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Most Gamers Cool with Same-Sex Themes

Seven in ten gamers are happy to see same-sex issues and themes in games, according to a new survey.

by IGN Staff

May 15, 2012

Seven out of ten gamers are comfortable with same-sex relationships in games, according to a new survey of IGN readers.

When asked if the controversial theme of same-sex relationships has a place in games, 69% of respondents to a recent IGN survey said either 'absolutely' or 'why not' Only 9% said that same-sex relationships should "never" be in games.

Age and geography are big factors with this issue. 19% of people over 65 said 'never'; against 6% of 21-34s. Only 2% of Swedes are dead against same-sex relationships in games, against 10% in the U.S. 29% of people living in the Philippines and 37% of respondents from Indonesia said "never" while European countries polled at around 5%.

Game developers are increasingly willing to feature same-sex relationships within games... ( more at http://www.ign.com/articles/2012/05/15/most-gamers-cool-with-same-sex-themes?utm_source=Thursday+newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=5.18+Dynamic+Newsletter_4259_191815_191860&utm_content=15913340 )