June 16, 2025
Pride Month 2025 - Tips and Events
Happy Pride Month! We compiled some information and events and tips for the ongoing Pride Month to celebrate Diversity in Games and those who make them.
It's Pride Month and more than ever, it's time to celebrate diversity in games, in society, within studios, and among developers.
We believe it is important to show our solidarity with the Pride movement. Pride is not just about celebration; it’s about visibility, awareness, and support for marginalized communities, including LGBTQIA+ individuals in the games industry.
With this in mind, we’ve compiled a list of events, organizations, and resources that may be of interest to LGBTQIA+ game developers, employers, and allies—especially those in Hamburg and across the German games industry.
If you know of an event, organization, initiative, or resource that should be included, we’d love to hear from you! Just send us an email at office@gamecity-hamburg.de, and we’ll be happy to add it.
Online Festivals and Awards:
Rainbow Tech Fest June 19 - 21 Online
Rainbow Tech Fest is a 3-day hack-a-thon on Twitch where streamers, developers, digital artists, and tech enthusiasts share and create together live. Everyone can participate in digital projects, and apps, as a kind of digital creative marathon on Twitch and to celebrate LGBTQIA+ talent.
Click here for the website: Rainbow Tech Fest Website
Press Play to Gay
There will be a Pride Indie Games Showcase as part of the Rainbow Tech Fest: on June 19 at 1:30 pm EST.
The organizers are still looking for co-streamers: Online Form and Unity Guild Member Creators: Online Form
Gayming Awards 2025
The Awards for the annual celebration of LGBTQIA+ gaming excellence will take place on July 8, 2025, organized by Gayming Mag: https://gaymingmag.com/awards/
Queer Games Bundles 2025
Queer Games Bundle Submissions on itch.io.
Queer Game Bundle 2025 on itch.io
The Queer Games Bundle has been publishing hundreds of different games with or by queer people/content/themes etc. for several years. This year there are over 600 entries, the Bundle is still in the making, soon to be released:
You can also check out the Power Up Pride Bundle 2025 at Humble Bundle:
Events and Pride Week
TALK:IN: Topic Sex in Games - About Sexuality, Desire and Intimacy in Digital Games on July 4, 2025 in Berlin, organized by GAME:IN.
The Call for Speakers is still open: Call for Speakers on LinkedIn
Hamburg Pride Events 2025
Don't miss Pride Week in Hamburg from July 26 to August 3, with a lot of events, talks, and the CSD demonstration on August 3. All information and routes can be found here: Hamburg Pride.
Ressources and Further Information
GAME:IN
GAME:IN is a community of people and companies who are committed to combating sexism within the German games industry. With their offer, they want to create a safe space for people within the German-speaking industry and draw attention to current issues and solutions.
Changing the Narrative: Why Representation in Video Games Matter 2024
This report by the Geena Davis Institute gives insights into key findings about the global games industry and gamers. It provides some tips on how to broaden representations in game development: The Representation Report
The GLAAD Gaming Report 2024
Find out more about the state of LGBTQIA+ Inclusion in Video Games in this report by GLAAD, an NGO focused on LGBTQIA+ advocacy and change. Find the report here: GLAAD Gaming Report 2024
Qweerty Gamers
Non-profit Organization who provides ressources, support and networking in the global gaming industry, featuring Streamers, Content Creators, and Events: Qweerty Gamers Website.
Game - Verband der deutschen Games-Branche: Diversity Guide
In this guide, you can find tips and information regarding diversity in games development and studios. Diversity Guide by game
