The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
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Talking Point: Nintendo Direct June 2026 Predictions - What Do You Hope To See?
Nintendo has announced a June Nintendo Direct presentation, prompting speculation about upcoming game announcements. Staff members from Nintendo Life shared their predictions, hoping for reveals of major first-party titles like a new 3D Mario, Luigi's Mansion 4, and remakes of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time or Twilight Princess. They also anticipate updates on games like Fire Emblem: Fortune's Wrath Weave and Splatoon Raiders, alongside potential dormant franchise revivals.
Aonuma was stunned by Capcom’s Resident Evil 4 when developing Zelda Twilight Princess
The Legend of Zelda producer Eiji Aonuma revealed in a resurfaced 2005 interview that he was stunned by Capcom's Resident Evil 4 while developing The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess. Aonuma expressed admiration for Resident Evil 4's direction and gameplay, stating he learned a lot from it.
Zelda boss Eiji Aonuma was so impressed with Resident Evil 4 that he thought "I should have done it myself"
The Legend of Zelda series producer Eiji Aonuma revealed that he was highly impressed by Resident Evil 4 during the development of Twilight Princess, even feeling he should have created it himself. Aonuma discussed his transition to producer and how he learned from Resident Evil 4's direction, while also noting that the Resident Evil team might have been inspired by Zelda.
Eiji Aonuma believed it was his "fault" that The Wind Waker wasn't as meaty as other Zelda games
The Legend of Zelda series producer Eiji Aonuma expressed that he felt responsible for The Wind Waker's perceived lack of content, attributing it to the need to make the game more compact for its release. He aimed to avoid a similar impression with future titles. The article also briefly mentions Shigeru Miyamoto's desire for horseback combat in Twilight Princess.
Morning Patches
This article provides updates on various game patches and modifications. It highlights official patches for Frogdoku 3.0.0, an Early Access update for Far Far West, and a PC update for The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess.
Zelda: Twilight Princess did what Ocarina of Time couldn't because Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto really "wanted to see Link fight on horseback"
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess implemented mounted combat, a feature Shigeru Miyamoto had desired since The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. While Ocarina of Time allowed horseback riding, it lacked combat capabilities, a gap Twilight Princess filled with Link fighting on horseback. Director Eiji Aonuma confirmed Miyamoto's long-standing wish for this gameplay element.
Eiji Aonuma tried to "graduate" from Zelda after Wind Waker, but Shigeru Miyamoto assigned him to Twilight Princess anyway and he figured he "should give up escaping" his "fate"
Eiji Aonuma revealed that he initially wanted to "graduate" from The Legend of Zelda series after directing three titles, including The Wind Waker. However, Shigeru Miyamoto assigned him to Twilight Princess, leading Aonuma to accept his "fate" as a Zelda game director. Aonuma noted that even his earlier game, Marvelous, shared essences with Zelda.
Zelda: Twilight Princess PC port forced to change its name, and for once Nintendo has nothing to do with it
The unofficial PC port of The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, previously known as Dusk, has been renamed Dusklight due to a trademark conflict with the FPS game Dusk. The developers of the port and New Blood Interactive, the publisher of Dusk, reached a mutual agreement to avoid confusion. New Blood Interactive has also offered some Dusk Switch keys to the Dusklight community and hinted at a potential crossover.
Random: Nintendo Once Sent WWE's Cody Rhodes A "Cease And Desist"
WWE Champion Cody Rhodes revealed that Nintendo sent him a 'kind' cease and desist letter due to his use of the Triforce logo on his wrestling boots. Rhodes explained his admiration for the Triforce's principles of power, courage, and wisdom, which he found applicable to his wrestling career. He also expressed his love for The Legend of Zelda series, specifically mentioning Twilight Princess and The Wind Waker.
