GLAAD Report Highlights Lack of LGBTQ+ Inclusion in Video Games

Despite making up 17% of gamers, LGBTQ+ characters feature in less than 2% of titles, underscoring the industry's need for diversity.

GLAAD's inaugural report reveals a significant gap in LGBTQ+ representation in video games, with LGBTQ+ players constituting 17% of the gaming community but less than 2% of games featuring queer characters.
The report emphasizes the positive impact of representation on LGBTQ+ gamers, with 72% feeling better about themselves when seeing characters that reflect their identity.
A majority of non-LGBTQ+ gamers are open to LGBTQ+ content, debunking the myth of a core audience resistant to such inclusion.
LGBTQ+ gamers face challenges in the gaming community, including online harassment and a lack of feeling welcomed, highlighting the need for more inclusive gaming spaces.
The gaming industry is urged to reflect the diversity of its player base and address the needs of LGBTQ+ gamers for more authentic representation and safer environments.