I think it's really important in these divisive times to look back at something very important in video game history and acknowledge diversity in video games. The oppressive video game developers had for decades prevented real human people from kissing cartoon animals, alive or dead. This kind of exclusion was a disturbing period in time. It took one, and only one, character to break-through.

Back in 2006 one of our finest heroes was finally able to experience the dream...no.....to make this dream a reality. Tear down barriers and stereotypes, cut the spin-ball in our policies, and speed towards equality.

Yes, time flies and it has been a decade since Elise locked lips with charmer and warrior Sonic the Hedgehog. It was November 14th, 2006, and the nation was looking for something brave. We need....disruption.....

The next time your sitting to dinner with your family and loved ones, take a minute, and remember there are some out there who just want to love each other and we should encourage that wherever possible in our society. Lets keep the conversation going.....never forget.

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