"GLAAD Report: LGBTQ+ Representation in Video Games Still Lags Behind Other Media"
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Glaad's first report on LGBTQ+ inclusion in video games reveals that while 17% of US gamers identify as LGBTQ+, only 2% of games feature openly LGBTQ+ characters. The study highlights the prevalence of online harassment experienced by LGBTQ+ players and the importance of gaming communities for self-expression and support, especially in states with anti-LGBTQ+ legislation. Glaad's report includes recommendations for developers to improve representation and create less toxic environments for LGBTQ+ players.
- LGBTQ+ representation in video games lags behind film and TV, report finds The Guardian
- Less than 2% of console video games have LGBTQ representation, GLAAD report finds NBC News
- All Of The Best Video Game Love Stories Are Queer TheGamer
- Report Says 17 Percent of Gamers Identify as L.G.B.T.Q. The New York Times
- 2024 GLAAD Gaming Report: The State of LGBTQ Inclusion in Video Games GLAAD
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