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June 5, 2009 by The News Team
Filed Under: Wii
Legendary Nintendo video game designer Shigeru Miyamoto revealed this concept artwork for a new Legend of Zelda game planned for the Wii console on June 2 during the E3 Expo in Los Angeles.
Now we can all see the image that Miyamoto showed off. Feel free to endlessly discuss! Thanks to all that sent this in.
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They should stay with the mature (older teen?) look and naturalistic art style. Twilight Princess was nearly unmatched in terms of artistic value and technology last generation, and something that could feasibly be 3 times better is well worth trying out.
Rumors say, that link won't have any sword..
will he attack with this nun in hands?
will he attack with this nun in hands?
I think she might be the Master Sword look at the Gem on her chest. If that is so this game would be the first in the time line.
link is right handed in this.. damn...
ive been hoping for a left handed link...
ive been hoping for a left handed link...
The girl is the Master Sword. That means Link has to choke her every time he uses the sword, poor Master Sword Girl...
The most realistic theory so far is that the "woman" in front of him is a living manifestation of the master sword. And it looks a hell of a lot like it so I most definitely believe this theory.
There is compelling evidence pointing towards it.
There is compelling evidence pointing towards it.
She is the sword. Notice her pointy head being the tip of the sword, the diamond resembles the diamond found on the Master Sword, and her leggings match the design of the hilt.
Yeah as stated above, the most likely explanation is that this girl is the Master Sword. Perhaps this is the story of how the Master Sword came to be or perhaps it is awakened somehow..
The fact that Link is missing the sword and she looks like it so much.. take a look at this comparison to see what I mean..
http://img37.imageshack.us/img37/8159/40426837.png
The fact that Link is missing the sword and she looks like it so much.. take a look at this comparison to see what I mean..
http://img37.imageshack.us/img37/8159/40426837.png
Good to finally be back...After 2 weeks? LOL
Anyway. This image alone is very promising! The rumors you guys speak about seem close to the "the next Zelda will be different" thought but I still have to wait for more info from Ninty. Rumors are but rumors until proven false or true!
Edit: The master sword sure has skinny legs
Anyway. This image alone is very promising! The rumors you guys speak about seem close to the "the next Zelda will be different" thought but I still have to wait for more info from Ninty. Rumors are but rumors until proven false or true!
Edit: The master sword sure has skinny legs
Queen of Fairies from Wind Waker wearing a robe that resembles the Master Sword.
I still don't think it's the Master Sword despite some similarities others are pointing out. I think she's something else. A spirit of something important to Link's past/future. That's my guess.
@Chosenoneknuckles
I agree. I think WW is by far the best in the series, thematically and artistically. But disregarding that, I can appreciate the realistic look. What I DON'T like is extreme overuse of bloom lighting and muddy colors that look like you're seeing the game through a used coffee filter.
I agree. I think WW is by far the best in the series, thematically and artistically. But disregarding that, I can appreciate the realistic look. What I DON'T like is extreme overuse of bloom lighting and muddy colors that look like you're seeing the game through a used coffee filter.
First WW was wrong, than people loved it. Then TP came and people wanted more WW style, now WW is out..and TP (style all of this) is out? Make up your minds, kids!
She's the sword!
Check out this two pictures...
http://www.coplanet.it/forum/automark/upload_img2/zeldasword.jpg
http://www.4colorrebellion.com/media/pics/09/06/livingsword.jpg
Check out this two pictures...
http://www.coplanet.it/forum/automark/upload_img2/zeldasword.jpg
http://www.4colorrebellion.com/media/pics/09/06/livingsword.jpg
@Drahken
Yeah you described TP's look how I wanted to [but couldn't think of the words], I didn't want to insult it, because I have a tenacity to not be clear.
TP is a lovely looking game, but for it's first official Wii début I just want something new and refreshing [like WW was for me way back then].
Also, didn't mention earlier but sorry for disagreeing with you Cort on the style of this image [what I'd seen was rather different artistically, so it did look kinda Okami-ish whereas this doesn't]. Sorry about that man.
Lastly, this game HAS to be WM+ exclusive, if it's not... then that's a big opportunity missed [and 1 thing that would evolve the series further at that].
Yeah you described TP's look how I wanted to [but couldn't think of the words], I didn't want to insult it, because I have a tenacity to not be clear.
TP is a lovely looking game, but for it's first official Wii début I just want something new and refreshing [like WW was for me way back then].
Also, didn't mention earlier but sorry for disagreeing with you Cort on the style of this image [what I'd seen was rather different artistically, so it did look kinda Okami-ish whereas this doesn't]. Sorry about that man.
Lastly, this game HAS to be WM+ exclusive, if it's not... then that's a big opportunity missed [and 1 thing that would evolve the series further at that].
awesome!
I'd LOVE if they used this impressionistic artstyle in the game. sort of like a mix between WW's toon-shading and the realistic approach from TP
for now I'm going with the "she IS the sword" theory ...cause link gotta have a sword^^ ...Wii Motion Plus exclusivity (which miyamoto hinted at) must be utilized somehow, right?
I'd LOVE if they used this impressionistic artstyle in the game. sort of like a mix between WW's toon-shading and the realistic approach from TP
for now I'm going with the "she IS the sword" theory ...cause link gotta have a sword^^ ...Wii Motion Plus exclusivity (which miyamoto hinted at) must be utilized somehow, right?
It looks like he's shielding her from something, some sort of fire, or explosion, or lava-filled room.
I think this looks excellent. Despite her similarities to the WW fairy, I don't think she is.
However, it is possible that she is a master sword fairy.
I think this looks excellent. Despite her similarities to the WW fairy, I don't think she is.
However, it is possible that she is a master sword fairy.
Although Link's realistically proportioned body still looks odd, if not just because it's unusual given his commonplace image in the series, this looks SO MUCH F***ING BETTER than the leaked artwork. SO MUCH. God damn.
Like others have mentioned already, I believe that thing is the master sword aswell but I do not believe it stops there.
