Nintendo has caved in to recent pressure from gay activists, who were angered that their new Tomodachi game did not allow same-sex marriages. The company has responded by saying that although they are unable to change the current game, they would introduce gay options and allow same-sex avatars to marry each other in future releases.
'We pledge that if we create a next installment in the Tomodachi series, we will strive to design a game-play experience from the ground up that is more inclusive, and better represents all players,' wrote Nintendo.
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May 08, 2014 Nintendo's rejection of gay relationships gives fans a lot to be angry about This article is more than 5 years old Nintendo of America will not allow gay relationships in Tomodachi Life, and their. — Mii, Tomodachi Collection Marriage is a type of relationship in Tomodachi Collection and Tomodachi Life, in which two sweethearts join together and become husband and wife. Marriages occur after a certain amount of time (anywhere between months and just under a couple of hours) has passed and both Miis maintain a good relationship with each other.
- Following widespread controversy earlier this week, Nintendo has apologized for not supporting gay marriage in Tomodachi Life, promising that if they do make a sequel, it will be 'more inclusive.
- Also known as “Tomodachi Collection: Shin Seikatsu” in Japan and “Chin’gumoa Apateu” in Korean. What’s more fun than living in a dream world where famous singers are your neighbors or you can create the craziest relationships in life through Tomodachi Life.
- Tomodachi Life; Nintendo Provides Some Context to 2013's Tomodachi Life Same-Sex Marriage Controversy. Indications are is that it still won't be an option.
Fans angry about the gay marriage exclusion had pushed for mainstream media and TV shows to maintain pressure on Nintendo, and John Oliver in the HBO series 'Last Week Tonight' allowed fans to submit a video for the show that displayed various Nintendo characters such as Mario, Toad, Link, Bowser and Yoshi engaging in gay marriage ceremonies and other homosexual activities.
'While this is bittersweet, Bowser has just received death benefits after the death of his longtime partner Donkey Kong,' joked Oliver, showing the infamous Mario villian standing over the grave of his alleged fallen lover.
Tomodachi Life will be released for the Nintendo 3DS on June 6. The game is a life simulation and functions as a direct sequel to Tomodachi Collection for the Nintendo DS.
It launched in Japan on April 18 of last year. It will be the first Tomodachi title to be released outside of Japan.
Tomodachi Life takes place on an island inhabited by Miis which players can import from their 3DS or other devices. They can be given their own voice which is spoken in a vocal synthesizer. They can also perform various tasks such as eating, trying on different outfits, and doing leisurely activities.