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Update: Here is the Gameplay Trailer for Legend of Zelda:Skyward Sword as shown at E3 2010 by Nintendo

Wii Games - E3 2010 - The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword

Legend of Zelda fans we have a title for the new Wii game; Skyward Sword. At the top of Nintendo's Press Conference at E3 was Legend of Zelda gameplay. With none other than the Godfather of Nintendo Shigeru Miyamoto making an appearance to show off how motion plus is going to change the way we think about gaming.

While the gameplay video won't be online for awhile I will make sure it goes up when available. Mostly it involved a lot of fail on Miyamoto's part. A lot of people watching the livestream seemed unimpressed. But I look at this way. It's still in development so it will take some time.

The mechanics really interest me. You get the 1 to 1 movement for swordplay that motion plus has promoted. That's interesting, but you now control your shield with the nun-chuck attachment. Other innovations include controlling a new weapon, a whip to easily kill groups of Keese. And my favorite, you can now roll bombs with a very natural motion.

Unfortunately the new game won't be out until 2011. Creating good games takes time and despite some of the problems with the presentation I'm still excited about the new game. I remember the more than a decade wait between Link (Legend of Zelda II) and Ocarina of Time. Was it worth it? Yes, Ocarina changed the franchise and showed the power of 64. Still the most beloved Legend of Zelda by gamers it made a deep impact and I think Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword has that sort of potential as well.

What did you think of Nintendo's E3 Conference? What are your first impressions of the new Wii Legend of Zelda game; Skyward Sword?

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Sandre M. Jun 15, 2010, 1:36pm UTC

Haven't seen it yet, but the reports I got from my daughter was that it was a little disappointing based on the everyone's expectations because it was basically a rehash of two previous versions.

Susan Silver Jun 15, 2010, 1:43pm UTC

Maybe, everyone seemed really let down by all of Nintendo's presentation. People seem really harsh on the games this year. After Microsoft made all their big announcements yesterday non one cared for any of it in the end. All my favorite gaming insiders dismissed it.

I guess everyone's expectations are super high for the new technology. But it takes time to develop good games. I think after today when people get out on the floor we will be able to get a better impression of what the game is going to be like.

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Sandre M. Jun 15, 2010, 1:53pm UTC

I totally agree, Susan, and just told my daughter that I think development of something mind-blowing is about 2 years away. In the meantime, I think we really will just see an up-dating or rehashing of old favorites because new development is not at the top of the list right now and they're "growing" the Wii market from new kids and mom-friendly to more advanced games, etc., as this generation grows up with the systems.

Susan Silver Jun 15, 2010, 2:09pm UTC

that's some good insight. Someone remarked on twitter that it seems Microsoft is now developing for casual gamers, and Nintendo is targeting the hardcore gamers. I think it's nice that neglected franchises are getting a second life.

I can't believe they are releasing a new Goldeneye. And it will be out in time for the holidays! Even if it's not a leap in advancement it sure will be a ton of multi-player fun!

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Sandre M. Jun 15, 2010, 2:17pm UTC

LOL, the one most excited by that news was my husband, who was a HUGE fan of the original. So, I guess I know what he's getting for Christmas, LOL.

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Isaiah Kisala Jun 15, 2010, 6:20pm UTC

The gaming community is heavily split I really wish this didn't happen to Miyamoto of all people but then again that's what he gets for playing with his non dominate hand (Shigeru Miyamoto and link are naturally left hand dominate)

Susan Silver Jun 15, 2010, 6:28pm UTC

I'm a huge Zelda fan and didn't know that Miyamoto was left handed! Thanks for the trivia.

I think that what's great about LOZ is that even the worst game introduces a new mechanic. Even The Adventure of Link introduced Magic to the series. The whip looks really interesting and should make rupee grinding in tall grass a lot easier. It's also nice to see it take out Keese so easily, they get annoying quickly. Especially just using a sword. I'm hoping we'll have the boomerang and hookshot in this one.

Motion plus with a boomerang could be interesting.

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Isaiah Kisala Jun 15, 2010, 6:22pm UTC

and no you don't get 1:1 it's more 3:1 where you only have to do a 3rd of the work in order to get a usable movement. and notice how it doesn't track like the Sorcery demo

Susan Silver Jun 15, 2010, 6:29pm UTC

Thanks for pointing out the details.

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