So once again an article like this comes up and once again I have to say the same thing. Link is not a blank slate. Adding the option to alter his gender is completely against that idea. This topic is so worn out and brought up so often it's irritating.
@Ralizah That's the thing. He's not a blank slate and many see him already having a character. It's because he's been this guy in tights for nearly 30 years that a large portion of Zelda fans feel that even though he may not speak, they've played as him enough to already have a certain view of his character. Either way, I don't think Nintendo is anywhere near taking such a risky leap.
Yep, pretty much all I've been playing for the 2nd half of 2015 has been TF2 and other PC games because Nintendo hasn't delivered anything that interests me.
Oh my God, this has been explored so many times on Zelda Dungeon it's not even hard to say why this is so wrong. Link is NOT a blank, emotionless avatar for you to mold to your preference. Link is Link, reincarnated yes, but an established icon (with his gender being important as well). Zelda is NOT an RPG and Link is NOT an avatar. Please, shut up.
Really disappointed at Twilight Princess HD going for a Skyward Sword artstyle. Just because the textures and models were bad doesn't mean you need to change the color scheme.
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Re: Video: Relive The Hype With This Japanese Smash 4 DLC Trailer
That pun killed 5 children.
Re: Editorial: Linkle May be a Clunky Introduction For a 'Female Link', But Opens Up Interesting Possibilities
@Minotaurgamer Thank you.
Re: Editorial: Linkle May be a Clunky Introduction For a 'Female Link', But Opens Up Interesting Possibilities
@Zelkardaim Thank you.
Re: Editorial: Linkle May be a Clunky Introduction For a 'Female Link', But Opens Up Interesting Possibilities
So once again an article like this comes up and once again I have to say the same thing. Link is not a blank slate. Adding the option to alter his gender is completely against that idea. This topic is so worn out and brought up so often it's irritating.
Re: Editorial: Linkle May be a Clunky Introduction For a 'Female Link', But Opens Up Interesting Possibilities
@LUIGITORNADO No, if the option were added link would just become an avatar, of which he is not.
Re: Editorial: Linkle May be a Clunky Introduction For a 'Female Link', But Opens Up Interesting Possibilities
@Ralizah That's the thing. He's not a blank slate and many see him already having a character. It's because he's been this guy in tights for nearly 30 years that a large portion of Zelda fans feel that even though he may not speak, they've played as him enough to already have a certain view of his character. Either way, I don't think Nintendo is anywhere near taking such a risky leap.
Re: Guide: Learning How to Survive the Hostile World of Minecraft
@Ichiban nice
Re: Nintendo NX Doesn't Need To Compete With PlayStation 4 And Xbox One To Be A Success, Claims Analyst
@Dakt there's an f3 for that
Re: Poll: Are You Excited About Minecraft: Wii U Edition, Or Is It Too Late?
It's late on the game and there aren't enough features to justify the pricing. Could have done much, much more.
Re: Pokémon Now Has an Official Tumblr Page, For All You Trendy Types
@KTT Which is why I'm backing away from buying Undertale. Can't even hear the game's name without thinking of the cringewrothy inside jokes.
Re: Two Wii U Hits Are Included in TIME's Top 10 Games of 2015
#1 is some random iOS game, but other than that the list looks pretty spot on.
Re: Editorial: It's Not Fun to Criticise Nintendo Games, But It's Been Unavoidable in 2015
Yep, pretty much all I've been playing for the 2nd half of 2015 has been TF2 and other PC games because Nintendo hasn't delivered anything that interests me.
Re: You Can't Alter The Chest Size Of Female Characters In The Western Version Of Xenoblade Chronicles X
"I like this because since I specifically don't have large breasts the video game characters shouldn't either"
Re: You Can't Alter The Chest Size Of Female Characters In The Western Version Of Xenoblade Chronicles X
@MisterMan I'm hoping so.
Re: Editorial: Linkle May be a Clunky Introduction For a 'Female Link', But Opens Up Interesting Possibilities
Oh my God, this has been explored so many times on Zelda Dungeon it's not even hard to say why this is so wrong. Link is NOT a blank, emotionless avatar for you to mold to your preference. Link is Link, reincarnated yes, but an established icon (with his gender being important as well). Zelda is NOT an RPG and Link is NOT an avatar. Please, shut up.
Re: Talking Point: The Latest Nintendo Direct Was a Bright Return to the Limelight
@Zelkardaim So accurate it hurts
Re: Talking Point: The Latest Nintendo Direct Was a Bright Return to the Limelight
@Zelkardaim So accurate it hurts
Re: Mother 3 Heading to the Wii U eShop in Japan on 17th December
eeeeemmmuuuuulaaatttoooorrrrssss
Re: Final Fantasy's Cloud Is Set To Cause Some Strife In Super Smash Bros. On Wii U And 3DS
@spacejump Even if you are surprised/disappointed/etc lets keep the language used family friendly. (Jazzer).
Re: Feature: What We Expect from Nintendo Direct - 12th November
Welp...
Re: Feature: What We Expect from Nintendo Direct - 12th November
Welp...
