Author Topic: Eiji Aonuma: “No one explicitly said that that was Link.” (Read 10993 times)

Squiddy · « **on:** June 10, 2014, 09:52:08 PM »

She wasn't riding on Epona (Epona has a white mane, the horse in the trailer had black mane), she has braided hair just like Zelda in Skyward sword, no sword can be seen, she uses a bow, and her cape has the Zelda insignia.

PLAYABLE ZELDA IN A MOTHERFUCKING ZELDA GAME

hampster · « **Reply #1 on:** June 10, 2014, 09:57:13 PM »

Ganondorf origin story breh

bachikarn · « **Reply #2 on:** June 10, 2014, 09:58:59 PM »

I did think it weird that the trailer made it seem like it was a huge surprise the rider was. They were actually wearing a cloak covering them, although you couldn't really tell until they threw it off.

Himu · « **Reply #3 on:** June 10, 2014, 09:59:40 PM »

Squiddy, tip: we aren't gaf in that we make a new thread for every news post.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #4 on:** June 10, 2014, 10:01:25 PM »

Wasn't there a GAF thread a few months ago about people saying a female Link would be horrible? This will feed me, brehs.

Madrun Badrun · « **Reply #5 on:** June 10, 2014, 10:03:44 PM »

No one explicitly said Link was cisgendered as well.

Squiddy · « **Reply #6 on:** June 10, 2014, 10:12:46 PM »

Quote from: Formerly Known As Himuro on June 10, 2014, 09:59:40 PM

Squiddy, tip: we aren't gaf in that we make a new thread for every news post.

Am I your protege now?

Tasty · « **Reply #7 on:** June 10, 2014, 10:35:35 PM »

As androgynous as that was, I still feel confident in saying that Link or not, whoever was shown is in a fact male.

Trent Dole · « **Reply #8 on:** June 10, 2014, 11:17:24 PM »

Quote from: Tasty Meat on June 10, 2014, 10:35:35 PM

As androgynous as that was, I still feel confident in saying that Link or not, whoever was shown is in a fact male.

Unless it was Zelda in disguise.

Tasty · « **Reply #9 on:** June 10, 2014, 11:18:15 PM »

Maybe post-op.

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #10 on:** June 11, 2014, 12:48:47 AM »

who gives a shit

do people play zelda games so they can play as link? I don,'t I play zelda games for dungeons and story. Don't give a shit who I play as

Squiddy · « **Reply #11 on:** June 11, 2014, 08:07:41 AM »

Quote from: Exodust SoulBurn on June 11, 2014, 03:52:47 AM

It's Link, Link always looked feminine. It's not like Nintendo is going to be progressive about this. So stop trolling Squiddy, it's annoying.

You have my like for now, until they reveal her as female and I unlike this post.

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #12 on:** June 11, 2014, 09:06:31 AM »

If that wasn't meant to be some other character in that video, why bother being coy about it?

Barry Egan · « **Reply #13 on:** June 11, 2014, 09:46:42 AM »

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As androgynous as that was, I still feel confident in saying that Link or not, whoever was shown is in a fact male.

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Maybe post-op.

I forget did you play Ocarina of Time? Remember Sheik?

MCD · « **Reply #14 on:** June 11, 2014, 10:12:05 AM »

he is not link

but he is link

bachikarn · « **Reply #15 on:** June 11, 2014, 10:23:03 AM »

Do most people expect this to slip to 2016? If so, I'm guessing they'll just move it to wii3. I can't imagine the Wii u lasting more than 4 years.

MCD · « **Reply #16 on:** June 11, 2014, 10:25:44 AM »

Quote from: bachikarn on June 11, 2014, 10:23:03 AM

Do most people expect this to slip to 2016? If so, I'm guessing they'll just move it to wii3. I can't imagine the Wii u lasting more than 4 years.

Zelda TP scenario could happen again.

Tasty · « **Reply #17 on:** June 11, 2014, 12:45:59 PM »

Quote from: Barry Egan on June 11, 2014, 09:46:42 AM

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As androgynous as that was, I still feel confident in saying that Link or not, whoever was shown is in a fact male.

