Overview

• The 36th Annual GLAAD Media Awards have nominated ten video games for Outstanding Video Game, celebrating LGBTQ-inclusive storytelling across the medium.
• Nintendo's remake of 'Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door' was recognized for restoring the trans identity of Vivian, a character whose gender was altered in the original English localization.
• Other nominees include BioWare's 'Dragon Age: The Veilguard,' which features a canonically transgender protagonist and in-depth exploration of gender identity in its narrative.
• Indie titles like 'Caravan SandWitch,' 'Dread Delusion,' and 'Fear the Spotlight' were highlighted for their diverse and authentic portrayals of LGBTQ characters and themes.
• The awards ceremony will take place on March 27, 2025, in Los Angeles, spotlighting the role of games as a platform for representation during a time of increasing opposition to LGBTQ equality.