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Xbox unveils support for LGBTQIA+ players for Pride Month


Microsoft's Xbox unveiled its support for LGBTQIA+ players in advance of Pride Month in June.

According to the advocacy group GLAAD, 66% of LGBTQIA+ players agree that gaming allows them to express themselves in a way they don’t feel comfortable doing in the real world. Since 2019, Xbox and its safety teams have been partnering with the Trevor Project to connect players with resources to support their well-being, and ensure they feel safe when they play. Sharing how Microsoft Rewards members in the United States can earn and donate points to organizations supporting the LGBTQIA+ community, including GLAAD, Outright International, and the National Center for Transgender Equality.

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