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Freshly Picked Tingle's Rosy Rupeeland - Official Thread of Inherent Greatness

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ziran

Member
:Motorbass said:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/Motorbass/tingle.jpg
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:lol


hooo said:
It looks like it's only in their old shop, but since I can't get the main url to load, I'm not sure if the link google gave me is any good.

NCS's old shop (maybe...)
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d+pad said:
I can't get the sites to load right now either, but I placed my order through one of NCS' sites. There should be a link in the other Tingle thread...

Edit: Here's the link, though it doesn't seem to be working at the moment:

http://www.ncsx.com/2007/073007/ncs0730w.htm
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mr_sockochris said:
cdwow.com ship worldwide, hopefully they'll stock it. If not I know Gameplay will ship anywhere, I'm pretty sure Play.com won't.
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I'll add them to the original post, thanks.
 
R

Rocked

Member
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Why is it 12+?? :lol
 
S

speedpop

Has problems recognising girls
It's all in the power of the lips. Here is one of the best sights in all gaming characters.

Tingle5.png
 
C

C4Lukins

Junior Member
Tingle could be very amusing if he was not associated with the Zelda franchise. Seeing as he is, and he now has his own game, he is satan, and should be killed.
 
T

tnw

Banned
This game looks fun!

And why do people hate Tingle?

Tingle.jpg


I don't see how this is gay. He's just a gnome-ish who collects rupees. He may not be a bald space marine, but if that's your concept of heterosexuality then well....
 
K

Keio

For a Finer World
I'm worried though:

In a earlier thread a translator from NoE(?) claimed that they had really toned down the games humour and style.

Can anyone confirm or deny this about the English version?
 
D

dock

Member
Alpha_eX said:
He was in TP, that cage star collecting game, the guy who runs that, it's Tingle. Even if it was a reference, it was him...
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There's no way that guy was Tingle.
 
A

Amir0x

Banned
tnw said:
Tingle.jpg


I don't see how this is gay. He's just a gnome-ish who collects rupees. He may not be a bald space marine, but if that's your concept of heterosexuality then well....
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I don't hate Tingle at all, but you got things seriously backwards. He is a creepy old man that WISHES HE COULD BE A FAIRY! He is frequently found floating on a red balloon, and as you can see on this cover he very much enjoys prancing around rose filled fields with butterflies, rainbows and unicorns.

His catch phrase is "Tingle-Tingle, Kooloo-Limpah!"

dock UK said:
There's no way that guy was Tingle.
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Yes Tingle is not in the game at all, but in an interview once Aonuma said Purlo (the Star Circus guy) was a reference to Tingle, an imagining "what would Tingle look like if he was realistic."
 
C

Chibrou

Member
The french title is So gay AND sounds so stupid (i'm really impressed):

"Tout nouveau Tout beau : Tingle voit la vie en rose à RubisLand"

I pity those who can't understand it :)
 
jesusraz

jesusraz

Member
Chibrou said:
The french title is So gay AND sounds so stupid (i'm really impressed):

"Tout nouveau Tout beau : Tingle voit la vie en rose à RubisLand"

I pity those who can't understand it :)
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All New, All Beautiful: Tingle Sees Life in Pink at RubisLand??? :/ Will be interesting to see how THAT sells in France!

Shame this game comes out in direct competition with Heroes of Mana and Super Paper Mario in Europe. Hopefully it doesn't get unfairly overlooked...
 
N

NotWii

Banned
Keio said:
I'm worried though:

In a earlier thread a translator from NoE(?) claimed that they had really toned down the games humour and style.
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The fuck?!

Now I'm worried too!
 
T

tnw

Banned
Amir0x said:
I don't hate Tingle at all, but you got things seriously backwards. He is a creepy old man that WISHES HE COULD BE A FAIRY! He is frequently found floating on a red balloon, and as you can see on this cover he very much enjoys prancing around rose filled fields with butterflies, rainbows and unicorns.

His catch phrase is "Tingle-Tingle, Kooloo-Limpah!"



