Linkle! Why it's important!

Okay peeps. Let's jump RIGHT on into this. Recently, Nintendo announced that a new character would be in the coming release of Hyrule Warriors Legends.  This character's name is Linkle. Linkle is, as called by the fans, the female equivalent of the male protagonist of the popular Legend of Zelda franchise, Link.

Why is this a big deal? Because a female Link, even the possibility of a female Link, is something that speaks to progress in the gaming community toward equality. Link, since the beginning of the Legend of Zelda has been the player's window into a world of adventure. You name him, and while you may choose tho leave his name as Link, he is meant to represent you and your influence on the world. Why, then, should women feel alienated by the fact that they cannot adventure as someone who is of their own gender? Why can't a woman be a hero and save the princess? Well there's no real reason why a woman can't.

If Linkle receives a good enough reaction from gamers, there is a strong possibility that we will be able to have a female link in the upcoming Legend of Zelda installment. If we get to have a female Link then the spirit of the adventurer can nest itself in even more people and men and women alike can be empowered. Another reason that this is important is because of the influence that Nintendo as a publishing company has on the gaming market at the moment. Nintendo holds the licences to some of the most iconic intellectual properties in all of gaming. Star Fox, The Legend of Zelda, Mario, Metroid, and Super Smash Bros. all belong to Nintendo. If a big name in the game industry like Nintendo begins moving toward equality, the rest of the industry may do the same.

If you're a gamer, or if you are looking to get into gaming at some point, I would highly recommend purchasing Hyrule Warriors Legends. Not only is it an excellently made and fun game, but supporting it supports the growing equality of adventurers regardless of their gender.