Fire Emblem :IF has launched in Japan with an exciting new feature. Nintendo confirmed that the latest in the Fire Emblem series will give players the option to have a same sex relationship in game using their main protagonist and either a male or female partner. While the options are limited to one specific character each, this is a huge move representation wise especially after Nintendo's controversial move with last years, Tomadachi Life simulator game. For anyone that played the previous title, Fire Emblem: Awakening, you know how important as well as fun building of relationships can be and the same sex option will add an interesting dynamic. The players will be able to have a male on male relationship with the Fire Emblem: Conquest edition, while players will have to purchase Fire Emblem: Birthright edition, in order to have the female on female relationship. Nintendo also announced that there will be a third version released in the future which will include the other same sex option for each game title. All in all, this is some pretty awesome news and already makes one of the best RPG's out even more exciting!
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