A scene from the video game “Tomodatchi Life.” (Nintendo/AP) 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. Nintendo came under fire from fans and gay rights organizations this past week after refusing to add same-sex relationship options to the game “Tomodachi Life.” \"We apologize for disappointing many people by failing to include same-sex relationships in Tomodachi Life,\" Nintendo said in a statement released Friday. \"Unfortunately, it is not possible for us to change this game’s design, and such a significant development 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. Already a hit in Japan, “Tomodachi Life” is set for release June 6 in North America and Europe.
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