Tomodachi life gay
Nintendo is apologizing and pledging to be more inclusive after being criticized for not recognizing same-sex relationships in English editions of a life-simulator video game. The publisher said that while it was too late to change the current game, it was committed to building virtual equality into future versions if they're produced.
Nintendo came under fire from fans and gay rights organizations last week after refusing to add same-sex connection options to the game "Tomodachi Life."
"We apologize for disappointing many people by failing to include queer relationships in Tomodachi Life," Nintendo said in a statement released Friday. "Unfortunately, it is not doable for us to modify this game's design, and such a significant training change can't be accomplished with a post-ship patch."
The game was originally released in Japan last year and features a cast of Mii characters - Nintendo's personalized avatars of real players - living on a virtual island. Gamers can do things like shop, play games, go on dates, find married and encounter celebrities like Christina Aguilera and Shaquille O'Neal. Already a hit in Japan, "Tomodachi Life" is set for release June 6 in Nor
Nintendo Says Gay Marriage Not Allowed in 'Tomodachi Life' Video Game
Nintendo isn't allowing gamers to play as gay in an upcoming life simulator game.
The publisher of such gaming franchises as "The Legend of Zelda" and "Mario Bros." said Tuesday it wouldn't bow to pressure to allow players to participate in romantic activities with characters of the similar sex in English editions of "Tomodachi Life." This follows a social media campaign launched by fans last month seeking virtual equality for the game's characters, which are modeled after real people.
"Nintendo never intended to make any form of social commentary with the launch of 'Tomodachi Life,'" Nintendo of America Inc. said in a statement. "The bond options in the game represent a playful alternate world rather than a real-life simulation. We expect that all of our fans will see that 'Tomodachi Life' was intended to be a whimsical and quirky game, and that we were absolutely not trying to provide social commentary."
"I want to be able to unite my real-life fiancé's Mii, but I can't carry out that."
Tye Marini, a queer 23-year-old Nintendo fan from Mesa, Arizona, launched the campaign last mon
Same-Sex Relationships Controversy in Tomodachi Life
As Tomodachi Life centers around the relationships of players’ Mii avatars, romantic relationships are part of the game’s core. However, when the game was first localized, it was assumed that same-sex relationships for male characters would be included from screenshots and material that looked to have two male characters engaging in seemingly romantic/intimate activities. A statement from Nintendo cleared up the game’s inclusion of homosexual relationships, detailing it had been the result of a glitch, as skillfully as from female-gendered characters wearing male clothing and appearing as male. The company then patched the game and confirmed that there were no gay relationships in Tomodachi Life.
This decision resulted in controversy and anger from players over the erasure of same-sex relationships. To combat the exclusion, some players bypassed the problem of not being able to pair their same-sex Miis by changing the gender of one of the characters to allow for relationships to take place. This is talked about more in a Kotaku article by Patricia Hernandez.
Nintendo released an apology, stating t
Nintendo Apologizes For Omitting Lgbtq+ Marriage From 'Tomodachi Life'
Nintendo hinted Friday that it may allow for lgbtq+ relationships in future versions of its “Tomodachi Life” video game.
The world’s largest video game company has been the target of criticism from gay-rights gamers who complained that characters aren’t allowed to own same-sex relationships in English editions of the life-simulator game.
Nintendo of America, the U.S. subsidiary of Japan-based Nintendo Co., released the following statement:
“We apologize for disappointing many people by failing to include lgbtq+ relationships in Tomodachi Being. Unfortunately, it is not possible for us to change this game’s layout, and such a significant development change can’t be accomplished with a post-ship patch.
"At Nintendo, dedication has always meant going beyond the games to promote a sense of collective, and to share a spirit of fun and joy. We are devoted to advancing our longtime company values of entertainment and entertainment for everyone. We pledge that if we create a next installment in the Tomodachi series, we will try to design a game-play experience from the soil up that is more inclusive, and bette
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