"I also got a cease and desist from Nintendo": WWE Champion Cody Rhodes explains why he stopped wearing his…
WWE Champion Cody Rhodes revealed that Nintendo once issued him a cease and desist letter for using the Triforce symbol from The Legend of Zelda on his wrestling gear. He also drew parallels between the release of Twilight Princess and fan reception to The Wind Waker's art style, comparing it to fan campaigns in professional wrestling.
Dusk is a reverse-engineered reimplementation of The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
A new open-source project called Dusk has been released, offering a reverse-engineered reimplementation of The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess for PC. This project allows players to experience the game on platforms like PC and Steam Deck, with a native Linux version available. Dusk does not include copyrighted assets, requiring users to provide their own copy of the original game.
Games Inbox: Are you saving up for the PS6?
Readers discuss the upcoming PlayStation 6, with many expressing reluctance to spend over £500 on a new console given current financial pressures and the existing capabilities of current-generation hardware. The discussion also touches on the potential for ongoing DLC for single-player games, the success of Pokémon Pokopia, and the retirement of Nintendo veteran Takashi Tezuka.
An unofficial PC port of The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess just released
An unofficial native PC port of The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, named Dusk, has been released. This project, built on a decompilation effort that began in 2020, supports PC, iOS, Android, macOS, and Linux, offering features like higher framerates, custom models, and various gameplay tweaks.
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess finally gets a fan-made PC port, and I can't wait to see what modders do…
A fan-made PC port of The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, named Dusk, has been released following years of decompilation efforts. The port offers enhanced features like higher resolutions, uncapped frame rates, and support for mods, with further updates planned by the development team.
Zelda: Twilight Princess unofficially ported to PC with lots of extra features & quality of life
An unofficial enhanced port of The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, named Dusk, has been released for PC and is planned for iOS and Android. This port includes higher resolution, uncapped framerates, and numerous quality of life improvements such as gyro aiming, custom models, and Steam Deck support.
Talking Point: Is Legend Of Zelda's Link Left Or Right-Handed? Let's Look At The Evidence
The dominant hand of Link, the hero of The Legend of Zelda series, has been a subject of debate among fans for decades. While Link was predominantly left-handed in early titles, including the original The Legend of Zelda and Zelda II: The Adventure of Link, later games like Twilight Princess (Wii version), Skyward Sword, Breath of the Wild, and Tears of the Kingdom have featured him as right-handed. This shift is often attributed to design choices related to motion controls and controller layouts, though the character's ambidexterity remains a point of discussion.
Fans try to uncover the identity of mysterious character from the Zelda movie
Fans are actively discussing the identity of a mysterious character depicted in leaked artwork from the upcoming The Legend of Zelda movie. While two characters are believed to be Zelda and Link, the third, a young girl with a fairy, has sparked numerous fan theories, with some speculating it could be Saria from Ocarina of Time or Aryll from The Wind Waker, and others linking the character to actress Faith Delaney.
Nintendo kept finished games in a "vault" while it waited for a "gap in the calendar" to release them, says former marketing lead
Former Nintendo marketing leads Kit Ellis and Krysta Yang confirmed that the company historically held back finished games to strategically release them later, contributing to the Nintendo Switch's long lifecycle. Yang noted that while she doesn't know current practices, Nintendo's approach may be changing due to development shifts.
Nintendo Switch 2 Gets New StarFox Game and Zelda Remake for Summer
Insider information suggests Nintendo is planning a summer lineup for the Nintendo Switch 2 that includes a new Star Fox game and a remake of a classic Legend of Zelda title. A new 3D Mario game may be delayed to ensure a polished release. This strategy aims to build excitement for the new console's launch and subsequent software releases.
The Zelda Movie Is Pulling From Many Games, Which Is The Right Move
The upcoming The Legend of Zelda movie is reportedly drawing inspiration from multiple games in the series, including Breath of the Wild, Ocarina of Time, and Twilight Princess, rather than adapting a single title. This approach is seen as a positive move, allowing the film to honor the franchise's history and diverse appeal, similar to the Fallout TV series. The movie is scheduled to premiere on May 7, 2027.
