The game industry has faced challenges due to recent layoffs, impacting events like the Gayming Awards and Gayming Magazine, according to Robin Gray, founder of Gayming Magazine and the Gayming Awards.
In an interview with GamesBeat, Gray highlighted the struggle in garnering support from the game industry for the 2024 Gayming Awards despite having prominent sponsors. He emphasized the importance of recognizing the LGBTQ+ market’s size and influence. Reports by the Entertainment Software Association and GLAAD indicated significant LGBTQ+ representation in the gaming community and the positive impact of catering to this demographic in game design.
Gray’s sentiments ranged from acknowledging game developers’ efforts towards LGBTQ+ representation to addressing industry shortcomings and advocating for support for his company amidst global economic challenges.
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Gray noted the positive reception for this year’s Gayming Awards held during IGN’s Summer of Gaming livestream, hosted by Deere and MiladyConfetti and streamed on Gayming Magazine’s Twitch and TikTok channels.
Here is an edited transcript of the interview:
