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Is there a probability that we will see more LGBT chatacters in games?
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Mushroomer25
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I think as we slowly see more representation in other popular mediums, it'll naturally trickel down to games. I can't really think of any major blockbusters that are rolling with openly LGBT protagonists, so I don't see why AAA games would start crossing the threshold.
Garrett Hawke
Member
I hope so. The lead writer for TR 2013 said that she wrote TR with Lara being a lesbian in mind, but I doubt CD/SE will ever go through with that.
I think we'll start getting LGBT companions/minor characters and DLC protagonists in the next few years, but I doubt we'll see LGBT full AAA game protagonists for quite a while.
I think we'll start getting LGBT companions/minor characters and DLC protagonists in the next few years, but I doubt we'll see LGBT full AAA game protagonists for quite a while.
Who says we can't tackle both at the same time?
Did you play The Last of Us?
ComputerMKII
Banned
They're about 3-5% of the population so I don't expect to see them in a lot of titles.
I still have to play Gone Home and therefore I thank you.
Thanks.
Anyway, we'll see more. Because 2>1, the bigger series and studios will keep on playing it safe.
FloweryMarston
Member
i don't see why not. Tons of talk all around the game industry about this subject.
HolyBaikal
Banned
I would like to see more of both women and LGBT characters.
HORRORSHØW
Member
maybe only as peripheral characters for now, unfortunately.
Will there is that AAA game that I won't mention because spoilers.
That's in the DLC, right? Was it explicitly indicated or just hinted at? (Also, hypothetical question for anyone, if Joel was gay and kissed a man in The Last of Us would the game still be as popular?)
Sad to think one has to change the gender of his character to make him/her look "strong" (quotes because the game to me failed to convey that feeling, she basically never stopped whining, she was just forced through everything)
I'm talking about the main game. One of the supporting characters is homosexual.
valentine71
Banned
Did you play Last of Us?
it's in dlc, so doesn't count
The Last of Us is a rarity in the game industry in a lot of ways, its treatment of LGBT characters included.
I never really played but the reception to the The Ballad of Gay Tony DLC for GTAIV waa ver good so I'm optimistic,
Also good on the writer of TR, I love her interpretation of the story.
Yeah, you're right. Mostly indies, as I said, and that is a notable exception. Lesbian women have always been more accepted by mainstream audiences than gay men and other non-heteronormative sexualities though, right?
SolidSnakex
Member
Ellie kisses Riley in the DLC. Neil (the writer of the game) also said that he specifically wrote Ellie as being gay.
It's made crystal clear in the main game that Bill is gay.
Banana Aeon
Member
Perhaps. If they can make the sexuality of the character a element, and not a core defining trait (not making the character's persona all about them being gay) this would be great. The Last of Us did this great. Gone Home came off as pretentious.
Again, I was not talking about the DLC.
valentine71
Banned
Did you even play the game?
Yep. Lesbians appeal more to heterosexual males.
And still went over some people's heads.
Can you explain a bit on what you mean?
sorry I was thinking about Ellie. Never knew that that guy was gay
The Last of Us does a lot of things that other games don't do, both in gameplay and in story, and being a AAA game that prominently features non-exploitative LGBT characters is definitely something that most other games in its class don't do.
Just because Druckmann went there doesn't mean the rest of the industry will follow suit.
Some Nobody
Junior Member
Aaron-Lagann
Banned
Same sex options need to be a 100% standard in any game with romance options. Across the board.
And I think the odds of getting an openly gay woman as the MC for a AAA game is far more likely, as that'll still appeal to 14 year old boys.
Until then we'll be stuck with games like Mass Effect, which is alright for the time being. I mean, my Sheppard was a lesbian through all those games and ME is one of the biggest franchises around.
And I think the odds of getting an openly gay woman as the MC for a AAA game is far more likely, as that'll still appeal to 14 year old boys.
Until then we'll be stuck with games like Mass Effect, which is alright for the time being. I mean, my Sheppard was a lesbian through all those games and ME is one of the biggest franchises around.
Never played TLOU because I don't have a PS3. However, I heard about a specific grerat side character a lot who is appearantly also gay. Don't spoil it because I will play it on PS4.
Jason Colin
Banned
There is a difference between making a game with these characters just because and then doing it because of pressure, being forced, to please a group, to gain attention, or only for temporary benefit. A similar issue happens in reality, until people realize that I would prefer such characters dont be put in games.
Half the posts in this thread alarm me greatly.
Half the posts in this thread alarm me greatly.