Zelda at E3 2005

I am heavily anticipating this year's E3, and I doubt I am alone. For Nintendo it is a great opportunity to show their stuff. E3 is sure to bring many great things such as:

-New games (obviously, hopefully some good DS software esp!)
-Revolution
-Hopefully some online plans (too late for GC, hopefully for DS, Rev)
-Mario 128
-Plenty of other "inovations" I'm sure!
-The competion (XBOX 2, PS3)
-Some great Iwata, Miyamoto, and Reggie quotes.

All of these things may be great. But something is missing up there . . .ah yes, Zelda. To me, I anticipate this game more than the Revolution, online and anything DS. The only thing that could come close would be Mario 128, if it lives up to expectations. The game, in my mind, is a sure-fire hit. I'm not saying it's going to be the best game ever, but it is almost garunteed to be great.

Now for the point of the thread! Feel free to write about any of the following, or anything else that has to do with Zelda at E3.

-Are you afraid of spoilers?
-What do you want to learn the most about the game?
-What do you want them to, or not to reveal?
-Will it win game of the show?
-Do you think it will look different than a year ago?
-Will it be overshadowed by the hardware and next-gen games?
-Should the theme, or story details be revealed.

As for me, I am not at all worried about spoilers. In fact, I never am. I can watch videos upon videos of the game, and learn about the story, but until I play the game, it won't be ruined. To me, renting games is the only way to spoil them.

In whatever trailer they show, the number one thing I want to see is a civilian. I really have no clue how they will look in this game. I would also like to see some items and some new landscapes. I would also like to see some smaller enemies. Hopefully, not every enemy in the game wields a sword and armor. The smaller, more annoying enemies, should still be in the majority.

I would like them to show off any new moves Link has. I would like them to go in depth about how horse combat controls and works also. I am not worried about them spoiling the story, but others may be. For this reason, they should probably just keep hush about that, as well as the main theme.

Unless some amazing new game comes around (and is playable) I think that it will win game of the show. I do think that the graphics will look better and noticebly so. Perhaps I'm being overly optimistic, but that is what I think. Unfortunently, I do believe that it is very possible that it will be overshadowed by the new hardware. I really hope this doesn't happen, it would be very sad.

One other thing to note, I believe that Aonuma said it would be playable this year. That means there will be a ton of footage. Not only will we get to see the trailer of the game, but also any gameplay movies that IGN or other sites make. I cannot wait! The last bit of information that I hope we get is a solid release date. I'd like the game by summer, but would tolerate a late fall release if the quality is enhanced. Unless it is the best game ever (and by far I might add) I do not want this game to slip into 2006. I mean come on, they showed it in 2004, that is just too long of a wait.

So, please feel free to add your thoughts.

I want to learn the name of the game and the theme. I don't want to know too much about the story because it would ruin it, but I do want to know a little bit. I hope it looks the same, if not better then last year. I want them to make a new trailer though. It was amazing how people reacted to the first one. I definitely anticipate this game more than the Revolution. This is the one thing I anticipate the most and I think a lot of people would agree with me on that.

the next gen. systems are going to be the focus of e3 2005,there is no getting around the fact that Zelda will be pushed aside by the mainstream audience, but it will most likely win best game of e3, but don't get your hopes up on best of show!

and on a side note i don't know how you can have expectations on Mario 128 when we only know like 0.5%(that it is possibly a true sequel to Mario 64, possibly) of what it could possibly be like, how can you have expetations on a game that even Miyamoto is having doubts on releasing for the Gamecube.In some interview that ign had done the said miyamoto was hinting on Mario 128 not actually coming to GC but actually being a launch title for the next console.

It's for the GCN. That trailer released last year was in game footage and as a reasult of that unless Nintendo had completed the Revolution by last year and just decided to not release it for no apparent reason, it'll be for the GCN. Also because of that I doubt the quality of the graphics will improve overmuch, they are amazing already anyways, no need to up them at the cost of frame rate. As for game of the show, I think it's in the bag, so many fans want a game exactly like this one and it made such a huge splash last year that I highly doubt any other game will beat it.

I can't wait for the new system to show up.I wonder what it will be? I'm even more excited for the new zelda game though. It would be great to see some more fottage and mabey learn more about the game. Wait, when is the e3 this year?