To be honest I think Link is possessed by that creature and may be a little evil. Just look at his eye's; also all the red around him most likely represents fire.
This would make for a good twist in a Zelda game.
To be honest I think Link is possessed by that creature and may be a little evil. Just look at his eye's; also all the red around him most likely represents fire.
This would make for a good twist in a Zelda game.
You guys all got it wrong. She is clearly the reincarnate of Tingle clad in gray.
So no one is going to point out how the hylian shield is apparently now round? Anyway besides that yeah the girl is too similar to the master sword not to be and the fact that Miyamoto went oh gee look sword is missing makes it all too possible. I expect this to be somewhere before Ocorina when the sword is first made or in between Ocorina and Windwaker.
@nintycool
First, you can't tell from this piece of artwork whether or not that's definitely the Hylian Shield, all that you can see is it's blue and has silver trim.
Second, it looks like it always has to me. The angle of it is just confusing you, best way to tell is by looking at the clear edge at the top, so if it is the Hylian Shield, it's still the same shape, the bottom corner just can't be seen.
First, you can't tell from this piece of artwork whether or not that's definitely the Hylian Shield, all that you can see is it's blue and has silver trim.
Second, it looks like it always has to me. The angle of it is just confusing you, best way to tell is by looking at the clear edge at the top, so if it is the Hylian Shield, it's still the same shape, the bottom corner just can't be seen.
lol a girl is a sword, you guys have too much time on your hands with all these off the wall theories.
For those emphasizing the Master Sword Theory: I think its really plausible and I see something noone mentioned before:
Link's right(>.<) hand somehow looks odd, like it has gripped something a second ago, like a Master Sword.
I imagine the "scene" in the artwork as following:
Like in TP, where Minda "grows" out of Link's shadow, the girl may have the ability to turn into sword and back and then give her two cents about a situation, so she could be the new sidekick. I really think that Link's right hand is looking odd.
Maybe, in the and she sacrifises herself to always be the Master Sword. Don't know the timeline of Zelda, but I guess thus it has to be before the Master Sword is mentioned the first time, if my theory would be right. I think Minish Cap is the first Zelda in the timeline, as it explains why the hero wears the cap, right? I can't remember the whole plot, so I am asking.
I also can't remember whether the Master Sword was already existing back then, but if yes, after my theory, the new zelda must be the new first zelda, but Link's wearing the cap. so maybe it's rather like this: MS gets to life suddenly, whyever, or shows itself.
Didn't, in former games, the Sword sometimes talk to Link? If yes, the incarnation can anywhere in the series...
Link's right(>.<) hand somehow looks odd, like it has gripped something a second ago, like a Master Sword.
I imagine the "scene" in the artwork as following:
Like in TP, where Minda "grows" out of Link's shadow, the girl may have the ability to turn into sword and back and then give her two cents about a situation, so she could be the new sidekick. I really think that Link's right hand is looking odd.
Maybe, in the and she sacrifises herself to always be the Master Sword. Don't know the timeline of Zelda, but I guess thus it has to be before the Master Sword is mentioned the first time, if my theory would be right. I think Minish Cap is the first Zelda in the timeline, as it explains why the hero wears the cap, right? I can't remember the whole plot, so I am asking.
I also can't remember whether the Master Sword was already existing back then, but if yes, after my theory, the new zelda must be the new first zelda, but Link's wearing the cap. so maybe it's rather like this: MS gets to life suddenly, whyever, or shows itself.
Didn't, in former games, the Sword sometimes talk to Link? If yes, the incarnation can anywhere in the series...
@Aych
True but after looking at this for a while i say otherwise:
http://www.zeldauniverse.net/
Its either circular or oval of sorts.
True but after looking at this for a while i say otherwise:
http://www.zeldauniverse.net/
Its either circular or oval of sorts.
wtf is wrong with you people that ya'll see the sheild as round. go to the frickin eye doctor, its the same shape look at the points on the top and bottom. never had an art class?! i thought we moved away from 2d many moons ago
@nintycool
What are we supposed to be looking at here? That shield on the top with the ZU logo? If so, that's not what the Hylian Shield looks like, it doesn't have defined sides like that.
What are we supposed to be looking at here? That shield on the top with the ZU logo? If so, that's not what the Hylian Shield looks like, it doesn't have defined sides like that.
The crystal look slike Midna's... maybe you'll come back to the Twilight realm!
zelda with street fighter IV style. Would be a good alternative for realistic graphics.
Sure the girl is the master sword. Now im pumped for this game.
For me TP is the worst Zelda in the series.
My favorites are all 2D entries and Wind Waker.
Phantom Hourglass is a good game, but i think come back to temple of the OCean King every time brakes the game cadence.Hope they will take other game design choices for spirit tracks.
Sure the girl is the master sword. Now im pumped for this game.
For me TP is the worst Zelda in the series.
My favorites are all 2D entries and Wind Waker.
Phantom Hourglass is a good game, but i think come back to temple of the OCean King every time brakes the game cadence.Hope they will take other game design choices for spirit tracks.
The artwork looks awesome! I'm excited, although we have yet to see any of the actual game. I'm glad that Nintendo chose to release this image 
I just hope that they didn't feel pressured to do so due to that image being leaked.
I just hope that they didn't feel pressured to do so due to that image being leaked.
This looks awsome. And Myamoto said that the Zelda series would have a big twist, that would make this game not like any other Zelda game ever made, and that the Master sword is in fact a person sounds like both a big twist, and something that Myamoto would come up with for a Zelda game.
I just can't wait for a trailer!
I just can't wait for a trailer!
So...
1) that girl is standing sorta where the master sword would normally be on Link's back
2) Miyamoto specifically pointed out that Link isn't carrying a sword
New Zelda game where you run around with that girl and she transforms into your sword as needed?
1) that girl is standing sorta where the master sword would normally be on Link's back
2) Miyamoto specifically pointed out that Link isn't carrying a sword
New Zelda game where you run around with that girl and she transforms into your sword as needed?
