The Legend Of Zelda: Skyward Sword

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New Story Details and Characters Revealed for The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword for Wii
2011-09-29

The enhanced motion controls of the Wii Remote™ Plus (or Wii Remote controller with a Wii MotionPlus™ accessory) and Nunchuk™ controller allow for deeply immersive puzzle-solving challenges in this latest addition to the iconic Zelda franchise. This new game – one of the biggest in the history of Nintendo software development – will also feature new story elements that lay the foundation for the events that occur in the rest of the series. This includes the creation of the Master Sword, an ancient and powerful weapon that has been a constant in the 25-year history of the Zelda series. The introductory storyline includes the following:

Introduction: The new game's storyline begins in Skyloft, an island town suspended high in the sky, on the day before young Link™ is to compete in a major bird-flying competition. The winner of the contest will earn the honor of taking part in a special ceremony with Zelda™.

Link and Zelda: Friends since childhood, Link and Zelda have always shared a special bond. Events in the new game will add even more depth to their relationship.

Groose: Link's nemesis at school, Groose, plays a significant role in the early moments of the new game. This bully of a character not only threatens Link's chances to win the bird-flying competition, but he also reveals a jealous streak toward Link and Zelda's special bond.

Fi: Early on in Link's new adventure, he encounters Fi, the spirit of the powerful Goddess Sword. Fi's guidance proves to be crucial as Link goes forth on a challenging quest that will ultimately result in the creation of the Master Sword.

Zelda's father: Gaepora, Zelda's father, is the headmaster of Link's school. As such, he has knowledge of the history and legends of Skyloft.
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Nintendo Life said:
Skyward Sword Nearly Had Button Combat Controls

Posted Tue, 18 Oct 2011 by James Newton

Things could have gone very differently

We know that Nintendo nearly dropped MotionPlus from Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword, but it nearly had even less motion for your money, with the revelation in a recent Japanese Iwata Asks article that combat was nearly a button-based affair.

The interview (via Siliconera) reveals that Zelda producer Eiji Aonuma was sceptical about the inclusion of Wii MotionPlus controls until Wii Sports Resort came along, at which point it seemed a natural fit and he made the decision to support MotionPlus. Design lead Ryuji Kobayashi, however, was just putting the finishing touches to the button commands for combat: something of a tea-table moment for the team, no doubt.

The team also confirms that the boomerang item won't be in Skyward Sword, despite claims to the contrary in other publications, and that at one point the game contained a flying hand item that whizzed about the place grabbing things. It's now the rather less frightening beetle item.
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I'm particularly glad they didn't drop the motion control, which is the main point of Nintendo Wii. Even if they just dealt with buttons, I'd still be fine with it. And it appears that we will not be having an item that's a boomerang.
 
Nintendo Life said:
Learn About Heat and Music in Skyward Sword

Posted Fri, 21 Oct 2011 by James Newton

Very important information

The latest update from Nintendo about Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword reveals more locales and more items Link will encounter along the way in his new journey which, you probably know, is just four weeks away.

Zelda experts may be surprised to hear Nintendo refer to one particular item as "all new" as it bears a striking similarity to a prominent tool in Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap, or that the game's musical instrument is "newly revealed" despite its appearance in post-E3 screenshots. But still, we won't spoil anything: we'll let the press release do that on its own.

    Link’s Adventure Heats Up in the Eldin Volcano and Music and Gameplay Come Together in The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword for Wii

    21st October 2011 – Nintendo has revealed more details about the captivating areas, items and game play in The Legend of Zelda™: Skyward Sword game, launching exclusively for Wii™ on 18th November 2011. This week, the Eldin Volcano area comes into focus, as well as the game’s connection between music and game play through the newly revealed Harp item. Newly revealed game elements include the following:

        Eldin Volcano and the Mogma: After battling Demon Lord Ghirahim in Skyview Temple, Link travels to Eldin Volcano where he meets the Mogma - a new race of subterranean creatures that are also exploring this area. The Mogma help Link traverse this fiery environment, giving him key items and advice along the way.
        New Items: In the Eldin Volcano area, Link will receive additional items including the Digging Mitts and the Bomb Bag. With the addition of the Bomb Bag, players can collect bombs from bomb flowers, which are essential to puzzle solving. The Wii Remote™ Plus controller gives players a variety of ways to use bombs. Players can throw bombs using an overhead motion or roll them like bowling balls, even putting a spin on their trajectory. The Digging Mitts, an item new to The Legend of Zelda series, allow players to dig in marked areas on the ground for secret and key items hidden in the ground. In the Eldin Temple area, this includes the pieces needed to open the door to the Earth Temple.
        Earth Temple: In the Earth Temple, players must balance Link on a giant ball as he rolls across pools of molten lava. Link must also face Scaldera in this temple, while navigating a steep incline.
        Harp: As in previous Zelda titles, music plays an important role in The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword and is integrated into game play. Using the Wii Remote Plus controller, players can play a variety of songs using a Harp Link receives during the game.

    Nintendo will continue to provide fans with select details and information about the game prior to its launch across Europe on 18th November.

    The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword will be available as a limited edition bundle, featuring a copy of the game, a CD featuring selected orchestral arrangements from the The Legend of Zelda 25th Anniversary Symphony performance and a rare gold-coloured Wii Remote Plus controller bearing the Hylian Crest. Pre-order* now to avoid disappointment and to secure your copy.
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Possible spoilers here, open at your own risk!
 
MLYW said:
Who is ready for this Sunday? I'm getting the bundle with the Golden Wii Remote because I need the Motion+.

My body is ready.
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This b/c I need to spend the money and see how much I will have left over although I know the price for the bundle pack is $76.04 in NY lol
I want to eat some food goddammit lol and I'm bettr off buying the bundle pack b/c buying the wii motion crap and game is like $77.05 w/o tax lol
 
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