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This Satisfaction, LGBTQIA+ communities at Microsoft invite everybody to hitch us in our name for justice and fairness. By working collectively, we will make an influence and convey about change for all.<\/p>\n
Gaming is a giant a part of the lives of many LGBTQIA+ gamers and it\u2019s essential that we have fun everybody who performs. At Xbox, we’re dedicated to making a secure and inclusive house for all members of LGBTQIA+ communities to expertise the enjoyment of gaming and we’re championing content material that represents all of as we speak\u2019s gamers. We are going to proceed to do our half to make sure that everybody can play as their genuine selves and really feel empowered and represented all through the trade.<\/p>\n
Group Xbox proudly helps LGBTQIA+ gamers throughout Satisfaction month and past. To honor Satisfaction, we’re specializing in intersectionality and lifting up LGBTQIA+ voices throughout gaming. We’re additionally highlighting tales of Group Xbox and Microsoft members, and Microsoft is making a $150,000 whole donation to LGBTQIA+ nonprofits. Discover the entire methods Microsoft stands up for justice and fairness at Satisfaction, and take a look at among the methods Xbox is celebrating this 12 months.<\/p>\n
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Xbox Satisfaction Gear<\/strong><\/p>\nThe Xbox Gear Store celebrates Satisfaction Month with new Satisfaction collections from Xbox, Halo, and extra.<\/p>\n
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Present your assist with limited-edition t-shirts, luggage, and extra \u2014 all created by and with LGBTQIA+ communities. This 12 months\u2019s assortment is filled with Xbox Sport Studios designs and eco-friendly choices. Store Satisfaction gear now.<\/p>\n
Satisfaction 2021 Xbox Wi-fi Controller Reward<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
Group Xbox has designed the Satisfaction 2021 Xbox Wi-fi Controller with and for LGBTQIA+\u00a0individuals\u00a0to present visibility to communities which have usually been missed and uncared for.\u00a0It combines the\u00a0flags of varied\u00a0LGBTQIA+\u00a0communities\u00a0in an interwoven energetic method,\u00a0creating a way of unity, and\u00a0evoking\u00a0each know-how and the\u00a0fashionable\u00a0age. To have fun, Group Xbox will share these controllers with key influencers and media within the U.S. and internationally. Study extra right here.<\/p>\n
Wish to have fun Satisfaction whereas enjoying Xbox in your Floor? Take a look at the Floor Pores and skin, impressed by this Satisfaction design. Study extra right here.<\/p>\n
Inform Me Why<\/em> Obtainable for Free in June on Xbox Consoles, Microsoft Retailer, and Steam!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
Inform Me Why<\/strong><\/em>, the award-winning narrative journey from DontNod Leisure and Xbox Publishing, shall be obtainable free of charge on Xbox consoles, the Microsoft Retailer and Steam for the complete month of June 2021. Whether or not you\u2019re returning to Delos Crossing or experiencing the Ronan twins\u2019 reunion for the primary time, we will\u2019t wait so that you can be a part of us this Satisfaction Month.<\/p>\nThe Forza Franchise Will get Festive for Satisfaction!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
Forza is getting festive! The 2021 Forza Rainbow livery, adorning the 2017 Ford Focus RS, is on the market free of charge to all gamers in each Forza Horizon 4<\/em> and Forza Motorsport 7<\/em>. Gamers will robotically obtain the livery by way of the in-game message middle the subsequent time they log in after June 1. (Ford disclaimer: 2017 Focus RS not in actual world manufacturing.)\u00a0<\/p>\nUnity Nameplate for Halo: The Grasp Chief Assortment<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
In Halo: The Grasp Chief Assortment<\/em>, our gamers can customise their profile with particular nameplates commemorating in-game actions or celebrating particular occasions.\u00a0 Any gamers who log in throughout the month of June will robotically achieve entry to this distinctive \u201cUnity\u201d nameplate!\u00a0<\/p>\nHave a good time with Gamerpics and New Profile Theme<\/strong><\/p>\nXbox has launched new Xbox profile customization content material. The brand new \u201cTrue Colours\u201d profile theme and gamerpics shall be obtainable to followers on PC and console. Have a good time and present your assist with this new content material! (Availability could differ by area.)<\/p>\n
