In celebrating Satisfaction this yr, we invite LGBTQIA+ communities and allies to unite of their assist for justice and equality, and to amplify voices that fight discrimination across the globe. Workforce Xbox shares our assist for the LGBTQIA+ communities inside gaming, whereas elevating consciousness of present points impacting these communities.
With greater than half of online game gamers (52% ) agreeing that “my gaming id is a greater reflection of myself than my real-world id,” video video games are an essential outlet that offers gamers – particularly those that are LGBTQIA+ – the possibility to be who they need to be. At Xbox, we proceed to work on creating protected areas in gaming the place all LGBTQIA+ persons are welcome and belong, the place everyone seems to be invited to play as their genuine self and revel in a group that welcomes self-expression.
That is additionally our likelihood to be really intersectional by celebrating the huge array of individuals and identities that make up the colourful Xbox LGBTQIA+ world gaming communities. It’s extra essential than ever to acknowledge that techniques of inequity primarily based on gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender id, incapacity, class, and different types of discrimination intersect and finally have an effect on us all. The worldwide points that LGBTQIA+ communities face are interconnected and we should search to handle them collectively. We’re impressed by those that are utilizing their voice and actively collaborating throughout teams and inequities to drive change for and past LGBTQIA+ communities.
Xbox will proceed to champion a wide selection of content material and creators, in order that video games can higher symbolize gamers from all communities and identities. We additionally assist organizations which can be driving change for points that impression LGBTQIA+ communities, particularly these preventing for transgender equality. This yr Xbox, together with Microsoft, is thrilled to proceed these efforts with a $170K donation to a number of LGBQTIA+ organizations, in addition to characteristic an elevated variety of Satisfaction-themed merchandise and designs which may hopefully encourage conversations and rally group actions.
We’ll assist drive these conversations and amplify numerous LGBTQIA+ voices at Xbox as we proceed to embrace and uplift the ability of voice and id. Listed here are just a few ways in which Workforce Xbox will probably be supporting LGBTQIA+ communities and celebrating Satisfaction this yr:
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Microsoft is donating a complete of $170,000 to LGBTQIA+ nonprofits
Microsoft is continuous our long-standing assist of LGBTQIA+ organizations. Along with our workers, Microsoft has donated over $8M to organizations that assist LGBTQIA+ communities within the final yr alone. To acknowledge the launch of our 2022 Satisfaction marketing campaign and merchandise, we’re contributing a further $170,000 to OutRight Motion Worldwide, African Rainbow Household, Nationwide Middle for Transgender Equality, Mermaids, Lavender Rights Venture and Fulcrum UA to assist in the combat for LGBTQIA+ fairness and equality. Be taught extra.
Gaming and Affect with Microsoft Rewards
Microsoft Rewards members in the USA and the UK can earn and donate factors to organizations supporting LGBTQIA+ communities with Xbox. The organizations beneath will probably be featured on console all through June:
- Mermaids – Mermaids is among the main LGBTQ+ charities within the UK. Since 1995, the charity has been supporting trans, non-binary and gender-diverse younger folks and their households. (US and UK)
- OutRight Motion Worldwide: OutRight Motion Worldwide fights for the human rights of LGBTIQ folks in every single place. OutRight works on the worldwide, regional, and nationwide ranges to analysis, doc, defend, and advance human rights for LGBTIQ folks all over the world. (US)
- Nationwide Middle for Transgender Equality – The Nationwide Middle for Transgender Equality (NCTE) advocates to alter insurance policies and society to extend understanding and acceptance of transgender and non-binary folks. Within the nation’s capital and all through the nation, NCTE works to interchange disrespect, discrimination, and violence with empathy, alternative, and justice. (US)
Xbox players can earn Microsoft Rewards factors in numerous methods, corresponding to taking part in or buying video games after downloading the Microsoft Rewards app on Xbox. Earn factors and redeem them for actual rewards. Be part of us as we speak and donate by means of Xbox.
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Xbox Design Lab Options New Controller Impressed by Satisfaction Obtainable June 9
Final yr, Xbox shared a imaginative and prescient for a Satisfaction controller. We produced a restricted batch of Satisfaction controllers and shared it with LGBTQIA+ gamers and creators all over the world. Whereas the response to the controller was very constructive, many requested us to make this design universally accessible. We heard you, and we’re increasing availability by making this yr’s Satisfaction controller customizable by means of Xbox Design Lab, particularly underscoring the individuality of the LGBTQIA+ expertise.