I'm thinking too hard, that she will not only be your weapon, but also will tell you hints and clues like Navi or even Midna. I guess there will be no Master Sword quest anymore, but is it possibly that they may force us to play the first few dungeons sword-less?
SCHRAAAAA!!!!
TEYAAAAAAA!!!
HAAAAN!!!!!!!
How is Link supposed to yell his famous catch phrases if he doesn't have a sword to swing when he does it? :S
And honestly this looks a little too much like TP style Link to me, who I detest for various reasons, but honestly it's just artwork and I bet the final game itself will look a lot different than this.
TEYAAAAAAA!!!
HAAAAN!!!!!!!
How is Link supposed to yell his famous catch phrases if he doesn't have a sword to swing when he does it? :S
And honestly this looks a little too much like TP style Link to me, who I detest for various reasons, but honestly it's just artwork and I bet the final game itself will look a lot different than this.
humm i like that idea. a couple dungeons which are all classic zelda puzzles! OOO idea, four elemental dungeons with no weapon to wake the girl/sword, then extreme crazy "other M" combat! now that'd make a great game.. heh
Or you might meet this "Master sword Girl" later in the game, and will before that have a regular sword?
I just think she'll work as a regular sword, except that when you speak to her for advices, she transforms into that form?
I just think she'll work as a regular sword, except that when you speak to her for advices, she transforms into that form?
I strongly agree with Golbez's insight..
Also that definitelly does not look like the Hylian shield.. It's missing some clamp things that the Hylian shield has on its sides, plus it looks round.
Also that definitelly does not look like the Hylian shield.. It's missing some clamp things that the Hylian shield has on its sides, plus it looks round.
The only odd thing is that the Master sword's jewel is yellow and hers is blue.. but in this case it maybe changes color depending on her mood.
...people thought that the girl was Zelda?
And whys it completely different? Twilight Princess seem to make it sound like there was gonna be a sequal...
And whys it completely different? Twilight Princess seem to make it sound like there was gonna be a sequal...
@NeroSuferoth
The Jewel reminds me more of Ganondorf's Jewel he has on his head more than the diamond on the Master sword :/
The Jewel reminds me more of Ganondorf's Jewel he has on his head more than the diamond on the Master sword :/
That looks like this Ocarina of Time artwork where Ganondorf is fighting link. It also has a hint of Twilight Princess which is great, because that's my favorite Zelda title behind Majora's Mask.
Third one in the first row. Ganondorf is charging link.
http://www.zeldaelements.net/5artwork.shtml
Third one in the first row. Ganondorf is charging link.
http://www.zeldaelements.net/5artwork.shtml
I notice he's holding the shield in his left hand. Can't they put in a "Right Hand/Left Hand" switch?
The Master Sword theory is quite plausible, but to me it seems Miyamoto's style to hint at gameplay elements more. Surely Link won't be going swordless for all, or even most, of the game, but maybe this means there will reliance on multiple types of weapons.
It would be great if this could be the Zelda that harkens back to the very original, starting with no sword, and just getting lost in a big, nonlinear world. Actually, Miyamoto also made some comments to that effect (he talked about each player being able to experience the game differently).
To anyone worried about this being another Twilight Princess (which I thought roughly equal to WW, albeit probably the last time Nintendo could get away with doing that same 3D formula), Miyamoto already said that would be "the last Zelda as you know it". I doubt he meant art style.
It would be great if this could be the Zelda that harkens back to the very original, starting with no sword, and just getting lost in a big, nonlinear world. Actually, Miyamoto also made some comments to that effect (he talked about each player being able to experience the game differently).
To anyone worried about this being another Twilight Princess (which I thought roughly equal to WW, albeit probably the last time Nintendo could get away with doing that same 3D formula), Miyamoto already said that would be "the last Zelda as you know it". I doubt he meant art style.
@Sailing_Day
This Link definitely reminds me of OOT Link. The hair, the pointier nose, and the simpler costume (without all the bells and whistles of the TP one) all point to it for me.
This Link definitely reminds me of OOT Link. The hair, the pointier nose, and the simpler costume (without all the bells and whistles of the TP one) all point to it for me.
Character designers get paid money to makes things look like other things. If she reminds you of the Master Sword, she probably is. Simple as that.
And the Link here, while still wearing the chainmail of TP Link, definitely does not have his face.
I'd like to believe it was intentional, but we won't really know 'til we see more art.
And the Link here, while still wearing the chainmail of TP Link, definitely does not have his face.
I'd like to believe it was intentional, but we won't really know 'til we see more art.
I think that girl is the Master Sword (and so does every one above me)
Also, that girl looks ALOT like the creepy fairy from Wind Waker. Maybe this could tie into that??
Also, that girl looks ALOT like the creepy fairy from Wind Waker. Maybe this could tie into that??
It doesn't look like the Master Sword, why are you fanboys willing to post your theories off like a single image?
It looks feminine but could be a guy and resembles a Zora. This is an educated guess, not something out there like ZOMFG MASTER SWORD CUZ...CUZ OF SYMBOLZ.
Just like Midna's helmet totally ended up being Majora AMIRITE GUISE?
And I face palmed when someone here said this looks like OoT Link because he doesn't have chain-main, oh god. I guess the trainer in the remake of Silver/Gold doesn't look like the same person because they altered his design slightly.
It looks feminine but could be a guy and resembles a Zora. This is an educated guess, not something out there like ZOMFG MASTER SWORD CUZ...CUZ OF SYMBOLZ.
Just like Midna's helmet totally ended up being Majora AMIRITE GUISE?
And I face palmed when someone here said this looks like OoT Link because he doesn't have chain-main, oh god. I guess the trainer in the remake of Silver/Gold doesn't look like the same person because they altered his design slightly.
Definitely looks like the girl is the Master Sword.
Look forward to finding out what this will mean.
Look forward to finding out what this will mean.
YEP, I was going to mention that. But I was correcting someone else who said this Link doesn't have the bells and whistles of TP Link's design. Designs change over time.
And for the record, there are how many Zelda games with Link not having a weapon at the start? Zelda 1? The Oracles? TWW you lose your sword?
