June is also known as Pride Month, that is, the month in which the equality of all human beings, regardless of their sexual orientation, is celebrated.
With so many initiatives taking place around the world in connection with Pride Month, Xbox has also decided to partner with many more. Come see…
According to a relatively recent study (see over here), more than half (52%) of the players agree that “My identity in games is a better reflection of myself than my identity in the real worldVideo games are an important medium that gives gamers, especially those in the LGBTQIA+ community, the choice to be who they want to be.
Last year, Xbox produced a limited selection of Pride consoles and shared them with LGBTQIA+ gamers and creators around the world. While the response to the console has been positive, many have urged Xbox to make it available globally. It seems that your prayers have been answered.
On June 1, in a post on Xbox Wire, Xbox announced the new customizable Xbox Pride console, which brings together the flags of 34 communities in an amazing, interwoven way to celebrate the unity and strength of the many LGBTQIA+ communities.
This new console will be available for purchase through the Xbox Design Lab starting June 9 and all year long.
But there's more news to come, so the new Xbox Pride controller isn't the only way Xbox is celebrating LGBQTIA+ communities during Pride Month. It was also revealed that:
- Share how Xbox + Microsoft is responding to the LGBTQIA + community. Last year, Microsoft donated more than $8 million to organizations that support LGBTQIA+ communities. Microsoft and Xbox today announced an additional $170,000 donation to double up on LGBQTIA+ organizations, as well as adding an option for players to donate their MS Rewards points to MermaidsAnd the OutRight Action InternationalAnd the National Center for Gender Equality
- Announcing that Tell Me Why will be free to download and play for the entire month of June. DONTNOD, the studio behind Tell Me Why will also donate to two non-profit organizations: Transgender Law Center And the through the lifelinewhich provides resources and support for trans people, non-binary people, gender professionals, and livestreams.
- Live stream on Twitch channel on Xbox with some LGBQTIA+ like nicotineAnd the DragrushlyAnd the LanilovyAnd the smileAnd the Iam Brandon.
- Introducing in-game content that includes a new logo and all-new nameplate in Halo Infinite, as well as a rainbow liver that houses the Forza franchise.
- Collectible Pride Outfits from the Xbox Store and more!
Additionally, on June 17, Pride in VR will be able to experience the “Pride Without Borders” metaverse event organized by activists, gamers, and advocates for the LGBTQIA+ communities at Microsoft, Team Xbox, and organizations such as International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association (ILGA). World) and OutRight Action International. You can respond to the invitation to attend at aka.ms/talkpride
