I was just checking a previous thread of mine which I stated that the quote 'Twilight Princess will be the last Zelda game as you know it in its present form' was a fake.
Now I was told that it wasn't faked by two posters, both mentioning that it was in an Iwata asks interview but it actually wasn't, here's the transcript:
Speaking to Japanese radio over the weekend, Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto chatted fairly freely about what the immediate future holds for the company's biggest two names, Mario and Zelda, revealing how the concept behind Mario 128 actually shaped the development of the Revolution console, and how the forthcoming Legend of Zelda: The Twlight Princess will be the 'last Zelda game as you know it in its present form'. Urk.
Anyway, here's the transcript in full:
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Why wait so long to release a new installment of Mario? The wait is frustrating players everywhere...
Mario is and always has been a concept title from his birth. We are always looking for new ways of playing with him, manipulating him, to create something new and unique. We're in the midst of preparing something special for his future, something never before seen. You'll understand when you see it that we can't quite release it right away. The new Mario game will surprise many people. Give us the benefit of the doubt. I think we'll present you with a new way to have fun. There's even a new character by his side.'
Mario 128 will be released for Revolution then?
Yes, of course! It's no surprise, but of course we will rename it, obviously. That won't be the only surprise of next year though. We based the Revolution around this new type of game. Mario 128 played a large role in the Revolution's conception, much like Mario 64 in it's time. But we won't just be focusing on Mario. We're working on some very impressive games which push interactivity to the max. Games of a new era.
The new Zelda, it's not really good news that...
Please allow me to interrupt you by saying that you will have to be patient, really. This will be, without a doubt, the last Zelda game as you know it in its present form. I worked on it personally, moreso thanWind Waker! I haven't invested as much into any game as I have this one. Our goal was to make the bestZelda game ever. The most rich/satisfying and melancholy. We've really improved it in just a few months. Everything's coming together much quicker. We may have some last minute ideas...
You're going to move it to Revolution?
No, it is a Gamecube title.
In any case, you want to preserve the air of mystery around Nintendo?
We will be revealing many details soon. It's true, we do like surprises (laughs). While our gamers are sleeping, we're busy thinking up new ideas. But while they're playing - we're playing as well.
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Intriguing stuff, I'm sure you'll agree. Just who is the new character by Mario's side? How has Mario 128influenced how the Revolution is conceived? In what ways will this be the last Zelda game as we know it? And do Nintendo really only have ideas when we sleep?
Hopefully, with the Tokyo Game Show approaching, all will be revealed soon.
via: http://palgn.com.au/nintendo-wii/3018/miyamoto-discusses-new-directions-for-mario-and-zelda/
So I ask.. Is this particular interview fake? Many have said it was and I went with them without looking further into it. It wasn't an Iwata Asks interview though, I know that much. If anybody could clarify, that'd be great!
