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" Before you read any of this, Zelda means the world to me.  I think Zelda needs a makeover, I know the concept still works, they have me camping outside the store each new installment but lately the Zelda series have not been making the impacts they should have. At least I think it could really benefit as a series from a fresh new look. It worked for Metroid with Prime and they have some killer franchises that are just rotting on the shelves (ok, they're coming back a lil now with DK and Kirby!).  Retro has amazed me with the Prime series, I'm sure that they are one of the few studios that could make it work. They probably know what an honor it is to work on such a envied franchise. "

The things that remain the same about Zelda as it goes through changes are the things that make the games good.   The stuff that changes?  Well, it's usually just the same success-proven formula with a couple of technological advancements to help keep the games current.  Whenever more than this has changed, it has been shot down with controversy and bad sales (think Zelda 2, and the CD-I games) 

Zelda shouldn't be too bold.  It should stay the same, and continue to utilize the available technology.  

" I always found the idea of one console for one game a little odd, but why not, it's pretty cheap now. You can download the older Zeldas and play the GC Zeldas on it too. "

Lots of positive comments here. 

Sure it's a neat FIND, but what about Nintendo doing this?  Clever, or just lazy?  It isn't hard to reverse an old tune instead of coming up with a new one.  Anyway I'm sure the game will be fun and all, I just wonder why they decided to do this.


EDIT:  Actually, I realized that this song might not actually appear in the real game.   This would mean Nintendo is just using clever marketing, probably anticipating the reversed clip going viral along with the E3 trailer.

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 The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DXholds a special significance to me.  Not only was it the first Zelda game I ever played, but as a child the GBC was the closest I ever came to owning a console system of my own.  I must have been around 11 years old, and although many details surrounding my life at this point are a blur, I vividly remember the impact the game had on me.  Until this point I only had use of my father's PC, and even then playing video games was dependent on my ability to find time to play.  Sharing the computer between Dad, as well as my three brothers was no simple task.  On the GBC, I suddenly had the freedom to play whenever I wanted.  I had known video games, but now I knew freedom.

I must say, after playing the relatively new (2001)OoS/OoA games for GBC, going back and playing LA:DX just doesn't feel as fun as it did growing up.   Just immediately claiming that LA:DX is the best Zelda game ever made without any context to back it up doesn't exactly lend credibility to the OP.    

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Who here enjoys some good old fashion 2D Zelda?   Other than being the first Zelda game for a handheld system, The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening is rather unique to the series.  It doesn't take place in Hyrule at all; there's no Zelda anywhere to be found; and there isn't even a Triforce to speak of.  If you've been under a rock and haven't played this game, you might be wondering "Well, what the hell is there then?" 

When Half Life 2: Episode 3 finally comes out, it will feature Gordon Freeman wearing a portal T-Shirt and a using a spud gun.  It will also feature a micro-transaction shop that allows you to unlock new t-shirts.  Also hats.