Yes Tingle is not in the game at all, but in an interview once Aonuma said Purlo (the Star Circus guy) was a reference to Tingle, an imagining "what would Tingle look like if he was realistic."
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Well I think it's cute. At least the windwalker rendition is. The one in wikipedia from Majora's mask looks gross and pedophile-ish.

That and older japanese guys have a really broken sense of humor. We were looking at Japanese resumes that were applying for this position in a western law firm, and he wrote qualifications like 'can shovel snow' and 'enjoys sleeping on my side'. and totally curveball stuff like that. The western lawyers in the firm were just going to toss it out, but the Japanese team actually hired the dude (he did have proper qualifications, but still).
 
A

Amir0x

Banned
jesusraz said:
All New, All Beautiful: Tingle Sees Life in Pink at RupeesLand??? :/ Will be interesting to see how THAT sells in France!
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WOW that title is even better!

tnw said:
Well I think it's cute. At least the windwalker rendition is. The one in wikipedia from Majora's mask looks gross and pedophile-ish.
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Well you can still be cute even if you're piled in gay subtext, dude.
 
F

Flek

Banned
iam so buying this one - but i hope nintendo europe doesent kill the jokes with a bad translation :/

Edit:

"I'm worried though:

In a earlier thread a translator from NoE(?) claimed that they had really toned down the games humour and style."

wahaaaa...just as i excepted it from nintendo europe ...great now i rethink my descision ://
 
P

Polari

Member
Flek said:
iam so buying this one - but i hope nintendo europe doesent kill the jokes with a bad translation :/

Edit:

"I'm worried though:

In a earlier thread a translator from NoE(?) claimed that they had really toned down the games humour and style."

wahaaaa...just as i excepted it from nintendo europe ...great now i rethink my descision ://
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S

SovanJedi

provides useful feedback
That rendition of Tingle on the site's profile looks quite stereotypical actually. I bet you some concerned parent is going to label it as offensively racist. Not me though, I think it's awesome.

Also, bets on how many people will not pay attention to the 12+ rating on the box cover?
 
K

Kosma

Banned
This whole collecting rupees stuff is giving me a Wario Land vibe, god I loved that game. I hope that this one has multiple endings too.
 
T

Tellaerin

Member
SovanJedi said:
That rendition of Tingle on the site's profile looks quite stereotypical actually. I bet you some concerned parent is going to label it as offensively racist. Not me though, I think it's awesome.
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Maybe I'm missing the obvious here, but I'm not seeing the racist stereotype. Not unless 'ugly little white dudes with moles and goatees' became a race onto themselves when I wasn't looking, in which case, you might be onto something.
 
Z

ziran

Member
Vanpool & Kensuke Tanabe
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Nintendo Europe interview with game producer Kensuke Tanabe from Nintendo (SPD3) and supervisor Mari Shirakawa from Vanpool:
Nintendo of Europe: Many interesting characters appeared in the Zelda games over the years. What was the particular attraction in picking Tingle out of the bunch to star in his own game?

Kensuke Tanabe: "A little while before we started this project, I was talking with my boss at that time, saying; 'Nintendo will need to consider promoting new characters other than Mario and Link.'

"We were looking for a character that had a totally different flavour from Mario and Link and who would have a strong impact, and we came to the conclusion, 'What about Tingle?'

"He is not a cool guy at all, and he is not a character whom everybody likes. However, at least I can say he is a person who cannot be ignored.

"I believed there was a chance his public image could be changed from unfavourable to favourable depending on what kind of game we made, so I took a risk and chose him, despite knowing he was not liked by the people - especially in the U.S."

NoE: The character Wario is like the anti-Mario. Do you think Tingle is the anti-Link, or would you describe him in a different way?

KT: "I think Tingle is a character that is not specially made with Link in mind, but that was created in a very relaxed manner by a character designer at EAD (the Entertainment Analysis & Development Department at Nintendo Co., Ltd,. Ed.), who was also in charge of character design of F-Zero and Star Fox.

"The concept of the character is 'a middle-aged guy who dreams of becoming a fairy.' In this project, we wanted to make this character with ridiculous characteristics look ever more unique. Therefore in my opinion, Tingle should not be compared with Link or thought of as being anti-Link or pro-Link. Of course, there aren’t any problems at all if you regard him as an anti-Link character."

