Sci-Fi & Squeam

13 Oct 2012

GAYMER CON

Games & Hobbies, Music, Society & Culture, TV & Film

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‘GaymerCon is the first gaming and geek lifestyle convention with a focus on LGBT culture.
On August 3 & 4th, 2013, we will gather together to create a fun, exciting weekend of gaming, geek culture, tech talk, development, and even some partying. GaymerCon is open to all and we hope to make an experience that will be meaningful as well as exceptionally exciting and fascinating.’….FROM THEIR WEBSITE.

We were extremely fortunate Dean Arcuri & Brad Granger both from the awesome Guy-fi podcast and the Squeamer talk to one of the very strong and committed organisers Benjamin Williams from Seattle USA to tell us why it is very important to have the very 1st LGBTIQ Gamers convention to be held next year in San Francisco August 3 & 4th, 2013 !

We talked about stereotypes, breaking down barriers, Homophobia and Sexism in games, diversity and the fight for equality…..and of course: Video Games !!

And as Gaymercon say on their website:”Gaming is a common shared experience that helps us escape, educates us and helps to define who we are and want to be. Gay, Black, Latino, Lesbian, Asian, Kinksters, Women, Transgender, Bi, Nuns, Swedes, Hipsters, Browncoats, Trekkies, Xbots, Robots, Holograms, Dwarves, Lawyers and Monsters”….

So listen to this FULL interview with the wonderful Benjamin !

http://gaymercon.org/info/about

http://guyfi.com.au/?page_id=16