This yr’s Satisfaction high case design brings collectively 34 group flags in a positive, interwoven method to have a good time the nuance, complexity, intersectionality, and power of the various LGBTQIA+ communities. You’ll be able to customise all different components of the controller with a broad coloration palette, metallic finishes, rubberized grips, and even add engraving to make your Satisfaction controller distinctive to you.
However this isn’t only a controller. It’s an emblem of the LGBTQIA+ communities that impressed it, and a name to proceed efforts towards inclusion and illustration throughout all gaming areas. So, we’re bringing collectively dozens of voices of LGBTQIA+ players, builders, content material creators and Microsoft workers inside an immersive storytelling expertise. We hope that by interacting with this expertise, folks will see why LGBTQIA+ illustration and visibility issues, the way it has already impacted the lives of so many, and the way a lot we will all do to make gaming a matter of Satisfaction.
Create your distinctive Satisfaction controller beginning June 9, accessible in every single place Xbox Design Lab is accessible. Share your designs with us utilizing #Satisfaction and #XboxPride. Uncover and be taught extra right here.
Get Your Xbox Satisfaction Gear!
The Xbox Gear Store celebrates Satisfaction Month with a brand new 2022 Satisfaction assortment from Xbox and partnering Xbox Sport Studios.
Present your assist with limited-edition t-shirts, baggage, and extra — all created by and with LGBTQIA+ communities. This yr’s assortment is filled with much more Xbox Sport Studios designs and eco-friendly choices. Store Satisfaction gear now.
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XGS Publishing: Inform Me Why Obtainable for Free in June + Charity Livestream
Inform Me Why, the award-winning narrative journey from Dontnod Leisure and Xbox Publishing, will probably be accessible without spending a dime on Xbox consoles, the Microsoft Retailer, and Steam for your entire month of June 2022. To acknowledge that this yr has seen a sharp rise in anti-trans sentiment in the USA, Xbox Publishing is accompanying the free interval with donations of $25,000 every to Transgender Legislation Middle and Trans Lifeline, two non-profit organizations providing sources and assist to trans, non-binary, and genderqueer folks.
Xbox Publishing can be internet hosting a livestream of Inform Me Why to fundraise for Trans Lifeline on Thursday, June 23. We hope to see you there! Watch right here.
343 Industries Celebrates Satisfaction with New “Unity” Emblem and Nameplate!
343 Industries celebrates Satisfaction with a brand-new emblem and nameplate! Throughout the month of June, any gamers logging into Halo Infinite will obtain the “Unity” nameplate and emblem, created for any Spartan who desires to indicate their true colours!
The Forza Franchise Celebrates Satisfaction
Coming quickly in June, an unique Forza rainbow livery adorning the 2009 Pagani Zonda Cinque Roadster will probably be gifted in-game to gamers in Forza Horizon 5 and Forza Horizon 4, in addition to Forza Motorsport 7. Keep watch over the Turn 10 Studios Twitter to see when it’s been delivered to your in-game Message Middle.
Microsoft Informal Video games Is Displaying Our Satisfaction
Rejoice Satisfaction Month with a brand new, restricted version Microsoft Informal Video games t-shirt and an opportunity to win a $25 Xbox Gear Store Present Card! Be part of the enjoyable by sharing your love of video games within the Microsoft Solitaire Neighborhood. View the brand new shirt right here and click on to enter the Sweepstakes June 13 – 20 (Editor’s Be aware: ‘Entry’ hyperlinks will probably be dwell beginning June 13). Have to be 18+ and reside in an Xbox Gear Store supported delivery area. Guidelines could be discovered right here beginning on June 13.
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Uncover Video games Curated by LGBTQIA+ Communities at Microsoft
From GLAAD and the Gayming Awards to lesser-known hits, Microsoft Retailer on Xbox or Home windows guests and Xbox Sport Move members can simply entry a few of the most inspiring video games making LGBTQIA+ historical past than ever earlier than and play with satisfaction at any time! Content material experiences have elevated to over 27 further areas as we speak as we proceed our missions to develop Satisfaction past borders and construct empathy and belonging by means of gaming content material.
Try just a few highlights from the Xbox video games and Home windows video games reflecting the experiences of and resonating with LGBTQIA+ communities together with creators, leads, relationship choices, and character creation choices.
