Variety’s Todd Spangler has shared a story spotlighting the newly formed Latino Representation in Gaming Coalition, a nonprofit (501c3) organization connecting Latines across the gaming industry worldwide, co-founded by Rep. Joaquin Castro (D-TX), National Hispanic Media Coalition, Hispanic Heritage Foundation, Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute, MANA, Latinx in Gaming, Hispanic Association for Corporate Responsibility and Latino Corporate Directors Association and Estuardo Rodriguez.
Approximately 72% of U.S. Hispanics 13 and older self-identify as “gamers,” and Latinos are 32% more likely than other populations to consider gaming their main source of entertainment, according to data cited by the coalition members.
LRGC’s purpose is to push for more transparency in the industry, greater Latino representation in the industry and leadership, better representative content including narratives and depiction of Latino characters, more development of and greater representation of Latino creators and developers, and fomenting an inclusive, inviting environment for Latinos interested in the industry.
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