Nintendo NX: 9 New Rumours You Need To Know

The idea that Zelda U will be a launch title for the NX has been discussed to death at this point. Some people are opposed to the idea, believing that it insults loyal fans who have supported the system despite its failings. Others see it as a no-brainer – with Zelda being one of the company's biggest franchises, it would be ludicrous to expect them to compromise its success.

A new rumour once again “confirms” it's coming as an NX launch title (and honestly, it's definitely going to happen – there's absolutely no way it won't), but that's not the most intriguing thing. It's reported the game's lengthy delay while work on the NX port has led to some radical changes.

Firstly, it's apparently going to be possible to choose Link's gender. Fans have been debating the merits of a female Link for several years now, so allowing such an option would be a huge step for the Big N. It makes sense, too – Skyward Sword establishes that each Link is merely a reincarnation and can take many varied forms. The other big change is voice acting. No, we aren't going to hear Link speak, but everyone else in the world will. If that sounds jarring, you've only to take a glimpse at the Dark Souls series, which has a similar set-up which works remarkably well. It's reported the NX delay is directly responsible for these reconsiderations.