Feel free to read Kotaku.com’s first impression on the multiplayer portion and after that, watch the two minute video below showing a couple of stages of Battle Mode, some Phantom Zelda gameplay photage, as well as our very first look at Tag Mode where players are able to trade treasures with each other.

We’re not done with information just yet. We’ve also got our hands on a new video showing Link in an all new fighting off some Keese and Chuchus in what looks to be in one of the very first caves Link will explore in the game and much much more (spoilers be warned)

Sources: GoNintendo.com & Nintendo (Thanks Catch for the Tip)

It’s nice to see the US version of the site finally taking an interest in updating the site, especially considering their previous laziness.

What do you think? Why has magic disappeared from Link’s arsenal?

One interesting non-spoiler to note is that at the start of the game the game will ask you whether you are left-handed or right-handed, which is a feature that I’m sure that the 10% of left-handed gamers would have liked to have back in Twilight Princess.

Here are some of the most interesting pieces of the new artwork.

It looks like the “four Links” style will return for Spirit Tracks’ multiplayer.

A ninja with a giant robotic arm? Awesome. This is Byrne, Chancellor Cole’s minion from the trailer.

A photographer of some sort. It could be that photography will return as a sidequest like in the Wind Waker.

“We’re making efforts regarding the total flow of the Zelda game. So far, the basic flow of the Zelda games is you’re exploring a field, you go to a dungeon, you conquer it and return to the field. We’re looking at altering that traditional flow. That’s all I can share, and I can’t say more until E3 next year.”

Aonuma also had some other comments about Zelda Wii – namely, the use of the Wii MotionPlus.

“We’re taking advantage of MotionPlus. It’s become very natural – the movement of your arms is precisely reflected in the gameplay. Thanks to the technological advancements, we hope the gameplay can be more accessible to people.”

He also had an interview with Official Nintendo Magazine, in which he said that “some” of the speculating about Zelda Wii is correct, though that isn’t very helpful because there are literally thousands of different obscure speculations out there. You can read more about that here.

ZeldaInformer has provided a Bottom 5 list of the worst bosses in the Zelda series, while LegendofZelda.com has taken a look at the significance of the numbers 3 and 7 within the Zelda series, and GamePro has written a retrospective of the whole series so far.

Continuing the series, look for A Link to the Past on February 2. Already released are Ocarina of Time Part I, Ocarina of Time Part II, Majora’s Mask, Oracle of Seasons, Oracle of Ages, Four Swords Part I, and Four Swords Part II.

Does this mean we’ll only be getting a video of what’s to come, or will we get some hands on demonstration? We’ll make sure to follow up with any news as it comes by our way.

Source: Nintendo Everything.com

Product Manager Roger Langford, speaking to MCV, has explained that Nintendo will be heavily focusing on television advertising from now on.

“The marketing for Spirit Tracks will focus around a TV campaign starting around the launch encapsulating the magic and mystery of The Legend Of Zelda, as well as displaying the rich and varied environments of the title itself. We want to ensure that all Legend Of Zelda fans are aware of the title at launch with this heavyweight TV campaign.”

Let’s hope that these commercials are successful and bring some new fans to the Zelda series.

Check out the article here.

Our Future Zelda forums are packed with interesting discussions about Spirit Tracks, so if you want to voice your opinions on Zelda and trains (lovely trains), that’s the place to go!

Source: Official Nintendo Magazine