NoE: Can you tell us something about the birth of this game? Did you set out to make a Tingle game and develop the gameplay concept from there, or did it go in a different way?

KT: "I think I have answered this question in the previous answers, however, I would like to reiterate the points. Firstly, we chose to use Tingle in the game. Next we asked Vanpool, who started to work with Nintendo at that time, to develop this game because I thought the company fitted well with the character. Then, we talked with Vanpool’s creators about the game concepts. When we came to the conclusion that every problem in the game could be solved with money, the potential we saw in the Tingle game world suddenly broadened.

"For example, the main character never grows; he pays mercenary soldiers to defend him. In the game, the information you will be able to obtain depends on how much money you spend and you will have to negotiate all the time. This is the idea that we came up with in the first place."

NoE: Tingle will do anything to earn Rupees. What is the key to successful negotiations in the game?

Mari Shirakawa: "The key is not to become too greedy! However, I would also recommend the thrill you will feel when you avidly negotiate in order to earn one more Rupee. Although it is not clearly mentioned, there are some hidden hints In the game - in the dialogues for example - that suggest standard market prices of goods. When you look at the faces of the characters you are bartering with, their expressions will sometimes help you decide on your approach. If you look for these pointers, I think you will be able to make money more efficiently."

NoE: How does the game use the DS-specific features?

MS: "You will use the +Control Pad to move your character, but you use the stylus for other controls. We have made many places in the game that you can interact with via the Touch Screen, so you should try to interact with various things you find. There are some areas of the gameplay where your interaction will have no connection with the main storyline and I think you may also find it fun to look for these places.

"You can also touch the Touch Screen to help Tingle during battle. I think this is more exciting than expected, and will make you feel as though you are actually joining in the battle.

"In terms of utilising the dual screens, the calculator that appears during the negotiations is a good example. We wanted players to look at the characters’ faces, so the upper screen shows half of the characters’ faces in close-up, while the lower screen only shows the calculator. I believe that seeing the half-face helps to enhance players’ bartering."

NoE: There are many differences between Tingle’s adventure and those of Link in the Legend of Zelda, but there are also some similarities. Can you mention some things that Zelda fans will recognize in Tingle’s adventure?

MS: "As Kensuke Tanabe has also mentioned, this title has a different starting point than the Legend of Zelda series. Also, we did not want to make the game something only Zelda fans can enjoy. So Zelda fans will find many differences.

"In fact, I myself have not played the Zelda series a lot, and I sometimes felt lonely when I was the only one who could not participate in the lively conversation about the Zelda games during our development meetings! We did not want players to have that feeling, so we incorporated things from Zelda games to the extent that Zelda fans can smile, and someone who doesn't know the Zelda series will also enjoy them.

"If you are a Zelda fan, I think you may find the sound effects and geographic names in the game familiar. Besides that though, you will find items with unique names with unique explanations, and there are lots of interesting things to discover. So I think if you look carefully at these details and thoroughly play the game you will have a better understanding of the different world of Freshly-Picked: Tingle’s Rosy Rupeeland."

NoE: How do you see the future for Tingle? Will we see him again in Zelda games or will he be doing his own thing from now?

KT: "I heard from EAD that they decided not to use Tingle after Wind Waker because Tingle was unpopular, especially in the US. As a matter of fact, he did not actually appear in Twilight Princess. You may want to ask Mr. Aonuma about the future plan!

"As for our team, SPD3 (Software Planning & Development Department, Production Group No.3), we have just started on our making-Tingle-a-main-character-project. In the works we produce, he will continue to move in his own direction."

NoE: Have you spoken to Mr. Sakurai (developer of Super Smash Bros. Brawl) about Tingle appearing in Super Smash Bros. Brawl?

MS: "We have talked only within our team about how It would be great if Tingle appeared in Smash Bros. However, we have never brought a proposal to Mr.Sakurai regarding this. I just hope he appears as a character some time in the future. Although he would be a very weak character to play as!"

NoE: Do you have plans for a Wii game featuring Tingle, and if so, what kind of game would that be?

