, the world’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization, today released its inaugural State of LGBTQ Inclusion in Video Games report, a first-of-its-kind comprehensive look at LGBTQ inclusion in video games. GLAAD’s Gaming Report found a growing number of LGBTQ gamers while LGBTQ characters in games lag far behind. https://twitter.com/glaad/status/1757407000814666077 Among the study’s findings:
• Nearly 1 in 5 active video game players are LGBTQ
• 75% of LGBTQ gamers who reside in states where anti-LGBTQ legislation has been passed or proposed said gaming allows them to express themselves in a way they don’t feel comfortable doing in the real world
• 52% of LGBTQ video game players reported harassment when playing online; 42% said they avoided playing because of the threat of harassment
Year-round, the GLAAD Gaming team advocates for LGBTQ inclusion and consults with studios and creators on storylines and safety policies. This report was created to educate the game industry on the current state of LGBTQ representation that exists, make a fact-based business case for LGBTQ inclusion, and provide a playbook for more authentic representation. https://twitter.com/sarahkateellis/status/1757414949314294083 GLAAD President & CEO, Sarah Kate Ellis, issued this statement:
“Particularly for LGBTQ gamers, gaming is not only an escape and source of entertainment but also an important outlet of self-expression. It is past time for LGBTQ gamers to see our community represented in games that they play and to be safe while they connect with other gamers and express themselves.
“This report presents a clear business case for the industry to take action and address the needs of a rapidly growing portion of gamers. The message is clear: gamers want more inclusive LGBTQ representation in their games and the industry must become more inclusive.”
Read the full report here.
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