No sooner than did GaymerCon gather enough financial backing to organize its first ever meeting in 2013 did a trademark issue—something that pisses off gamers of any orientation—arise with the name. "Gaymer" has been trademarked by the guy who owns gaymer.org, and he even sent a cease-and-desist letter over to Reddit… » 12/25/12 5:00pm 12/25/12 5:00pm

GaymerCon, an effort to convene the "first gaming and geek lifestyle convention with a focus on LGBT culture," drew backing and support from the likes of Xbox Live, Penny Arcade, and even the Sniper from Team Fortress 2, beat its funding target by a mile after its Kickstarter closed on Friday. » 9/02/12 1:00pm 9/02/12 1:00pm

Xbox Live is supporting Gaymercon, the first-ever gathering dedicated to LBGT video game players. » 8/30/12 1:15pm 8/30/12 1:15pm

Gaymercon, a convention for everyone but with a focus on creating a safe space for gay gamers and tech fans to congregate, will be happening on August 3 and 4th of 2013, somewhere in San Francisco. The con is happening no matter what, but—wait for it—the organizers would love for you to donate to their Kickstarter to… » 8/02/12 1:00pm 8/02/12 1:00pm