I kinda found that article somewhat pretentious... Like a journalists whom secretly longs to become an auther... The article itself hardly speaks of what gamespot/the author would like to see in the next Zeda game. Only in the last paragraph or so does he/she dwell on it, but doesn't make a real atempt to explain his/hers thoughts...

overall a pretty badly written article.

Agreed, an attempt at high writing, but not much content.  I agree somewhat with the sentiment, that the series needs to be stripped down of conventions.  Just keep a magical world, exploration, a quest, items to collect, a sword to swing and great graphics and sound.

Yes, I can also somwehat agree with the sentiment that stripping down Zelda could be a good agree. But they can't simply abandon alot of the conventional stuff either; then they'd just be better off creating a new IP. Zertain things NEED to be in a Zelda game.

I think the author was going for "show, don't tell" but, you're right, there aren't many concrete proposals. It's more of a love letter to Zelda than anything.

Lots and lots of Zelda news fromt the most recent Smash Bros. direct. Here's some of it.

Skull Kid and Midna announced as assist trophies, which means they won't have proper places on the roster :-/

More news: Sheik returns, but as an individual character. No more transformations!

Looks pretty badass  

Finally, we all got a better view of three Zelda-themed stages. Take a look:

Zelda Monopoly and a Zelda puzzle listed at Southern Hobby Supply. Plus Pokemon!

Monopoly is due out August 21; the puzzle is due August 15.

Source: http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/news/37078/new-pokemon-zelda-monopoly-boxes-revealed

Calling all Zelda toy collectors! Pre-orders are open now for this adorable Link from Wind Waker over at AmiAmi.

"Link, the Hero of Winds, is joining the Nendoroids!  

From the popular video game 'The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD' comes a Nendoroid of the main character of the series, Link! His Hero's Sword, Hero's Shield, a Heart Container and the important Wind Waker itself are all included to truly bring out the Legend of Zelda experience! Link also comes with a large variety of expressions to bring out his character - including his standard serious looking expression, a smiling expression, a combat expression and a nervous expression! He even comes with effect parts to display him swinging his sword, allowing you to display him in truly heroic poses!"

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Check out this really cool silent comic based on the original Legend of Zelda!

This is only PAGE 1. See the rest here: http://mregaku.deviantart.com/gallery/43473918