Originally Posted by SwordsMan X

the next gen. systems are going to be the focus of e3 2005,there is no getting around the fact that Zelda will be pushed aside by the mainstream audience, but it will most likely win best game of e3, but don't get your hopes up on best of show!

and on a side note i don't know how you can have expectations on Mario 128 when we only know like 0.5%(that it is possibly a true sequel to Mario 64, possibly) of what it could possibly be like, how can you have expetations on a game that even Miyamoto is having doubts on releasing for the Gamecube.In some interview that ign had done the said miyamoto was hinting on Mario 128 not actually coming to GC but actually being a launch title for the next console.

This site is not about Mario, nor is this thread, but I must reply to this. First of all, I have heard it is for GC. I think it is confirmed but not positive. The reason I am anticipating Mario 128 is:

-Its a Mario
-the game will either revive the series and boost it to new heights, or ultimately ruin the franchise. Two failures in a row (Sunshine while fun was a failure) would not bode well for the franchise.
-Nobody knows what it will be like, or what it is. That alone makes it interesting.

To be completely honest, I hope they show it, but Revolution. I wouldn't mind it for GC though.

But we should try to get this thread back on track . . . about Zelda.

Edit: To fleeing gecko, I believe E3 begins May 18. That is still a while to wait, huh?

-Are you afraid of spoilers?
I suppose, I'm not afraid of them but it would be nice if I didn't hear anything major.

-What do you want to learn the most about the game?
I cut it at gameplay mechanics

-What do you want them to, or not to reveal?
They can reveal whatever they want but if it has to do with the storyline then I'm not going to look at it.

-Will it win game of the show?
It has a chance, I have to see what other goodies E3 has sizziling under it's blankets.

-Do you think it will look different than a year ago?
Yes it will look different, not drastically though, just polished up.

-Will it be overshadowed by the hardware and next-gen games?
I don't think so, I usually put games and systems in seperate parts of my mind but they do meet ever so often.

-Should the theme, or story details be revealed.
Sure, why not?

We've been waiting for almost one full year with little newe information, two more months won't kill us, but it will certainly tourcher us...so close and yet so far.

Are you afraid of spoilers?

NO give me any details now.

What do want to learn most about the game?

Story line info for sure. and if certain characters will be in it ...Ganon, Zelda.

What do you want them to reveal or not to reveal?

I trulyd on't care what they reveal just aslong as it's something. A release date would be nice too.

Will it win game of show?

It has a good chance. there isn't much coming out for the other consoles so I'd say yes.

Do you think it will look different from one year ago?

The graphics should look more polished but not a big difference.

Will it be overshadowed by the hardware and next gen games.

It shouldn't unless they show Halo 3 (stupid Halo fanboys)

Should theme or storyline be revealed?

YEs

-Are you afraid of spoilers?
Please. It's Nintendo. (that's a 'no')

-What do you want to learn the most about the game?
The "gimmick." I know some people disagree, but I personally would much rather see rumors like a massive battle or the ability to transform into animals (I don't think either would ruin gameplay at all) than see an "OoT remake with a different story" focused on pleasing Zelda fans who didn't care for the Cell-shading graphics.

-What do you want them to, or not to reveal?
the "gimmick"
details on how horse riding will be improved and innovative
a new demo for me to drool over
make true on their word of a playable demo

-Will it win game of the show?
Yes. Of course there's always the "You don't know everything, so there's always the possibility that your wrong" rule, but if I were to put money down on a bet Zelda vs any other game I'd put big money down without hesitation.

-Do you think it will look different than a year ago?
They'll be polished for sure, but whether it's polished enough to notice the difference without a close analysis isn't certain.

-Will it be overshadowed by the hardware and next-gen games?
It depends on what games are revealed to couple the next-gen systems. If the next-gen's don't announce any killer-app launch titles with at least a demo to boot than I'd say Zelda has a very real chance of actually winning "best of show"

-Should the theme, or story details be revealed.
Yes to both. Trust me Nintendo will not reveal enough about the story to ruin anything.