Re: Capcom "Will Consider The Possibility" Of Supporting Nintendo NX
@Ryu_Niiyama A little guy called Mega Man, yeah
Re: Capcom "Will Consider The Possibility" Of Supporting Nintendo NX
@Trinexx There was an HD remake on the PS3. I'd look there for one.
Re: Talking Point: Deep Breaths Are Needed as Highly Anticipated Nintendo Direct is Confirmed
Watch it be entirely about Miitomo, Yokai Watch, and Ultra Smash
Re: Konami Already Planning Next Metal Gear Game, Presumably Without Hideo Kojima's Input
Metal Gear Pachinko!
Re: Video: Yo-Kai Watch's Launch Trailer Gets Busy Explaining as Nintendo's 3DS Holiday Marketing Focuses on 'Magic'
Did they just refer to rice balls as rice balls in an English translation? Not jelly filled donuts?
Re: Video: Teens Discover That Finding A Weapon In GoldenEye 007 Is Harder Than You Think
AAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH NOT TEENS REACT!!!
Re: Nintendo Life Weekly: Miitomo, Twilight Princess HD, Unannounced 3DS & Wii U Titles, and More
Really disappointed at Twilight Princess HD going for a Skyward Sword artstyle. Just because the textures and models were bad doesn't mean you need to change the color scheme.
Re: Nintendo Life Weekly: Miitomo, Twilight Princess HD, Unannounced 3DS & Wii U Titles, and More
@aronatvw How about no
Re: The Current Final Fantasy Director Would Like A Chance To Work With The Zelda Series
Too bad I can't stand turn based strategy games apart from Fire Emblem
Re: Nintendo Drops Out of Interbrand 'Best Global Brands' Top 100
@Dysnomia What if I'm using a Mac (I'm not, but a possibility)
Also, to someone who wouldn't recognize the others, I wouldn't expect him to know IBM
Re: Guitar Hero Live Brings Out Big Stars for Its Marketing Campaign
@ThomasBW84 I was playing on Franco's line in the interview, just a joke
Re: Guitar Hero Live Brings Out Big Stars for Its Marketing Campaign
He's just hatin cause he ain't him
Re: Nintendo Download: 8th October (Europe)
And here I am with NoA's VC... Zero Mission-less
Re: Nintendo Drops Out of Interbrand 'Best Global Brands' Top 100
@GMB-001 It's General Electric
Re: Nintendo Drops Out of Interbrand 'Best Global Brands' Top 100
@KirbyKirbyKirby I can understand IBM and General Electric, but the others?
Re: Nintendo Life Weekly: The Smash Bros. Fighter Ballot Ends, a Naughty Splatoon Octoling and More
Sora will never be in Smash
Re: Reminder: There's Only One More Week Left To Vote In The Super Smash Bros. Fighter Ballot
Wow, looking through all of these, people vote for super amazingy characters. And a lot of you are going to be disappointed.
Re: A Mighty New Patch For Shovel Knight Is On The Way
@RupeeClock I know, I loved that trick. Kinda makes me not want to update.
Re: Talking Point: Star Fox Zero's Delay Could Be The Final Nail In The Wii U's Coffin
@Ootfan98 I think you mean "hypothetical"
Re: Talking Point: Star Fox Zero's Delay Could Be The Final Nail In The Wii U's Coffin
This just gives me more time to beat all those Steam games I have with 1 hour play times. Dark Souls 2 I'm looking at you...
Re: Scottish Indie Dev Stew Hogarth Passes Away Aged 34, Super Mario Maker Levels He Created Get Shared Online
His last name is Hogarth. Hogarth is the name of the main character in Iron Giant. Iron Giant is a sad movie. R.I.P. man
Re: Genei Ibun Roku #FE Japanese Release Date And Bundles Revealed
weeaboo trash
Re: First Impressions: Getting Down with Shantae: Half-Genie Hero
@Genesaur Preferences then I guess
Re: First Impressions: Getting Down with Shantae: Half-Genie Hero
@Genesaur Because shifting from side to up or down doesn't feel as comfortable on a D-Pad
Re: Poll: Which Is The Best Super Mario Platformer? - 30th Anniversary Edition
Galaxy 1 yeh
Re: Chieftain Bob Meets Gunman Clive, You Won't Believe What Happens Next
@myMaudlinCareer Aaaaah she touched her boob consciously and was completely on purpose!!!!1!!1
Re: Chieftain Bob Meets Gunman Clive, You Won't Believe What Happens Next
@Player4 "You guys don't believe what I do, so you're obviously the ones messed up"
Isn't this what you make fun of "homophobes" about?
Re: Chieftain Bob Meets Gunman Clive, You Won't Believe What Happens Next
@Not_Soos Welcome to 2015, where the smallest thing will get you called a homophobe
Re: Video: Fan Recreates Stunning Build Of Ocarina Of Time’s Zora’s Domain In Unreal Engine 4
@ricklongo I know, and it even improved the quests like the Nintendo Gallery and Triforce Quest and added the Swift Sail. What's not to love?