The latest rumblings point to a Revolution controller-enhanced experience optional in next year's new Zelda adventure.

The latest issue of NGC magazine is claiming that next year's hotly anticipated The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess will feature Revolution-specific controls when played on that console.

It should be noted that NGC's proclamation, while falling short of official statement, does line up well with the expected reasons for the delay. Nintendo has been quoted numerous times as alluding to what the Rev-mote could mean for sword-swinging adventures such as Zelda.

The beginning of NGC's article:

Back in September, Nintendo announced: "Our development team has decided to take extra time to add some incredible elements." These were elements that Miyamoto and Zelda director Aonuma said were "simply far too good to leave out." And they weren't wrong.

NGC can exclusively reveal that Twilight Princess will be playable on the forthcoming Revolution using the upcoming console's unique controller. Zelda will actually 'bring in' the Revolution by launching fairly close to the new system, which is set to be released around November of next year, according to our sources.

"But they also promised it would be out on Gamecube!" we hear you cry. Well, they weren't lying. Twilight Pricess will be released on Gamecube - there's no changing that fact. However, when you insert your disc into your Revolution, you'll be given the option to use the Revolution's controller, with all the advantages that this will bring.

So what's the reason for all this? Well, it kind of makes sense. With Gamecube entering its twilight years, it gives retailers time to clear their Gamecube stock. And riding on the back of Revolution, it means that the game, which has now been in development for quite some time, will find as big an audience and gain the recognition it deserves - it will be the first port of call for those of us still with Gamecubes, and for those who have just bought a Revolution.

It should be reiterated that NGC is NOT saying the game will be Revolution-bound, only that it will feature "hooks" that allow the game to be played with the special Revolution controller. Secondly, this is NOT official - yet. Stay tuned to further developments leading up the full unveiling of Twilight Princess in early 2006.