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Maybe post-op.

I forget did you play Ocarina of Time? Remember Sheik?

Yes, and?

There's conflicting opinions about this but I feel that Sheik didn't actually change genders when she was in disguise.

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #18 on:** June 11, 2014, 12:52:30 PM »

Quote from: Esch on June 11, 2014, 06:13:08 AM

Quote from: BrandNew on June 11, 2014, 12:48:47 AM
I don,'t I play zelda games for story.

I love shlocky timeline shit

Himu · « **Reply #19 on:** June 11, 2014, 12:58:11 PM »

Quote from: BrandNew on June 11, 2014, 12:48:47 AM

I play zelda games for story.

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #20 on:** June 11, 2014, 01:19:26 PM »

No, quite the contrary actually. Google Hyrule Historia

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #21 on:** June 11, 2014, 01:22:06 PM »

No, I don't know it. Aonuma definitely does operate and makes these Zelda games tie into other ones. Wind Waker, Twilight Princess, and Skyward Sword all point back to (forward to?) Ocarina.

Where some of the smaller and older games fall I think is something the team doesn't really care about, but ever since Ocarina, they definitely care.

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #22 on:** June 11, 2014, 01:30:17 PM »

Quote from: Exodust SoulBurn on June 11, 2014, 01:22:59 PM

More like fanservice and references to older games. You know, Nintendo's M.O.

nicca don't be testing me on zelda shit, you know you''ll lose

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Tasty · « **Reply #23 on:** June 11, 2014, 01:45:17 PM »

Play nice, children.

a slime appears · « **Reply #24 on:** June 11, 2014, 01:49:09 PM »

EIJI TROLLANUMA

cool breeze · « **Reply #25 on:** June 11, 2014, 01:51:49 PM »

Quote from: BrandNew on June 11, 2014, 01:22:06 PM

No, I don't know it. Aonuma definitely does operate and makes these Zelda games tie into other ones. Wind Waker, Twilight Princess, and Skyward Sword all point back to (forward to?) Ocarina.

Where some of the smaller and older games fall I think is something the team doesn't really care about, but ever since Ocarina, they definitely care.

nah the modern games contradict themselves. I don't think they care all that much outside of making it some story hook. like how they've done the "origin" four or five times by now. oot to wind waker was the time it felt like they cared. but it doesn't really matter. I've always liked the idea that the legend of zelda was the same legend retold game to game, with a few sequels connecting.

anyway, the main character is totally 100% a female. I bet andrex' account on it.

Tasty · « **Reply #26 on:** June 11, 2014, 01:59:24 PM »

Quote from: fryinghigh on June 11, 2014, 01:51:49 PM

anyway, the main character is totally 100% a female. I bet andrex' account on it.

Lulz, I'll play. If the character in the trailer is female I'll take a month off from the Bore.

magus · « **Reply #27 on:** June 11, 2014, 02:03:22 PM »

Quote from: Tasty Meat on June 11, 2014, 01:59:24 PM

Quote from: fryinghigh on June 11, 2014, 01:51:49 PM
anyway, the main character is totally 100% a female. I bet andrex' account on it.

Lulz, I'll play. If the character in the trailer is female I'll take a month off from the Bore.

i think i finaly might be excited for the release of the new zelda

Tasty · « **Reply #28 on:** June 11, 2014, 02:40:28 PM »

Oh Esch, if I left you'd be whining about it no less than a week later.

"Where's Andrex? I wish he hadn't lost that bet :'( :'("

nachobro · « **Reply #29 on:** June 11, 2014, 02:48:18 PM »

where da titties at tho

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #30 on:** June 11, 2014, 02:49:04 PM »

Quote from: nachobro on June 11, 2014, 02:48:18 PM

where da titties at tho

It's Japan, bro.

nachobro · « **Reply #31 on:** June 11, 2014, 02:54:48 PM »

psh i've seen senran kagura

Yeti · « **Reply #32 on:** June 11, 2014, 03:12:29 PM »

I'm going to guess it's a more grown up version of Link's sister (Aryll?) That would explain why she looks like a feminine Link.

