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Question: I'm asking If Nintendo is discussing another Zelda game for the N64. Answer: No. Nintendo should not make another Zelda game for N64. Not unless they get someone else to write the screen text! But what you really want to know is, WILL Nintendo make another Zelda game for N64. Sure. Why not? It would sell a lot of copies, and Nintendo's purpose, like most businesses, is to make gobs of money. You can't argue with that kind of logic, and I dare you to try!

Dan Owsen#1

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What does it mean?
The author argues that Nintendo would profit from a new N64 Zelda game, so it should be made.
In plain terms
Nintendo should make another Zelda for N64 because it would sell well.
What can you take from it?
Consider profit motives when evaluating game releases.

Where it applies

  • studio planning
  • budget meetings

Putting it to work

  • forecast sales
  • assess market demand

Questions to consider

  • Is profit the only reason to make a game?
  • What other factors matter?

Another view

The argument ignores fan interest and creative value.

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