Zelda Wii Information Leaked

A Japanese source known for posting leaked and rumored material about video games, (and being correct more times than not), has posted some information concerning the next Legend of Zelda title for the Nintendo Wii. This was originally found at our affiliate Zelda Informer, and they translated and made these bullet points.

1.) The game will vary from the dungeon-field-dungeon method we are accustomed too.
2.) You will be able to select right or left handed at the start, and Link will be left or right handed based on your selection.
3.) The gameplay and basic mechanics are complete.
4.) They are currently polishing up the story and Characters.
5.) One of the characters they are working on is an innkeeper in Link’s home village who has a son that looks up to Link.
6.) The girl in the art is not the Master Sword and it appears the Master Sword will not be in the game.
7.) The girls name from the painting could possibly be Adelle, Adella, or Aderu.
8.) She is not with you throughout the game like Ezlo and Midna.
9.) The face in the painting of her is not her real face. It’s not fully elaborated on much, but it does say that it was a place holder concept art piece.
10.) Link’s sword will have several unlockable abilities. Adelle communicates with you through this sword.
11.) There will be horseback combat. Epona will avoid obstacles automatically.
12.) The models for 3 significant characters in the game have been touched up, but no they are not Zelda or Ganondorf. (Google translate gives rough names of Link, Gorons, and Epona)
13.) The idea of this version of Link also being The Hero of Time has been highly considered, and may already be implemented.
14.) Time travel plays a roll in the game.
15.) The game takes place in more then just Hyrule, and may possibly not be Hyrule at all.

A lot of already rumored stuff is mentioned here, but there is also a ton of new things going on. The final point is one that got me thinking. Does the game take place in more than just Hyrule? How big of a universe are we talking here? The idea of a massive, and hopefully useful, overworld area really gets me excited. Only time will tell, but it is just a matter of months before we start hearing some more confirmed information concerning the next Zelda title.