Not a new concept, stop freaking out like this hasn't happened before.
And for the last time, why do you people FEEL the NEED so STRONGLY to connect anything NEW with the old? If the Master Sword is gone for the time being, then wait it out and stop making theories just because things 'look alike'. It'll probably be the complete opposite, they don't even have a story at the moment, that's how Aonuma/Miyamoto work. Gameplay first then storyline, jeesh people.
Give it a rest, it most certainly isn't the Master Sword in a spirit form, it's a new character you don't know crap about.
And for the record, there are how many Zelda games with Link not having a weapon at the start? Zelda 1? The Oracles? TWW you lose your sword?
Not a new concept, stop freaking out like this hasn't happened before.
And for the last time, why do you people FEEL the NEED so STRONGLY to connect anything NEW with the old? If the Master Sword is gone for the time being, then wait it out and stop making theories just because things 'look alike'. It'll probably be the complete opposite, they don't even have a story at the moment, that's how Aonuma/Miyamoto work. Gameplay first then storyline, jeesh people.
Give it a rest, it most certainly isn't the Master Sword in a spirit form, it's a new character you don't know crap about.
@MrBubbles
Sure. It could be a new character, someone or something completely unrelated to the Master Sword. For once though, I think we have a wildfire rumor that's actually very compelling.
There are multiple uncanny resemblances, from the patterns/designs themselves right down to where they're placed on the character (e.g. the leggings having the hilt's pattern). There's already a few images pointing out the obvious similarities, so I won't re-list them all.
They look very much alike, this is true. Admittedly though, that may not have convinced me, save for what Miyamoto said. He told us that a HINT was the fact Link was lacking a sword in the picture. For it to actually be a hint, it has to be something we can put together with existing knowledge. So unless you think it's the Queen of Fairies, it's at the moment a well-supported theory. Musings about them saving story for last have no bearing on this, because of course, it's a piece of artwork foreshadowing two characters...all it is is story.
Sure. It could be a new character, someone or something completely unrelated to the Master Sword. For once though, I think we have a wildfire rumor that's actually very compelling.
There are multiple uncanny resemblances, from the patterns/designs themselves right down to where they're placed on the character (e.g. the leggings having the hilt's pattern). There's already a few images pointing out the obvious similarities, so I won't re-list them all.
They look very much alike, this is true. Admittedly though, that may not have convinced me, save for what Miyamoto said. He told us that a HINT was the fact Link was lacking a sword in the picture. For it to actually be a hint, it has to be something we can put together with existing knowledge. So unless you think it's the Queen of Fairies, it's at the moment a well-supported theory. Musings about them saving story for last have no bearing on this, because of course, it's a piece of artwork foreshadowing two characters...all it is is story.
It could be a new character just as it could be the Master Sword.. you know? because of a number of obvious similarities?
Why do feel the need to object against some in-your-face coincidences?
Why do feel the need to object against some in-your-face coincidences?
"And for the last time, why do you people FEEL the NEED so STRONGLY to connect anything NEW with the old?"
'Cause it's fun!
'Cause it's fun!
MrBubbles is right guys. We should stop talking about this picture. As a Nintendo fan, it may seem fun, or dare I say, exciting, to talk about a piece of artwork from a just announced Zelda game, but we must refrain from doing such childish things as it is apparently very upsetting to some people. On behalf of all fanboys everywhere, I owe you my sincerest apologies.
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@Aych
And you're wasting your time, the last time people did this was with Midna's helmet being related to Majora's Mask.
Turns out Midna was a new character, SHOCKING I KNOW.
Just like this will probably be a new character that may have some relations with the Master Sword, not the sword itself in a spirit form.
@I See ReDeads
Yeah, but not when it's out there. Far out there. You don't even have a title to go by with these theories, you don't even know the storyline. I would prefer now to have no artwork so you people wouldn't make such horrible theories.
It's just an artwork to let us know they're really working on a new installment, nothing more. Stop reading into it is what I'm saying.
And you're wasting your time, the last time people did this was with Midna's helmet being related to Majora's Mask.
Turns out Midna was a new character, SHOCKING I KNOW.
Just like this will probably be a new character that may have some relations with the Master Sword, not the sword itself in a spirit form.
@I See ReDeads
Yeah, but not when it's out there. Far out there. You don't even have a title to go by with these theories, you don't even know the storyline. I would prefer now to have no artwork so you people wouldn't make such horrible theories.
It's just an artwork to let us know they're really working on a new installment, nothing more. Stop reading into it is what I'm saying.
@MrBubbles
The thing is, if you look at her design, it really isn't that far out there! Well, at least to me.
Midna did not have the colours or designs of Majora's Mask, so I dunno where that came from.
But this girl has a metallic look to her, and uses the same colours as the sword...
Meh, I don't know why I'm trying to convince you. If you don't think she's the sword - that's more than fine by me.
I'm just saying, don't get upset 'cause a bunch of us are discussing something you don't particularly agree with. I mean, it's not like we're harming anyone by doing so. The topic here is pretty benign.
And so what if the game comes out and she's not the Master Sword? So we were wrong. Oh well. She's a new character. No big deal. The speculation is fun - even if it isn't correct in the end.
Some of us like to "waste" our time making theories like this.
The thing is, if you look at her design, it really isn't that far out there! Well, at least to me.
Midna did not have the colours or designs of Majora's Mask, so I dunno where that came from.
But this girl has a metallic look to her, and uses the same colours as the sword...
Meh, I don't know why I'm trying to convince you. If you don't think she's the sword - that's more than fine by me.
I'm just saying, don't get upset 'cause a bunch of us are discussing something you don't particularly agree with. I mean, it's not like we're harming anyone by doing so. The topic here is pretty benign.
And so what if the game comes out and she's not the Master Sword? So we were wrong. Oh well. She's a new character. No big deal. The speculation is fun - even if it isn't correct in the end.
Some of us like to "waste" our time making theories like this.
@I See ReDeads
Hurrrr murrrr durrr, all I'm saying that it's FAR out. You're basing a single theory just because of the jewel and EVEN that is a stretch.
http://img4.imageshack.us/my.php?image=mastersword.jpg
Take a look at it. The Jewel is the wrong color, the better theory is this is the redemption of the Fairy Queen from The Wind Waker in a realistic design. Not a sword. It's so bad, Miyamoto said Link doesn't have a sword.
IDK, maybe because EVERY SINGLE Link puts the sword away in the pedestal at the end of the game? Save for one Link.
Hurrrr murrrr durrr, all I'm saying that it's FAR out. You're basing a single theory just because of the jewel and EVEN that is a stretch.
http://img4.imageshack.us/my.php?image=mastersword.jpg
Take a look at it. The Jewel is the wrong color, the better theory is this is the redemption of the Fairy Queen from The Wind Waker in a realistic design. Not a sword. It's so bad, Miyamoto said Link doesn't have a sword.
IDK, maybe because EVERY SINGLE Link puts the sword away in the pedestal at the end of the game? Save for one Link.
@MrBubbles
Not because of JUST the jewel, but because of the entire design. The cape looks like the crossguard, her stockings and the edge of her skirt the hilt, she's got the two gold lines like a small part of the blade... she's blue and silver..
That's what I see. And I'm not saying that's DEFINITELY RIGHT. It's just what I believe. None of us will really know until an official announcement is made regarding this.
Not because of JUST the jewel, but because of the entire design. The cape looks like the crossguard, her stockings and the edge of her skirt the hilt, she's got the two gold lines like a small part of the blade... she's blue and silver..
That's what I see. And I'm not saying that's DEFINITELY RIGHT. It's just what I believe. None of us will really know until an official announcement is made regarding this.
In the high resolution image (3531 x 5000) I have access to via a journalism service, I spotted a little thing around X68, Y546 (use http://gonintendo.com/wp-content/photos/ (Wii-Zelda_e3.jpg) for reference) that looks like a shouting face, and a green sleeve of some kind. Perhaps Rauru?
http://img35.imageshack.us/img35/6963/zeldawe3crop.jpg
http://img35.imageshack.us/img35/6963/zeldawe3crop.jpg
@MrBubbles
I never said she was the Master Sword. I'm fairly confident that she just has a strong relation to it, whether she's a living manifestation or not. And for the record, I never thought Midna's helmet was Majora, there is far more evidence for this than there was that.
If it was just a piece of artwork to tell us they're working on the game, they would have released a new picture of Link doing some generic pose or whatever. But no, they release something with a mysterious character and a Link conspicuously missing his sword, not just that it's absent, but that he's grasping thin air. You're not thinking from the perspective of the developer, there's obviously some sort of story behind this art.
And besides, your counter-examples are just silly. It is completely ridiculous to think they'd release an artwork focusing on some random and arbitrary passing detail of not even the story, but the routine progression of these games such as when he puts the sword back. It's a bizarre, inexplicable assumption, and it all the more falls flat because again, he's not just without sword, he's drawn to have been holding one.
I never said she was the Master Sword. I'm fairly confident that she just has a strong relation to it, whether she's a living manifestation or not. And for the record, I never thought Midna's helmet was Majora, there is far more evidence for this than there was that.
If it was just a piece of artwork to tell us they're working on the game, they would have released a new picture of Link doing some generic pose or whatever. But no, they release something with a mysterious character and a Link conspicuously missing his sword, not just that it's absent, but that he's grasping thin air. You're not thinking from the perspective of the developer, there's obviously some sort of story behind this art.
And besides, your counter-examples are just silly. It is completely ridiculous to think they'd release an artwork focusing on some random and arbitrary passing detail of not even the story, but the routine progression of these games such as when he puts the sword back. It's a bizarre, inexplicable assumption, and it all the more falls flat because again, he's not just without sword, he's drawn to have been holding one.
@MrBubbles
"...the better theory is this is the redemption of the Fairy Queen from The Wind Waker in a realistic design."
And you call the other theories 'out there'? u_u
Aaanyways, it's a good theory. Knowing Shiggy, she'll give us a clue the minute someone asks him. XD
Oh, and this just shows how clueless the gaming journalists are. Zelda? C'mon!
"...the better theory is this is the redemption of the Fairy Queen from The Wind Waker in a realistic design."
And you call the other theories 'out there'? u_u
Aaanyways, it's a good theory. Knowing Shiggy, she'll give us a clue the minute someone asks him. XD
Oh, and this just shows how clueless the gaming journalists are. Zelda? C'mon!
So here is the story...
The girl is an ancestor of the fairy queen for Wind Waker. The Link in the up coming game knows her (or at least of her). This game will also pre-date most all of the other games. Why you may ask? Something goes terribly wrong and the current fairy queen (the one in the picture) must sacrifice herself. However, because she is the fairy queen, she had in idea of what was going to happen to herself and crafted what we all know as the Master Sword. When she dies, she is able to infuse her power into it. Also explaining why the master sword is so powerful. The reason for the similarities is because she crafted it in the likeness of the fairy garb.
These are just my thoughts, but I like them and think they are pretty good. So what do you all think?
The girl is an ancestor of the fairy queen for Wind Waker. The Link in the up coming game knows her (or at least of her). This game will also pre-date most all of the other games. Why you may ask? Something goes terribly wrong and the current fairy queen (the one in the picture) must sacrifice herself. However, because she is the fairy queen, she had in idea of what was going to happen to herself and crafted what we all know as the Master Sword. When she dies, she is able to infuse her power into it. Also explaining why the master sword is so powerful. The reason for the similarities is because she crafted it in the likeness of the fairy garb.
These are just my thoughts, but I like them and think they are pretty good. So what do you all think?
@MrBubbles
For all we know, Midna's hat still might be Majora's Mask, since the most prominent theory is that she is from the tribe that got banished for CREATING the mask.
And it's up to other people whether they want theorize or not, if you don't want to hear it, don't read it.
For all we know, Midna's hat still might be Majora's Mask, since the most prominent theory is that she is from the tribe that got banished for CREATING the mask.
