Zelda timeline/history change(fairly long)

According to Zelda.com, Nintendo has changed the history of the Zelda series. Originally the games featured 3 different generations of Zelda and Link. Now they have changed it to involve the same Link and 2 different Zeldas.

The original storyline was:
5, 6, 3, 4, 1, 2

The new storyline is:
5, 6, 3, 1, 2 (With 4 being a side-story of 2)

Here is a rundown of the storylines. Courtesy of PlanetGamecube

"Link\'s 1st Adventure:"
Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (N64, 1998) - Now, Link\'s first adventure when he was a boy. Ironically enough, at the end of this game (MINOR SPOILER) Ganon promises to return and seek vengence on Link\'s ancestors, seemingly referencing the cross-generational aspect of the series.

"Link\'s 2nd Adventure:"
Legend of Zelda: Majora\'s Mask (N64, 2000) - Still in his youth, the most recent (and possibly most stunning) Zelda game is now listed as Link\'s second outing. Taking place in the alternate world of Termina, Link must contend against Skull Kid, who has donned a magical mask that posesses him with the soul and power of the evil sorcerer, Majora. After defeating Majora\'s Mask and saving the abused Skull Kid, Link goes on many more adventures in Termina, but eventually heads home. [TYP notes, "This looks like a placeholder for the 2 upcoming GBC games if I ever saw one."]

"Link\'s 3rd Adventure:"
Legend of Zelda: Link to the Past (SNES, 1991) - After returning to Hyrule from the alternate-world of Termina, Link finds that many centuries have passed. Although Hyrule is peaceful upon his return, The hero soon encounters his old nemesis, Ganon, who has returned and has used the power of the Triforce to create an evil mirror world. Link must use a Silver Mirror to rescue Zelda\'s descendent (who shares the same name), restore the Triforce and become the hero of two worlds -Light and Dark- to return things to the way they once were.

"Link\'s 4th Adventure:"
Legend of Zelda (NES, 1986) The very first Zelda game now supposedly depicts the fourth quest of Link. Time has passed, with Link now older and wiser. Zelda\'s servant, Impa (a modern relative of the Impa from OoT) warns Link about Princess Zelda & the Triforce of Legend being split into eight pieces.

"Link\'s 5th & ½ Adventure:"
Legend of Zelda: Link\'s Awakening (GB/GBC, 1993) This title is considered Link\'s "5th & ½ Adventure" because it is now listed as a side-quest to another game. Another strange new development resulting from the changes is that Link\'s Awakening now occurs during Zelda II, as Link was shipwrecked on the island of the Wind Fish while traveling via raft to one of the many temples. The mysterious nature of the Island of the Wind Fish makes it unclear if this adventure represents another alternate dimension and apparently Link has trouble remembering his time in Koholint clearly.

"Link\'s 6th Adventure:"
Zelda II: The Adventure of Link (NES, 1987) - The first Zelda sequel and perhaps the most different Zelda game of the series, Link\'s Adventure marks the "most recently occurring adventure" for Link. This game has Link searching for six crystal shards, attempting to wake Princess Zelda from an enchanted sleep and prevent the resurrection of Ganon.

Previously, it had been indicated that the Zelda game for NGC would take place after Zelda II. The new timeline makes this possibility seem likely - Nintendo now has a perfect place to pick up the story. (The Flagship GBC games may also be set at / around this time). As previously mentioned, "Link\'s Awakening" happens at some point during this adventure.

This isn\'t really a debating topic, but I didn\'t want it to get moved. What do you guys think about this? I think it is cool. I agree with the guy at PGC who says the different generations of people with the same names was always fishy.