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Feminist Video Game Hacks

This Clever Retelling of Zelda is Long Overdue

— March 19, 2013 — Tech
Since being released in 1986, Japanese designers Shigeru Miyamoto and Takashi Tezuka's Legend of Zelda has become one of Nintendo's most important game franchises, but thanks to the creativity of YouTuber Kenna W's videogame hack, we're finally getting a feminist look at this important series.

The plot of the Zelda games has traditionally revolved around a Hylian teen named Link undergoing a mission in order to save the kidnapped princess Zelda. But professional animator Kenna W decided it was time to change things up a bit and skillfully modified a Legend of Zelda ROM, giving us the opportunity to play as the usually helpless Zelda.

Zelda's character has only ever been known to assist or indirectly aid Link in his efforts to set her free, so Kenna's modification is not only an interesting feminine alternative for players, but literally a game changing move as well.
Trend Themes
1. Feminist Video Game Hacks - This trend highlights the growing demand for video games that provide alternative perspectives and challenge traditional narratives, creating opportunities for game developers to create more inclusive and diverse gaming experiences.
2. Gender-swapped Game Characters - This trend showcases the potential for reimagining popular game franchises by switching the roles and perspectives of the main characters, opening up possibilities for exploring different storylines and engaging new audiences.
3. Empowering Female Protagonists - This trend emphasizes the need for more games that empower female characters by allowing them to take on active roles and agency, presenting opportunities for game creators to cater to the growing demand for strong, relatable female leads.
Industry Implications
1. Video Game Development - The video game development industry can leverage this trend to create innovative and inclusive gaming experiences, disrupting traditional gender roles and offering fresh narratives that resonate with diverse audiences.
2. Gender-inclusive Entertainment - The gender-inclusive entertainment industry can embrace this trend and explore new ways to challenge gender stereotypes, creating inclusive content that appeals to a broader range of consumers.
3. Feminist Media and Activism - The feminist media and activism industry can harness this trend to promote and support initiatives that challenge gender norms in popular culture, fostering a more inclusive and representative gaming landscape.
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