Could Nathan Drake, theoretically, be gay?

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Skullwaker said:

Let's say, hypothetically, that Naughty Dog subtly revealed in Uncharted 4 that Nathan Drake, is in fact, gay (or bisexual, whatever). Could this be acceptable and believable within the gaming community? Does Nathan Drake have the potential to be a character that has an attraction for the same sex? Does it make sense?

This isn't the first time it's been brought up. In fact, Destructoid made an article around the time of Uncharted 3's release discussing that Drake would be a "fantastic homosexual," afterwards listing off reasons why it would make sense and could be conceivable. But the real question is, would gamers buy it? Should they buy it?

Naughty Dog is no stranger to homoerotic content in their games. For example, in Uncharted 2, Drake's relationship with Harry Flynn can be seen as suggestive. In one cutscene, Harry hands Drake a gun and tells him "These things have a lousy range, so we still have to get in close. You okay with that?" as he slides very close next to him, while Drake smirks and takes the gun. In another scene, Harry welcomes him by saying "Hello, sailor." In Uncharted 3, he holds hands with Sully at Elena's request. In The Last of Us, the character of Bill is revealed to be gay after Ellie finds gay pornography stashed in his house (there is also a note to be found that implies Bill had a relationship with his "partner" Frank). Ellie, in the Left Behind DLC, was also revealed to be gay, showing her relationship with Riley. So, if Drake being gay came to fruition, it would be consistent with Naughty Dog's portfolio. 

I'm not asking if this should happen, or is it going to happen, I'm simply asking could it happen and would it happening be potentially believable to the gaming world? Would the gaming world cry out that Drake is a womanizer and straight and that is his character, or could they accept that his attitude and actions were simply a front and were his way of masking his insecurities of his own sexuality? After all, not every gay character has to be a stereotype.

Note: There are no wrong answers to this topic (although there can be hateful answers). There are valid points on both sides, and I would like for discussion to be respectful and polite. 

Extra Note: I am not saying that Drake should be gay. I don't really care what he is. It was a simple question of if he was. Just wanted to clarify for people that don't read everything or read incorrectly.

It's just a theory.  A GAME THEORY!!

 

SkyHold said:
LOL This is ridiculous.It would not make sense at all and why wold Drake need to suddenly become straight?If he was straight from the start,I would not care as long as there are no straight romance scenes.I mean why would anyone but a straight person find that appealing?The game just would not appeal to me and I would not be able to take it serious and find it funny.

*whistles*