GDC 09: The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks due later this year

Nintendo developing new DS Zelda

MCV Staff 25th March 2009 Development News

Nintendo has unveiled a new DS Zelda at GDC today.

The game, The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks, adds a train-based theme to the franchise after the previous titles’ high seas adventure.

Said president Satoru Iwata on unveiling the game: "Nintendo is grateful all third parites have done to support our platforms – but we understand that we have the largest responsibility to satisfy long time Nintendo loyalists."

"The game will be available alter this year," Iwata added.

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