This is a little late, but two new interviews with Shigeru Miyamoto and Eiji Aonuma have emerged. Aonuma spoke with ONM (Official Nintendo Magazine) yet again revealing a bit more on the next Legend of Zelda console title (Zelda Wii). Although it isn’t published yet, our affiliate Zelda Informer obtained some bits of it.
1) The development team is having a positive responee towards MotionPlus controls.
2) The game’s structure has been significantly changed.
3) Aonuma hopes it can be shown at next year’s E3.
4) A graphical style has not been set in stone yet, although the cel-shading style is not likely to return.
5) Aonuma has been playing Monster Hunter Tri to figure out what appeals to gamers.
Shigeru Miyamoto also mentioned about how they approach each new Zelda title (but of course not revealing anything on Zelda Wii).
Edge: What sort of innovation do you think Nintendo is bringing to gaming now?
SM: Our basic principle is very clear: we’re always trying to be different from everybody else. Many other companies might try to do the same things as someone else who’s already been successful in a certain area: they think in terms of the competition, and they think in terms of how they can be better than their predecessor in any established arena. But Nintendo always tries to be unique instead. We always try to be different all the time. Even when we’re working on those so-called ’serious’ titles, when we’re hard at work on a Zelda or Super Mario Bros., amongst ourselves in the same development team, the way we discuss the game is to ask: “What’s new? What’s fresh about this title?” That kind of focus on trying to be new, to be unique every time, of trying to create something different every time, will be carried on and on and on, so that even when we are working on several other titles, our spirit of trying to be different is always there in the background somewhere.
And now the site related updates…
The first thing I would like to mention is that Zelda Chronicles is now fully accepting affiliation. Not that we were not before, but I would now like to partner up with any deserving site out there. Whether you’re brand new to the community or you own a long lasting respected site, we are taking requests from anyone that shows any interest. Unlike before, we will not be categorizing affiliates (for example : Allies/Top/Regular). I’d also like to point out that the current position of our affiliates will be in a more respected area once the new layout launches.
To apply, just simply visit our contact page and provide us with the following details.
Subject : Affiliation
- Website Title…
- Website URL…
- And just a brief description of your website.
I will then look over your website and e-mail you back when and if you are accepted.
The next site related update I would like to mention is our next layout. The next layout will be bringing some changes for the site, but nothing any of you ZC veterans will be surprised with. I won’t say much now except that we will be covering the following again :
- Game Guides
- More Media
- Exclusive Content
- Fan Related Content
I will also say the layout itself will be a breath of fresh air for ZC and will have more interactivity. I have displayed a preview for certain members of the community. If you wish to see the progress, give me a PM via the forums.
On a last note, it has been brought to my attention that some of you wish to become part of the ZC team (as Zelda news writers). I have thought about this and will be willing to accept some experienced writers once the new layout launches. More details will be available then.
Tags: Eiji Aonuma, Shigeru Miyamoto, Zelda Wii