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“Homosexual” classified as a mental disorder by APA
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Stonewall Inn Riots
Lozano, E. (2018, October 03). LGBTQ Timeline. Retrieved October 26, 2020, from https://nsucurrent.nova.edu/2018/10/02/lgbtq-timeline/ -
“Homosexual” removed from disorder list by APA
Lozano, E. (2018, October 03). LGBTQ Timeline. Retrieved October 26, 2020, from https://nsucurrent.nova.edu/2018/10/02/lgbtq-timeline/ -
First Gay Video Game Character
Moonmist was released in 1986 for the Apple II, Atari 8-bit, Commodore 64, and others. This is one of the first known computer games to include a homosexual character in the form of a lesbian, but this character was not playable. Cobbett, R. (2011, February 20). They did it first. Retrieved October 26, 2020, from https://www.pcgamer.com/they-did-it-first/ -
First Transgender Character in Major Video Game
While not human, Birdo from Super Mario Bros 2 is probably one of the first transgender characters in any popular video game. Early manuals from the game state that Birdo believes they are a girl and would prefer to be called “Bridetta”. Baird, S., & Scott Baird (2017, August 18). 15 LGBTQ Characters You Didn't Know Were Censored In Video Games. Retrieved October 26, 2020, from https://screenrant.com/lgbtq-characters-you-didnt-know-were-censored-in-video-games/ -
Clinton signs the Defense of Marriage act
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First Playable LGBT Character
In 1996 Phantasmagoria 2 was released, and included the first LGBT character that was actually playable, in the form of bisexual Curtis Craig. Phantasmagoria 2. (n.d.). Retrieved October 26, 2020, from https://web.archive.org/web/19961219235404/http://www.sierra.com/entertainment/phantas2/ -
Ellen DeGeneres’ National coming out
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First Video Game with LGBT Intercourse
The Fable series represented the first time a player could initiate a relationship with a same-sex partner and actually have the game represent sexual activity in a post-marriage cutscene. Archive, L., & Archive, L. (2016, June 24). Relationship Options in Fable Series. Retrieved October 26, 2020, from https://lgbtqgamearchive.com/2015/08/27/relationship-options-in-fable-series/ -
First Gay Marriage in Sims franchise
While the Sims games had long included same-sex relationships and other life events, Sims 3 was the first game in the series to depict full LGBT marriage equality. How 'The Sims' helped a generation of LGBT+ gamers. (n.d.). Retrieved October 26, 2020, from https://www.sbs.com.au/topics/pride/fast-lane/article/2018/01/17/how-sims-helped-generation-lgbt-gamers -
Nintendo Receives Backlash over lack of LGBT Gameplay
In Nintendos 2013 game Tomodachi Life, players simulating real life relationships were no allowed to do so with two characters of the same gender. Nintendo came under fire for this decision, prompting promised from the company to be more inclusive in the future. Joseph, S. (2014, October 15). Nintendo's gay character game ban slammed. Retrieved October 26, 2020, from https://www.marketingweek.com/nintendos-gay-character-game-ban-slammed/ -
Same-Sex Marriage legalized in USA
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Pulse Nightclub Shooting
Lozano, E. (2018, October 03). LGBTQ Timeline. Retrieved October 26, 2020, from https://nsucurrent.nova.edu/2018/10/02/lgbtq-timeline/ -
First Playable Trans Character from Major Studio
In 2020 Xbox game studios and Dontnod studios will be releasing “Tell Me Why”, a game which includes the first playable transgender character in a major video game release in the form of Tyler, it’s main protagonist. Liao, S. (2020, August 27). 'Tell Me Why' is the first blockbuster game to feature a playable trans character. Retrieved October 26, 2020, from https://www.cnn.com/2020/08/27/tech/tell-me-why-trans-xbox-launch/index.html -
First LGBT Marriage in Game
Fallout 2, released in 1998, was the first game to include a complete representation of LGBT marriage.
