The Legend of Zelda

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When Zelda: Breath of the Wild’s was initially announced, there was talk about Link possibly being female. Producer Eiji Aonuma eventually shot down that idea, but speculation had been swirling before this week that the game could include an option that would allow players to choose a gender.

Link may look a bit feminine in Breath of the Wild – or at least slightly less masculine compared to how he looks in Twilight Princess. However, his appearance is intentional.

Aonuma explained to TIME that he “wanted Link to be gender neutral” going all the way back to Ocarina of Time. This was done so that different types of players could relate to the character. Aonuma said that he “went a different route and created a version of Link that was more masculine” with Twilight Princess, but “went back to the drawing board and decided Link should be a more gender-neutral character” after that title.

Aonuma’s comments in full:

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There could come a day when Nintendo comes out with a new Zelda spin-off that stars Sheik. That’s based on new comments from Shigeru Miyamoto, who indicated to GameRant that there have been discussions “within the development team” regarding “how it might be cool to have a game” with the character.

Miyamoto went on to say that such a project wouldn’t be “an impossibility.”

His words in full:

“Within the development team, too, there have been talks about how it might be cool to have a game that features Sheik as a protagonist. It’s having maybe a Zelda spin-off with Sheik as a protagonist, for example, I don’t think that’s an impossibility.”

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The Nintendo UK store is now offering a special Zelda version of its Mystery Box. Here’s a description from the store:

Unlock the surprises hidden in the Nintendo Mystery Box – The Legend of Zelda Edition, and you’ll have everything you need to venture in to the Kingdom of Hyrule.

This time we’re celebrating the classic Legend of Zelda series, with a Mystery Box which includes 5 pieces of themed merchandise and exclusive collectables.

It’s dangerous to go alone! Take this.

Release Date: 02 September 2016

The box costs £24.99. Those who are interested can order it here.

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The three free Zelda items in Miitomo are out now. The lineup includes the 8-bit Link tee, Link’s new hair wig, and Link’s wig.

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Nintendo NY will soon be offering some sweet merchandise for Zelda fans. Beginning next week, the store will have an exclusive Zelda LTD Ed. t-shirt and art cel. This is the first of six that will eventually be available.

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Zelda collectors can add another item to their wishlists, as trading cards based on the series are set to release on June 30th. Currently, though, the cards are only listed and available for preorder on EB Games Australian site. Each pack retails for $6 and contains 6 cards and a decal or tattoo. There is also a collector’s box for $20, which contains 4 packs, a poster, and 1 of 3 random pins.

There are 85 different cards in the set, including 23 regular foil and 8 gold foil cards. There are also 12 different decals and 9 tattoos. The cards are based on five different games: Ocarina of Time, Majora’s Mask, Twilight Princess, Skyward Sword, and A Link Between Worlds.

Though currently only available for Australia, we can hope that they come to other territories. The cards were first seen at New York Comic-Con, so let’s hope we don’t need to assemble the Triforce for our wish to come true.

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ICv2 put up a new interview this week with VIZ Media senior editorial director Beth Kawasaki. In it, Kawasaki discussed the success of Yo-kai Watch and also shared some information about The Legend of Zelda: Legendary Edition.

Continue on below for some excerpts from the interview. You can read the full piece here, which includes some talk about Pokemon (including a cookbook coming this year).

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The Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses has announced that the Magical Wind Waker Baton, featured The Wind Waker and used by the conductor of The Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses, can be purchased for the first time ever. Fans can pre-order it online here or purchase one at any upcoming Zelda Symphony show.

As previously mentioned, new dates have been added to The Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses. You can find the full lineup here if you missed it previously. All new shows will include updated Twilight Princess gameplay in HD.

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Update: This is now up for pre-order on Amazon. Ocarina of Time on Amazon US here, Amazon Canada here. The next set is also confirmed to be Oracle of Ages/Seasons. That can be found on Amazon US here and Amazon Canada here.

Starting in November, VIZ Media will be releasing the first of five manga series compilations from author/illustrator Akira Himekawa. Fans can pick up “The Legend of Zelda: Legendary Edition Volume 1” for $17.99 / $21.99 CAN. This will feature parts one and two of Ocarina of Time’s manga telling.

Senior editor Beth Kawasaki said of today’s news:

“The Legend of Zelda is an unforgettable and tremendously loved property among multiple generations of video game, pop culture and manga fans. We are very excited to bring fans The Legend of Zelda in a comprehensive new way with these collectible omnibus editions.”

Each volume of the Legendary Edition will come with two graphic novels. They’ll launch every two months, meaning the second set should follow in January, and so on.

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