As in other years, Redmond is celebrating Pride Month in a big way, sharing support for the LGBTQIA+ communities within the games, while at the same time raising awareness about the current problems that affect these communities today. day. Today, more than half of gamers see video games as an important outlet, especially for those who are LGBTQIA+, who have the opportunity to be who they want to be, in safe spaces that Xbox continues to work on. So now, from SomosXbox we announce that Xbox is celebrating Pride Month with a new controller and other activities.
On the one hand, all Xbox gamers can now download completely free Tell Me Why, the successful title developed by DONTNOD Entertainment. As you can see, Xbox, along with Microsoft, is thrilled to continue these efforts with a $170,000 donation to multiple LGBQTIA+ organizations, as well as to introduce more Pride-themed products and designs that can hopefully inspire conversations. and mobilize community action. We add that those in Redmond have already donated more than $8 million to organizations that support LGBTQIA+ communities in the last year alone.
Xbox Game Pass will receive new surprises during this month of June
But this does not end here, far from it, since the Xbox Design Lab (which will return sooner rather than later) has presented a new command inspired by Pride, which will be available on June 9. This year’s controller design brings together 34 community flags in a fine, interwoven way to celebrate the nuance, complexity, intersectionality, and strength of the many LGBTQIA+ communities, as you can see below.
To finish, we are going to leave you with the rest of the news available for everyone, and especially for the LGBTQIA+ community. To know all the detailed information, do not hesitate to enter the Xbox Wire post.
- Xbox Gear Shop celebrates Pride Month with a new Pride 2022 collection from Xbox and Xbox Game Studios.
- 343 Industries celebrates pride with the new “Unit” emblem and nameplate in Halo Infinite.
- Soon, Forza Horizon 5, Forza Horizon 4, and Forza Motorsport 7 players will receive an exclusive Forza Rainbow Livery to adorn the 2009 Pagani Zonda Cinque Roadster.
- Microsoft Casual Games Show our pride with a new limited edition t-shirt and a chance to win a $25 Xbox Gear Shop gift card.
- New Pride gamer pictures, profile theme, and avatar items.