Maybe they went to Retro because they want a remake of an older Zelda title. Just to be cute and play with words...like "Wii". Maybe a total rebuild of the first Zelda. Or... A Link to the Past? Hmm...
Predictions for 2009: (Right) (Wrong) (Partial)
Pokemon Gold/Silver DS Japan in September
NES colored Wii and SNES Classic Controler for Christmas
Super Role Bros for Christmas
FF Remakes announced; VII PS3 VIII 360 IX Wii
New Super Mario World November 2009