Though the issue of homosexuality is still a highly debated one in the political realm, a place where the lifestyle has become more accepted is in the world of videogames. Though homosexuality has been prevalent in past games such as Fear Effect 2, Fable, and Jade Empire, the reason it is getting so much attention now is because of its appearance in the recent Rockstar game Bully. So, is gay content really on the rise and what does that mean for the videogame world?

From the article:

When word broke about Bully’s “boy-on-boy action” on gaygamer.net (a site that bills itself as being for “boys who like boys who like joysticks”), for instance, visitors loudly applauded Rockstar’s stealthy efforts.

“I love how Rockstar just threw this in here with absolutely zero commentary,” commented a gamer going by the handle of “E. Gauger.” The gamer also loved “how everyone was running around screaming ‘Columbine simulator!’ while two under-aged boys are making out in a parking lot like William S. Burroughs all over again. It’s gorgeous and important and cute.”

Another gamer, “Richie,” added: “I love this. Games like this should be about choice. Is Jimmy (the main character of the game) bisexual? He is if you want him to be. I hope more games follow suit.”

Read the full article over at gamasutra.com