#video-game-culture

#video-game-culture

from its opening moments, it's clear that its creators and its director, Matt Johnson, are video game fans, and specifically fans of 16-bit RPGs. Johnson and his creative partner, Jay McCarrol, are also the creators of the viral Wii Shop Update Day video where they run down an impressive list of classic video game titles set to the tune of the Wii's Shop Channel music.

Video game culture tends to cater toward cis-het bros, many of whom post whiny complaints on social media when their games feature LGBTQ inclusion or use homophobic language in their gameplay. (Remember the gamer who offered a "But I'm from London" explanation to excuse the slur he dropped?) But lately, many video games - and not even ones with overt queer and trans inclusion - are showing more colors of the rainbow in their pixels and polygons.

The $297 collector's edition of Grace Given features shimmering gilded edges, a simulated white antique leather cover, lush full-color illustrations, and a flocked slipcase with gold-foil detailing.