While Nintendo’s E3 2012 Press Conference was all about the Wii U, it was surprisingly devoid of exciting first party titles. Yes, the presence of Pikmin 3 was enough to sell die-hard fans on picking up the console at launch, the lack of a new Zelda or Metroid left cause for concern. Ultimately, the conference left many a gamer wondering if Nintendo wasn’t ready to show their hand just yet.
Along with speculation that Nintendo was holding something back, came rumors that Nintendo had tasked Retro Studios, developers on the GameCube and Wii Metroid titles, and more recently Mario Kart 7, with creating a new Zelda experience for the Wii U. Unfortunately, Shigeru Miyamoto has squashed that rumor, revealing that Retro Studios is working on something, but not a Zelda title. Beyond that, though, Miyamoto wouldn’t say much more about Retro Studios’ new project.
In the past it would be assumed that Retro would be working on a Metroid title for Nintendo’s new console, but after having worked on both Mario Kart and Donkey Kong all bets are off for Retro. There are some inherent advantages to using the Wii U’s tablet controller as a form of scanning or inventory management in Metroid, but even that isn’t a guarantee that’s what Retro is working on.
As far as Zelda is concerned, it seems entirely unlikely that Retro would be working on the next entry in the long-running franchise. In Miyamoto’s mind, work on a Zelda title by anybody but Nintendo’s Zelda team would require his close attention, and unfortunately Retro Studios is based in the States, Texas to be specific.
Most likely Retro is working on a new title for the Wii U (perhaps that rumored Metroid/Star Fox crossover), but it’s in the early stages of development, and is not ready to be talked about just yet. Our hope is that the developer finds a clever way to incorporate the Wii U‘s tablet controller into those Metroid mechanics, and gives us a killer app for the system.
Would you like to see a Zelda title developed by Retro Studios? What do you think the developer is working on?
Source: IGN
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No. I do not want a Zelda game developed by Retro Studios. In fact, I don’t want any Zelda game that Miyamoto didn’t work on or personally over-see. I know eventually there will be a time when that’s a necessity but there is no reason to break it now. Personally, I think just a new star fox game from retro would be better than a star fox metroid crossover but I’ll gladly buy either.
The Wii U needs a killer release title. Something the 3DS sadly lacked, oh yes it has them now, but imagine if it had launched with them instead oh waiting 6 months to a year.
Retro please make a new star fox so that we can be able to see the real ending of star fox command and It’s probably time to make because one people are probably waiting for the next project including me but it’s your decision make it count DO A BARREL ROll
One more advice if you do make the game make the gameplay hd of course because of wii u and make the gameplay between either star fox and star fox 64 and star fox assault again make it count STAR FOX MOVE OUT
Zelda Skyward Sword was horrible.
I’m sorry!? How exactly was Skyward Sword, horrible?
Everyone is entitled to their opinion and I truly understand that, but I would like you to elaborate on this just “wii” bit.
I personally found it to be one of the most innovative titles in the history of the franchise, and it was ranked by gamers to be in the realms of the original Ocarina of Time. A true accomplish worthy of at least GOTY Nom.
It is a new and unique experience. Sorry if you didn’t enjoy it.
You know what I think (I think your FACE is horrible) skyward sword was AMAZING)
when will mario kart for the wii u come?
if its not metroid, i dont really care
MESSAGE TO MIYAMOTO please make a Zelda with great graphics like in the video for wii u I. AM A BIG ZELDA FAN I will buy wii u JUST FOR THE ZELDA GAME!!!!!!! I want a new Zelda game