Unsighted (Obtainable with Xbox Sport Move) – Created by Tiani Pixel and Fernanda Dias, who’re each trans and Brazilian, this LGBTQIA+ impressed, trendy hack and slasher options lesbian robots in a postapocalyptic world stuffed with selections.
No Longer Residence – Based mostly on Cel Davison and Hana Lee’s life, this recreation is about two non-binary folks, Ao and Bo, who should go away London as a result of Ao is obliged to return to Japan. This recreation is about letting go of the life you’ve constructed resulting from circumstances past your management.
Tiny Tina’s Wonderland – Tiny Tina is your disorderly information by means of a rare tabletop realm the place guidelines not often apply in her personal fantasy spin on the Borderlands world. The sport explores LGBTQIA+ tales, consists of non-binary character creation choices, and contributing author, Sam Maggs, identifies as bisexual.
Useless by Daylight (Rated M and Obtainable with Xbox Sport Move) – The most recent chapter of the sport, Tome 11: Devotion, explores David King’s backstory as the primary brazenly homosexual character on this survival horror recreation.
View the collections in Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Columbia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Eire, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, the UK, and the USA. Guests to each the Xbox and Microsoft Retailer on Home windows can discover picks from LGBTQIA+ communities by trying to find “LGBTQIA+” and associated phrases. Content material is topic to availability by nation.
Xbox Ambassadors Characteristic Tales about LGBTQIA+ Illustration in Gaming
All through Satisfaction Month, we will probably be spotlighting tales about illustration in gaming from LGBTQIA+ Xbox Ambassadors inside the communities. These are their tales.
Bethesda Roundtable with Arkane Austin and Homosexual Gaming Professionals (GGP) Students
The workforce at Arkane Austin not too long ago sat down with college students inside LGBTQIA+ communities for a dialog on mentorship inside the gaming business. The scholars are aspiring recreation builders, and students chosen by Homosexual Gaming Professionals in partnership with the ESA. You’ll be able to learn extra from their Q&A on Bethesda.internet.
New Satisfaction Gamerpics, Profile Theme, and Avatar Gadgets
In partnership with LGBTQIA+ communities at Xbox, we’re introducing a brand new gamerpic, profile themes, and avatar objects! The gamerpic and profile theme will probably be accessible on console and the Xbox PC app. Get your avatar objects right here. Content material is topic to availability by nation.
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Xbox Performs Celebrates LGBTQIA+ Communities
In celebration of Satisfaction Month, Xbox Performs will probably be dedicating our livestreaming content material in June to LGBTQIA+ communities, that includes streamers/content material creators, builders and nonprofits! Observe us on our Xbox Twitch Channel and don’t miss any of the motion!
Xbox Podcast Talks Satisfaction, Self-Expression, and Fairness for LGBTQIA+ Gamers
Xbox’s Main Nelson will probably be joined by Kate Rayner, Vice President, Technical Director at The Coalition and Member of Workforce Xbox LGBTQIA+ on the Official Xbox Podcast for a particular Satisfaction month episode discussing the importance of intersectionality, the ability of gaming and id, and celebrating the variety of LGBTQIA+ communities. Additionally, Elliott Hsu, Principal Designer of Gadgets at Microsoft, will be a part of to speak concerning the design story behind this yr’s Satisfaction controller, which included partnering with LGBQTIA+ communities at each stage. The episode will cowl how Xbox is supporting LGBTQIA+ communities to play as their genuine selves and expertise the enjoyment of play with a group who values self-expression. Take heed to the podcast.
Xbox UKI + DIGIPRIDE Occasions
The UK’s main LGBTQIA+ online game occasion, DIGIPRIDE, is again this summer time celebrating all issues Satisfaction from June by means of August on gaymingmag.com. As a presenting companion, Xbox UKI will probably be serving up main moments over the following 3-months of enjoyable together with giveaways, Let’s Play streams, particular visitors on the Gayming Podcast and much more nonetheless to be revealed! Be taught extra.
For extra particulars about how Xbox is celebrating Satisfaction, please go to our Unlocked Satisfaction gaming expertise, centering on voices of LGBTQIA+ gamers and allies by means of the lens of our new Xbox Design Lab Satisfaction controller. You can even be a part of us by exploring the Microsoft marketing campaign at unlocked.microsoft.com.
