I need help to pick out some games!!!

I want to broaden out my horizons a little in the gaming world, but I don't know how or where to start. There's so much out there, and since I don't have a job yet, I'm unable to spend much, so I want to make the right purchases. I don't rent often. But all the games I have, I love. It's just a matter of having time to play them and trying not to mix up the control schemes.

Here are my Consoles:

• Game Cube
• Nintendo DS Lite
• Sony PS3

Gaming History:

So now I'll give some gaming background. I love action adventure games as well as role playing. Games like Legend of Zelda and Okami are some of my top games. Shadow of the Colossus is a recent favorite. I'm 12 colossi in so I'm pretty close to finishing it. I also like some classics like Spyro and Mario. The recent Spyro games have been a disappointment, but I enjoy them anyways. Since I don't have a Wii yet, I haven't tried Mario Galaxy or the olymic stuff.

I have never played a first person game before. No shooters at all. Last week I picked up Mirror's Edge for a low price, and it was fun just a little awkward. It was something I wasn't used to at all, but it got the adreniline pumping so I kept playing for a couple hours. I like first person, it's cool. I just need to adjust.

I like games that some people might overlook. Games that are unique or do something that can throw people for a loop. LAIR was such a game. When my dad went to buy it for christmas, the clerk told him not to buy it, but he did anyways because I love dragons. I like the game and the motion system. I got used to it quickly, but took my time with the game. I wanted to prolong the experience. It had annoying moments, and road blocks, but all games do.

What I'm Looking For:

I want games that have good stories and decent gameplay. I would also like to try a few first person shooters. Adventure will still be my top gaming genre, so anything that has adventure or RPG elements would be great too. I have a ton of games on my wish list so if you would like to look there and reference a game, that would help.

Top Games I want to Try (No Order):

1. Resistance Fall of Man/ Resistance 2
2. Heavenly Sword
3. Final Fantasy (any of those games)
4. Prince of Persia
5. Prototype

I know in my previous blog I talked about project deluge, a theoretical Zelda game that was found out to be a fake So now there is talk of another new Zelda game to follow Twilight Princess (again not Spirit Tracks).

Shigeru Miyamoto did not attend E3 2009 press conference. Afterwards though, he had a little event of his own. Here he talked about 2 new titles: Super Mario Bros. Wii (with possibly 80 levels!!) and a new Zelda game which is in development. There is no set date for it to be out. Specifically he talked about the new Zelda and how MotionPlus will be implemented.

"Think of Zelda while your trying some of the archery and sword play in Wii Sports Resort," Miyamoto said. He went on to suggest that MotionPlus may be required to play the new Zelda whenever it arrives.

Miyamoto was also said to reveal a piece of concept work with an older adult Link. The image has not been released to the public as of yet (hopefully it will).

Don't expect this game to come out in the next year. Like Twilight Princess, it could be delayed. At least we know a new Zelda is coming.

Pick up Wii Sports Resort to get a preview of the MotionPlus enhanced combat Controls.

So today while I was on the bus on my way home from school, a friend said to me:

"Have you heard of the new Zelda game?"

I assumed he meant Spirit tracks, but was surprised when he said that was not it. He was talking about a whole new game coming late this year or early next year called "Valley of the Flood." I don't know if this is real or not, but a lot of people seemed to be convinced that there is a new game.

Here is what I've heard so far:

• Link will NOT be in the game. If you recall in Wind Waker, the legend at the beginning states that Link (the Hero of Time), never returned when Ganandorf escaped his prison. The land fell into darkness, and this is what flooded Hyrule to create the great sea. When I first saw the legend, I thought it was talking about Ocarina of Time, but once I finished Twilight Princess and watched the credits, Link leaves his home and friends to move on. That's also what it shows in the Wind Waker Legend.
• The new character is insane like Ganandorf, and has black hair. This new character is a mystery, and not too much is known. Something happened when he was young and that's what drove him mad. He convinces himself that he is Link reborn, and gradually as the game progresses, he becomes more like the Link we know and love (some people say he also changes his hair color O.o).
• Ganandorf rules Hyrule. This is from the Wind Waker Legend as well. Ganandorf takes over and the land slowly deteriorates, turning into a wasteland.
• No mention of a Princess Zelda. No news has been mentioned about Zelda. We can assume some kind of princess will be included. Probably a leader of a rebel group or something like that.
• The land of Hyrule is HUGE. Supposedly, its bigger then all the other Hyrule Kingdoms combined. Lets hope
• It shows the origins of Wind Waker's new Tribes. We should find out how the Koroks and the Ritos came to be. Cool.
• There will be trains (as in Spirit Tracks; it is likely a prequel to that game too), and gun powder, which means canons and muskets. So this new character might have a gun?? Will this game be rated M? O.o

So that's all I'm aware of so far. Many who believe it is real are quite upset. But if this is being made, then it will tie up some gaps in the storyline of Hyrule and our favorite Hero, Link. Personally I hope Nintendo will make some kind of game to explain the huge gap between Wind Waker and Twilight Princess. I'll wait forever to figure that out.

If this rumor is not true, then I will wait as I said. There has been evidence for it, other then word of mouth. A video on Youtube claims to have official concept art. Some people argue that some of the work was taken from Magic the Gathering. That is yet to be confirmed.

If you guys want to watch it, go onto Youtube and Type in:

Legend of Zelda Valley of the Flood, or Project Deluge.

You guys should watch it and decide for yourselves if you think this game is really in the works. I'm a little skeptical about it. But it would be nice to have a Zelda game that follows Twilight Princess and the Legend in the Wind Waker. I want the whole story of Hyrule.