And it's up to other people whether they want theorize or not, if you don't want to hear it, don't read it.
@Dr_Peace:
Absolutely agree. I'm glad they're keeping the darker, grittier approach. Can't wait to see what's done with this game.
Absolutely agree. I'm glad they're keeping the darker, grittier approach. Can't wait to see what's done with this game.
@jakk360
I think since the Link shown looks to be a little older than the Link in TP, that this is going to take place directly after TP, like Majora's Mask and Ocarina of Time.
And she's the Master Sword, I'm highly doubting there's anything connected to the Fairy Queen from Wind Waker except all of you not being able to get over the fact that her hair is slightly similar and she has no pupils. I think she looks just as much like a Zora as she does the Queen Fairy.
And Aych, I'm with you that she's the Master Sword, but I really don't think he's drawn to be holding a sword. If there was a sword in his hand, he would've dropped it. I'm pretty sure that's just a generic open hand pose.
I think since the Link shown looks to be a little older than the Link in TP, that this is going to take place directly after TP, like Majora's Mask and Ocarina of Time.
And she's the Master Sword, I'm highly doubting there's anything connected to the Fairy Queen from Wind Waker except all of you not being able to get over the fact that her hair is slightly similar and she has no pupils. I think she looks just as much like a Zora as she does the Queen Fairy.
And Aych, I'm with you that she's the Master Sword, but I really don't think he's drawn to be holding a sword. If there was a sword in his hand, he would've dropped it. I'm pretty sure that's just a generic open hand pose.
@Mit
I'm pretty sure I read in an interview that this takes place in a completely different time than TP.
I'm pretty sure I read in an interview that this takes place in a completely different time than TP.
Why is MrBubbles acting so childish? People are just theorizing as to who she could be, nothing to get upset over.
I don't know about the rest of the world, but I am totally bummed that they're sticking with the Twilight Princess art style. That game had the worst art style of any Zelda (well, excluding CD-I ones) if you ask me.
Hopefully it fixes the rest of TP's distinctive problems, though, like lack of characters that don't suck.
Hopefully it fixes the rest of TP's distinctive problems, though, like lack of characters that don't suck.
so i guess im the only one here who though majora's mask sucked, real hard? just like i think over the ear cups are better then earbuds? screw you all, im older and only time will tell, which you all have, so quit b**** in the meantime.
^ WTF?
Anyways, I think this Link looks like a mix of TP and OOT's Link.
I wouldn't believe this game will take place before OOT because, doesn't the green suit tradition come from hero-of-time-Link being a Kokiri?
Anyways, I think this Link looks like a mix of TP and OOT's Link.
I wouldn't believe this game will take place before OOT because, doesn't the green suit tradition come from hero-of-time-Link being a Kokiri?
At first I thought the idea was a little ridicuolous, but you all have made valid points.
LoL, MrBubbles reminds me of the people that said the very last scene of the wolf howling at the moon in the 2nd trailer of Twilight Princess was just for fun and had no real correlation to the game itself.
LoL, MrBubbles reminds me of the people that said the very last scene of the wolf howling at the moon in the 2nd trailer of Twilight Princess was just for fun and had no real correlation to the game itself.
@8 bit
The green suit tradition came from The Legend of Zelda on NES, and no, there were no Kokiri back then
@Cornwad
I'm pretty sure you're talking about an interview from some italian who was overreacting and not actually stating true information. No other interview summaries mention that it will take place in a different time period, that has not been made clear yet.
@COlimar788
I'm with you there. While I don't hate TP's style, the lack of character in the characters (heh) was appalling compared to Wind Waker and the N64 Zelda games. I felt almost no need to talk to anyone in Twilight Princess, whereas I always talked to people in the previous Zelda games. The huge overworld map made everything feel a bit less personal as well, as a lot of it was barren (or you just rode past everything).
I think they'll up the ante on the graphics though, since this won't be a Gamecube port, and I think we're in for a treat when it's revealed.
The green suit tradition came from The Legend of Zelda on NES, and no, there were no Kokiri back then
@Cornwad
I'm pretty sure you're talking about an interview from some italian who was overreacting and not actually stating true information. No other interview summaries mention that it will take place in a different time period, that has not been made clear yet.
@COlimar788
I'm with you there. While I don't hate TP's style, the lack of character in the characters (heh) was appalling compared to Wind Waker and the N64 Zelda games. I felt almost no need to talk to anyone in Twilight Princess, whereas I always talked to people in the previous Zelda games. The huge overworld map made everything feel a bit less personal as well, as a lot of it was barren (or you just rode past everything).
I think they'll up the ante on the graphics though, since this won't be a Gamecube port, and I think we're in for a treat when it's revealed.
exactly, the devs do NOT care about cannon, or whatnot. they out to make a a: money making game b: a different take on said franchise. we've seen it time and time again, why think anything else? or does Link driving a boat or a train escape reailty for you?
Very nice artwork. It does remind me quite a bit of Twilight Princess, but it still feels different at the same time.
My guess is that the other character in the picture is the new sidekick character (much like Navi, Tatl, and Midna). I also see that Link's using the shield in the left hand, which leads to to believe that this may be the first canonical right handed Link (Twilight Princess Wii doesn't count since the Gamecube version was the actual canon game since TP Wii was just simply mirrored).
My guess is that the other character in the picture is the new sidekick character (much like Navi, Tatl, and Midna). I also see that Link's using the shield in the left hand, which leads to to believe that this may be the first canonical right handed Link (Twilight Princess Wii doesn't count since the Gamecube version was the actual canon game since TP Wii was just simply mirrored).
@Eternal Rain
Here's a little tidbit: Twilight princess on the Wii actually renders the same world found in the Gamecube version, it just uses the framebuffer to mirror the rendered image (except for the hud, which is placed on top of the mirrored image).
Here's a little tidbit: Twilight princess on the Wii actually renders the same world found in the Gamecube version, it just uses the framebuffer to mirror the rendered image (except for the hud, which is placed on top of the mirrored image).
