June is declared a Pride month in many Western countries. Typically during this period, famous brands, including gaming companies and studios, express solidarity with the LGBT community by posting messages of support on social media and displaying their logos in rainbow colors. This year continues this tradition.
Naughty dog (creators of the series Uncharted, The last of us):
“Whether in the physical world around us or in digital worlds that reflect reality, LGBTQ + people deserve to be given equal rights and inclusiveness in a multidimensional manner. Congratulations to everyone on Pride. We want to celebrate who you are and honor the memory of those who who paved the way. “
Whether in the physical world around us or the digital worlds that reflect reality, LGBTQIA + individuals universally deserve intersectional representation, equal rights, and inclusion. Happy #PRIDE to all. Here’s to celebrating who you are and honoring those who paved the way. pic.twitter.com/t4pboXmReH
– Naughty Dog (@Naughty_Dog) June 1, 2023
Santa monica studio (developers God of war):
“We want to say to all our team members, friends and fans who are part of the LGBTQIA + community, we support you and celebrate with you. Happy Pride!”
To all our team members, friends, and fans who are part of the LGBTQIA + community, we stand with you and celebrate alongside you.
Happy #Pride from Santa Monica Studio! pic.twitter.com/ico1xsEDPa
– Santa Monica Studio Is Hiring (@SonySantaMonica) June 1, 2023
Bend Studio (authors Days gone):
“All people deserve the right to be themselves, the right to be heard and the right to be equal. We are proud to celebrate and support the LGBTQIA + community. Happy Pride!”
All people deserve the right to be themselves, the right to be heard, and the right to be equal. We are proud to celebrate and stand strong with the LGBTQIA + community. Happy #Pride month from Bend Studio! pic.twitter.com/tdHak3eKhU
– Bend Studio #DaysGone (@BendStudio) June 2, 2023
“We believe that everyone in the gaming community should have the freedom to be who they are, both during the game and in life.”
We believe everyone in the gaming community should have freedom to be themselves, both when you play and as you live.
See how we’re celebrating this #Pride: https://t.co/jLlX0GWTfy
– Xbox (@Xbox) June 1, 2023
In addition to congratulations, the Xbox brand gave a free adventure game giveaway Tell my why, rainbow avatars and player profile themes, and a unique background for Halo: The Master Chief Collection and car 2017 Ford Focus RS in themed colors.
In addition, T-shirts, T-shirts, bags and stickers with symbols of the Pride month can be purchased in the official Xbox store. The full range of products is presented here…
Streaming platform Twitch:
In this month of pride, we honor all the LGBTQIA + content creators who are with us, as they are, and are proud to be on the air every time. “
This Pride Month, we’re celebrating all the LGBTQIA + creators who are out here being who they are and showing up with pride every time they go live.
Get ready for featured creators on the homepage, special events, Pride merch, raids, and more: https://t.co/LuC4CeGIJC pic.twitter.com/geaHtiFbJQ
– Twitch (@Twitch) June 1, 2023
In turn, the publishing house Square Enix invites everyone to come up with a name for his mascot, personifying the month of pride. The rainbow mascot was created by Toshiyuki Itahana, who is responsible for character design in Final Fantasy IX.
Our #Pride Mascot designed by Toshiyuki Itahana represents diversity and freedom, and we want you to help name them!
Reply to this tweet with a name idea and it might become part of Square Enix history.https: //t.co/Mrs0HolY9g #loveislove pic.twitter.com/atCLgXJQir
– Square Enix (@SquareEnix) June 1, 2023
It is noteworthy that this year, Bethesda has installed the rainbow logo only on its main account. This was probably done due to last year’s discontent among representatives of the LGBT community, who accused the company of duplicity due to the fact that it decided not to put a rainbow flag on the accounts of regions where representatives of sexual minorities are often treated negatively, such as Russia and the Middle East. East.
Bethesda Accounts in Pride Month 2023:
This is how Bethesda celebrates 2023 LGBT pride month:
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