The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
27-Dec-22 7:17pm
#1 nonamesleft
Currently has a May 12 2023 release date. That's just over 4 months away. That's not so far, but there isn't that much known about it.
Here's a video that has the reveal trailer and other info that has so far been released.
https://youtu.be/30D...
Is it unusual for such an anticipated title that's only several months away to not have much known about it?
I don't usually follow games along their pre-release stages, so perhaps a lack of info is standard.
Personally, I'd rather a lack of info when it comes to games that I plan on playing. I don't care for spoilers, or to watch every trailer that comes out.
I'd have thought there'd be more out about it though. But again, I don't usually follow along with the progress of game development.
Definitely a game I'm looking forward to though.
#1 nonamesleft
Currently has a May 12 2023 release date. That's just over 4 months away. That's not so far, but there isn't that much known about it.
Here's a video that has the reveal trailer and other info that has so far been released.
https://youtu.be/30D...
Is it unusual for such an anticipated title that's only several months away to not have much known about it?
I don't usually follow games along their pre-release stages, so perhaps a lack of info is standard.
Personally, I'd rather a lack of info when it comes to games that I plan on playing. I don't care for spoilers, or to watch every trailer that comes out.
I'd have thought there'd be more out about it though. But again, I don't usually follow along with the progress of game development.
Definitely a game I'm looking forward to though.
27-Dec-22 7:47pm
#2 BloodPuppetX
It’s just kinda how Nintendo operates. Fire Emblem Engage was announced in September and releases in January. I don’t remember seeing much of BotW besides the Great Plateau before that game released either.
#2 BloodPuppetX
It’s just kinda how Nintendo operates. Fire Emblem Engage was announced in September and releases in January. I don’t remember seeing much of BotW besides the Great Plateau before that game released either.
27-Dec-22 8:01pm
#3 PizzaTheHutt
Nintendo has done this plenty of times. There was so little info known about Animal Crossing: New Horizons and Super Mario Maker 2 after their announcements until they finally hit us with a Nintendo Direct in the weeks leading up to their releases that gave us more info about them. I would expect the same for this game.
#3 PizzaTheHutt
Nintendo has done this plenty of times. There was so little info known about Animal Crossing: New Horizons and Super Mario Maker 2 after their announcements until they finally hit us with a Nintendo Direct in the weeks leading up to their releases that gave us more info about them. I would expect the same for this game.
27-Dec-22 8:18pm
#4 MrBean
I'm nervous the collector editions are gonna sell out instantly like BotW. Just hope we get insight to when they'll drop.
#4 MrBean
I'm nervous the collector editions are gonna sell out instantly like BotW. Just hope we get insight to when they'll drop.
27-Dec-22 10:15pm
#5 nonamesleft
MrBean wrote:
I'm nervous the collector editions are gonna sell out instantly like BotW. Just hope we get insight to when they'll drop. Yeah, same here.
And if there's a nice Zelda OLED, if I can get one, that'll be when I make the
upgrade.
#5 nonamesleft
MrBean wrote:
I'm nervous the collector editions are gonna sell out instantly like BotW. Just hope we get insight to when they'll drop. Yeah, same here.
And if there's a nice Zelda OLED, if I can get one, that'll be when I make the
upgrade.27-Dec-22 10:19pm
#6 nonamesleft
PizzaTheHutt wrote:
Nintendo has done this plenty of times. There was so little info known about Animal Crossing: New Horizons and Super Mario Maker 2 after their announcements until they finally hit us with a Nintendo Direct in the weeks leading up to their releases that gave us more info about them. I would expect the same for this game.
BloodPuppetX wrote:
ItÂ's just kinda how Nintendo operates. Fire Emblem Engage was announced in September and releases in January. I donÂ't remember seeing much of BotW besides the Great Plateau before that game released either.
Interesting. The lack of info seemed unusual to me, especially with such a highly anticipated game. But it sounds like this isn't unusual.
#6 nonamesleft
PizzaTheHutt wrote:
Nintendo has done this plenty of times. There was so little info known about Animal Crossing: New Horizons and Super Mario Maker 2 after their announcements until they finally hit us with a Nintendo Direct in the weeks leading up to their releases that gave us more info about them. I would expect the same for this game.
BloodPuppetX wrote:
ItÂ's just kinda how Nintendo operates. Fire Emblem Engage was announced in September and releases in January. I donÂ't remember seeing much of BotW besides the Great Plateau before that game released either.
Interesting. The lack of info seemed unusual to me, especially with such a highly anticipated game. But it sounds like this isn't unusual.
28-Dec-22 12:03am
#7 MrBean
nonamesleft wrote:
MrBean wrote:> I'm nervous the collector editions are gonna sell out instantly like BotW. Just hope> we get insight to when they'll drop. Yeah, same here. And if there's a nice Zelda OLED, if I can get one, that'll be when I make the upgrade.
Aw crap, forgot about that... They for sure will. I have a masters and collector's unopened for BotW. I will pay scalper prices if I have to but damnit I hope I don't have to!
#7 MrBean
nonamesleft wrote:
MrBean wrote:> I'm nervous the collector editions are gonna sell out instantly like BotW. Just hope> we get insight to when they'll drop. Yeah, same here. And if there's a nice Zelda OLED, if I can get one, that'll be when I make the
upgrade.Aw crap, forgot about that... They for sure will. I have a masters and collector's unopened for BotW. I will pay scalper prices if I have to but damnit I hope I don't have to!
28-Dec-22 5:40am
#8 bill
I've been replaying BOTW, still good. I'm glad this sequel looks similar in style.
#8 bill
I've been replaying BOTW, still good. I'm glad this sequel looks similar in style.
28-Dec-22 9:38am
#9 nonamesleft
bill wrote:
I've been replaying BOTW, still good. I'm glad this sequel looks similar in style.Have you played the expansion? I played the game a lot, and enjoyed it, but hadn't tried any of the content that was released later.
#9 nonamesleft
bill wrote:
I've been replaying BOTW, still good. I'm glad this sequel looks similar in style.Have you played the expansion? I played the game a lot, and enjoyed it, but hadn't tried any of the content that was released later.
28-Dec-22 9:59am
#10 bill
When I bought the game, I got all the DLC. So, I never played without it. But, I suspect I would have been fine without it too.
I never completed Trial of the Sword (it was hard and takes a while with tons of combat), nor did I play the game in Master Mode. Generally, I'm not looking for combat challenges. The combat is OK but it wasn't what I'm into (weapons always breaking is an annoying feature imho).
I was more into exploring and doing the shrines and getting all the upgrades and such. I think one of the DLCs did add some shrines. So, that was OK. I also liked the Travel Medallion. I think I got the motorcycle thing but wasn't that into it. There's a lot of junk EX quests in the DLC too for frivolous stuff I didn't care about or promotions for other games like Xenogears (that bugged me because it felt "immersion-breaking"), that I mostly skipped.
#10 bill
When I bought the game, I got all the DLC. So, I never played without it. But, I suspect I would have been fine without it too.
I never completed Trial of the Sword (it was hard and takes a while with tons of combat), nor did I play the game in Master Mode. Generally, I'm not looking for combat challenges. The combat is OK but it wasn't what I'm into (weapons always breaking is an annoying feature imho).
I was more into exploring and doing the shrines and getting all the upgrades and such. I think one of the DLCs did add some shrines. So, that was OK. I also liked the Travel Medallion. I think I got the motorcycle thing but wasn't that into it. There's a lot of junk EX quests in the DLC too for frivolous stuff I didn't care about or promotions for other games like Xenogears (that bugged me because it felt "immersion-breaking"), that I mostly skipped.
29-Dec-22 3:15pm
#11 Scott
If I remember correctly, it was the same with BotW. For the longest time, all we had was that cinematic trailer of Link running from a Guardian. Then, just a few months before it released, Nintendo released an amazing trailer for it during a Direct, easily one of my favorite video game trailers ever.
As excited as I am for the game, I wish I had a bit more time before it's release. I really want to finish Twilight Princess and Skyward Sword before it comes out. I'd even like to re-play BotW on Master mode, but I definitely don't have time for that.
I loved the DLC. Trial of the Sword was a really fun challenge with a great reward, and the Chamption's Ballad added some really cool shrines, plus some challenging boss re-matches. The Travel Medallion was pretty helpful, as was the Hero's Path.
#11 Scott
If I remember correctly, it was the same with BotW. For the longest time, all we had was that cinematic trailer of Link running from a Guardian. Then, just a few months before it released, Nintendo released an amazing trailer for it during a Direct, easily one of my favorite video game trailers ever.
As excited as I am for the game, I wish I had a bit more time before it's release. I really want to finish Twilight Princess and Skyward Sword before it comes out. I'd even like to re-play BotW on Master mode, but I definitely don't have time for that.
I loved the DLC. Trial of the Sword was a really fun challenge with a great reward, and the Chamption's Ballad added some really cool shrines, plus some challenging boss re-matches. The Travel Medallion was pretty helpful, as was the Hero's Path.
29-Dec-22 8:18pm
#12 MrBean
I'm sad that I never did the dlc. BotW has a weird place in my mind and heart. Beat it within two weeks of release, doing everything sans the seeds. I regret rushing it because the memories are pretty sparse.
Then my sister discovered it and became legit addicted. It was her favorite game of all time. She grew up watching me game and getting all my pass me downs. I did good as an older brother, raising two younger gamer sisters. She, more so than my other sister, got really good. Took her to some SSBM contests back in the day and she'd win every time. She was good... No big brother, but damn good!
She'd camp out at my house for a weekend, play all day, take insane hand written notes. She had hundreds of hours logged, but was maybe half way through the actual story. She loved just wondering... Exploring, crafting. She was insane and I'd make fun of her all the time. She always told me she didn't want it to end. She loved figuring everything out on her own with no help. I still have her notebook. She has pages and pages of notes, recipes, things to do. I got her a Switch for one of her bdays and BotW. She resumed her play and still never finished! Just continued to explore and love her time with the game.
After she died, I've wanted to play again as a means of connecting, but it just makes me fudging depressed anytime I think about it ... Kept wanting to get to the DLCs, but I just can't =(
Hoping I'll be able to enjoy TotK without losing my crap as a way to remember and honor her.
Fudge I hate that I just relived this memory... Time to turn it off and drink more wine!
#12 MrBean
I'm sad that I never did the dlc. BotW has a weird place in my mind and heart. Beat it within two weeks of release, doing everything sans the seeds. I regret rushing it because the memories are pretty sparse.
Then my sister discovered it and became legit addicted. It was her favorite game of all time. She grew up watching me game and getting all my pass me downs. I did good as an older brother, raising two younger gamer sisters. She, more so than my other sister, got really good. Took her to some SSBM contests back in the day and she'd win every time. She was good... No big brother, but damn good!
She'd camp out at my house for a weekend, play all day, take insane hand written notes. She had hundreds of hours logged, but was maybe half way through the actual story. She loved just wondering... Exploring, crafting. She was insane and I'd make fun of her all the time. She always told me she didn't want it to end. She loved figuring everything out on her own with no help. I still have her notebook. She has pages and pages of notes, recipes, things to do. I got her a Switch for one of her bdays and BotW. She resumed her play and still never finished! Just continued to explore and love her time with the game.
After she died, I've wanted to play again as a means of connecting, but it just makes me fudging depressed anytime I think about it ... Kept wanting to get to the DLCs, but I just can't =(
Hoping I'll be able to enjoy TotK without losing my crap as a way to remember and honor her.
Fudge I hate that I just relived this memory... Time to turn it off and drink more wine!
30-Dec-22 10:16am
#13 bill
Botw is great for just wandering and exploring. There's so much to find wherever you go. I should try to do that more. I tend to get focused on something I want, then I go to a wiki/map to make it happen faster.
One of my best gaming experiences was replaying Fallout 3 but avoiding quests and just wandering around the wasteland.
re:grief - I think it helps to talk about it, remember, relive, etc. Try not to push it away, turn toward how you feel and the memories you have, lose your crap, let her spirit burn through you, purifying you. Be grateful you have such intense feelings, it's the best part of life even though it can hurt.
#13 bill
Botw is great for just wandering and exploring. There's so much to find wherever you go. I should try to do that more. I tend to get focused on something I want, then I go to a wiki/map to make it happen faster.
One of my best gaming experiences was replaying Fallout 3 but avoiding quests and just wandering around the wasteland.
re:grief - I think it helps to talk about it, remember, relive, etc. Try not to push it away, turn toward how you feel and the memories you have, lose your crap, let her spirit burn through you, purifying you. Be grateful you have such intense feelings, it's the best part of life even though it can hurt.
30-Dec-22 11:47am
#14 MrBean
Thank you @bill, that was really helpful and impsctful to read. It's honestly not a way I've thought about it. Hope you and yours have a great New Year!
#14 MrBean
Thank you @bill, that was really helpful and impsctful to read. It's honestly not a way I've thought about it. Hope you and yours have a great New Year!
30-Dec-22 1:34pm
#15 BloodPuppetX
I know what it's like to lose a sister too soon, MrBean. My sister was 32 when she passed and loved the Mario series.
