Tag: Operation Moonfall

Remember when we helped run the Operation Moonfall kickstarter for some slick posters? As it turns out a few extra copies are still around. That means that their creator is able to put them up for sale to give Operation Moonfall fans one more chance to purchase them. They are indeed pricey, but of the highest quality and will never see a second print run. That means these are very limited and excellent additions for Zelda collectors, especially those that love Majora’s Mask. Head inside for all the details.

I am sure there is going to be some hefty backlash on this today, but I can’t help but take a realistic look at what Operation Moonfall has accomplished. As one of the founders of the movement, the hope was to drum up enough support in wake of Eiji Aonuma’s own words to show Nintendo their was a viable sales market and demand for Majora’s Mask 3D. Fast forward over two years later and it’s become clear: Operation Moonfall only proved to Nintendo how little demand there really is for Majora’s Mask 3D.

Regardless of what the movement has become these days, and I admit it’s a shell of its former self and I am part of that reason, it’s not like it was exactly bursting at the seams during its heyday. As of this writing, the largest support mechanism for the movement has been the online petition, which as of today as 55,508 signatures. Outside of the fact I know there are people that signed it multiple times (they admitted as much back when the petition was heavily promoted), that’s a piss poor amount of fan support to make a game realistically viable. 55,000, even if it translated to 55,000 in sales, is rather pathetic. Ocarina of Time 3D had no such movement for its existence but still sold over 3 million units based on the game’s popularity alone, and that’s just under half of the original game’s sales. So, obviously the counter argument is that sales of Majora’s Mask would be much higher than the movement itself because the game is popular. Not so fast.

You know that huge fan movement started here at Zelda Informer a few years back? The one that Aonuma has publicly acknowledged several times? Operation Moonfall? Yeah, that one.

Unfortunately, it turns out that Operation Moonfall and related fan ventures, such as our namesake Operation Rainfall, actually don’t affect Nintendo in any way. Or so says Reggie.

Going off of that, how much do what fans want or say influence your decisions? [Operation Moonfall and Operation Rainfall are cited as examples here.]

Head inside to hear his response!

Of all the games the the Zelda series it’s Majora’s Mask that is considered to be the black sheep of the series. It has much darker undertones, subtle references and more theories about hidden meanings than I could mention in one post. However, since the release of Ocarina of Time 3D on the 3DS in 2011, fans of the game have been asking for a remake of Majora’s Mask which even culminated in a worldwide petition known as Operation Moonfall which…

We’ve reached the dawn of the first day, and just 72 hours remain to get your hands on some high quality Operation Moonfall posters. There have been a few changes since last we talked about the campaign, so let’s just dive right in! For starters, the Facebook URL is being dropped from the final product so the focus can be more squarely on the art itself rather than any sort of advertising. In addition, a new $30 level has been added with a slightly different poster style package.

Later today, a special surprise will be unveiled for the final countdown, but that shouldn’t deter you from pledging right now. With $14,439 out of the minimum $15,000 pledged… the project is approaching the finish line tight on reaching its goals. Remember that the successful funding of these posters not only puts something in your hands, but it goes towards putting large versions of these posters into Nintendo’s hands along with a list of backers printed on the back. This should greatly raise awareness among the Nintendo brass. What are you waiting for? Go get yourself a poster right now! (The image to the left is the new poster for the $30 level).

Something unprecedented seems to have happened with the Operation Moonfall Poster Campaign on Kickstarter: All the Fierce Deity level posters, running at $145 a pop, have been “sold out”. No, they will not be increasing the number available because they are of a limited quantity intentionally. That, and since those are the same posters Operation Moonfall itself is sending to four key Nintendo execs as a result of this campaign, tis a shame that none of you out there will get another chance at that particular poster.

That being said, the campaign has reached 129 backers who have raised $11,251 towards the minimum of $15,000 the campaign hopes to raise in order to provide these posters to the backers themselves. While the variant edition is sold out at the 20×30 size, you can still get your hands on the regular edition (pictured left) for a cool $75. Seem expensive? Outside of the fact this is a really large poster, it’s also hand printed onto extremely high quality paper. This is the sort of neat artistry you will want to possibly frame for preservation’s sake. Of course, there is also the Wood prints, of which the variant edition still has a very limited quantity of 33 remaining for a cool $95. Is all of that too steep for you? No worries, they also have $15 option that gets you a neat little handbill as well as a custom Operation Moonfall wallpaper. You can also still get the $45 and $55 options for the 13×19 Regular and Variant edition posters which are equally awesome. Crazy campaign – but supporting it (even with just a $1 donation) will get your name printed on the back of 4 special posters we are sending off to Nintendo to show demand for Majora’s Mask 3D. Are you going to join the Operation? Get your poster/wood print/wallpaper/handbill right here.

As we all know, the Legend of Zelda fan community is passionate and quite vocal about the opinions that are shared and/or disputed amongst its members about one of Nintendo’s most famous franchises.  One such example of this enthusiasm can be seen in the incredible amount of support that Operation Moonfall has gathered.  For those of you who do not know, following the release of Ocarina of Time 3D on the Nintendo 3DS, an objective dubbed “Operation Moonfall” was created…

It’s been over a year since Nintendo has graced us with any words on the possibility of Majora’s Mask 3D coming to fruition. It’s been just about two years since Operation Moonfall itself started a movement based upon Eiji Aonuma’s own words on the possibility of such a creation. The movement has gone on to inspire 38,000+ Facebook followers and 54,000+ Petition signers, with literally hundreds of emails sent to Nintendo. When The Wind Waker HD was announced, many Operation Moonfall fans lost hope. Clearly Nintendo must be ignoring us if they gave us The Wind Waker HD, right?

How wrong we may all be. Last year, Aonuma was quoted saying we wouldn’t see Majora’s Mask 3D until after a new Zelda game came out. While he wasn’t direct about it, it’s clear this was a reference to a new Zelda game for the 3DS. This November that release becomes a reality, with A Link Between Worlds arriving in many of our homes. That means now is the time to again show Nintendo just how badly we want Majora’s Mask 3D to become a reality. More importantly, if all else fails, you are about to at least have the opportunity to own a part of history that is limited in availability, but completely priceless. Today, in conjunction with Lydon Willoughby, Operation Moonfall has Kickstarted its next big move. More inside.

Awhile back I did an interview with someone from Nintendo Force Magazine to draw some extra attention to the Operation Moonfall movement. The goal of the interview was not only to expand awareness of the movement, but to also catch Nintendo’s eye a bit more. In addition, it also provided some slight insight to where the project stands currently. Eiji Aonuma has vocally acknowledged the movement’s existence, which was already a major stepping stone. Now with Zelda 3DS on the horizon, you can expect us to really start pushing the movement again this winter. Head inside to see the interview in full.

Majora’s Mask 3D has had a strong movement going for some time now… in the form of Operation Moonfall. Last month, Rare stated that Banjo and Kazooie 3D could indeed happen. Enter above, a wet dream for any fan of either game. Yes, it’s totally fake and entirely a fan mockup (proven after the jump), but man… mouth is already watering… salivating at the tantalizing thought of playing both of these fantastic experiences on the go.