As much as we might have a great deal of love for Nintendo, the lazygamer crew is seriously tired of the backwards mentality of the company. They no longer innovate or push the envelope, and their whole controversy with Tomodachi Life was ridiculous. So what would it be like if they were different?
For those who don’t know, Nintendo released the bizarre simulation game Tomodachi Life. We thought it looked hilarious and strangely wonderful – typically off-the-wall Nintendo. Then, it turned out that same-sex relationships weren’t possible in game. In fact, they existed when the game was first released, and then removed – patched out as a bug. Of course this caused outcry for the LGBTQ community, leading to an eventual apology from Nintendo. We weren’t that satisfied with the response, but John Oliver took it in another direction on his HBO show, Last Week Tonight.
For those who don’t watch videos, John Oliver ties in the Nintendo story with the 10 year anniversary of legal gay marriage in America (Massachusetts).
He shows what it could be like if Nintendo granted the LGBTQ dream of “eventual virtual equality” – Mario and Link could finally make out, Toad and Yoshi could say their vows and Bowser would get death benefits following the death of his long-time partner, Donkey Kong. It’s a funny sketch, and very well put together, and highlights an important aspect that Nintendo seems to forget – in the West, LGBTQ concerns have become mainstream. They are no longer a small group that is marginalized and ignored – LGBTQ are front and center in Western consciousness, and games will need to reflect that.
Last Updated: May 20, 2014
RinceofFuturePast
May 20, 2014 at 11:45
Finally! I’ve been holding off posting this all damn day! HAHAHAHA
Admiral Chief in Space
May 20, 2014 at 11:50
Posting what? The link, or a missing image?
RinceofFuturePast
May 20, 2014 at 11:52
The video in Zoe’s piece 🙂 saw it last night and have been busting to post in comments section but knew was lined up.
Alien Emperor Trevor
May 20, 2014 at 11:52
haha
Alien Emperor Trevor
May 20, 2014 at 11:53
Is it a screen shot from Metro Last Night?
RinceofFuturePast
May 20, 2014 at 11:55
Only if your mom still goes by the name of Metro.
Alien Emperor Trevor
May 20, 2014 at 11:55
bwhahahahaha *hug* it’s okay, I understand.
RinceofFuturePast
May 20, 2014 at 11:56
Tehehehe 🙂
RinceofFuturePast
May 20, 2014 at 11:57
Metro: Last Night* Hug.
Mark Treloar
May 20, 2014 at 12:58
Or this
Umar_Zero
May 20, 2014 at 11:50
OH MY GOD….Mario and Link……..NO!……
Dean
May 20, 2014 at 11:52
I know! Always saw Link getting together with Luigi. They have matching suits for heavens sake.
Umar_Zero
May 20, 2014 at 11:54
Why not everyone then, just throw them all together in one big orgy. Link , Mario, Marth, Luigi….Gah, I’m totally scarred right now
Dean
May 20, 2014 at 11:55
So much salami, so little time
Umar_Zero
May 20, 2014 at 11:56
And down the drain Mario goes…….
HvR - THE Average GAmer
May 20, 2014 at 11:59
But Mario always had a thing for Link’s Master Sword.
RinceofFuturePast
May 20, 2014 at 12:00
Brings a whole new meaning to Triforce 0-O
Hammersteyn
May 20, 2014 at 13:02
Agreed, Links kiss looked kinda forced
Wyzak
May 20, 2014 at 12:04
Storm in a teacup if ever there was one. If you don’t like it don’t buy it.
Umar_Zero
May 20, 2014 at 12:04
I always wonder though, sure Ninty should’ve included this in the game, but why doesn’t anyone mention that it was indeed a bug and that there was NEVER same-sex relationships in the game….Everywhere, everyone is always stating…Ninty patched out same-sex relationships…