I think video games have become the main vein for entertainment globally, the industry has surpassed movies and music revenue combined, and after realizing that, It is only logical that we are starting to see more varied themes in games as we do in movies, the medium is expanding and reaching more and more people every new generation, that why we see 100 million consoles sold world wide for SONY and half of that for MS, we all do not think the same, feel in the same way, people has the need to feel included in the medium and we all are being exposed to themes, mindsets, ways of living that we probably do not know much about in different parts of the world and learn about them through video games is neat, I really think that is pretty cool. I believe we will see more of that as the industry keeps expanding.
I game because i enjoy the experiences games bring to me, with the story, acting, OST, gameplay and visual fidelity. I know people that skip all cut scenes in all the games they play, and it is fine by me, If i were only seeking game-play I would be playing only non story games ,but I like my games to be richer in themes and characters portrayed, i want different backgrounds, ideologies, motives and the like, so we started to see mental illness in games such as Hellblade, LGBT themes and characters in The Last of US or AC, and that is fine by me, I would have quit games, if games were the exact same as they were 25 years ago, only game play and zero themes. S
It is really fun to watch reactions from people that connect with games that I like in a different ways that I do. I am not in my 20s, nor I am gay, these are teens who are maybe 20 years younger than me, but i feel they are entitled to enjoy and find their way of life and sexual orientation included in this exciting world of gaming as game characters, I think that is really cool, We did not have that 25 years ago.
And for those thinking that these themes confuse the kids.
The solution is talking to them, kids nowadays are pretty smart, share information with them and let them form an opinion on their own, and not pass your bias towards what is the "normal" way of life to chose. Love them and be aware of the kind of content they are exposed to.