Consulting and Training

A 60 minute presentation on the the basics of incorporating LGBTQIA+ themes and content into games. We offer
guidance on why LGBTQIA+ content matters in media, themes that appeal to queer audiences, and how to use
tropes and how to avoid using them badly. Additionally, this talk provides a historical perspective on queer themes in other
forms of visual media and how it relates to gaming. After the presentation, we provide a 15 minute Q&A opportunity plus a quick reference PDF for participants.

Available as a 90 minute or half day workshop, one of our staff will provide a presentation on the basics of gender diversity, navigating pronouns, the impacts of unsupportive workplaces on gender diverse staff, and applicable laws to these situations. We’ll then engage in small group exercises to work on identifying ways to create a more inclusive workplace for transgender, non-binary, and other gender diverse staff members as well as strategies for addressing discriminatory and/or inappropriate behavior by colleagues. Handouts for staff and for managers are provided at the end of the workshop for easy future reference.

Available as a 90 minute or half day workshop, our staff discusses best practices for celebrating LGBTQIA+ people in player communities and maintaining their safety. The training includes a mixture of a traditional presentation, small group breakout discussions, role-playing, and Q&A session. Topics covered include LGBTQIA+ inclusive language, how to spot toxic behavior targeted at queer players, and strategies for confronting and communicating with problematic community members. Includes a quick reference PDF for participants after the workshop.

A customized 60 minute panel featuring gender diverse, LGBTQIA+, POC, and disabled and/or neurodiverse experts in the field of games. This discussion not only focuses on representation, but also intersectional visibility in games-based community building. Our staff will work to identify a panel of appropriate speakers in our networks based on your need and provide one of our staff members to moderate the discussion.

A sensitivity read is a review by a professional with an appropriate background, training, and/or extensive personal experiences that they use to draw upon when they review projects submitted to them for misrepresentations, bias, racism, or unintentional stereotypes. GaymerX staff and/or an appropriate expert in our network will review materials for your project, meet with your team to discuss their findings, and provide a written report of our recommendations. This is a service billed by the labor hour so we can better scale the cost to your specific needs.

GaymerX staff and/or an appropriate expert in our network will review marketing materials and talking points related to your project with regard to LGBTQIA+ content. We’ll review the provided materials, meet with your team to discuss our findings, and provide a written report summarizing our findings. As part of your campaign, we can also work with your team to identify appropriate community partners and influencers to help promote your project. This is a service billed by the labor hour so we can scale the cost to your specific needs.

Looking to overhaul your game narrative? Have a fantastic, ground breaking idea for new LGBTQIA+ content but unsure how best to execute it? Does your team need help on a deep dive into a niche LGBTQIA+ topic as part of your game? Is your management team facing a complex situation on LGBTQIA+ topics and not sure how to proceed? Our staff can meet with you for a no-cost, 30 minute meeting to discuss your specific needs and create a customized service proposal to help you achieve your goals.