Nintendo won't pay for voice acting in Zelda: Skyward Swords-- uses lame excuse

tell me how voice acting would make a significant impact on a series that never really had a strong narrative to begin with? Like I said, there are other much more important aspects they should be focusing on.Shinobishyguy

Nitnendo has refused to change in their ways for so long that many Nintendo fanboys have simply assumed it's because "father knows best" and that having no voiceovers is the best way to make the game, even though it's really because Nintendo is stubborn and is afraid of modernizing.

Timstuff

And that's why Metroid doesn't have VA right :roll:

Besides, even in the N64 era Nintendo benefit from VA with the awesome SF64.

In this case, Nintendo believes that VA doesn't fit in Zelda, it doesn't have to do with modernizing or being cheap, they just don't think Zelda can benefit with VA.

I want SS to have VA, itd be interesting to see where it takes the series. If they choose to go in the direction of TP (with the presentation), then VA is necessary. Unlike other Zelda games, TP had cinematic cutscenes and the lack of VA would have only made it better. Im sure SS will have VA though.

If it doesnt, i wont loose any sleep. Zelda series right now has ALOT of problems with VA being on the lower end. If those problems arent fixed/changed then the series wont be top dog anymore. I always find threads like these funny where people cite things like VA or Gannondorf/Tri-force as problems with the series. Theres a huge gold mine of problems for people to focus on, yet they go on about the ones that dont really matter.

And i dont agree with anything Timstuff is saying.

[QUOTE="DarkLink77"]

I'm not trying to avoid the question. As someone who doesn't like the idea, I'd just like to know what you think it will add. Nothing more, nothing less.

VGobbsesser

I've given my thoughts about voice acting and why it would benefit the series in this thread a couple times already, but I'll copy and paste it all right here:

Because it's the modern thing to do. Many heavy-hitting franchises have voice acting nowadays, but Zelda seems pretty behind with things like this. A game also doesn't have to be completely story-focused to justify voice acting. Considering each game in the series puts some focus on story and that there are many characters in every Zelda game to talk to, voice acting could benefit the series.

[...]

The text-based dialogue is starting to feel dated compared to other franchises, certain areas of places like Twilight Princess felt empty and claustrophobic without voice work (Castle Town, most especially), and much of the charm of the series comes from the characters, and having them talk would allow for more likable characters and moments.

Presentation is one important thing Nintendo needs to work on, and voice acting is included in that.

Now tell me how voice acting wouldn't benefit the series.

Well, this is all my opinion, but here goes:

I really don't want to hear Link speak. I personally see no reason for him to. he is very much a blank slate character, and I'd like him to remain that way.

Another reason voice acting bothers me: Say a character speaks, and you absolutely HATE their voice. It has ruined many characters I may have otherwise liked in many games. You have to live with that. For instance, I didn't like either option for Shepard in Mass Effect, and it really took away from the game for me. Certain games (StarCraft II and Dragon Age immediately come to mind) had excellent voice work, and I wouldn't trade any of the actors, but those games are few and far between.

There's not all that much dialogue per character in Zelda. I don't think voice acting a few short conversations would really add to them all that much. It's not you you're going to form deep connections with many of the characters.

The last one is feel.I can't really explain it. Zelda games have a very specific vibe to them, and I think voice acting (especially having Link be voiced) would take away from it. But again, I'm a person who doesn't like my main character to be voice acted in WRPGs, and I'm in the minority.

[QUOTE="Shinobishyguy"] Would you rather have them spend the majority of time on voice acting and writing a hollywood esque script instead of music, pacing, design, controls, etc? VGobbsesser

[QUOTE="VGobbsesser"]

[QUOTE="DarkLink77"]

I'm not trying to avoid the question. As someone who doesn't like the idea, I'd just like to know what you think it will add. Nothing more, nothing less.

