GaymerX2 #EveryoneGames

A project in San Francisco, CA by GaymerX
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Last year, over 2,300 awesome gamers attended the first GaymerX -- and now it's back with even more surprises for LGBTQ geeks!
Backers: 456
Average Pledge Per Backer: $53

Funded: $24,298 of $10,000
Dates: Feb 19th -> Mar 25th (34 days)
Project By: GaymerX
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Latest News

GaymerX2 Panel Report: Designing Inclusive Videogames

August 26th - via: cliqist.com
Video games are not born out of a vacuum but created by one to hundreds of people. Although all types of people have been driven to create games since their inception, it’s the unfortunate statistical reality of game development that many creators are from very similar backgrounds (ie: straight and male). With this in mind, how can developers go about making their games inclusive to a whole wealth of prospective players? According to Christine Love of Love Conquers All Games, David Rosen of Wolfire Games, and Elizabeth Zelle of Volition, it’s not hard at all. In fact, it’s rather silly to not work towards inclusivity. (Read More)

Changes I Hope to See With GaymerX3

August 11th - via: cliqist.com
GaymerX2 was supposed to be the last GaymerX convention. Despite tremendous love for the first and second years, it was just too much of a financial burden for organizers. And yet, thanks to an unfortunate slip up with NIS America, GaymerX staff got to see that their convention had actually made an impact on people. Suddenly, people and companies pledged thousands of dollars to help fund a third convention. Yes, at the time a third convention was off the table, but such kind gestures did not go unnoticed. As fantastic as GaymerX2 was, there are still a few changes I would really love to see if – and when – GaymerX3 becomes a real thing. (Read More)

GaymerX2 Panel Report: Gender and Sexuality in Interactive Fiction

August 4th - via: cliqist.com
Interactive fiction may very well be one of my favorite genres in video games. In case the title seems a bit broad, people usually boil “interactive fiction” down to heavily story-focused (and often text-only) experiences. For some, the games appear to be like the Choose Your Own Adventure books of our youth, although not all interactive fiction has as much choice – and some have far more. Visual novels can also be included as intensely story driven experiences accompanied by still or animated artwork. (Read More)

GaymerX2 Panel Report: Gearbox Software’s Gaymer X Spectacular

July 30th - via: cliqist.com
Gearbox is the developer best known for the Borderlands series although they’ve been around for a good while now. However, it’s mostly in Borderlands that they have begun creating unique and interesting characters in regards to gender, body type, and sexuality. And yet, these gentle pushes are relatively rare in the video game industry. As such, it was very interesting to hear members of the development team speak at a LGBT-focused convention. (Read More)

GaymerX2. How Was The Show?

July 15th - via: cliqist.com
GaymerX was a convention born of crowdfunding. Thanks to Kickstarter, and many wonderful backers, this new gaming convention was able to take over San Francisco for a weekend in 2013. GaymerX2 also saw crowdfunding success but it was a bit bittersweet. Because of expenses and circumstances beyond the Kickstarter, 2014’s con would be the last year. I knew then I had to go or else I would end up regretting missing such an amazing event. (Read More)

The Final Push!

March 24th - via: kickstarter.com
This is it!We've entered into the final moments of our Kickstarter! We urge each and every one of you to tweet, share, instant message, email, heck even LinkedIn about it! Thank you so much for joining us and we can't wait to have you at GaymerX,... (Read More)

Last Day!

March 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey everyone!This is our very last day so please take a second and post about GaymerX on your wall, twitter feed or tell a friend. We'd love to hit that 30K stretch goal and make GaymerX2 something even more awesome! Thank you for helping us hit our... (Read More)

GaymerX2 Crowd-Funding Campaign in its Final Stretch

March 24th - via: gamepolitics.com
Organizers of last year's first gay gaming and geek culture convention launched a Kickstarter crowd-funding campaign in mid-February for GaymerX2. Now with less than 12 hours to go before the crowd-funding campaigns, organizers are trying to hit a final stretch goal of $30,000. Hitting that milestone will allow them to bring on The Super Soul Bros! to play live music during the event. Previous stretch goals included adding an additional $1,500 cash prize to the cosplay contest being held at the event, color programs, and pronoun sticker add-ons for badges. (Read More)

Update #11: Colleen Macklin! 70 Hours Left to Go! GDC!