@8 bit
Ah, then my bad. In that case though, you could argue it was from Minish Cap or Link to the Past as well, since none of it's really confirmed :\ The developers care less about the storyline than any of the fans it seems, so they wouldn't let something stop them from making a game before Ocarina of Time like "the green suit tradition is from OoT". I think the green suit tradition is more a tradition created for the Hero of Time and the series itself, and no placement in time would stop them from using it.
@Cornwad
Nevermind what I said. In the IGN interview he did say it was in a different era, although he immediately followed up saying Link was older than before, so I think it's still up in the air and could be translation error. If this is supposed to be a completely different Link, I would hope he would look atleast somewhat different from TP Link, but this Link looks exactly the same, just a bit more grown.
Ah, then my bad. In that case though, you could argue it was from Minish Cap or Link to the Past as well, since none of it's really confirmed :\ The developers care less about the storyline than any of the fans it seems, so they wouldn't let something stop them from making a game before Ocarina of Time like "the green suit tradition is from OoT". I think the green suit tradition is more a tradition created for the Hero of Time and the series itself, and no placement in time would stop them from using it.
@Cornwad
Nevermind what I said. In the IGN interview he did say it was in a different era, although he immediately followed up saying Link was older than before, so I think it's still up in the air and could be translation error. If this is supposed to be a completely different Link, I would hope he would look atleast somewhat different from TP Link, but this Link looks exactly the same, just a bit more grown.
it looks like there is something behind them. I see anime, metaknight, and some huge wolf thing (not the TW one)
SECRET LETTERS IN MESSAGE FOUND BY ME, It says "SoS"
I think you guys need to check this out:
[img]http://i42.tinypic.com/r6z4mb.jpg[/img]
I posted this over at gamefaqs also, so don't so im copying.
I circled it on the top. It clearly says:
?oS
I'm not sure what the first letter is. It looks like an S. But there is more significance to this, because a lower case "o" all Zelda fans know mean "of" such as OoT. So this could be the name of the game here:
"S of Sword"
"Sword of S
I'm not sure what the other "S" would be, but all the Sword talk, its kind of strange to find an "SoS" in the actual picture.
I think you guys need to check this out:
[img]http://i42.tinypic.com/r6z4mb.jpg[/img]
I posted this over at gamefaqs also, so don't so im copying.
I circled it on the top. It clearly says:
?oS
I'm not sure what the first letter is. It looks like an S. But there is more significance to this, because a lower case "o" all Zelda fans know mean "of" such as OoT. So this could be the name of the game here:
"S of Sword"
"Sword of S
I'm not sure what the other "S" would be, but all the Sword talk, its kind of strange to find an "SoS" in the actual picture.
Wow. There is a lot of evidence to show that it could be the master sword. So many similarities.
I'm so happy they are keeping the mature non-cel-shaded look. Link needs to stay in the more realistic realm on consoles. Toon link needs to stay on portables.
I'm so happy they are keeping the mature non-cel-shaded look. Link needs to stay in the more realistic realm on consoles. Toon link needs to stay on portables.
I sent this in :3
There is a possibility that the girl is, infact, the sword.
Also, Nintendo really has to change their Press Kit website pass.
There is a possibility that the girl is, infact, the sword.
Also, Nintendo really has to change their Press Kit website pass.
oooo speculation time! lemme try, lemme try!
maybe this Link is the guardian of the Master sword (notice him protecting the "being" from what looks like hell fire) and someone/thing manages to snatch the sword and the 'spirit' of the master sword (the "being") calls for him. OR it could just represent that, like the Master Sword, this being is behind him all the way.
again, just speculating. probably way off.
but Link has GOT to use some sword in the game. Miyamoto did say to think of this Zelda while playing archery and sword fighting in Wii Sports Resort... then again didnt he say TP was gonna be the last Zelda of its kind?
maybe this Link is the guardian of the Master sword (notice him protecting the "being" from what looks like hell fire) and someone/thing manages to snatch the sword and the 'spirit' of the master sword (the "being") calls for him. OR it could just represent that, like the Master Sword, this being is behind him all the way.
again, just speculating. probably way off.
but Link has GOT to use some sword in the game. Miyamoto did say to think of this Zelda while playing archery and sword fighting in Wii Sports Resort... then again didnt he say TP was gonna be the last Zelda of its kind?
The theory that makes most sense is: She is the Master Sword Fairy.
Just as there are other fairies in zelda games that have some certain power, this fairy is the fairy that makes the master sword special.
As for those saying the theory is 'out there', well remember the second Twilight princess trailer, that had a wolf howl at the very end. Appart from that, there was no hint as to what the wolf represented, I personally dismissed it, but others thought that link transformed into a wolf.
Guess what- they were right!
Just as there are other fairies in zelda games that have some certain power, this fairy is the fairy that makes the master sword special.
As for those saying the theory is 'out there', well remember the second Twilight princess trailer, that had a wolf howl at the very end. Appart from that, there was no hint as to what the wolf represented, I personally dismissed it, but others thought that link transformed into a wolf.
Guess what- they were right!
@Mit
Well, don't take what I said in the most literal context possible. Yes, his hand is apparently open-palm, so he couldn't technically hold the sword in his hand here, but it is extremely unlikely it's just an open-hand pose.
The choreography of this art what with the angle, the Master Sword/Girl element, an extended arm and Miyamoto pointing out the sword is missing all suggest something particular about his right arm. He may not have a grip you can hold the sword with, but it looks as if he's about to grasp the sword or just got done doing so, which fits with the Master Sword girl motif, that she'd maybe disappear and reappear as the sword.
And I can appreciate your targeted criticisms of TP, my thoughts verbatim.
@ferko
I don't know what the hell you're on about, but I can't stand earbuds.
Well, don't take what I said in the most literal context possible. Yes, his hand is apparently open-palm, so he couldn't technically hold the sword in his hand here, but it is extremely unlikely it's just an open-hand pose.
