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Nintendo Apologizes For Not Allowing Same-Sex Relationships In Life Sim Game
An anonymous reader writes "Nintendo has been taking heat recently for their decision not to allow same sex relationships in Tomodachi Life, an upcoming life simulation game for the 3DS. An advocacy group for LGBT issues said, 'In purposefully limiting players' relationship options, Nintendo is not only sending a hurtful message to many of its fans and consumers by excluding them, but also setting itself way behind the times.' The group also pointed out that The Sims allowed such choices over a decade ago. Nintendo originally replied that the game was not intended to be social commentary, and pointed out that the U.S. release of Tomodachi Life is just a localization of the Japanese version (gay marriage is not legal in Japan). Now Nintendo has officially apologized for 'failing to include same-sex relationships' in the game, and they promised to build a more inclusive experience if they make a sequel."
So if Nintendo adds same sex relationships to the sequel, every one of those complainers will buy it, right? Or were they just complaining about something that they do not own and do not intend to buy, i.e. telling other people how to live their lives?
Nintendo needs to tell the LGBT crowd to get a life, be concerned with real issues, and pound some sand in the process.
>As to the s/LGBT/Black/ really? That is an argument that does not exist.
Why not? Imagine if the game didn't allow your light-skinned character to marry a character with dark skin. It's the exact same thing.
"A week in the lab saves an hour in the library"
...Children without marriage?...
Fuck you and fuck your "traditional values". The world is becoming a better place as your kind becomes less and less relevant.
I think you are interesting. http://www.online-buy.net/2014...