Tag: Miyamoto

The Legend of Zelda series, like many of the popular NES games of the 80’s, has expanded into newer territory and evolved with its gameplay, mechanics, and rich mythology. One of the most notable aspects of the series that has continued to change and evolve is its music. What began as an ordinary soundtrack that played along with the game just as any other at the time gained a high level of popularity as the series progressed. As later games…

Ocarina of Time might be the most talked about video game of all time. It’s been praised endlessly not only for its memorable quest and gameplay, but also for the groundbreaking technological advancements it made in its day. Ocarina of Time didn’t just appear out of nowhere, however. As with any great work, it took a visionary team of developers to make it what it is today. In a recent feature story, Kotaku sat down with Shigeru Miyamoto to discuss…

The potential of a 3DS remake for Majora’s Mask has been discussed for nigh on two years ever since Nintendo decided to treat fans with Ocarina of Time 3D. Fans of the title have been waiting and hoping that Nintendo reveals its plans to create the remake yet were utterly disappointed when the gaming giant decided to develop a sequel for A Link to the Past instead which will release this November. IGN recently had the opportunity to chat with…

In a recent interview with TIME magazine, veteran producer Shigeru Miyamoto gave his insights and opinions into the future of Nintendo, mostly concerning the Wii U console and its recently showcased competitors at E3. At the very end though, Miyamoto was briefly questioned on the distinctive art style of The Wind Waker and whether it could see a return in the future beyond its HD remake releasing later this year. His response, while not definite, left a lot of room…

The YouTube channel Lore in a Minute focuses on making weekly videos that give a quick and informative summary of a video game’s lore and/or backstory. These videos give gamers a fair bit of knowledge about a game so they can play it without feeling lost in the story, and they don’t have to spend hours researching since these videos are usually about a minute or so in length. Recently they began focusing on the stories of famous video game…

Are you still wondering why Nintendo chose to remake one of GameCube’s greatest titles, The Wind Waker, for its most recent console, Wii U? Nintendo sure left a lot of Majora’s Mask fans isolated when revealing that this HD remake would be the next Zelda title to release and considering the original game, after 10 years, still does not look outdated many do wonder if The Wind Waker really needs to be remade. Legendary games designer Shigeru Miyamoto has revealed…

An older interview that was recently translated by our friend, GlitterBerri, reveals the dynamic of the Majora’s Mask development team. Though some of the details are surprising, the way the final game turned out very much reflects the attitude of the team. Though Majora’s Mask is a unique Zelda game in that it was developed very shortly, this interview shows just how a Zelda game comes together. Hit the jump for more!

While in Europe after receiving his Prince of Asturias Award, everyone’s favourite game creator Shigeru Miyamoto sat down for an interview with French gaming website Gamekult. Uncharacteristically, Miyamoto discussed the meaning behind Link’s physical appearance and name. We’ve already heard that Link’s design was inspired by the Disney interpretation of Peter Pan, but what about his name? Why, exactly, was Link called Link? And what was the original design of the Triforce–what are the pieces made of, anyway? It’s not…

Shigeru Miyamoto–a man we all know and love. A man that Zelda fans across the globe would happily raise a glass to, in celebration of his impact in all of our lives. Well, earlier this week Felipe, the Prince of Spain did more than raise his glass to the man behind the Legend–he bestowed our hero with the highest civilian recognition in the Spanish-speaking world, a Prince of Asturias Award. Just watch the fans flocking to catch a glimpse of…

A lot of talk has spread around over the past few months that maybe Retro Studios (famous for developing Donkey Kong Country Returns) was hard at work on the next Legend of Zelda title. Unfortunately, top Nintendo producer Shigeru Miyamoto has just stated Retro is indeed working on a project but it isn’t a Zelda game. He didn’t rule out the chance for Retro to be given the opportunity to do a title in the series but for now it…