The choreography of this art what with the angle, the Master Sword/Girl element, an extended arm and Miyamoto pointing out the sword is missing all suggest something particular about his right arm. He may not have a grip you can hold the sword with, but it looks as if he's about to grasp the sword or just got done doing so, which fits with the Master Sword girl motif, that she'd maybe disappear and reappear as the sword.
And I can appreciate your targeted criticisms of TP, my thoughts verbatim.
@ferko
I don't know what the hell you're on about, but I can't stand earbuds.
@Aych
Well, I just think the point of it being there is just to show that he is indeed not holding a sword, I don't think it needed to try any harder to convey that by attempting to make it look like he would be holding one or osmething
@Nin2000
The only reason people can't get over her being a fairy like the Queen Fairy in Wind Waker is because of a couple design similarities, that are really just a couple of common aspects in design amongst the Zelda universe. I think it's safe to say she's a manifestation of the Master Sword itself, and not so much related to any other fairies in Zelda games
(if she simply helped give the Master Sword power, Link would probably have the sword in hand in the picture).
@Tendonin
Lol. Hopefully we atleast get a few new things to splooge over before next year's E3 where it will undoubtedly be fully unveiled.
Well, I just think the point of it being there is just to show that he is indeed not holding a sword, I don't think it needed to try any harder to convey that by attempting to make it look like he would be holding one or osmething
@Nin2000
The only reason people can't get over her being a fairy like the Queen Fairy in Wind Waker is because of a couple design similarities, that are really just a couple of common aspects in design amongst the Zelda universe. I think it's safe to say she's a manifestation of the Master Sword itself, and not so much related to any other fairies in Zelda games
(if she simply helped give the Master Sword power, Link would probably have the sword in hand in the picture).
@Tendonin
Lol. Hopefully we atleast get a few new things to splooge over before next year's E3 where it will undoubtedly be fully unveiled.
Okay. It's obviously some kind of spirit of the master sword. Personally I think Miyamoto was thinking "What haven't we done that Zelda fans would really like to hear a story about?" And that would be how the master sword came to be. We don't know how it came to be, we just know it banishes evil.
So perhaps this Link is the original Link. And the story takes place waaaay back when the sword was created.
Also about him not equipping a sword for a period of time. I doubt it. Remember in TP and OoT? Before he got the master sword is just used a regular sword and shield. So he won't go without a sword.
If this is indeed the "first adventure" then perhaps at the end of the game the spirit is at peace and no longer needs to aide the future Links, which is why the spirit has never been seen. Also this means the aide of the spirit in this game could mean so fantastic special sword moves.
It seems plausible. A new way to play. Also think about other things. Do you think this Zelda game will have voice acting? I sure hope so. I mean don't make Link speak, obviously. He's the silent hero.
But it couldn't hurt to give the other characters in Hyrule some voice casting.
So perhaps this Link is the original Link. And the story takes place waaaay back when the sword was created.
Also about him not equipping a sword for a period of time. I doubt it. Remember in TP and OoT? Before he got the master sword is just used a regular sword and shield. So he won't go without a sword.
If this is indeed the "first adventure" then perhaps at the end of the game the spirit is at peace and no longer needs to aide the future Links, which is why the spirit has never been seen. Also this means the aide of the spirit in this game could mean so fantastic special sword moves.
It seems plausible. A new way to play. Also think about other things. Do you think this Zelda game will have voice acting? I sure hope so. I mean don't make Link speak, obviously. He's the silent hero.
But it couldn't hurt to give the other characters in Hyrule some voice casting.
@Mit
It's not necessary, but it's just more evidence of the correlation between the Master Sword and the girl. He's not just not holding a sword, his arm's extended in a way that suggests he was/will hold one. Link wouldn't be standing that way with his shield drawn if it didn't mean something. Clearly the artist intended for people to do a double-take upon their first glance of the image.
@xd16
Voice acting has its creative contributions, as does a lack of voice acting. Zelda is probably the biggest proponent of deliberate absence of major voice over work, whereas with most games, it's simply an issue of space restrictions. That being the case, it really should stay the same. The usual fare of yelps, names and quasi-words is enough for voice acting, it's not worth the risk to try and nail every character, when it's just fine as is. The whole point is you interpret all the voices, extensive voice acting would ruin that.
It's not necessary, but it's just more evidence of the correlation between the Master Sword and the girl. He's not just not holding a sword, his arm's extended in a way that suggests he was/will hold one. Link wouldn't be standing that way with his shield drawn if it didn't mean something. Clearly the artist intended for people to do a double-take upon their first glance of the image.
@xd16
Voice acting has its creative contributions, as does a lack of voice acting. Zelda is probably the biggest proponent of deliberate absence of major voice over work, whereas with most games, it's simply an issue of space restrictions. That being the case, it really should stay the same. The usual fare of yelps, names and quasi-words is enough for voice acting, it's not worth the risk to try and nail every character, when it's just fine as is. The whole point is you interpret all the voices, extensive voice acting would ruin that.
So she is the sword? That's pretty cool! Wow... I can already feel that this game is going to be great!
One thing I noticed...notice how the word "Zelda" in the title is like a steel silver color. We've never seen that before.
We've had red, purple, green, etc...but i think it's that color now because it might show how heavily the story and game will revolve around sword(s) and/or the Master Sword. Plus, with the possibility of a full fledged WM+ game...the probability of this is very high.
I'm already hyped!
We've had red, purple, green, etc...but i think it's that color now because it might show how heavily the story and game will revolve around sword(s) and/or the Master Sword. Plus, with the possibility of a full fledged WM+ game...the probability of this is very high.
I'm already hyped!
![[img]http://i42.tinypic.com/r6z4mb.jpg[/img]](http://i42.tinypic.com/r6z4mb.jpg/){kind=link}
Or maybe the fairy is something like Midna like there is certain parts of a dungeon where she can live and not so when she cant she is the sword and when she is then Link becomes swordless and the Fairy thing comes out and floats behind his back?? Well just thinking but this game sounds awesome i cant wait for it to release!!!
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Also, Miyamoto confirmed that this game is totally unrelated to Twilight Princess. Different era.