Not sure if i want this to be real or not:
https://www.nintendo...
#15 BloodPuppetX
I know what it's like to lose a sister too soon, MrBean. My sister was 32 when she passed and loved the Mario series.
Not sure if i want this to be real or not:
https://www.nintendo...
30-Dec-22 2:29pm
#16 Frank
Even if it's real, and really slick, I can't get myself to buy another Switch until it's a Pro or successor.
Since launch, I've been rocking my regular Switch and dabbled a little bit with a Switch Lite. I ended up getting rid of the Lite and using my V1 Switch primarily docked.
I love Nintendo, and always want to get the special edition consoles, but have yet to actually get one. I'm usually an early adopter, especially when it comes to legitimately new Nintendo consoles. By the time special editions release, I already own a stock console. And since I spend my time looking at the TV, and not the unit hooked up, I can't justify double dipping.
Honestly having come from a discussion (elsewhere) on the Switch hardware, I really hope Tears of The Kingdom doesn't have performance issues. Nintendo really needs to up its hardware, even if they remain at 1080p resolutions.
#16 Frank
Even if it's real, and really slick, I can't get myself to buy another Switch until it's a Pro or successor.
Since launch, I've been rocking my regular Switch and dabbled a little bit with a Switch Lite. I ended up getting rid of the Lite and using my V1 Switch primarily docked.
I love Nintendo, and always want to get the special edition consoles, but have yet to actually get one. I'm usually an early adopter, especially when it comes to legitimately new Nintendo consoles. By the time special editions release, I already own a stock console. And since I spend my time looking at the TV, and not the unit hooked up, I can't justify double dipping.
Honestly having come from a discussion (elsewhere) on the Switch hardware, I really hope Tears of The Kingdom doesn't have performance issues. Nintendo really needs to up its hardware, even if they remain at 1080p resolutions.
30-Dec-22 8:00pm
#17 MrBean
@BloodPuppetX sorry man, same age as Noelle... Just not fair at such a young age.
They'd be insane not to release a Zelda Switch. It'd sell out instantly. I don't know if I would justify two, but I'd definitely buy one to collect dust!
#17 MrBean
@BloodPuppetX sorry man, same age as Noelle... Just not fair at such a young age.
They'd be insane not to release a Zelda Switch. It'd sell out instantly. I don't know if I would justify two, but I'd definitely buy one to collect dust!
31-Dec-22 7:23pm
#18 nonamesleft
BloodPuppetX wrote:
Not sure if i want this to be real or not: https://www.nintendo...Are you disappointed by it?
#18 nonamesleft
BloodPuppetX wrote:
Not sure if i want this to be real or not: https://www.nintendo...Are you disappointed by it?
31-Dec-22 7:24pm
#19 nonamesleft
Frank wrote:
Even if it's real, and really slick, I can't get myself to buy another Switch until it's a Pro or successor.Do you consider the OLED to be a succesor?
#19 nonamesleft
Frank wrote:
Even if it's real, and really slick, I can't get myself to buy another Switch until it's a Pro or successor.Do you consider the OLED to be a succesor?
31-Dec-22 8:10pm
#20 Frank
nonamesleft wrote:
Frank wrote:> Even if it's real, and really slick, I can't get myself to buy another Switch until> it's a Pro or successor. Do you consider the OLED to be a succesor?
No way! It's just a minor upgrade. Like the DS to the DS Lite, or the 3DS to the 3DSXL. Switch OLED isn't even on the same level as DSi and New 3DS.
#20 Frank
nonamesleft wrote:
Frank wrote:> Even if it's real, and really slick, I can't get myself to buy another Switch until> it's a Pro or successor. Do you consider the OLED to be a succesor?
No way! It's just a minor upgrade. Like the DS to the DS Lite, or the 3DS to the 3DSXL. Switch OLED isn't even on the same level as DSi and New 3DS.
5-Jan-23 9:39am
#21 nonamesleft
Pictures of the possible Zelda OLED Switch that BloodPuppetX mentioned:
image
Was it leaked or "leaked"? Time will tell if it's real.
If there's one word I'd use to describe it, I'd say elegant.
#21 nonamesleft
Pictures of the possible Zelda OLED Switch that BloodPuppetX mentioned:
image
Was it leaked or "leaked"? Time will tell if it's real.
If there's one word I'd use to describe it, I'd say elegant.
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom