New Zelda Wii To Require Motion Plus, Playable At E3

Nintendo producer Eiji Aonuma has revealed that the upcoming Legend of Zelda Wii title will require Wii Motion Plus. Aonuma also confirmed that he aims to have a playable demo of the Zelda Wii sequel at this June's E3 trade show.

In an interview with Japanese video game magazine Famitsu, Aonuma explained the reasons behind making Zelda Wii Motion Plus exclusive were obvious.

"After actually making it compatible, it just feels so natural. Link's sword and the controller that you're holding become one." said Aonuma.

Anouma says the game will emphasize the ability to swing Link's sword freely, and said the way you fight enemies will be the key to solving some puzzles.

Previously, Aonuma confirmed Motion Plus improvements, but it was not known the game would be Motion Plus exclusive.

"The fact of the matter is that MotionPlus was actually not conceived at the beginning of the development of this new Wii version of the game," Aonuma explained.

The Zelda producer said his team is hard at work to create a playable version of Zelda Wii for this June's E3 trade show.

"I'd like to show something playable," said Aonuma.

Aonuma said he is pushing the team for a release due to increasing fan anticipation. However, when pressed by Famitsu for specifics, Aonuma would only say "We'll work hard in order to get you playing it as soon as possible."

Aonuma added that Zelda Wii's development is moving forward smoothly, saying "We've progressed in development since last year. At present, the core areas have come into clear view."

Nintendo has previously said we can expect a new Wii Zelda in 2010, "when it's perfect".