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #33 on:** June 11, 2014, 03:28:54 PM »

Quote from: Yeti on June 11, 2014, 03:12:29 PM

I'm going to guess it's a more grown up version of Link's sister (Aryll?) That would explain why she looks like a feminine Link.

thats actually a pretty awesome guess

magus · « **Reply #34 on:** June 11, 2014, 03:33:29 PM »

Quote from: Yeti on June 11, 2014, 03:12:29 PM

I'm going to guess it's a more grown up version of Link's sister (Aryll?) That would explain why she looks like a feminine Link.

yes i could see that happen, the color scheme fits and it's kinda the move that would appeal to that dumb "games are maschilist" movement while not sacking zelda itself

Himu · « **Reply #35 on:** June 11, 2014, 04:11:55 PM »

Always great when Magus flexes his nerd muscles by calling other peoples representation in games stupid.

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #36 on:** June 11, 2014, 04:21:07 PM »

why is everyone getting so butthurt about a goddamned video game

Himu · « **Reply #37 on:** June 11, 2014, 04:23:54 PM »

There are people butt hurt? No, there are people discussing a video game.

magus · « **Reply #38 on:** June 11, 2014, 04:29:10 PM »

Quote from: Formerly Known As Himuro on June 11, 2014, 04:11:55 PM

Always great when Magus flexes his nerd muscles by calling other peoples representation in games stupid.

Nobody is flexing his nerd muscle

It's just that after all the dumb "sexism" controversy (see the recent assassin creed example) i could see Nintendo jumping the shark by making you rescue link or something similiar

Himu · « **Reply #39 on:** June 11, 2014, 04:43:23 PM »

No, it is. You have made your position on such matters clear the past year. You don't care, despite the industry being sexist and see such "controversies" as trifling matters. Fine.

magus · « **Reply #40 on:** June 11, 2014, 05:05:50 PM »

I'm not sure how i rustled himumu jimmies but i'm glad that i did it!

Tasty · « **Reply #41 on:** June 11, 2014, 09:32:06 PM »

I've never done one on GAF, I wanna know what it's like :'(

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #42 on:** June 11, 2014, 10:27:15 PM »

Quote from: Exodust SoulBurn on June 11, 2014, 08:01:03 PM

There's nothing wrong with this new Link being a girl if true, but everyone is basing this off of absolutely nothing.

Well, it's based on Aonuma being coy about the character in the trailer.

Squiddy · « **Reply #43 on:** June 11, 2014, 10:40:48 PM »

Quote from: Exodust SoulBurn on June 11, 2014, 08:01:03 PM

Quote from: Tasty Meat on June 11, 2014, 01:59:24 PM
Quote from: fryinghigh on June 11, 2014, 01:51:49 PM
anyway, the main character is totally 100% a female. I bet andrex' account on it.

Lulz, I'll play. If the character in the trailer is female I'll take a month off from the Bore.

You know what? I'm with you on this one. Ban me for a month if Link turns out to be a girl.

There's nothing wrong with this new Link being a girl if true, but everyone is basing this off of absolutely nothing.

Ban bets lawd

Squiddy · « **Reply #44 on:** June 11, 2014, 10:43:56 PM »

New interview:

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Q: What are your reactions to everyone's reactions to the Zelda Wii U reveal?

Eiji Aonuma: Because I have been at E3, I haven't had much time to spend in doing this research, but I certainly have been checking fan reaction and I am really excited many comments have said how beautiful the game looks. The designers have been working really hard to make sure the visuals look like something players don't expect, or maybe something they haven't seen before, and this applies to not just to the scenery, but to the enemies and things like that.

Another interesting comment I've heard, quite frequently actually, is that, "Oh Link's a woman. Link is female now."

Q: I thought that, too. I thought maybe it was Zelda when I first saw Link on Epona in the distance.

Eiji Aonuma: That might be something that consciously we kind of did, but not to say anything specific – I am not saying anything specific – but, I am hoping people continue to comment, and I will continue to follow the fan comments and reactions to the trailer. I am certainly curious, and I am sure there are things we as developers can glean.

