Gaming has changed a lot over the years. Not just through graphics but also to the point that games can tell impactful stories with powerful characters that can inspire anybody. And since March 8th is International Women’s Day, let’s take a look at10 amazing female characters in ...
Though they have often been marginal, female video game characters have been present, even playable, from the early days of the industry. From Metroid's Samus Aran to Lara Croft to Aloy from Horizon Zero Dawn, this entry tracks the history of women heroes in video games with a focus on ...
(2009). The effects of the sexualization of female video game characters on gender stereotyping and female self-concept. Sex Roles, 61(11–12), 808–823. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11199-009-9683-8. Article Google Scholar Bernard, P., Loughnan, S., Marchal, C., Godart, A., & ...
The Importance of Female Characters in Video Games FeaturedNo Comment Remember Lara Croft? Yes, the appealing female protagonist from Tomb Raider. This top-heavy figure was specifically designed to appeal to male heterosexual audiences. However, the gaming industry has evolved since then. Today it'...
Anita Sarkeesianexamines how some video games make a joke out of sexism. 1.5/10(125) Top-rated S1.E4 ∙ Ms. Male Character Mon, Nov 18, 2013 Anita Sarkeesianexamines how female characters are inferior to male characters in video games. ...
“women in games” the role of labor in the production and promotion of video game platforms. Preview Unable to display preview.Download preview PDF. References Download references Editor information Editors and Affiliations Suffolk University, USA...
“In past Final Fantasy titles, female characters in the leading role have traditionally been very… girl-you-want-to-protect… For Final Fantasy XIII, Lightning is not only beautiful, but she’s very strong. She has this independence. In battle, she’s very graceful in her movements, but...
Using content analysis, we analyze 313 female and male characters presented in video games. The results show a problematic representation of women in terms of quantity and quality. Women are significantly underrepresented, starring in only 17.78% of game covers and 35.29% of in-game audiovisual ...
Though they have often been marginal, female video game characters have been present, even playable, from the early days of the industry. From Metroid's Samus Aran to Lara Croft to Aloy from Horizon Zero Dawn, this entry tracks the history of women heroes in video games with a focus on ...
Tropes vs. Women in Video Games: With Anita Sarkeesian. The Damsel in Distress became one of the most widely used gendered clichés in the history of gaming and the trope has been core to the popularization and development of the medium itself.