"GLAAD Report Reveals 17% of Gamers as LGBTQ+"

GLAAD's first-ever report on LGBTQ representation in video games reveals that while 17% of active gamers identify as LGBTQ, only 2% of games on major PC and console storefronts are tagged as having LGBTQ content. The report highlights the importance of games for many queer players, serving as a refuge and avenue for self-expression, but also notes the higher risk of harassment in gaming spaces for LGBTQ players. It argues that game developers are missing out on opportunities by not adequately reflecting and representing LGBTQ players, as the resistance towards LGBTQ content in games is waning and inclusive games can attract a more diverse audience.