DarkLink77

I've given my thoughts about voice acting and why it would benefit the series in this thread a couple times already, but I'll copy and paste it all right here:

Because it's the modern thing to do. Many heavy-hitting franchises have voice acting nowadays, but Zelda seems pretty behind with things like this. A game also doesn't have to be completely story-focused to justify voice acting. Considering each game in the series puts some focus on story and that there are many characters in every Zelda game to talk to, voice acting could benefit the series.

[...]

The text-based dialogue is starting to feel dated compared to other franchises, certain areas of places like Twilight Princess felt empty and claustrophobic without voice work (Castle Town, most especially), and much of the charm of the series comes from the characters, and having them talk would allow for more likable characters and moments.

Presentation is one important thing Nintendo needs to work on, and voice acting is included in that.

Now tell me how voice acting wouldn't benefit the series.

Well, this is all my opinion, but here goes:

I really don't want to hear Link speak. I personally see no reason for him to. he is very much a blank slate character, and I'd like him to remain that way.

Another reason voice acting bothers me: Say a character speaks, and you absolutely HATE their voice. It has ruined many characters I may have otherwise liked in many games. You have to live with that. For instance, I didn't like either option for Shepard in Mass Effect, and it really took away from the game for me. Certain games (StarCraft II and Dragon Age immediately come to mind) had excellent voice work, and I wouldn't trade any of the actors, but those games are few and far between.

There's not all that much dialogue per character in Zelda. I don't think voice acting a few short conversations would really add to them all that much. It's not you you're going to form deep connections with many of the characters.

The last one is feel.I can't really explain it. Zelda games have a very specific vibe to them, and I think voice acting (especially having Link be voiced) would take away from it. But again, I'm a person who doesn't like my main character to be voice acted in WRPGs, and I'm in the minority.

[QUOTE="Bigboi500"]

[QUOTE="AmayaPapaya"]

I don't see why it would cost a fortune or take that long. Previous Zelda games haven't had that much dialogue.

Bread_or_Decide

[QUOTE="DarkLink77"]

[QUOTE="VGobbsesser"]

I've given my thoughts about voice acting and why it would benefit the series in this thread a couple times already, but I'll copy and paste it all right here:

Because it's the modern thing to do. Many heavy-hitting franchises have voice acting nowadays, but Zelda seems pretty behind with things like this. A game also doesn't have to be completely story-focused to justify voice acting. Considering each game in the series puts some focus on story and that there are many characters in every Zelda game to talk to, voice acting could benefit the series.

[...]

The text-based dialogue is starting to feel dated compared to other franchises, certain areas of places like Twilight Princess felt empty and claustrophobic without voice work (Castle Town, most especially), and much of the charm of the series comes from the characters, and having them talk would allow for more likable characters and moments.

Presentation is one important thing Nintendo needs to work on, and voice acting is included in that.

Now tell me how voice acting wouldn't benefit the series.

Bread_or_Decide

Well, this is all my opinion, but here goes:

I really don't want to hear Link speak. I personally see no reason for him to. he is very much a blank slate character, and I'd like him to remain that way.

Another reason voice acting bothers me: Say a character speaks, and you absolutely HATE their voice. It has ruined many characters I may have otherwise liked in many games. You have to live with that. For instance, I didn't like either option for Shepard in Mass Effect, and it really took away from the game for me. Certain games (StarCraft II and Dragon Age immediately come to mind) had excellent voice work, and I wouldn't trade any of the actors, but those games are few and far between.

There's not all that much dialogue per character in Zelda. I don't think voice acting a few short conversations would really add to them all that much. It's not you you're going to form deep connections with many of the characters.

The last one is feel.I can't really explain it. Zelda games have a very specific vibe to them, and I think voice acting (especially having Link be voiced) would take away from it. But again, I'm a person who doesn't like my main character to be voice acted in WRPGs, and I'm in the minority.

No, not if it's done well. But keeping him silent and having the other characters being voiced is a difficult balance, imo. It would have to be done right, and no developer really seems to know how.

[QUOTE="VGobbsesser"][QUOTE="Shinobishyguy"] Would you rather have them spend the majority of time on voice acting and writing a hollywood esque script instead of music, pacing, design, controls, etc? Shinobishyguy

Good, I don't want VO in Zelda.

Kinda wish FF did the same.

Chutebox

now why would you say that?

I really don't want to hear Link speak. I personally see no reason for him to. he is very much a blank slate character, and I'd like him to remain that way.

Another reason voice acting bothers me: Say a character speaks, and you absolutely HATE their voice. It has ruined many characters I may have otherwise liked in many games. You have to live with that. For instance, I didn't like either option for Shepard in Mass Effect, and it really took away from the game for me. Certain games (StarCraft II and Dragon Age immediately come to mind) had excellent voice work, and I wouldn't trade any of the actors, but those games are few and far between.

There's not all that much dialogue per character in Zelda. I don't think voice acting a few short conversations would really add to them all that much. It's not you you're going to form deep connections with many of the characters.

The last one is feel.I can't really explain it. Zelda games have a very specific vibe to them, and I think voice acting (especially having Link be voiced) would take away from it. But again, I'm a person who doesn't like my main character to be voice acted in WRPGs, and I'm in the minority.

DarkLink77

I'm fine with Link not speaking. Along with that, Nintendo could hire great voice actor and ensure their voice aren't annoying. If anything, even if there is one bad voice or line here and there, the good could possibly outweight the bad. And there are plenty of characters that talk in Zelda. You don't need to have deep conversations to have voice acting.

[QUOTE="Bread_or_Decide"]

[QUOTE="DarkLink77"]

Well, this is all my opinion, but here goes:

I really don't want to hear Link speak. I personally see no reason for him to. he is very much a blank slate character, and I'd like him to remain that way.

Another reason voice acting bothers me: Say a character speaks, and you absolutely HATE their voice. It has ruined many characters I may have otherwise liked in many games. You have to live with that. For instance, I didn't like either option for Shepard in Mass Effect, and it really took away from the game for me. Certain games (StarCraft II and Dragon Age immediately come to mind) had excellent voice work, and I wouldn't trade any of the actors, but those games are few and far between.

There's not all that much dialogue per character in Zelda. I don't think voice acting a few short conversations would really add to them all that much. It's not you you're going to form deep connections with many of the characters.

The last one is feel.I can't really explain it. Zelda games have a very specific vibe to them, and I think voice acting (especially having Link be voiced) would take away from it. But again, I'm a person who doesn't like my main character to be voice acted in WRPGs, and I'm in the minority.

DarkLink77

No, not if it's done well. But keeping him silent and having the other characters being voiced is a difficult balance, imo. It would have to be done right, and no developer really seems to know how.

http://www.destructoid.com/zelda-skyward-sword-producer-doesn-t-want-link-to-talk-181232.phtml#comment

This is so ridiculous and I don't buy it for one second. Eiji Aonuma is just making lame excuses for all the corner cutting they have to do thanks to the tiny budgets Nintendo gives the Zelda team to work with. Does he really expect us to believe he's never heard of Half Life or the many Western RPGs that feature silent protagonists as well as voice acting? I am so sick of Nintendo's bull crap excuses for why they are such cheap bastards when it comes to the Zelda series. I wonder what their excuse is going to be for why the game will have crappy synth music instead of a recorded orchestra? Mario always gets the lion's share when it comes to budgets, but it seems like Nintendo keeps pinching pennies harder and harder when it comes to the Zelda series, and what makes it worse is that they claim it's because of their "artistic integrity" instead of just admitting that they want to crank them out with as little overhead expense as possible.

Timstuff

This is why Nintendo no longer does VA.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nIP2xVjg-hc

[QUOTE="Timstuff"]

http://www.destructoid.com/zelda-skyward-sword-producer-doesn-t-want-link-to-talk-181232.phtml#comment

This is so ridiculous and I don't buy it for one second. Eiji Aonuma is just making lame excuses for all the corner cutting they have to do thanks to the tiny budgets Nintendo gives the Zelda team to work with. Does he really expect us to believe he's never heard of Half Life or the many Western RPGs that feature silent protagonists as well as voice acting? I am so sick of Nintendo's bull crap excuses for why they are such cheap bastards when it comes to the Zelda series. I wonder what their excuse is going to be for why the game will have crappy synth music instead of a recorded orchestra? Mario always gets the lion's share when it comes to budgets, but it seems like Nintendo keeps pinching pennies harder and harder when it comes to the Zelda series, and what makes it worse is that they claim it's because of their "artistic integrity" instead of just admitting that they want to crank them out with as little overhead expense as possible.

Shielder7

That doesn't make sense. Only Zelda and Mario don't have voice acting. Their other games do.

really...so because they're choosing to focus their talents on other areas aside from voice acting it means they're a bunch cheapskates and the game is obviously gonna suck right?Shinobishyguy

Don't put words in my mouth.

I'd like Nintendo to put a good amount of effort into every part of the game, something that pretty much all great developers do.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nIP2xVjg-hc

Bread_or_Decide

What exactly is the point of that video? To show us that SMS had a stupid final boss? :P

[QUOTE="DarkLink77"]

I really don't want to hear Link speak. I personally see no reason for him to. he is very much a blank slate character, and I'd like him to remain that way.

Another reason voice acting bothers me: Say a character speaks, and you absolutely HATE their voice. It has ruined many characters I may have otherwise liked in many games. You have to live with that. For instance, I didn't like either option for Shepard in Mass Effect, and it really took away from the game for me. Certain games (StarCraft II and Dragon Age immediately come to mind) had excellent voice work, and I wouldn't trade any of the actors, but those games are few and far between.

There's not all that much dialogue per character in Zelda. I don't think voice acting a few short conversations would really add to them all that much. It's not you you're going to form deep connections with many of the characters.

The last one is feel.I can't really explain it. Zelda games have a very specific vibe to them, and I think voice acting (especially having Link be voiced) would take away from it. But again, I'm a person who doesn't like my main character to be voice acted in WRPGs, and I'm in the minority.

VGobbsesser

I'm fine with Link not speaking. Along with that, Nintendo could hire great voice actor and ensure their voice aren't annoying. If anything, even if there is one bad voice or line here and there, the good could possibly outweight the bad. And there are plenty of characters that talk in Zelda. You don't need to have deep conversations to have voice acting.

[QUOTE="DarkLink77"]

[QUOTE="Bread_or_Decide"] What about the idea of everyone BUT Link talking? Are you opposed to that as well?

siLVURcross

No, not if it's done well. But keeping him silent and having the other characters being voiced is a difficult balance, imo. It would have to be done right, and no developer really seems to know how.

[QUOTE="Timstuff"]

http://www.destructoid.com/zelda-skyward-sword-producer-doesn-t-want-link-to-talk-181232.phtml#comment

This is so ridiculous and I don't buy it for one second. Eiji Aonuma is just making lame excuses for all the corner cutting they have to do thanks to the tiny budgets Nintendo gives the Zelda team to work with. Does he really expect us to believe he's never heard of Half Life or the many Western RPGs that feature silent protagonists as well as voice acting? I am so sick of Nintendo's bull crap excuses for why they are such cheap bastards when it comes to the Zelda series. I wonder what their excuse is going to be for why the game will have crappy synth music instead of a recorded orchestra? Mario always gets the lion's share when it comes to budgets, but it seems like Nintendo keeps pinching pennies harder and harder when it comes to the Zelda series, and what makes it worse is that they claim it's because of their "artistic integrity" instead of just admitting that they want to crank them out with as little overhead expense as possible.

Shielder7

I know it is your opinion and all...

But have you even played a Nintendo game?

[QUOTE="Bread_or_Decide"]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nIP2xVjg-hc

789shadow

What exactly is the point of that video? To show us that SMS had a stupid final boss? :P

The thing with hiring great voice actors is that it is VERY subjective. For instance, most would praise Jennifer Hale's turn as Shepard, and I couldn't stand it. She is a very well respected voice actor. The thing is with the conversations as they are now, it's perhaps 1-2 lines of dialogue for minor characters if you talk to them. It would be like voicing the Lumas in SMG. I don't see the benefit. For the major characters, perhaps. DarkLink77

I suppose you're right about the subjectivy part. But with that said, I doubt that most people will find a great majority of the voice actors bad, assuming the series does get mostly good voice acting.

With Mario, there are very few characters and story elements, but Zelda has a lot more, making voice acting more justifed.

[QUOTE="789shadow"]

[QUOTE="Bread_or_Decide"]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nIP2xVjg-hc

Bread_or_Decide

What exactly is the point of that video? To show us that SMS had a stupid final boss? :P

I thought you were for VA. :P

[QUOTE="Bread_or_Decide"][QUOTE="789shadow"]

What exactly is the point of that video? To show us that SMS had a stupid final boss? :P

789shadow

I thought you were for VA. :P

If they got good voice actors I would like to see them try, though I would prefer a silent Link.

Maybe they know something we don't. Maybe they've tried voice acting and it made the game worse, so they took it out. None of us forum-goers really know if it would be beneficial or not, despite some acting like they do.

Now that I think about it, I think it depends on what type of game SS is going to be. Personally, I thought TP would have greatly benefited from voice acting. WW on the other hand, I think would benefit more from text dialogue than VA.

[QUOTE="DarkLink77"] The thing with hiring great voice actors is that it is VERY subjective. For instance, most would praise Jennifer Hale's turn as Shepard, and I couldn't stand it. She is a very well respected voice actor. The thing is with the conversations as they are now, it's perhaps 1-2 lines of dialogue for minor characters if you talk to them. It would be like voicing the Lumas in SMG. I don't see the benefit. For the major characters, perhaps. VGobbsesser

I suppose you're right about the subjectivy part. But with that said, I doubt that most people will find a great majority of the voice actors bad, assuming the series does get mostly good voice acting.

With Mario, there are very few characters and story elements, but Zelda has a lot more, making voice acting more justifed.

[QUOTE="VGobbsesser"]

[QUOTE="DarkLink77"] The thing with hiring great voice actors is that it is VERY subjective. For instance, most would praise Jennifer Hale's turn as Shepard, and I couldn't stand it. She is a very well respected voice actor. The thing is with the conversations as they are now, it's perhaps 1-2 lines of dialogue for minor characters if you talk to them. It would be like voicing the Lumas in SMG. I don't see the benefit. For the major characters, perhaps. DarkLink77

I suppose you're right about the subjectivy part. But with that said, I doubt that most people will find a great majority of the voice actors bad, assuming the series does get mostly good voice acting.

With Mario, there are very few characters and story elements, but Zelda has a lot more, making voice acting more justifed.

Voice acting: It makes a game magically better.tagyhag

*throws glitter out* IT'S MAGICAL!

:P

http://www.destructoid.com/zelda-skyward-sword-producer-doesn-t-want-link-to-talk-181232.phtml#comment

This is so ridiculous and I don't buy it for one second. Eiji Aonuma is just making lame excuses for all the corner cutting they have to do thanks to the tiny budgets Nintendo gives the Zelda team to work with. Does he really expect us to believe he's never heard of Half Life or the many Western RPGs that feature silent protagonists as well as voice acting? I am so sick of Nintendo's bull crap excuses for why they are such cheap bastards when it comes to the Zelda series. I wonder what their excuse is going to be for why the game will have crappy synth music instead of a recorded orchestra? Mario always gets the lion's share when it comes to budgets, but it seems like Nintendo keeps pinching pennies harder and harder when it comes to the Zelda series, and what makes it worse is that they claim it's because of their "artistic integrity" instead of just admitting that they want to crank them out with as little overhead expense as possible.

Timstuff

[QUOTE="Timstuff"]

http://www.destructoid.com/zelda-skyward-sword-producer-doesn-t-want-link-to-talk-181232.phtml#comment

This is so ridiculous and I don't buy it for one second. Eiji Aonuma is just making lame excuses for all the corner cutting they have to do thanks to the tiny budgets Nintendo gives the Zelda team to work with. Does he really expect us to believe he's never heard of Half Life or the many Western RPGs that feature silent protagonists as well as voice acting? I am so sick of Nintendo's bull crap excuses for why they are such cheap bastards when it comes to the Zelda series. I wonder what their excuse is going to be for why the game will have crappy synth music instead of a recorded orchestra? Mario always gets the lion's share when it comes to budgets, but it seems like Nintendo keeps pinching pennies harder and harder when it comes to the Zelda series, and what makes it worse is that they claim it's because of their "artistic integrity" instead of just admitting that they want to crank them out with as little overhead expense as possible.

Shielder7

And yet Fire Emblem, Metroid, Mario, Battalion Wars, and Sin and Punishment all have voice acting. I don't think Nintendo is totally against the idea of voice acting. For whatever reason, they feel voice acting does not fit into the Zelda games.

But to say Nintendo is against voice acting is wrong. They have taken the effort to put voice acting in major franchises like Metroid and Fire Emblem, so they are embracing the idea for some of their franchises.

Considering the amount of money Nintendo can expect with the release, I doubt that the costs are the reason for no voice acting :/ I actually belive them, that they want to keep him *silent* (I'm pretty sure he made sounds while attacking before though oO)

I don't want voice acting for Link or Zelda, it wouldn't seem right at this point. Also, Mario lacks voice acting too, because it wouldn't seem right.

[QUOTE="VGobbsesser"]

...Where are you getting the "We don't want to pay for it" idea from? The article mentions that they don't want voice acting because, to them, it wouldn't fit in with the series, not because of money.

Timstuff

No because it takes 10 times as long to make a zelda game

Zelda with voice acting would be stupid. The majority of video game voice acting is so bad it makes games worse anyway.

[QUOTE="Timstuff"] This is so ridiculous and I don't buy it for one second. Eiji Aonuma is just making lame excuses for all the corner cutting they have to do thanks to the tiny budgets Nintendo gives the Zelda team to work with. Does he really expect us to believe he's never heard of Half Life or the many Western RPGs that feature silent protagonists as well as voice acting? I am so sick of Nintendo's bull crap excuses for why they are such cheap bastards when it comes to the Zelda series. I wonder what their excuse is going to be for why the game will have crappy synth music instead of a recorded orchestra? Mario always gets the lion's share when it comes to budgets, but it seems like Nintendo keeps pinching pennies harder and harder when it comes to the Zelda series, and what makes it worse is that they claim it's because of their "artistic integrity" instead of just admitting that they want to crank them out with as little overhead expense as possible.kejigoto

[QUOTE="kejigoto"][QUOTE="Timstuff"] This is so ridiculous and I don't buy it for one second. Eiji Aonuma is just making lame excuses for all the corner cutting they have to do thanks to the tiny budgets Nintendo gives the Zelda team to work with. Does he really expect us to believe he's never heard of Half Life or the many Western RPGs that feature silent protagonists as well as voice acting? I am so sick of Nintendo's bull crap excuses for why they are such cheap bastards when it comes to the Zelda series. I wonder what their excuse is going to be for why the game will have crappy synth music instead of a recorded orchestra? Mario always gets the lion's share when it comes to budgets, but it seems like Nintendo keeps pinching pennies harder and harder when it comes to the Zelda series, and what makes it worse is that they claim it's because of their "artistic integrity" instead of just admitting that they want to crank them out with as little overhead expense as possible.Shinobishyguy

Hasn't it been all but confirmed that SS will have orchestral music?

