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'''Zelda Wii U''' is an unofficial placeholder name for the next ''The Legend of Zelda'' game to be released on the [[Nintendo Wii U]] console. It | '''Zelda Wii U''' is an unofficial placeholder name for the next ''The Legend of Zelda'' game to be released on the [[Nintendo Wii U]] console. It was first shown off during the Nintendo Digital Event at E3 2014. | ||
==Development== | ==Development== | ||
Zelda Wii U's development began with the team experimenting with what kind of gameplay experience the Wii U can offer. | |||
{{Quote|It's not something they're working on daily right now, but we are talking about some of the things we might be able to do with that system. The demo that we showed at E3 was really just more of a rough idea of if all we were to do was to make a Zelda game and put it in HD, this is what it might look like. We're much more interested in looking at the power of the Wii U system and seeing how we can take advantage of that power to do things that we haven't been able to do in a Zelda game before.|[[Interview:Game Informer October 2011|Aonuma, GameInformer]]}} | {{Quote|It's not something they're working on daily right now, but we are talking about some of the things we might be able to do with that system. The demo that we showed at E3 was really just more of a rough idea of if all we were to do was to make a Zelda game and put it in HD, this is what it might look like. We're much more interested in looking at the power of the Wii U system and seeing how we can take advantage of that power to do things that we haven't been able to do in a Zelda game before.|[[Interview:Game Informer October 2011|Aonuma, GameInformer]]}} | ||
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*Rethinking how Zelda is a 'Play by yourself' game. | *Rethinking how Zelda is a 'Play by yourself' game. | ||
At E3 2014, Aonuma emphasized the large open world shown in the brief video, which seems to reflect this mentality. | |||
==Graphics== | ==Graphics== | ||
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{{Quote|This is an HD system, our first HD system, and we want to create a real HD Zelda game for it. You will see a lot of these in-depth and deep experiences in terms of visual style. You will also see some play styles that are fun and interesting because of the play structure. We are not planning on putting any restrictions in terms of requiring developers to leverage HD in a particular ways. Even if you are using a simpler visual style it will still look very beautiful.|[[Interview:Kotaku June 22nd 2011|Miyamoto, Kotaku]]}} | {{Quote|This is an HD system, our first HD system, and we want to create a real HD Zelda game for it. You will see a lot of these in-depth and deep experiences in terms of visual style. You will also see some play styles that are fun and interesting because of the play structure. We are not planning on putting any restrictions in terms of requiring developers to leverage HD in a particular ways. Even if you are using a simpler visual style it will still look very beautiful.|[[Interview:Kotaku June 22nd 2011|Miyamoto, Kotaku]]}} | ||
==Controls== | ==Controls== | ||
The Wii U controller's screen in the tech demo featured Link's inventory and map, or a copy of the game screen. Aonuma has other plans for it as well. | The Wii U controller's screen in the tech demo featured Link's inventory and map, or a copy of the game screen. Aonuma has other plans for it as well. | ||
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==Release== | ==Release== | ||
In an edition of Iwata Asks in November of 2011, Nintendo president Satoru Iwata stated that the five year development of Skyward Sword was quite long. In response to this, Skyward Sword director Hidemaro Fujibayashi set the following goal. | In an edition of Iwata Asks in November of 2011, Nintendo president Satoru Iwata stated that the five year development of Skyward Sword was quite long. In response to this, Skyward Sword director Hidemaro Fujibayashi set the following goal. | ||
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A series of Rumors have been posted online in lieu of any official announcements regarding the upcoming game. | A series of Rumors have been posted online in lieu of any official announcements regarding the upcoming game. | ||
It | It was hinted by several sites, claiming an official source had stated, that Zelda Wii U would be announced during the next Nintendo Direct or at E3 2013. Although that fact proved false, Miyamoto did claim that they intended to show Zelda Wii U at first, but ultimately postponed it.{{Ref|[http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2013/06/11/nintendo-considered-showing-new-zelda-wii-u-game-at-e3.aspx Nintendo Considered Showing New Zelda Wii U Game At E3]|We're also working on a new Wii U Zelda game. Work on that is progressing fairly concretely. In fact, we were thinking about showing it here at E3 but decided to wait just a little bit longer before sharing it with everyone.|Shigeru Miyamoto}} | ||
===WiiU Daily Rumors=== | ===WiiU Daily Rumors=== | ||
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*A well-known character from a past game is returning in some way. This character may or may not be the in the same role and/or form as they was in the past. | *A well-known character from a past game is returning in some way. This character may or may not be the in the same role and/or form as they was in the past. | ||
==Zelda Wii U Tech Demo Gallery== | ==Other Wii U Zelda Games== | ||
===Wii U Tech Demo=== | |||
A tech demo demonstrating the capabilities of the Wii U was shown off at E3 2011 showing Link fighting [[Armogohma]]. Although the Wii U Zelda game shown at E3 does not graphically resemble the tech demo, it is still possible that some remnants of the demo may make it in to the game. | |||
====Zelda Wii U Tech Demo Gallery==== | |||
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File:Zelda-Wii-U-Tech-Demo.jpg|Tablet Controller from Tech Demo | File:Zelda-Wii-U-Tech-Demo.jpg|Tablet Controller from Tech Demo | ||
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</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==NintendoLand== | ===NintendoLand=== | ||
{{Main|The Legend of Zelda: Battle Quest}} | {{Main|The Legend of Zelda: Battle Quest}} | ||
On June 5th, 2012, E3 | On June 5th, 2012, E3 announced that NintendoLand would be released with the Wii U. NintendoLand is a game with Nintendo's minigames of top franchises including [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|The Legend of Zelda Series]]. The minigame for this is [[The Legend of Zelda: Battle Quest]]. | ||
==''The Wind Waker HD''== | ===''The Wind Waker HD''=== | ||
{{Main|The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD}} | {{Main|The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD}} | ||
On January 23rd, 2013 during a Nintendo Direct Wii U Edition, Nintendo announced that ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]'' would be re-released for the Nintendo Wii U Console. The game would included upgraded graphics, a tuned up overall game experience, ability to play it on the Wii U GamePad, and Miiverse-compatibility. | On January 23rd, 2013 during a Nintendo Direct Wii U Edition, Nintendo announced that ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]'' would be re-released for the Nintendo Wii U Console. The game would included upgraded graphics, a tuned up overall game experience, ability to play it on the Wii U GamePad, and Miiverse-compatibility. | ||
===Hyrule Warriors=== | |||
{{Main|Hyrule Warriors}} | |||
It was announced in a recent Nintendo Direct that there is going to be a new Zelda spinoff game for the Wii U named ''Hyrule Warriors''. This game is a combination of both the ''Dynasty Warriors'' series and the Zelda series. This, however, is not a new installment in the Zelda franchise, and it is unknown whether or not it will be placed in the official timeline. | |||
==Videos== | ==Videos== | ||
{{Youtube|y9uYCU8jFiU|270|Zelda HD Full Tech Demo E3 2011}} | {{Youtube|y9uYCU8jFiU|270|Zelda HD Full Tech Demo E3 2011}} | ||
{{Youtube|1-wCfutj9JU|270|Eiji Aonuma Talk about the Zelda HD Experience at E3 2011}} | {{Youtube|1-wCfutj9JU|270|Eiji Aonuma Talk about the Zelda HD Experience at E3 2011}} | ||
{{Youtube|XZmxvig1dXE|Zelda Wii U at E3 2014}} | |||
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