LGBT characters

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender characters have been depicted in games since the 1980s, the first being Moonmist (Infocom 1986).
Content has been subject to change by some game companies, which are generally examples of heterosexism in that heterosexuality is normalized while homosexuality is subject to aditional censorship or ridicule.

Sexual orientation and gender identity have served a significant role in some console and personal computer games with the trend being towards greater visibility of LGBT indentities, in particular, Japanese popular culture and games marketed towards LGBT consumers.