*edit*
And for Mario 128:
Correct me if I'm wrong but we haven't seen anything visually since E3 2000. That's a good bit of a wait. Graphic overhauls aren't that uncommon and games get ported to other systems all the time. Considering how much is riding on Mario 128 (like it or not, the Gamecube virtually survives on it's big first and second party titles alone) I think it's very possible that Nintendo would find it more profitable to save Mario 128 as a killer app for the Revolution. If they were to decide that releasing Mario 128 for the Revolution made the most business sense they wouldn't think twice about putting the extra effort into tweaking the game for the new system with new graphics to boot. Personally, I agree with SwordsmanX that Mario 128 for the Revolution is most logical, and I'd even go so far as to wager that Nintendo is already in the process of developing it as such...but that's more of a guess I'm partial too. I don't have any real evidence to support that claim.
ame for the new system with new graphics to boot. Personally, I agree with SwordsmanX that Mario 128 for the Revolution is most logical, and I'd even go so far as to wager that Nintendo is already in the process of developing it as such...but that's more of a guess I'm partial too. I don't have any real evidence to support that.

Originally Posted by Oni_Link128

I hope that at E3 we get a better look of what the new zelda game is gunna look like, i want to see some more villans!!!!!!!!!

They have stated that it will be playable, so everything that everybody wants to know about it should be revealed by e3 05. Too bad alot of us won't get are hands on it till the release, but I'm sure someone at the forums will go to the show then tell us all about it, how it controls,etc...

I was just thinking that last e3 Aonuma said that their would be a playable demo at this years e3, but Nintendo has not confirmed this since then. I don't think that there will be a playable demo and there will just be new trailers/screens/news on the game. We have absolutely no information on this game so it is hard to believe that a playable demo will be at e3.

As we all know next month is the next E3 Expo.
Answer the following Questions.

1. How much of the storyline do you think Nintendo will realease on LoZGC? or do you think they will release any of the storyline explain why if not.

2. How much information on gameplay do you think they will realease, explain if you think they will not.

3. How much gameplay footage and multimedia do you think they will realease about the game, explain if you think they wont.

I personally believe " more like hope " that next E3, which is next month on the 17th or 16th they will realease as much information as the public can handle without having played the actual game because after this E3 they will be realeasing the game to the public months after.

I think this will be a good thread because it will sort of give people a vision of what people can expect and hope to see on this amazing game.

It's April already? I think that on E3 they'll release practically everything about this game. All the info and things that the fans have been speculating over.

I had a thread on this not to long ago . . .

Anyways, I hope there is plenty of media. And there will be. There will be stunning new trailer during the Nintendo Press Conference. Because it will be playable, IGN and Gamespot will have a bucket load of gameplay videos. There will be a ton of media. We will also get some gameplay impressions from those sites.

Hopefully they discuss some gameplay details. I for sure want to see a screenshot of a Hylian, because I have no idea what they are going to look like. They could reveal a few more areas, a couple of items,and maybe the theme. I don't really care if they go into story details or not, but I hope they set a concrete release date.

I agree, im not to worried about the storyline although I really hope its going to br a good one, I just mainly want to find out little things about the game, and I want to find out exactly when it will come out, although its pretty clear it will be in the winter but who knows. (Fingers crossed)

Originally Posted by Shiek 84

I had a thread on this not to long ago . . .

You are so right, my friend. You do have a thread, and it's still active (active meaning, less than a month old). That's why I am going to merge the this thread into that one because there's no use of having two threads that are completely the same, eh?

*merges*

-BGS

Originally Posted by Shiek 84

I had a thread on this not to long ago . . .

Anyways, I hope there is plenty of media. And there will be. There will be stunning new trailer during the Nintendo Press Conference. Because it will be playable, IGN and Gamespot will have a bucket load of gameplay videos. There will be a ton of media. We will also get some gameplay impressions from those sites.

Hopefully they discuss some gameplay details. I for sure want to see a screenshot of a Hylian, because I have no idea what they are going to look like. They could reveal a few more areas, a couple of items,and maybe the theme. I don't really care if they go into story details or not, but I hope they set a concrete release date.

I really hope this happens. I also want to see a Hylian. I have a small idea of how they could look like, but I want to be sure. Man I can't wait until May.

When in May is this years E3?

Originally Posted by Nash

When in May is this years E3?

E3 has two sections to it. It has the Expo and the Conference. The Expo lasts from May 18-20 and the Conference lasts from May 17-19. So essentially the whole thing lasts from 17-20. I hope that has answered your question.

-BGS

Originally Posted by BigGoronSword

E3 has two sections to it. It has the Expo and the Conference. The Expo lasts from May 18-20 and the Conference lasts from May 17-19. So essentially the whole thing lasts from 17-20. I hope that has answered your question.

-BGS

Thanks man! But damn... we still gotta wait another month to get more info on Zelda05 from E3... :confused: