Also gay. Don't care about it. It'd been cool if it was there, but it's not. Nothing will change that. I can ask for it to be there later, but it isn't my decision.

High five fellow gay. I don't care either. It doesn't have gays. It would be cool if it did, but it doesn't. That won't kill me, though.

I'm gay. I don't want video games to be politically correct. I want them to be compelling, engaging, and enjoyable. I want to pay for them and get my value's worth. If the character is straight, awesome. If they're gay, awesome. If they're transgender, awesome.

Fair point, but it should be noted that I'm not exactly calling for a boycott of the game or trying to be an activist. I bought it (it actually just arrived) knowing full well that it doesn't include alternative lifestyles and I plan on enjoying it. But I do think it's important for Nintendo to know that people like…

So let me get this right... You're just looking to make things gay to make a point?

Really hoping all game makers become more accepting and embrace other people's lifestyles. Though I may be straight, I have no problem with some of the things thant Nintendo apparently doesn't want people in the west to see (i.e. Sahara and Gracie's genders -_-).

We need to stick social commentary into everything.

I'm pretty sure that they meant to replicate Woody. Even the hat.

They are not excuses, they are legitimate reasons. It is fine if you personally do not enjoy MMOs, but you shouldn't treat people who do enjoy them as if they have to "make excuses" for doing something they enjoy. The multiplayer aspect of MMOs is quite enjoyable. Also, most gamers spend the same amount of time on…