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Game Studies Study Buddies
66 – Cote – Gaming Sexism
Jan 31, 2024
Amanda Cote discusses gaming sexism in the podcast. They explore gender dynamics in gaming, unpack sexism in gaming culture, and discuss strategies for combating sexism. The conversation also touches on misogyny in gaming culture, code names and cosplay controversy at PAX East, and research limitations in gender studies.
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- The emergence of casualization in gaming has expanded the gaming audience through platforms like Nintendo's Wii and mobile games.
- Overt sexism in games influences game development, leading to exclusions like women being outside the target audience for certain games.
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Casualization of Gaming and Gender Discourses
The podcast episode delves into the emergence of casualization in gaming, exploring how Nintendo's Wii and mobile games have broadened the gaming audience. Cameron and Michael discuss the shifting perceptions in the gaming industry, particularly targeting the male-centric core audience while marginalizing women. Interviews reveal how overt sexism in games influences game development, exemplified by exclusions like women being considered outside the target audience for games like The Last of Us.
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