What a tease.

Huff · « **Reply #45 on:** June 12, 2014, 07:17:24 AM »

tools

Aonuma: That was Link in the Wii U Zelda trailer, denies 'female' rumors

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #46 on:** June 12, 2014, 08:58:05 AM »

Quote from: http://www.videogamer.com/wiiu/the_legend_of_zelda/news/zelda_wii_u_trailer_was_actual_gameplay_footage_aonuma_confirms.html

"Many people from the media kept asking me if the footage from the new Zelda game for Wii U is just a promotional movie, but that really is actual gameplay on Wii U."

Tasty · « **Reply #47 on:** June 12, 2014, 04:58:26 PM »

Looks like Wrath and I are sticking around after all.

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"It seems like it has kind of taken off where people are saying 'oh it's a female character' and it just kind of grew. But my intent in saying that was humour. You know, you have to show Link when you create a trailer for a Zelda announcement."

Rufus · « **Reply #48 on:** June 12, 2014, 05:03:29 PM »

Well in that case those gigantic jew bangs look mighty gay.

magus · « **Reply #49 on:** June 12, 2014, 05:08:44 PM »

Quote from: Rufus on June 12, 2014, 05:03:29 PM

Well in that case those gigantic jew bangs look mighty gay.

unless they are turning zelda into a QTE fest like god of war i wouldn't trust someone that call a cutscene of someone getting chased by a giant monster "actual gameplay"

Himu · « **Reply #50 on:** June 12, 2014, 05:11:58 PM »

Remember that they were also coy about Link being a wolf thing with TP as well.

SantaC · « **Reply #51 on:** June 12, 2014, 05:20:01 PM »

new zelda style looks interesting. Might actually be the best zelda in 12 years.

Himu · « **Reply #52 on:** June 12, 2014, 05:21:07 PM »

...There's nothing to indicate this.

And Link's design is AWFUL is he's supposed to be male. Keep the hood on, PLEASE.

SantaC · « **Reply #53 on:** June 12, 2014, 05:23:07 PM »

Quote from: Formerly Known As Himuro on June 12, 2014, 05:21:07 PM

...There's nothing to indicate this.

And Link's design is AWFUL is he's supposed to be male. Keep the hood on, PLEASE.

you think Skyward sword link looked manly? New Zelda style reminds me a bit of tales of games. Looks fucking amazing!

finally ZELDA IS BACK!

Himu · « **Reply #54 on:** June 12, 2014, 05:28:17 PM »

skyward sword design was not manly but the blue shirt does link no favors in this new game. The hood makes him look great. Without, it's terrible. And Tales of games often don't have good designs.

SantaC · « **Reply #55 on:** June 12, 2014, 05:29:31 PM »

Quote from: Formerly Known As Himuro on June 12, 2014, 05:28:17 PM

skyward sword design was not manly but the blue shirt does link no favors in this new game. The hood makes him look great. Without, it's terrible. And Tales of games often don't have good designs.

tales of games design >>> generic western bald men on steriods.

Himu · « **Reply #56 on:** June 12, 2014, 05:30:56 PM »

The main male character design for Tales of Zetria is awful. It's like they did Yuri Lowell, with its excellence, and decided to go with an 180.

SantaC · « **Reply #57 on:** June 12, 2014, 05:35:00 PM »

Quote from: Formerly Known As Himuro on June 12, 2014, 05:30:56 PM

The main male character design for Tales of Zetria is awful. It's like they did Yuri Lowell, with its excellence, and decided to go with an 180.

to keep on topic. I have no problem with the new link design has he has looked awful for years now.

hot damn!

Himu · « **Reply #58 on:** June 12, 2014, 05:36:03 PM »

I like his TP design. Skyward Sword design sucks but isn't offensive. For some reason, his new design looks terrible to me.

Himu · « **Reply #59 on:** June 12, 2014, 05:38:20 PM »

It's especially terrible since they have already achieved perfection but ignore it.

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