jediyoshi
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Don't do that
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Eiji Aonuma: No one explicitly said that that was Link.
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Don't do that
OmegaDL50
Member
Where is this character's sword?
I don't see a sheath or scabbard on this character at all.
The only weapon I see in this character's possession is a Bow.
Isn't "Link" known for having a Sword and Shield?
Something neither this character has in any of the screens or footage.
The only character I know that used a Bow as a main weapon in the Zelda series is Zelda herself?
Rather then focus on the question of the characters gender, why not discuss why this character is showcased with a Bow as a main weapon and not the typical Sword and Shield combo "Link" is known for.
Some food for thought.
I don't see a sheath or scabbard on this character at all.
The only weapon I see in this character's possession is a Bow.
Isn't "Link" known for having a Sword and Shield?
Something neither this character has in any of the screens or footage.
The only character I know that used a Bow as a main weapon in the Zelda series is Zelda herself?
Rather then focus on the question of the characters gender, why not discuss why this character is showcased with a Bow as a main weapon and not the typical Sword and Shield combo "Link" is known for.
Some food for thought.
chairmanwow
Neo Member
or the adopted child of Link and gay spiderman...
Punchy4486
Banned
Look at the seam:
Like I said, it could be a matter of EVERY angle we see of this character being off, but as far as THIS picture is concerned, this Link's hips are undeniably wider than the shoulders.
His torso is turned. So yes, his hips are undeniably wider than his chest is thick.
Zeyphersan
Banned
Ah, duh. That makes sense. I guess because she's only been in one game I had her in my head as "The Aryll" instead of "An Aryll"
Thanks
Thunder Monkey
Banned
Because... why the hell not?
Maleness isn't an intrinsic characteristic of Link. With each game Link has become more and more androgynous/gender neutral. It wouldn't have any effect on the core of the game either way. So why not?
I generally have no problem identifying with female characters so it's no skin off my back.
ShinMaruku
Member
I don't see the hips thing but maybe it's because I am laughing. I trust you folks to tell me. 
TheFLYINGManga_Ka
Member
Are we going to discuss (argue) about this for an entire year, LoL!
I'm a huge JRPG fan and I think this argument is silly.
Link has always had a typical design. He's never looked androgynous. In fact, most JRPG's rarely have androgynous leads. Characters? Yes but leads? No.
FullMetalx117
Member
Link always looked like a girl to me. Nothing new here.
grandjedi6
Master of the Google Search
Aonuma is a master troll and understands his fanbase way better than I realized.
Zeyphersan
Banned
Good point, and as far as I can remember, it's the only game to have that much tech-like stuff.
Similar time period to SS-theory just got stronger.
ShinMaruku
Member
You should have known this. This is all an elaborate troll.
I'm thinking this is supposed to be young Zelda maybe? I don't know the lore that well, is there anything that precludes her from retcon adventuring?
I thought "Link" looked very girly off the hop, wouldn't surprise me if they mixed it up. They gave Luigi the spotlight on WiiU, maybe they're giving Zelda her push?
I thought "Link" looked very girly off the hop, wouldn't surprise me if they mixed it up. They gave Luigi the spotlight on WiiU, maybe they're giving Zelda her push?
Because a break in convention is nice every once in a while?
Also, calling Link a "established character" is being awfully generous to a guy who says nothing and is basically no one, and is also not one entity, but several entities across various worlds/times/eras.
Also, it's rather weird that you draw the line on James Bond at race. James Bond has to be white?
It might not improve the game, but female protagonists are pretty rare. It's nice to have more of them.
A sword and shield are shown but they're attached to the horse. What's interesting is why they decided to show the character using a bow and not those two.
gamergirly
Member
Look at the seam:
Like I said, it could be a matter of EVERY angle we see of this character being off, but as far as THIS picture is concerned, this Link's hips are undeniably wider than the shoulders.
Humm
Vermillion
Banned
Ugh. Please don't let this be like the Skyward Sword poster reveal. Please let us get some closure this E3!
Twilight Princess
Member
A guy with curves like these?
darkhunger
Member
I think that body shape is almost an exact match for a prepubescent boy... Or girl. Kids are supposed to be androgynous. And that to me looks like a young kid.
