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December 30, 2016

by Megan Townsend, Director of Entertainment Research & Analysis

The most intriguing new LGBTQ characters of 2016

Here a few of the newly introduced LGBTQ characters that stood out in film, documentary, TV, video games, and comics in 2016 for telling original stories and giving a voice to underrepresented identities.

EA introduces new gender options in 'The Sims'

Today Electronic Arts announced a significant update to its popular game "The Sims 4" that allows players a greater range of gender customization options when creating Sims.

LGBT Gamers Can Find Their Fairy Tale Ending in Fable 3

Video gamers who own an Xbox 360 will now have the option to build families headed by gay and lesbian characters thanks

The Sims

The most intriguing new LGBTQ characters of 2016

EA introduces new gender options in 'The Sims'

LGBT Gamers Can Find Their Fairy Tale Ending in Fable 3

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The most intriguing new LGBTQ characters of 2016

EA introduces new gender options in 'The Sims'

LGBT Gamers Can Find Their Fairy Tale Ending in Fable 3