The Gayming Awards returned on June 25th, 2024 taking to our screens to showcase diversity and inclusion across the industry. In this article, we’re breaking down all the winners.
Gayming Awards 2024 with captions available
Game of the Year
Celebrating the best game released in 2023 and chosen by the Gayming Awards diverse panel of judges, this year’s winner is no surprise.
- Baldur’s Gate 3 – Larian Studios – WINNER
- Final Fantasy XVI – Square Enix
- Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – Nintendo
- Thirsty Suitors – Outerloop Games / Annapurna Interactive
- Spider-Man 2 – Insomniac Games / Sony Interactive Entertainment
- Stray Gods: The Roleplaying Musical – Summerfall Studios / Humble Games
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Best LGBTQ Indie Game
Indie games have always been forerunners in showcasing LGBTQ+ topics and genuine relationships. This award category acknowledges the best indie game made by an independent developer focused on telling an LGBTQ+ story or heavily featuring LGBTQ+ themes.
- Coral Island – Stairway Games / Humble Games
- In Stars and Time – insertdisc5
- Stray Gods: The Roleplaying Musical – Summerfall Studios / Humble Games
- Tchia – Awaceb / Kelper Interactive
- Thirsty Suitors – Outerloop Games / Annapurna Interactive – WINNER
- This Bed We Made – Lowbirth Games
LGBTQ Streamer of the Year
Authentic Representation Award
More than just inclusion in gaming, authentic representation of the LGBTQ+ experience is incredibly important. This award showcases the best examples of genuine representation in a game.
- Baldur’s Gate 3 – Larian Studios
- Coral Island – Stairway Games / Humble Games
- The Sims 4 – Maxis / EA Games
- The Expanse: A Telltale Series – Telltale Games / Deck Nine
- Thirsty Suitors – Outerloop Games / Annapurna Interactive – WINNER
- This Bed We Made – Lowbirth Games
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Best LGBTQ Character
The last year has been jam-packed with new and returning LGBTQ+ characters. This award recognises the best LGBTQ+ playable or significant NPC character in a game.
- Aloy – Horizon Forbidden West
- Dame Aylin – Baldur’s Gate 3
- Dion Lesage – Final Fantasy XVI
- Jala – Thirsty Suitors
- Shadowheart – Baldur’s Gate 3 – WINNER
- Tchia – Tchia
Industry Diversity Award
More diversity in the gaming industry only serves to make games better. This award celebrates an organisation that has done significant work in developing and championing diversity in the industry.
- Humble Games
- Larian Studios
- Latinx In Gaming – WINNER
- Qweerty Gamers
- Roll7
- Women In Games International
Best LGBTQ Contribution to Esports Award
This award recognises the contribution of an individual who has championed, promoted, and developed diversity in esports.
- Bailey McCann
- Bethany “Indyburgh” Pyles
- Cora Kennedy
- Emma “Emzii” Rose – WINNER
- Slaypex & Kylie Gabor
Gayming Icon Award
The Gayming Icon Award is given to an individual who has contributed towards increasing the visibility of the LGBTQ+ community in the gaming industry. This year, Gayming Magazine revealed Jermey Crawford, lead rules designer of Dungeons & Dragons, has been named 2024’s Gayming Icon.
LGBTQ Streamer Rising Star Class of ’24
Each year, the Gayming Awards intakes a new class of five steamers, all of which have made incredible progress in their streaming career over the last year. For 2024, the class is:
Has Your Favourite Game Been Missed?
With so many great titles showcasing LGBTQ+ representation in the last year, not every game could win. Make sure to let us know your favourite in the comments.
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When not working, you'll find me in VR or losing in bottom-tier Valorant matches. I write about all topic's tech and gaming with a particular focus on representation in gaming, virtual reality, and LGBTQ+ themes. If you're still not fed up with me, you can also catch me over on the Overclockers UK TikTok and YouTube accounts.
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