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Wii Zapper to ship with game, Link's Crossbow Training (Update)
11:13 PM on 09.09.2007, Nick Chester 56 comments

Wii Zapper to ship with game, Link's Crossbow Training (Update) photo
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Since the official unveiling, Nintendo has been coy about the mystery title that would ship with the forthcoming Wii Zapper. Destructoid's mole on the inside of this week's GameStop Manager's Conference (which is currently taking place in Las Vegas) has revealed that the title in question will be Link's Crossbow Training.

While no more information on the game is available at this time, one can only assume that it will star Link of Legend of Zelda fame and quite possibly, he will have a crossbow. Also, there will be training involved. 

The MSRP on this bad boy still stands at $19.99. More information as it comes in. 

[Update: Unfortunately, this update is not "Just kidding!" Our source tells us that the game has a similar look to Twilight Princess, and will ship in October (or at least before Resident Evil: Umbrella Chronicles). No word on whether or not the title was -- or will be -- playable at the GameStop Manager's Conference this week.]


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Magesx's Avatar
Magesx at 09/09/2007 23:15
Everyone knows that games with "Crossbow" in the title rarely have crossbows.


destructiod is so stoopid
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topgeargorilla at 09/09/2007 23:16
I want Celda Link, not the stupid OOT/TP lil' bitch.
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kwaselow at 09/09/2007 23:21
First law of physics = anything that's fun costs at least 8 dollars.
19.99>8
There's a chance the game will be fun, but I'm not counting on it.

Wait a minute... Kirby's Adventure costs 5 dollars on VC, and it's fun. 5<8. PHYSICS HAS LIED TO ME!
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topgeargorilla at 09/09/2007 23:23
Kirby's adventure is the best game I downloaded on the VC.

Though I still don't have Super Metroid yet.
BluDesign's Avatar
BluDesign at 09/09/2007 23:33
Dear Nintendo,


Fucking Duck Fucking Hunt.

DUCK HUNT.

DUCK HUNT.

DUCK HUNT.

DUCK HUNT.

DUCK HUNT.

DUCK HUNT.

DUCK HUNT.

DUCK HUNT.
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BFeld13 at 09/09/2007 23:36
Will it be compatible with BioStorm?
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Justin Villasenor at 09/09/2007 23:37
I guess it was easier to have the zapper emulate a crossbow rather than a short/longbow, still, it doesn't seem right for Link to be using one (won't someone please think of the canon?).
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Lord_Satorious at 09/09/2007 23:41
ZOMG, how did you get that picture of me?
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Mxyzptlk at 09/09/2007 23:49
You know, this sort of rampant speculation is not why I come to Destructoid. Besides, you're totally wrong. Link's Crossbow Training is going to be a sequel to Battleclash, my cousin's dad's brother's son told me so.
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nightmareci at 09/09/2007 23:51
@dvddesign
I've always wondered why there has never been another Duck Hunt game, since the SNES had the Super Scope (although that was the last "gun" peripheral that Nintendo has made, until the Wii Zapper). I'm pretty sure a Duck Hunt sequel could sell well, what with the original Zapper almost always being connected to Duck Hunt, so this peripheral could ride that association, I guess. Plus, it'd be awesome to see a 3D version of that damned dog, unless Nintendo has to casualize every one of their games.
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TheBrain at 09/09/2007 23:54
Wait for it...wait for it.




WTF?!
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Timdabrat at 09/09/2007 23:56
as previously mentioned before DUCK HUNT! That, or some kind of Resident evil: Umbrella chronicles episodic style game, that would kick ass. but Ive still got my good ol' duck hunt on my NES, so I guess I can survive....
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DynamicSheep at 09/09/2007 23:57
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ShawnKelfonne at 09/09/2007 23:59
@Mxy: Hey, a new Battleclash would be pretty sweet. I still remember playing it and Metal Combat. I just wish my Super Scope still worked, Maybe I'll go hunting for one on the eBays.
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Brad Rice at 09/10/2007 00:08
When has link ever used a crossbow? Plus, you usually hold those things like a shotgun.
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Skeeter at 09/10/2007 00:18
What the fuck is up with that Brian Peppers cosplayer in the back? And is he straddling some dude?
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branflakesinmilk at 09/10/2007 00:28
I wish I was president of Nintendo so I could say "Stop production on Zelda Crossbow Training and get to work on Metroid Dread" and then all of the Metroid fans would be like "I love you Collin" And not only would I get to play a new 2-D Metroid...I might also get laid.
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Teta at 09/10/2007 00:32
Link´s Crossbow training?