Back is arched up because the character is looking up... Those aren't really curves.
A guy with curves like these?
MisterGrey3000
Member
Maybe it's Link disguised as a Woman!
:O
Padding!
Drag Queen Link, yas GAWD!
This is what happens when you have no real info to disclose for an unfinished game.
This is what happens when you have no real info to disclose for an unfinished game.
The torso is not turned that much. Again, look at the seam going up the side.
RMS Gigantic
Member
I'm pretty sure the protagonist in the trailer is left-handed; I know that he or she holds the bow in his or her left hand.
PantherLotus
Professional Schmuck
Everyone is overlooking that the arrow itself looks like minda herself or w/e
Romars202129
Member
Hell yeah! Still a chance Aunoma goes with a cool design for once for link! {Pst, Aunoma, smash or even the musou game design would be fine!]
hipsterpants
Member
You guys are putting more effort into this than Nintendo did lol.
Gonna say, early part of the game, character doesn't have the master sword yet but has been trained in using bows to hunt and whatnot in all that sweet sweet wildneress.
I liked the music in the chase scene. Reminded me of those old timey silent pictures where they added piano music.
The Kojima of Nintendo.
Maybe it's Link disguised as a Woman!
:O
Padding!
Drag Queen Link, yas GAWD!
This is what happens when you have no real info to disclose for an unfinished game.
DQ Link could teach Courtney Act a thing about padding.
Humm
...he literally has a wad of fabric wrapped around his waist in that shot.
His hips are CLEARLY narrower than his should when he puts on his traditional "Link: outfit.
This is the same place we had an actual vote on TeamCG vs TeamReal
and the Chico conspiracy (though that was a 4chan thing originally)
ShinMaruku
Member
If they actually unfetter the Link concept and make it a Maiden killing the dragon they have my money. Would be my first nintedno console since my gamecube.
this also works for the Zelda timeline, lol
btw, male, female, Tingle, who cares. i just want to play the SODDING GAME NOW
LumpOfCole
Member
What is that's Zelda
And it's all about Prince Link
And it's all about Prince Link
Sorry but you wont be getting a wiiu.
I simply can't be swayed either way. It could easily be a girl, but knowing Japan it could also be an androgynous guy. He/She/It looks like Link, be it a female or male character. The character just has a different look.
The video isn't exactly conclusive.
If it's Aryll, where is this game set? Despite the obvious Wind Waker styling and wardrobe, it's obviously not set in the Wind Waker Great Sea area...
If it's the "Era without a Hero", it could be a "hero" who wasn't able to defeat Ganon on his own, but was able to do enough to save the world leading into Divine action leading to the Wind Waker. That setting could easily have a character that isn't "explicitly Link" that isn't Zelda either. I feel like I would love a setting/story in that time period.
Maybe the "Hero" of the Wind Waker timeline now just wears that blue shirt.
It's too early to tell, and that statement is too vague to suggest a specific character. It's purposefully vague. Keep the hype train chugging along.
The video isn't exactly conclusive.
If it's Aryll, where is this game set? Despite the obvious Wind Waker styling and wardrobe, it's obviously not set in the Wind Waker Great Sea area...
If it's the "Era without a Hero", it could be a "hero" who wasn't able to defeat Ganon on his own, but was able to do enough to save the world leading into Divine action leading to the Wind Waker. That setting could easily have a character that isn't "explicitly Link" that isn't Zelda either. I feel like I would love a setting/story in that time period.
Maybe the "Hero" of the Wind Waker timeline now just wears that blue shirt.
It's too early to tell, and that statement is too vague to suggest a specific character. It's purposefully vague. Keep the hype train chugging along.
You know the thread has just begun.
Randomizer
Member
He has gotten better, remember his ridiculous attempt to troll with Fi. "This character is very important and notice Link has no sword" What a terrible attempt to keep a character shrouding in mystery, everyone figured out she was the sword right away lol. He has done some subtle Majora's Mask trolling this year too.
You hold the bow in your left-hand if you are right-eye dominant, which is often linked to being right-handed. Link usually holds his bow in his right hand and draws with his left, since he is left-handed and left-eyed. We also know this character is right-eye dominant since he/she squints with his/her left eye while aiming.