Season of Pride 2022 Celebrates Diversity and Pride this July

For the last few years, we’ve covered publisher and developer Midboss’ “Season of Pride” event. Instead of hosting it during June, which is usually considered to be Pride Month, they often opt to focus their attention on July, giving the “Season of Pride” its own moment as it were. Personally, I like their message, that Pride is something to celebrate even outside of Pride Month. Regardless, this July the Season of Pride event is returning with streams, sales, and more.

This year’s event (hosted by Midboss) will begin on July 9^th and will run until July 23^rd. The event will consist of charity streams, sales, and a variety of things that will benefit a variety of charities. Here is what the press release has to say about the upcoming event.

“Festivities include a Nintendo eShop sale on LGBTQ+ titles, including Arcade Spirits: The New Challengers, Steven Universe: Unleash the Light, Sword of the Necromancer, and more. Additionally, a Steam sale and event features discounts on LGBTQ+-themed games and spotlights on upcoming games centered around queer themes. Other companies providing support include Annapurna Interactive, Devolver Digital, Green Man Gaming, and more.

Additionally, LGBTQ+ streamers like DEERE, JeffBrutlag, and UrbanBohemian will play games featuring representation of queer characters, themes, and stories in marathons across the three weekends of the event. Funds raised from these streams will support charities The Trevor Project, Trans Lifeline, Minus 18, Mermaids UK, GaymerX, Black Girls Code, Women in Games International, and Girls Who Code.

MidBoss, developer and publisher of LGBTQ-themed titles like 2064: Read Only Memories and Kitsune Tails, organized the event and will Livestream and re-host partnered streamers on the MidBoss Twitch Channel throughout the month. Season of Pride 2022 aims to build on the success of Season of Pride 2021, which raised just under $30,000 for charity, and amassed more than 21 years of viewership of LGBTQ+ streamers and games.”

Cade Peterson, CEO of Midboss commented by saying: “We are so grateful to host another Season of Pride to shine a spotlight on all the great LGBTQ+ games and content creators and to support the mission of some great causes. Donate early, donate often! Add some games to that backlog and feel good about it!”

The full schedule for the event will be posted on the Season of Pride official website, and you can follow the event via the Midboss Twitch channel as well.