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Necros at 09/10/2007 00:38
Yes, because that makes so much sense. You're buying a gun attachment, so...throw in a crossbow!
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Lowtax at 09/10/2007 00:39
:l Don't care, Umbrella Chronicles will make up for this doodoo.
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waxximis at 09/10/2007 00:55
i guess this is nintendo's response to "bioshock"

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vexed alex at 09/10/2007 01:17
Cosplay = Fail at life and afterlife. Jesus' book says so on page 1.
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Boolean at 09/10/2007 01:28
wait wait wait....we are using a device shapped like a tommy gun to fire...A CROSSBOW?! How in the Christ does that match up in any bloody way?
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Holyetheline at 09/10/2007 01:56
Oh sweet... a crossbow game! That'll make the Wii Zapper worth buying!
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BenHaskett at 09/10/2007 02:26
Haha, very funny. I don't buy it, not for a second. Nice try.
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Justice at 09/10/2007 02:58
Haha I hope you're just trying to be funny by mixing Zelda with Brain Training , Nick!
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Sharpless at 09/10/2007 03:07
You know, I enjoy the original Zelda, and I have a soft spot for much of the franchise, but...



Don't over-do it, and give me my fucking Duck Hunt.
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wardrox at 09/10/2007 03:20
Hang on... Why is the zapper coming with a Crossbow game?

Surly the WiiBow would be better?
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Toneman at 09/10/2007 03:40
Nintendo, just do what everyone wants you to do: Finish Mario Galaxy, finish Smash Bros, and get rid of friend codes. That's it, that's all you need to do.
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Burnt Meatloaf at 09/10/2007 03:41
I guess Nintendo is saving Duck Hunt for when they have a profit slump.

Which should be... never?
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Professor Pew at 09/10/2007 05:19
Whatever, Wii Zapper Play will suck and everyone will get one once there is a good non-Duck Hunt shooting game for it :P
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lowercaseluke at 09/10/2007 05:23
To hell with Duck Hunt, this is quite obviously paving the way for a glorious return to...

YOSHI'S SAFARI!
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Tron Knotts at 09/10/2007 05:39
This is the first completely bad move Nintendo has made with the Wii so far. Say what you will about the Wii being weak and having crappy online. It hasn't hurt the system's sales any.

This worthless peice of plastic wont sell with out the Duck Hunts.

I wnats teh duck hunts.

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BluFire at 09/10/2007 06:26
You would think the game would be more gun-related, since the zapper would be better at simulating that.
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Cacticus at 09/10/2007 07:03
What if you hunt ducks in the game? Maybe it can be Zelda and Duck Hunt?
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Zac Bentz at 09/10/2007 07:11
GameStop employees NEVER LIE!
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mackisawesome at 09/10/2007 07:31
zzzzzaaaap
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Tron Knotts at 09/10/2007 07:46
If they stick the duck hunt dog in this game, then I will love it.

If not, then not.
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B-Radicate at 09/10/2007 08:42
They should ship the Zapper with Duck Hunt: St. Valentine's Day Edition and you could murder countless ducks (and that damn dog) in the back of an alley in Chicago all Tommy Gun style. THAT would make this thing worth it. Stupid ass crossbow training will not. They should be trained to make rational decisions when it comes to shit like this. For reals.
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Cowzilla3 at 09/10/2007 09:05
Damn it, they're only supposed to whore out Mario to this extent.
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DGX Goggles at 09/10/2007 11:12
LOL, good jo- wait you're not kidding? Wow, Link is a becoming like Mario, a complete whore. Can't wait to see Link Party (sounds catchy don't it?) and Zelda Tennis.
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JonDarkwood at 09/10/2007 11:49
I fucking hate you Nintendo.
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jeep at 09/10/2007 11:51
wtf omg lol...seriously where is my hunting of the ducks...of course nintendo could be waiting for this peripheral release and then put up Duck Hunt on the VC finally for 500 points.
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s0lesurviv0r at 09/10/2007 13:12
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angeldsouza at 09/11/2007 20:17
I dont see what all the Nintendo hate is, For 20 dollars you was not going to get the classic light gun game to define a generation. It's just a small game to get people to buy the wii zapper peripharal. Umbrella Chronicles and many many more will showcase the zapper
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CreamyGoodness7 at 09/12/2007 00:34

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CreamyGoodness7 at 09/12/2007 00:41
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CreamyGoodness7 at 09/12/2007 00:42
Ok I can't get the BB code business to work I'll stop posting sorry
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