While LGBTQ+ organizations may occasionally focus on video games, like withthe GLAAD Media Awards, there has yet to be a whole awards show focused on the LGBTQ+ community in video games. The inaugural Gayming Awards premiered today, and revealed the winners across nine different gaming categories, from a group of 50 nominees.
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Gamers will recognize many of the titles nominated, as games likeHades, Final Fantasy VII Remake,andThe Last of Us Part 2have made an appearance in many awards showsalready. For those that didn’t have a chance to watch The Gayming Awards 2021, here are all the nominees and winners.
Hades (WINNER)
DEERE (WINNER)
Andrea Rhodea –Final Fantasy VII Remake
Ellie –The Last of Us Part 2
Sir Hammerlock & Wainwright Jakobs –Borderlands 3: Guns, Love & Tentacles
Rainbow Game Jam
Ukie: The Association for UK Interactive Entertainment
The Gayming Awards opened with a hilarious act from stand-up comedian Suzi Ruffell, who went on the host the show. Game developer Robert Yang was also presented with the Gayming Icon Award for his work across several games that sparked important conversations. Presenters and representatives for the category winners gave inspiring comments throughout the show and spoke to some much-needed progress in the gaming industry.
Congratulations are in order for all the winners.Many leaders in the gaming industry support representationin all its forms, and it’s great to see a celebration of the LGBTQ+ community in this area. It will be interesting to see what 2021 games end up nominated at next year’s show.