MS: "We hope to spread this unique character around, more and more all over the world. Unfortunately, however, there isn’t any concrete plan at this point in time. Meanwhile, I am actually curious about what impression European players will have of ths title and what kind of sequel they will expect."

NoE: If you had to summarize the appeal of this game into one sentence, what would it be?

KT: "It has the appearance of something covered with colourful peel, which may make it look unlike a Nintendo game, however, what lies inside will tell you that it is surely a Nintendo game."

MS: "I would say this is a game that gives you a glimpse of your hidden aspects! Because the theme of the game is money, it's close to ordinary reality and I think your nature will spontaneously come out. Please enjoy your journey as you look for yourself!"

NoE: Thank you very much for your time!
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Sounds like more Tingle games could be on the way, but it looks unlikely they're going to be released in NA. It's good to see NoE taking a risk on this title, I hope it does well enough for more quirky Japanese games to be localised.
 
S

Scribble

Member
What an interview. Thanks ziran.

We learned:

* Tingle has "left" the Zelda franchise to become a star on his own. Freshly Picked is not the
last we'll see of him, and they seem pretty eager to continue Tingle's series.

* Despite his popularity in Japan, EAD decided to remove him from games after Wind Waker because of NA.

* They are not associating his US popularity (or lack thereof) with his European popularity

* They should have approached Sakurai for Tingle's inclusion in Brawl!
 
S

Scribble

Member
Polari said:
Is the making-Tingle-a-main-character-project because they hate us or because they love us?
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:lol Judging from that interview, they sound like they're going to force Tingle down everyone's throats. People will be seeing Tingle again whether they like it or not.
 
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TheGreatDave

Banned
Scribble said:
* Despite his popularity in Japan, EAD decided to remove him from games after Wind Waker because of NA.
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I just...don't get it. You're telling me Tingle doesn't fit in to a Zelda game? It's not like the rest of the characters are more sophisticated.
 
K

Kosma

Banned
TheGreatDave said:
I just...don't get it. You're telling me Tingle doesn't fit in to a Zelda game? It's not like the rest of the characters are more sophisticated.
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It's not that he didn't fit in...people just didn't like him because he was annoying if I remember correctly.

Just like some people don't like Midna in TP (I haaaaateeee her, but then again I'm only in the 3rd temple)
 
T

TheGreatDave

Banned
oo Kosma oo said:
It's not that he didn't fit in...people just didn't like him because he was annoying if I remember correctly.

Just like some people don't like Midna in TP (I haaaaateeee her, but then again I'm only in the 3rd temple)
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But he's supposed to be annoying. He's a 35 year old fairy that demands money. What's not inherently charming about that?
 
E

Earthpainting

Member
This is the most beautiful thread I have ever seen. Such kind and inspiring words from every side. This game truly will unite the people and be the cornerstone of creating a better future.

I don't get some people, honestly. How can a guy, that understands capitalism like no other, with such an awesome cobra on his back be thought of as fruity anyway? All man, that he is.

TingleSNAKE.gif

Raw, untamed awesomeness.

Amir0x said:
His catch phrase is "Tingle-Tingle, Kooloo-Limpah!"
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You jerk, he specifically told you not to steal those words! They are his and his only.
 
C

Crab Milk Mickey

Member
TheGreatDave said:
I just...don't get it. You're telling me Tingle doesn't fit in to a Zelda game? It's not like the rest of the characters are more sophisticated.
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Only people without a sense of humor would hate Tingle.

Although I do admit that he was pretty annoying at one point in The Wind Waker, thanks to that Triforce shards quest.
 
Jme

Jme

Member
MicVlaD said:
Only homophobic Americans would hate Tingle.
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Fixed. It's a shame too, because I'm American and people like this are the reason I have to import this awesome game.
 
S

Scribble

Member
TheGreatDave said:
I just...don't get it. You're telling me Tingle doesn't fit in to a Zelda game? It's not like the rest of the characters are more sophisticated.
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I'm guessing it's one of these:

* His flamboyant-ness
* He is 35 and behaves the way he does
* He charged a lot of rupees for the map thingy in Wind Waker
* His appearance
 
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