Miyamoto Defends Nintendo's Remake Strategy Amidst Fan Discussion
Shigeru Miyamoto acknowledges Nintendo's frequent remakes, citing player retention and new audience access. This comes as fans speculate about future remakes while noting a lack of love for 2D classics. Nintendo believes these projects pave the way for future game development.
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After Star Fox's Launch and Zelda: Ocarina of Time's Announcement, Miyamoto Defends Nintendo's Recent Spate of Remakes and Says They Lead to 'Future Developments'
Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto has defended the company's recent remakes of classic titles, stating that these newer versions can lead to future developments. This defense comes after the launch of Star Fox and the announcement of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time's remake.
Shigeru Miyamoto admits Nintendo's been pumping out "a lot of remakes" as Ocarina of Time approaches, but says most people stopped playing the original games within 5 years anyway
Shigeru Miyamoto acknowledges Nintendo's frequent use of remakes, suggesting it's a valid approach given players' tendency to stop playing older titles within five years. He also notes that remakes provide younger generations with access to classic games they might otherwise miss, though the article questions this by pointing to the discontinuation of servers for older hardware.
Games Inbox: What will be the next Nintendo remake after Zelda: Ocarina Of Time?
Readers discuss potential future Nintendo remakes following the success of Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag Resynced and the anticipated Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake. There is also speculation about FromSoftware's next project and a desire for id Software to perfect its modern Doom titles. The discussion also touches on the shift to digital distribution and the future of physical media.
Nintendo Loves Remaking 3D Zelda Games, But For Some Reason, Not The 2D Classics
Despite numerous remakes and remasters of 3D Legend of Zelda titles, Nintendo has notably avoided creating new versions of the franchise's first three 2D entries. While The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening received a remake, classics like The Legend of Zelda, Zelda II: The Adventure of Link, and The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past have not. The article questions this decision, suggesting these foundational 2D games deserve a modern spotlight.
