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EA Hosting Conference Next Week to Discuss LGBT Issues

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Posted on February 27, 2013 AT 01:51pm

Next week, Electronic Arts will host a one-day conference focusing on lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender issues in the videogame industry.

The invite-only event, titled “Full Spectrum,” will be held on March 7 in New York, and will explore such topics as “authentic” LGBT characters, LGBT-friendly work environments, and the origins of homophobia in videogames.

Members of the Human Rights Campaign, the Ford Foundation, and professionals from the videogame industry will be in attendance. Baltimore Ravens linebacker Brendon Ayanbadejo will also make an appearance, hosting a talk about “inclusive culture” in the work environment and the legalization of same-sex marriage.

Source: Polygon

Chris Holzworth, Editorial Intern
Chris Holzworth has wanted to report on and critique games all his life. He first cut his teeth writing for enthusiast sites such as RPGFan, then took a break from gaming to study English, creative writing, and linguistics at Rutgers University. Started out as EGM's obligatory east coast correspondent before selling out and moving to the west coast. Chris is particularly keen on examining narrative structure, character development, and writing in video games. Frequently opens mouth, inserts foot, often where twittery things happen: @chrisholzworth. Meet the rest of the crew.

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