SPOILERS The Last Of Us P2 SPOILERS

[Angelus]

JWeinCom said:

sales2099 said:
First rule: if you want to introduce more diverse characters into mainstream gaming, don’t do it at the expense of fan favourites. Because then fans will not only hate the character but more damaging is connecting the dots of hate and characters diversity together. Going forward any sequel with a diverse new character will be met with animosity not because of their identity but because their entrance means replacing one that people spent years investing in.

That’s the problem in a nutshell. Not homophobia or hating women.

But can you recall ever seeing the same kind of reaction when fan favorites are replaced by non "diverse" characters?  For example, when Snake was replaced by Raiden people were upset, but it wasn't met with this kind of reaction.  When Dante was replaced by Nero for half of Devil May Cry 4, the reaction was not all that extreme.  

If it is solely about replacing older characters, we should expect the same general level of outrage whenever an old character is replaced.  But, that's not what we see.  I'm sure part of the reaction is because of displacing beloved characters, but that doesn't explain it all.

Raiden, and Dante didn't brutally murder the people they were replacing.