March 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Surprise announcement! Along with all of the excitement from GDC, we're feeling stoked about announcing our sudden surprise Boss of Honor: Colleen Macklin! If you don't know who she is already, it's a long résumé. Colleen Macklin is an Associate... (Read More)

Update #10: Highlights From GaymerX 2013!

March 16th - via: kickstarter.com
For those who couldn't make it to the first GaymerX, or those who just wanted to remember the fun, let's do a little recap! So, here's a video from the awesome Becca Canote of her time at GaymerX, which is definitely one of our favorite recaps of the... (Read More)

Update #9: Get Your Cosplay On!

March 13th - via: kickstarter.com
$20,000! $20k! We've hit our third stretch goal!In addition to our cosplay contest and party/dance, we are adding a $1,500 cash prize pool for the top cosplayers!. We know how great cosplay can be in embracing your inner geek, so we’re super... (Read More)

Update #8: A New Challenger Approaches

March 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Behold - from the TBS series King of the Nerds comes a new surprise - gaymer Xander Jeanneret is our super special guest at the $50k mark, and he just released a video about how awesome it is to be a gaymer.  Most of all, once the appropriate... (Read More)

Revised Stretch Goals and Commonly Asked Questions

March 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey everyone!Just a quick update to answer a few questions about GaymerX2, as well as lay out the new stretch goals. Since it looks like we're going to hit a slightly more conversative number than we had anticipated, we have lowered our goal reach to... (Read More)

Update #6: Killer Robots and Snipers at GX2!

March 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Our good friends, one a murderous robot and the other a headshot champion, have a few words for you about supporting GaymerX! Check out this hilarious video by some beloved members of our GaymerX family: Ellen McLain (voice of GLaDOS in the Portal... (Read More)

Update #5: Press Roundup

March 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Over the past few weeks, GaymerX2 has made waves across the internet in features by sites like Joystiq, Polyon, Kotaku, and GLAAD. This coverage is truly humbling, and it’s great to see people raising awareness about how important it is to have a... (Read More)

GaymerX2 meets Kickstarter goal, returns to InterContinental San Francisco

March 3rd - via: thebitpulse.com
GaymerX2′s Kickstarter campaign has been fully funded, meaning that the convention will be able to return to last year’s venue, the San Francisco InterContinental. (Read More)

Update #4: IndieCade and GaymerX!

February 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Here's another exciting update for you all! The fantastic team at Cards Against Humanity are helping us bring our newest partner, IndieCade, the International Festival of Independent Games to GaymerX2!  "With a focus on the LBGT community, the... (Read More)

Update #3: Stretch Goal #2 reached!

February 24th - via: kickstarter.com
You're all really good at this.   We just hit $15k, which means we'll be getting full color programs with original art by queer designers! Heading the project will be Seth Watkins, an incredibly gifted designer and illustrator who is also a trans... (Read More)

Update #2: Special Guest Darren Young, WWE Superstar

February 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Hey everyone! If you didn’t already know, openly gay WWE superstar Fred Rosser, aka Darren Young, will be attending GaymerX2 as our special guest, and he just recorded a video for us!  “Being yourself and being proud of who you truly are is... (Read More)

Update #1: Over 100% Backed After Day 2, Stretch Goal #1 Reached

February 20th - via: kickstarter.com
At the end of day 1, we were over 70% into our goal. And today, just after the end of day 2, we're more than pleased to say that we've surpassed our goal of $10k for the venue deposit.  Just wow. Thank you thank you thank you <3 The love we've... (Read More)

GaymerX 2 gaming convention hits Kickstarter

February 20th - via: cnet.com.au
The LGBTQ gaming convention that held its inaugural event last year is now seeking funding via Kickstarter for its second, to be held in San Francisco in July. (Read More)

GaymerX2 seeks deposit on Kickstarter

February 19th - via: thebitpulse.com
GaymerX2, an annual convention for LGBT gamers and their allies, is seeking funding for its second year on Kickstarter. (Read More)

GaymerX2 gearing up for second convention with new Kickstarter

February 19th - via: dot429.com
The first GaymerX, a convention by LGBTQ gamers for LGBTQ gamers, was a smashing success; now, the team behind it is gearing up for GX2, scheduled for July 11-13, 2014—and for those who want tickets, it’s advised they act fast. (Read More)

GaymerX2 launches fundraiser for LGBTQ-friendly convention

February 19th - via: polygon.com
The organizers behind the convention that celebrates the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer community in games, GaymerX, recently launched a Kickstarter campaign to raise funds for its 2014 event. (Read More)

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