Nintendo erases gender from Miis on Switch 2 in what some see as a direct slap at conservatives and traditional family values

Nintendo has made a controversial change to its upcoming Switch 2 console by removing the option to select male or female when creating a Mii. Instead, users are presented with two vague “styles” that lack any clear reference to gender. The company hasn’t offered much explanation, but the decision is already fueling a growing backlash -- particularly from conservative gamers who see the move as yet another erasure of traditional identity. Miis have been around since the Wii era, allowing players to reflect their appearance and identity through their avatar. For many, that included expressing gender in a straightforward way.… [Continue Reading]