Microsoft is donating a complete of $150,000 to LGBTQIA+ Nonprofits<\/strong><\/p>\nAlong with our workers, Microsoft has donated $2M+ to organizations that assist the LGBTQIA+ group within the final 12 months, and we’re making a further $150,000 whole donation to nonprofits around the globe to assist in the struggle for LGBTQIA+ fairness together with ACLU Basis, The Trevor Venture, Act to Change, OutRight Motion Worldwide, BEAM, and Mermaids. We stay dedicated to advocating for and supporting fairness and equality for all, together with our LGBTQIA+ workers, players and members of our communities. Study extra.<\/p>\n
Microsoft Rewards on Xbox <\/strong>Microsoft Rewards members in the US can earn factors for donation to organizations supporting LGBTQIA+ communities by way of Xbox. All Microsoft Rewards donations made to the organizations listed under shall be matched by Microsoft all through\u00a0the month of June. \u00a0<\/p>\n
\nThe Trevor Venture<\/strong>:<\/strong>\u00a0The Trevor Venture is the world\u2019s largest suicide prevention and disaster intervention group for lesbian, homosexual, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning (LGBTQ) younger individuals.<\/li>\nOutRight Motion Worldwide<\/strong>:<\/strong> OutRight Motion Worldwide fights for the human rights of LGBTIQ individuals all over the place. OutRight works on the worldwide, regional and nationwide ranges to analysis, doc, defend, and advance human rights for LGBTIQ individuals around the globe.<\/li>\nTransgender Regulation Middle:<\/strong> <\/strong>Transgender Regulation Middle adjustments legislation, coverage, and attitudes so that each one individuals can dwell safely, authentically, and free from discrimination no matter their gender id or expression.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nXbox players can earn Microsoft Rewards factors in varied methods, similar to enjoying or buying video games after downloading the Microsoft Rewards app on Xbox. Earn factors and redeem them for actual rewards.\u00a0Be a part of as we speak\u00a0and\u00a0donate by way of Xbox.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The Coalition\/Gears 5 on Microsoft Rewards<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
This month, be a part of Microsoft and The Coalition and assist the social good group of your alternative\u00a0by way of the MS Rewards program. Full a Gears 5-based MS Rewards Punch Card and get the Pixelated Hearts banner set to be used in Gears 5 multiplayer. Program is open to gamers within the following areas: US, CA, MX, BR, AU, UK, FR, DE, IT, ES.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Uncover Video games, Films, and TV Curated by LGBTQIA+ Communities at Microsoft<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
Throughout June and past, we’re highlighting video games, motion pictures, and TV chosen by LGBTQIA+ communities at Microsoft that deliver focus to LGBTQIA+ creators, experiences, and protagonists, plus award winners and nominees from GLAAD and the Gayming Awards.<\/p>\n
Take a look at a couple of highlights from the\u00a0full video games assortment\u00a0that includes creators, relationship choices,protagonists,\u00a0playable characters, character creation choices and LGBTQIA+ award winners and nominees.<\/p>\n
Inform Me Why<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0\u2013 This award-winning narrative journey from DONTNOD Leisure and Xbox Publishing stars Tyler Ronan, a trans man, alongside his twin sister Alyson as they reunite for the primary time in ten years and discover the secrets and techniques surrounding their mom\u2019s dying. Obtain the sport free of charge all month lengthy on Xbox consoles, Home windows 10 and Steam!Undertale<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0\u2013 We gained\u2019t spoil it, however this fashionable RPG is wealthy with illustration and is now obtainable to play on Xbox.Ikenfell<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0\u2013 This tactical RPG options numerous LGBTQIA+ characters and follows a gaggle of magical college students together with three non-binary get together members.2064 Learn Solely Reminiscences<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 We love that MidBoss seeks to make the world extra inclusive by way of content material, and the way this recreation presents gender identities and expression, together with the choice to decide on your pronouns. <\/p>\nThe Outer Worlds<\/em><\/strong> \u2013 Be a part of Parvati, considered one of your companions who identifies as asexual, as she pursues a relationship with Junlei, the captain on the Groundbreaker on this GLAAD award-winning action-RPG the place you\u2019ll get a style of that house colonist life.