05-27-2010, 07:50 PM	#4
*Marilink* Gotta catch 'em all! Supermod! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Location, Location. Gender: Posts: 29,118 Thanks: 2,536 Thanked 1,823 Times in 1,008 Posts	I'm not going to trust that article because of the apostrophe in "it's" and the misuse (or rather, not use) of the word "fewer." See, grammar is important, kids. It makes you look dumb if you're bad at it!

05-27-2010, 09:30 PM	#5
Rainbow Dash been dreamin', i've been waitin' Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: a bomb-ass cloud house bachelorette pad Gender: Posts: 24,402 Thanks: 173 Thanked 1,179 Times in 716 Posts	i'm glad they revealed rumors to us

05-27-2010, 11:54 PM	#6
*Cosmonautical* Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: I rub my tilde all over your asterisk Gender: Posts: 28,103 Thanks: 2,158 Thanked 5,338 Times in 2,433 Posts	That reads like a list of things fans want changed from the previous games, actually.

05-28-2010, 02:18 PM	#8
I am nobody Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Over there. Gender: Posts: 5,515 Thanks: 309 Thanked 365 Times in 242 Posts Blog Entries: 7	Crossbows were abandoned for a reason. Why would I want to shoot a weapon with shorter range, less accuracy, and longer loading times than a normal bow? Sure, it's easier to learn to use, but that hasn't exactly been a barrier to Link in the past. (lol pun) Other than that I wouldn't mind seeing most of those things in a game. Improved character interaction implies an end to not being able to say anything beyond yes/no, which is a change I'd love to see in all of Nintendo's games.

05-29-2010, 02:30 AM	#9
Toadyking Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: California Gender: Posts: 5,107 Thanks: 8 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	oh my word! things will get zeldier.

05-29-2010, 10:02 PM	#10
Speed Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: If there's a bright center to the universe I'm on the planet it's farthest from Gender: Posts: 3,747 Thanks: 1,598 Thanked 320 Times in 224 Posts Blog Entries: 1	I do think this is a nerdgasm. Upon further inspection, this is indeed a nerdgasm.

05-30-2010, 02:46 PM	#11
heh Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: lo-ca-tion; Noun- 1. a place or situation occupied: That house is in a fine location Gender: Posts: 9,849 Thanks: 710 Thanked 955 Times in 628 Posts	a crossbow would have more range and power then a bow the size of what link usually uses ian.

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Jailbreaker Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Not in jail anymore, yay! Gender: Posts: 3,482 Thanks: 1,074 Thanked 185 Times in 118 Posts	Link Crossbow Bow Dunno if that helps any.

05-30-2010, 10:27 PM	#14
*Cosmonautical* Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: I rub my tilde all over your asterisk Gender: Posts: 28,103 Thanks: 2,158 Thanked 5,338 Times in 2,433 Posts	I think he's getting at the point that Link is a scrawny teenager/tween, and probably incapable of handling a bow of substantial power. At least, that's the first thing that comes to mind. The problem with classic bows being that they are very difficult to use for a novice. Crossbows were invented as sort of a transitional weapon between the firearm and the bow, and was likely capitalized on in a way that allowed guardsmen who were not otherwise qualified bowmen to use it. It is also much more effective in close quarters, where a standard bow would be ineffective. Keep in mind, I'm no expert and this is just my evaluation of why a crossbow could be more appropriate for Link. It's unlikely that early crossbows were nearly so effective as they could've been, in most instances.

05-31-2010, 04:02 PM	#16
CuccoLady Anime and Cartoons Mod Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: THIS LOCATION REMINDS ME OF A PUZZLE, LUKE Gender: Posts: 9,077 Thanks: 2,825 Thanked 1,222 Times in 822 Posts	Honestly, I hope the time-traveling thing isn't true, because I'd rather see something totally new and different rather than a 'new and better' variation of the same formula. Also, I kind of liked the 'dungeon-field-dungeon' thing, especially [as in NOT oot] when the field is fun and exciting to explore. I mean, I even enjoyed OoT's, just because I got to ride around on my awesome horse. Also, it was a means of putting off the next dungeon, which is always fun.

06-01-2010, 06:31 AM	#17
Speed Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: If there's a bright center to the universe I'm on the planet it's farthest from Gender: Posts: 3,747 Thanks: 1,598 Thanked 320 Times in 224 Posts Blog Entries: 1	Crossbows were less effective then Bows.... I ask again, how is any weapon with a trigger less effective then a Bow?

06-01-2010, 09:27 AM	#18
Kargath et in Arcadia ego Join Date: Jul 2001 Gender: Posts: 8,334 Thanks: 1,226 Thanked 780 Times in 488 Posts	^Reload time. Look up Agincourt.

06-01-2010, 09:45 AM	#19
Rainbow Dash been dreamin', i've been waitin' Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: a bomb-ass cloud house bachelorette pad Gender: Posts: 24,402 Thanks: 173 Thanked 1,179 Times in 716 Posts	six bullets enough to kill anything that moves

06-02-2010, 11:17 PM	#20
CuccoLady Anime and Cartoons Mod Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: THIS LOCATION REMINDS ME OF A PUZZLE, LUKE Gender: Posts: 9,077 Thanks: 2,825 Thanked 1,222 Times in 822 Posts	You guys think maybe that if they DO choose a crossbow rather than a bow, they might go with what TP did [and kind of OoT] and have a slingshot AND the crossbow? Like, slingshot for speed [and probably the shooting gallery thing, which they always have], and then your crossbow for pwning teh monstrarz with epic damage. Maybe?