"Underrepresentation of LGBTQ Community in Video Games: A GLAAD Report"

A report from GLAAD reveals that despite 1 in 5 active gamers identifying as LGBTQ, only 2 percent of video games feature LGBTQ storylines or characters. The report highlights the importance of representation, with 72 percent of LGBTQ gamers expressing that well-represented characters make them feel better about themselves. Additionally, 68 percent of LGBTQ gamers wish for more prominent LGBTQ storylines in games, and a majority of both LGBTQ and non-LGBTQ gamers are less likely to play games containing harmful tropes or stereotypes about the LGBTQ community.