Video game news doesn't typically cover serious political issues and the like. Unless our favorite hobby is being threatened by an overzealous politician or naysayer, something that still happens a little too often for comfort, we tend to shy away from covering serious world issues. But EA, along with many other corporations and individuals, would like to take a moment to draw your attention to the Defense of Marriage Act, and why this particular piece of legislation deserves to be shot down.

The Defense of Marriage Act, or DOMA, would essentially define marriage as a union specifically between a man and a woman. Would this law take effect, it would have not just massive personal ramifications for many Americans, but also consequences for businesses as well.

As EA says, "DOMA... Creates regulatory, tax, and discrimination complications for employers, and that's why we're standing against it. The underlying lawsuit impacts all employers no matter how big or small, and no matter the industry, and we encourage other businesses to join these efforts." And hey, it sure can't hurt EA's reputation, either.

EA has shown a groundswell of support for the LGBT community as of late, with their condoning of presence at Pride events and their support of the It Gets Better campaign being among the most notable efforts.