36th Annual GLAAD Media Awards Recognize LGBTQ Representation in Video Games

Nintendo, BioWare, and indie developers lead nominations for inclusive storytelling in gaming, with Paper Mario remake restoring trans character's original identity.

• 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.

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