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Go Nintendo reported today about a European retailer setting the release date of The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword for November 25th. However to our knowledge Nintendo has yet to give an official release date other than “this holiday season.” I assume this November 25th date is speculation on that retailers part. However, the article [...]

Sounds like Nintendo recently had a sit-down with European retailers to discuss the fall lineup, since aside from hearing about Xenoblade Chronicles' debut there's also word of Skyward Sword's release date floating around the Euroblogs. According to some French retailers, the new Motion Plus Zelda title will debut in Europe on November 25, falling right in line with the two projected release periods of "fall 2011" and "holiday 2011." The report also reminded us that the game will come with a bundled gold Wii Remote Plus controller to celebrate Zelda's 25th anniversary, pictured at left. Of course, there's more pointing to this date specifically being the release date. Jump inside to find out why....

The folks over at Aussie Gamer are having a Zelda week to celebrate the release of Ocarina Of Time 3D, as well as the 25th anniversary of The Legend Of Zelda. As part of the celebration they are featuring their personal top 25 bosses from The Legend Of Zelda. So far they have featured Twilight [...]

It's time for another episode of Iwata Asks, this time a Xenoblade Edition. No, this isn't the long awaited announcement reguarding a North American release, but it is a nice insight into the much-anticipated game. In this Iwata Asks, Iwata sits down with Xenoblade scenario writer, Takeda-san, alongside executive director Takahashi-san. &nbsp The interview focuses on the game's early conception, Takeda-san and Takahashi-san's working relationship, and the writing process. &nbsp Highlights after the jump....

French gaming site Pixazura reported today that the release date for Xenoblade Chronicles in Europe is set for the 2nd of September, putting it just before the beginning of fall. A boxed set containing a red Classic Controller Pro was also shown, and will launch alongside the game as a limited edition bundle, similar to what was offered with Monster Hunter Tri and Goldeneye 007 last year. The site also puts some more spotlight on the efforts of American fans to pressure Nintendo of America into confirming a release stateside, but of course there's nothing really to report on that subject... yet. Ideally we'll hear sometime in the next couple days that we Americans will be getting Xenoblade Chronicles at about the same time (preferably a little after; Europe deserves this one!), but we'll just have to wait and see....

Nintendo has made no secret that the major goal with Wii U is to win back the hardcore gamer, and to bring back in the core gamer that may have fluttered away from Nintendo due to the massive lack of core titles. Destructoid recently discussed 10 games they could release at the end of the Wii cycle to really help solidify the reputation Nintendo is hoping to gain as it heads into the Wii U era, and of course most of not all of the games already exist and are in countries that happen to not be the United States. While there are definitely a lot of software and software packages Nintendo could do to usher in a new a era, there is really so much more than that available to use and abuse, specifically with Nintendo of America. We may love Reggie here at ZI, but that doesn't mean there hasn't been some really questionable decisions made, and some of which are really a turning off point for many gamers. Hop inside to see 5 ways Nintendo can put the Wii to rest in a blaze of glory, and help usher in the all new Wii U era....

This week our featured fanart is “Fat Penguin” by deviantART artist Ponthion.

After a long and hard-fought battle, the Supreme Court has finally resolved the issue of a California law that would ban the sale of violent video games to minors. The court ruled 7-2 against the law, asserting that video games like any other media are protected by the First Amendment as free speech. What else can I say? It's about freaking time. For those interested about the legal mumbo-jumbo, there's a long court document detailing the entire decision for you to weed through. I've tried to pick out some of the more important bits and collected them after the jump....

I’m sure most of you who have been following the site have already checked out Ocarina of Time 3D by now, so what did you think about the new addition of gyroscope control? This mostly amazing new feature allows you to move the 3DS system itself to aim your bow, slingshot, and other weapons. Was [...]

In a recent edition of Iwata Asks, Mr. Iwata managed to get some information out of Koji Kondo, who you may know as the genius behind many of our favorite gaming songs. Most of the details were kept to a minimum but Iwata was able to get some information our of Kondo about the songs that are being worked on for the upcoming Skyward Sword.

Though no full details were released on what songs were being worked on for Skyward Sword, Mr. Kondo and Yokota did have a discussion on the matter and Yokota stated that there were many songs from past games in the series that he wants to orchestrate. He stated that he chose some of his favorites and has put them into Skyward Sword.