a90skid.com
  • Shop
  • Reviews
  • Shop
  • Reviews
0
A 90s Kid
  • Shop
  • Reviews

And Russia isn’t happy about it…

overwatch smooch

Normally a video game’s comic is loved only by hardcore fans and isn’t what you would call “newsworthy.” However, this issue is different. Today Overwatch’s latest digital comic went live and revealed the game’s cover-star hero Tracer as queer. Raise those rainbow flags high, friends!

The comic, pictured below, shows Tracer kissing another girl, Emily, who is not part of the Overwatch gang. The two appear to be living together, or dating at the very least. They attend Winston’s holiday dinner together later in the comic.

overwatch reflections

Tracer is easily Overwatch’s most well-known character. She’s the lone hero on the box cover and is used frequently in marketing and promotions.

This is a great treat for both Overwatch fans and LGBTQ members across the video game industry. Few queer characters appear in video games, and of those few, even less are actually the game’s heroes. Although, I do have to give props to RPG’s like Stardew Valley that give players the option to have relationships with both male and female partners. Representation of minorities is incredibly important, so this LGBTQ gamer is happy to see one of the biggest games stepping it up.

In 2015, Blizzard actually teased that Overwatch would have multiple queer characters, though they gave no specifics. Tracer is the first confirmed LGBTQ hero, and we’re all hoping to see more soon!

Sadly, LGBTQ representation like this doesn’t come without backlash. The most notable so far has come from none other than Mother Russia. Eurogamer reported that the Overwatch comic loads with the message “In accordance with Russian law we cannot share this comic with our players on territory of Russian Federation.” Sigh…

Overwatch is available to play on PS4, Xbox One, and PC. Go get your queer gaming on!

Total
0
Shares
Share 0
Tweet 0
Pin it 0
Related Topics
  • Blizzard Entertainment
  • Overwatch
  • Tracer
Mischa McGill

Mischa grew up with video games and still has a deep love for many - especially fun, colorful RPGs. Some of her favorites include Pokémon, Animal Crossing, Pikmin, Fantasy Life, Kingdom Hearts, Skyrim, Civilization V, and Stardew Valley. She loves nights in with her boyfriend cooking Mexican food, watching Studio Ghibli movies, and going head-to-head in their favorite games. Mischa might not beat you in Super Smash Bros, but she owns a replica of Arwen’s sword and Hermione’s wand, so... don’t rub it in too much.

You May Also Like
Rakin AWTFBR Tour
View Post
  • 1 min
  • Esports
  • Industry

Alienware and Team Liquid Unveil Massive Esports Training Facility in Sao Paulo

  • Lachlan Cosgrove
  • May 10, 2023
video game poster
View Post
  • 2 min
  • Gamedev
  • Industry

How to Create Your Own Epic Video Game Poster

  • A9K Staff
  • May 4, 2023
EA Sports FC 24
View Post
  • 4 min
  • Industry
  • Opinion
  • Sport

Who Will Be the Cover Star of EA Sports FC 24? 

  • A9K Staff
  • April 21, 2023
Scooby Doo Pinball machine flippers
View Post
  • 2 min
  • Industry
  • News
  • Opinion
  • Pinball

First Look at the New Spooky Scooby Doo Pinball Machine

  • Matthew Owen
  • February 10, 2023
gaming esports
View Post
  • 3 min
  • Industry
  • Opinion

How competitiveness drives gamers to be better

  • A9K Staff
  • January 27, 2023
gaming setup streaming
View Post
  • 3 min
  • Industry

Gaming gadgets make a difference for some

  • A9K Staff
  • January 27, 2023
video games VR
View Post
  • 3 min
  • Industry
  • Opinion

How gamers benefit in various ways from playing video games

  • A9K Staff
  • January 27, 2023
Video Games Esports
View Post
  • 3 min
  • Industry

Nothing Screams Interactive Distraction Like Video Games

  • A9K Staff
  • January 27, 2023

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Subscribe

Subscribe now to our newsletter

A90KID.COM

VIDEO GAMES COMMUNITY & ENTERTAINMENT

A 90s Kid is an active website and media channel, dedicated to providing you information and entertainment related to the video games industry

Navigation
  • About Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Refund and Returns Policy
Recent Articles
  • SGDQ 2023 Schedule: Where and What to Watch May 25, 2023
  • How to Choose the Right Editing Program for Your Needs May 22, 2023
  • Redfall is Mid but the Popcorn is Delicious May 17, 2023
  • Alienware and Team Liquid Unveil Massive Esports Training Facility in Sao Paulo May 10, 2023
  • How to Create Your Own Epic Video Game Poster May 4, 2023
A 90s Kid
© 2023

Input your search keywords and press Enter.