"The Kingdom Developers Reflect on Classic Fans: Nostalgia and Regrets"

Eiji Aonuma and Hidemaro Fujibayashi, producer and director of Tears of the Kingdom, reflect on the game's success and discuss the future of The Legend of Zelda series in an interview with IGN. They address the desire for more traditional, linear Zelda games, the role of nostalgia, and the design philosophy behind Tears of the Kingdom. They also talk about the development process, the intricate dungeons in Tears of the Kingdom, the possibility of Zelda having a bigger role, and the storytelling approach in the series. Aonuma and Fujibayashi express their satisfaction with the game and their excitement for the future of the franchise.