▲ It's 2010, soon to be 2011 and Zelda still doesn't have voice acting. HA HA OH WOW. Nintendo is so cheap despite having billions of money stashed away. Nintendo is so stuck in the past. They simply do not care about this series or the fans at all. In fact this is an insult to the fanbase, this is basically calling all the zelda fans stupid. Why? Because they think zelda fans will buy this despite it being a series stuck in the 90's. Here is what's funny, the fans will still buy this game. Holy cow I'm gonna die. Zelda is dead. wow. ▲

Loco_Live

Are you serious :?

[QUOTE="Shinobishyguy"][QUOTE="kejigoto"] Lol, yes I'm sure that Nintendo gives the Zelda team a tiny budget, because it isn't like Zelda is one of their biggest franchises or anything like that. Perhaps it is because there is no need for voice acting in a game like this? Perhaps the gameplay speaks for itself and god forbid you actually have to read text or anything like that to get a story. Apparently Nintendo wants us all to act like savages and just read through text and deal with non-orchestrated music. Grow up.789shadow

Hasn't it been all but confirmed that SS will have orchestral music?

[QUOTE="789shadow"]

[QUOTE="Shinobishyguy"] to be fair orchestrated music is alot more important than voice acting. TP's soundtrack was very grating at times, and after SMG/SMG2 got the orchestral treatment I see no reason for them not to do the same with zelda.Shinobishyguy

Hasn't it been all but confirmed that SS will have orchestral music?

It was confirmed by Miyamoto during the Conference thing after E3, when they announced the OOT remake for the 3DS. However, Aonuma said later that the Zelda team didn't really discuss it, and he is not sure why Miyamoto said that. I'm pretty sure though they will have it. Miyamoto must have got a lot of positive feedback from people at E3 about SMG2's orchestrated music.

[QUOTE="Shielder7"][QUOTE="Timstuff"]

http://www.destructoid.com/zelda-skyward-sword-producer-doesn-t-want-link-to-talk-181232.phtml#comment

This is so ridiculous and I don't buy it for one second. Eiji Aonuma is just making lame excuses for all the corner cutting they have to do thanks to the tiny budgets Nintendo gives the Zelda team to work with. Does he really expect us to believe he's never heard of Half Life or the many Western RPGs that feature silent protagonists as well as voice acting? I am so sick of Nintendo's bull crap excuses for why they are such cheap bastards when it comes to the Zelda series. I wonder what their excuse is going to be for why the game will have crappy synth music instead of a recorded orchestra? Mario always gets the lion's share when it comes to budgets, but it seems like Nintendo keeps pinching pennies harder and harder when it comes to the Zelda series, and what makes it worse is that they claim it's because of their "artistic integrity" instead of just admitting that they want to crank them out with as little overhead expense as possible.

caryslan2

And yet Fire Emblem, Metroid, Mario, Battalion Wars, and Sin and Punishment all have voice acting. I don't think Nintendo is totally against the idea of voice acting. For whatever reason, they feel voice acting does not fit into the Zelda games.

But to say Nintendo is against voice acting is wrong. They have taken the effort to put voice acting in major franchises like Metroid and Fire Emblem, so they are embracing the idea for some of their franchises.

[QUOTE="Loco_Live"]

▲ It's 2010, soon to be 2011 and Zelda still doesn't have voice acting. HA HA OH WOW. Nintendo is so cheap despite having billions of money stashed away. Nintendo is so stuck in the past. They simply do not care about this series or the fans at all. In fact this is an insult to the fanbase, this is basically calling all the zelda fans stupid. Why? Because they think zelda fans will buy this despite it being a series stuck in the 90's. Here is what's funny, the fans will still buy this game. Holy cow I'm gonna die. Zelda is dead. wow. ▲

AmayaPapaya

Are you serious :?

▲ Very much so. Every other game on the market has voice acting. ▲