jupiter-x Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 So, unless somebody proves me wrong that it's counting down to midnight in whatever timezone the viewer is in, using the system time, are we to think that there's going to be a staggered release of something? That doesn't sound like a very good way to announce a video game... :/ Can somebody confirm or deny that it's taking the computer's system time? EDIT: CAXXXXX the above, I messed with my clock and yeah, it's synched with the system clock. I set my clock to 11:59 PM, January 22, and watched the counter roll down from 60. when it hits the end, it just says "comming soon..." (sic). I loves me sum engrish. I, for one, expect whatever's COMING of this to appear on the site at 12 AM, Japan-time, on the 23rd. That's what, thursday morning in the states? That is assuming that the counter is actually counting down to a time and not just the date. So expect this sometime between now and March... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Damned Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 Well, that mushroom one is solved. Now for the clock one... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuketheXjesse Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 It seems that the mushroom in question actually comes out of bricks and enlarges the character. Interesting. SEX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theory of N Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 ...Japan-time... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Damned Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 I guess in about thirty hours, we find out. Me? I'm hoping for some sort of game that may or may not feature graphics and sounds, even music (not holding my breath for that one) with some sort of story or plot. And if there is a character that you can play as, then fuck yeah! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkeSword Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 Hey guys guess what. It's not a Zelda game. http://www.pspfanboy.com/2009/01/21/new-rpg-yuusha-30-gives-only-30-seconds-of-play-time/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleck Posted January 22, 2009 Author Share Posted January 22, 2009 oh cool so basically it's another game that tries too hard to be innovative and everyone ends up loving anyways because omg anime Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuriousFure Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 damn, so that means all of us thinking about what a new zelda game would be like was a waste of time. damn. damn it all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobaltstarfire Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 Hey guys guess what.It's not a Zelda game. http://www.pspfanboy.com/2009/01/21/new-rpg-yuusha-30-gives-only-30-seconds-of-play-time/ The concept described kooks weird, I kind of wonder how it works. I'd be surprised if it came out in America though, if it did though it might be interesting to see how it plays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Damned Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 So, did anyone tell the developers that they got some tri-force in their countdown thing? Or did they know that people would think it was Zelda-related, and thought it would generate some interest? Maybe the triangles are some sort of hint about stacking 30 second periods together? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 To be perfectly clear, let's have it on the record that the Zelda series isn't the first time in history that three triangles were arranged in a triangular formation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triad Orion Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 We know. Actually, Miyamoto in Nintendo Power has gone on record saying the Triforce emblem is a Shinto symbol and is seen occasionally around Japan in its proper context. So in fact, the religion's use of the so called Golden Triangles has been around considerably longer. That said, I do think the developers were doing it to drive up hype, unless Shintoism has some sort of strong influence on this new game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleck Posted January 22, 2009 Author Share Posted January 22, 2009 again it doesn't really matter where the triforce came from because in the context of video games it's the fucking triforce you don't make a game where plumbers fight turtles and then try to convince people it isn't a ripoff of super mario bros. by saying that there were plumbers and turtles way before super mario bros. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
friendlyHunter Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 It's easy to see that they're trying to get attention by using the triforce symbol, but at the same time I never thought it would be a Zelda announcement. Mainly because it wasn't on a Nintendo website (but also because something as big as Zelda announcement probably wouldn't have a timezone-staggered countdown). I wonder how extensively (if at all) the triangle feather clock will be used in-game...? My guess is it might be akin to the Wario moustache bomb graphic in Wario Ware games. I wonder what's going to happen to this thread once you all realize it's not a Zelda game. :\ Well, there is a 150% chance that a Zelda game is under development. damn, so that means all of us thinking about what a new zelda game would be like was a waste of time.damn. damn it all. Thinking about Zelda is NEVER a waste of time! We'll figure out that darn timeline if it takes all the Clocks Of Time in Hyrule!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gollgagh Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 well hey, since this is going to be a PSP game, I'll probably end up pirating it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackPhantom Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 So then either the Triforce representation was unintentional, or they did it to purposely create hype. If it was the later, they certainly did a good job at it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Author Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 well hey, since this is going to be a PSP game, I'll probably end up pirating it And I wont care about it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheHands Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 againit doesn't really matter where the triforce came from because in the context of video games it's the fucking triforce you don't make a game where plumbers fight turtles and then try to convince people it isn't a ripoff of super mario bros. by saying that there were plumbers and turtles way before super mario bros. Qft. As soon as something's placed into a context, it doesn't matter what it's origin was. The swastika was a religious symbol used by many Eastern cultures (and many of the lesser known in the West) before the Nazis decided to use it, thus making it the universal symbol of hate. Now it doesn't matter where it came from, all that matters is that you think of WWII. Back on topic: I'm sad that it's not Zelda, but also relieved. I honestly don't think I want to deal with any more time-themed things in the Zelda series. If it's nonlinear/unconventional, then it better at least fucking make sense. None of this "you almost have a minu- FOOLED YOU!" bullshit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gollgagh Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 it's not even a minute it's thirty seconds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FR Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 So when is the timer gonna reach zero? Wait this is a PSP game? It's not a Zelda game? I'm confused now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobaltstarfire Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 The swastika was a religious symbol used by many Eastern cultures (and many of the lesser known in the West) before the Nazis decided to use it, thus making it the universal symbol of hate. Now it doesn't matter where it came from, all that matters is that you think of WWII. If you want to be really nit-picky the symbol from those religions can still be recognized as not a swastika since they rotate in the opposite direction as one. There are still statues and the like with that particular symbol on it now for these cultures, without bringing up thoughts of Nazi Germany. I suppose most people won't notice that it's backwards though and just go "omgomgomgitsaswastika!" instead. I don't really have anything to say on topic, I'm just bored right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velocifero Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 So when is the timer gonna reach zero?Wait this is a PSP game? It's not a Zelda game? I'm confused now. Not a Zelda game: http://www.zeldauniverse.net/zelda-news/rumors-will-fade-but-spirits-shall-rise/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow Wolf Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 BWAHAHAHAHAHA you thought it was Zelda and it's a game shorter than all of your prior sexual experiences combined. HAHA. I shall now go drink and smirk in a superior and ostentatious fashion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Damned Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 Can you blame anyone for thinking it was a Zelda game? It had the Tri-Force symbol in it, and like Bleck said, in video games, that means something to do with Zelda. It also fits with the current release pattern of Zelda games. Yeah, it turned out to be something completely unrelated, but come on, everyone that saw it thought the same thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velocifero Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 Can you blame anyone for thinking it was a Zelda game? It had the Tri-Force symbol in it, and like Bleck said, in video games, that means something to do with Zelda.It also fits with the current release pattern of Zelda games. Yeah, it turned out to be something completely unrelated, but come on, everyone that saw it thought the same thing. Blame it on the power of suggestion, just like an Ouija board. I think we all wanted it to be a new one. I can't wait for the next one. Hopefully won't be based on Gamecube graphics either, not that they were bad at all though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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