<\/p>\nStandouts from the\u00a0full motion pictures and TV assortment\u00a0that includes\u00a0creators,\u00a0leads,\u00a0instructional views, and \u00a0household leisure, and GLAAD award winners embrace:\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cMoonlight\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 This shifting story follows the journey of Chiron, a younger African American man, and his journey together with his id and sexuality into maturity.\u201cSaving Face\u201d\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 Earlier than Alice Wu created, The Half of It, she created Saving Face that includes Wilhelmina, a Chinese language-American lesbian, balancing her relationship together with her mom and cultural expectations.\u201cLove, Simon\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Greg Berlanti\u2019s coming-of-age movie follows 17-year previous Simon\u2019s path to coming to phrases together with his id.\u201cThe Craft: Legacy\u201d\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 Zoey Luna brings visibility to trans and Latina identities on this continuation of a 1996 hit.<\/p>\nView the whole collections on the\u00a0Microsoft Retailer on Xbox,\u00a0the\u00a0Microsoft Retailer on Home windows 10, and the Xbox App\u00a0on Home windows in the US, Canada, United Kingdom, and Australia. Guests to each the Xbox and Home windows Shops can discover LGBTQIA+ group picks at any time by looking for \u201cSatisfaction\u201d and associated phrases.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Xbox Ambassadors Have a good time Satisfaction<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
Within the Xbox Ambassadors group, we’re devoted to sharing and amplifying group voices. So, in celebration of Satisfaction Month in June, we requested those that establish as LGBTQIA+, how video games with numerous illustration have impacted them and to share their tales about being a member of the gaming group. Listed here are their tales.<\/p>\n
Xbox Performs Celebrates <\/strong>LGBTQIA<\/strong>+\u00a0Communities\u00a0<\/strong>The Xbox Performs workforce will proceed to have fun LGBTQIA+ communities throughout Satisfaction Month and past. Our workforce will function video games linked to those communities, in addition to invite outstanding dwell streamers and content material creators onto our channels. We can even have recreation builders on-hand to speak about their experiences whereas creating video games that characterize LGBTQIA+ communities. Comply with the motion on Twitch.television\/Xbox!<\/p>\n
Be a part of us every week as we function a unique theme:<\/p>\n
\nWeek of June 1st \u2013 LGBTQIA+ Sport Creators.<\/li>\n Week of June seventh \u2013 LGBTQIA+ Group Streamer Takeover<\/li>\n Week of June 14th \u2013 LGBTQIA+ Sport Protagonists<\/li>\n Week of June twenty first \u2013 GLAAD\/Gayming Award Nominees<\/li>\n Week of June twenty eighth \u2013 LGBTQIA+ Playable Characters<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nXbox Podcast Talks Satisfaction and Security for LGBTQIA+ Gamers<\/strong>Xbox\u2019s Main Nelson shall be joined by GM of Xbox Belief & Security, Kim Kunes, on the Official Xbox Podcast for a particular Satisfaction month episode in late June that can talk about the significance of security at Xbox. The episode will cowl how Xbox is supporting LGBTQIA+ communities to play as their genuine selves and expertise the enjoyment of play free from concern of intimidation or harassment. \u00a0<\/p>\n
Xbox UKI + DIGIPRIDE Occasions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
This summer time, Gayming Journal, the world\u2019s solely LGBTQ online game journal, is celebrating its DIGIPRIDE season which runs from June by way of August on\u00a0gaymingmag.com. Offered by Xbox UKI, the season will see numerous main actions occurring on the Gayming website and throughout Twitch. Occasions embrace a digital drag present, DIGIPRIDE panels,\u00a0particular Let\u2019s Play streams, weekly Rainbow Arcade DIGIPRIDE streams, particular episodes of the Gayming Podcast Dwell, and extra to be revealed! All this plus unique \u2018cash can\u2019t purchase\u2019 competitions, opinions, options and interviews on Gayming Journal.\u00a0Study extra.<\/p>\n
Play. Join. Impression: <\/strong>Study extra about all that Xbox and Microsoft are doing in celebration of Satisfaction all month lengthy on the Xbox Satisfaction Group Hub and Microsoft\u2019s Satisfaction Group Hub.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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