I guess I should back up and explain where I'm coming from. I've always thought of Link as a "link to the player" which would imply that Link is merely a generic hero through which the player experiences the game. This view has been supported by the game's developers in the past...
I guess I didn't explicitly say my reason, but I was simply thinking that some people may want to play as a female character. I would continue to play as a male character, and this little addition to a game could broaden the appeal and enhance other people's enjoyment of the game. If it simply...
I think they should make a game with the option for both genders. Zelda is a game that appeals to both males and females, and there is little reason for Link to be one gender or another. One problem may be if the story relies on a romantic connection between Link and another character, but that...