Posted February 6, 2015 Let the hype begin. http://blogs.wsj.com/speakeasy/2015/02/06/legend-of-zelda-netflix-series/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted February 6, 2015 Yeah, like Nintendo would do that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted February 6, 2015 Yeah, like Nintendo would do that. I've given up on guessing what Nintendo would and would not do. Crazy if it turns out to be true. You'd need a decent budget to pull it off well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted February 6, 2015 Yeah, like Nintendo would do that. That's what I thought, but it's Wall Street Journal, not some random tabloid. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted February 6, 2015 Yeah, like Nintendo would do that. It is unexpected, but their sources say they're at least discussing it (which had been corroborated by Slashfilm), and to be honest that's already more than I expected. Nothing may come out of this, but it's still cool news if true. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted February 6, 2015 I've given up on guessing what Nintendo would and would not do. The only way this is a Nintendo-like move is in as much as Link is mute and Nintendo hate you being able to chat to anyone. But seriously? A company such as Nintendo, who have such trepidations about online and such a Japan-centric view when it comes to creation to then up and do this? It may very well be true, but I can't ever see it seeing the light of day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted February 6, 2015 The only way this is a Nintendo-like move is in as much as Link is mute and Nintendo hate you being able to chat to anyone. But seriously? A company such as Nintendo, who have such trepidations about online and such a Japan-centric view when it comes to creation to then up and do this? It may very well be true, but I can't ever see it seeing the light of day. Why are people acting like a vocal Link hasn't happened in official material before? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted February 6, 2015 Ha, was just going to post the Excuuuuuuse me Princess! But was beaten to it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted February 6, 2015 Why are people acting like a vocal Link hasn't happened in official material before? I was making a joke. I thought using a gif from a beloved comedy series would make that clear... Although the less said about that piece of shit the better tbf. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted February 6, 2015 This is obviously utterly fake *notices its the wall street journal* i um what? but they are not some rag, so this could be true? what? WHAT? jesus have i moved into opposite land? this is very un-nintendo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted February 6, 2015 This would make a lot of sense, especially if they are pushing it as a Family friendly Game of Thrones as the article mentions. Given their track record of producing shows (House of Cards, Orange Is The New Black and Marco Polo), this could be fantastic Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted February 6, 2015 This would make a lot of sense, especially if they are pushing it as a Family friendly Game of Thrones as the article mentions. Given their track record of producing shows (House of Cards, Orange Is The New Black and Marco Polo), this could be fantastic This is a really good point. Recent Netflix originals have been fantastic! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted February 6, 2015 Will it support voice-chat? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted February 6, 2015 Will it support voice-chat? No and you'll have to enter a 16 digit code to watch every episode. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted February 7, 2015 Voice acting confirmed for Zelda Wii U? If it does come to pass and Link talks in it, the next logical step is pressure for him to talk in the games. Unless this series is called The Adventures of Mute Link and maybe he can visit Mute City and they can have Iwata, Miyamoto or Aonuma in the bottom right hand corner doing sign language. It'll be part of their Quality Of Life range. Seriously though I hope the rumour is true and that it's good and is successful. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted February 7, 2015 I never thought of Link as being mute in the games anyway. You answer questions with multiple choice and people respond to things you "say". It's just a stylistic choice so you can imagine the character talking in your own words/voice. And if the series ever becomes reality, there's no reason for it to take anything directly from games, not even the main character. They might go a completely different direction. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted February 7, 2015 This is interesting. Could have potential, though of course I have conflicted feelings on the prospect of Link talking again. Plot twist: the entire series will be about Zelda herself trying to fight evil, while a silent, mysterious "man in green" will help her occasionally Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted February 7, 2015 If Netflix have it as a Netflix Original Series and therefore have a fair amount of control over it this could be good if they aim it at a family audience like how Doctor Who is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted February 7, 2015 It could just be set in the Zelda universe, doesn't have to have Link in it at all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted February 7, 2015 Voice acting confirmed for Zelda Wii U? If it does come to pass and Link talks in it, the next logical step is pressure for him to talk in the games. Unless this series is called The Adventures of Mute Link and maybe he can visit Mute City and they can have Iwata, Miyamoto or Aonuma in the bottom right hand corner doing sign language. It'll be part of their Quality Of Life range. Seriously though I hope the rumour is true and that it's good and is successful. Erm..No. Link doesn't need to talk in the games as he is a vessel for the player to experience the game. A TV character would be completely different as he's not a vessel for the player at all. The more I think about this, the more I like it. I just hope they use the artwork from the older Zelda titles (ie. NES, SNES) and the darkness of Twilight Princess as inspriration. A series inspired by the latter would do VERY well on Netflix. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted February 8, 2015 The Verge did a (fluff) piece on who should play the characters. Some of them are actually pretty good/amusing: http://www.theverge.com/2015/2/7/7994463/legend-of-zelda-netflix-cast Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted February 8, 2015 It would be pretty cool to set it around The Great War, something the games have never wanted to or found a way to cover, but that fans have always wanted to see. Could make for a great series, and again Link could be in it as much as needed but likewise it could be very much about other characters. I do wonder how with a TV show budget they would tackle some of the races in the series. You only need to look at the likes of Doomsday in Smallville to see how Gorons may be a bit of an issue. Do they just alter certain difficult races to humans instead? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted February 8, 2015 The Verge did a (fluff) piece on who should play the characters. Some of them are actually pretty good/amusing: http://www.theverge.com/2015/2/7/7994463/legend-of-zelda-netflix-cast Nick Offerman as Darunia would be perfect! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted February 8, 2015 (edited) Will it support voice-chat? No, but it looks fucking awesome at 30fps. That's all I have to add to this thread. Edited February 9, 2015 by Goafer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
