Update: The Week in Zelda News

Skyward Sword Coming in 2011

In the August issue of the Official Nintendo Magazine (ONM) there is an exclusive interview with Eiji Aonuma, with mention of Skyward Sword. On that topic, Aonuma states that “The basis we have now is very, very solid…Early 2011 – that is what we’re aiming for.” Really it’s everything but a confirmation. It should be early to mid 2011 at the very latest before we can get our hands on this new installment to the franchise.

Source: ONM [via GoNintendo]

Five Things We Learned from Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past

This article from Aaron Matteson of Joystick Division provides nothing more than what the title says – five things that we learned from A Link to the Past. Some serious, some unquestionable, none sarcastic, it makes an interesting read. What do these five ideas suggest to us for Skyward Sword. What did A Link to the Past teach us that can be applied to the new release? Read it here.

Source: Joystick Division [via GoNintendo]

Ocarina of Time 3DS – Just Another Port?

Inevitably, it is just another one of the ‘how can Ocarina of Time be improved for the 3DS’ articles, so if you’re over them, this isn’t for you. It makes mention of the graphics, storyline changes and incorporating elements of Master Quest. Take a look at the article here.

Source: Nintendo3DS.org.uk [via Zelda Universe]