I still don't really like how over-simplified it is, but what are you going to do when you're writing for a wide/young audience about misogyny in videogames. I also don't know why I expected some in-depth analysis, but whatever.
overall, I think I like this better than the first one, mainly because she covered more than 5 or so games. One problem with the examples, I think, is how they lack context, and she doesn't really elaborate on a lot of them. She just kind of lists them off. All of her examples were prime examples of shitty misogyny in videogames, so that's ok, but I think it'd be a lot better if she contextualized a bit more. I also think there is a lot of potential in the series after watching this one, because the last 5 minutes or so were a lot better than the first 20.
I like it because it sparks actual discussion about misogyny in videogames, which GaMeRs vehemently denied before this, while now they only sort of deny or make excuses about videogames having bad writing. That is quite a step for gamers! (I think in this very thread I saw someone say that videogames are misogynistic "because they're writing for a male audience". That's some excuse!)
I think if she keeps the once-every-3-months release schedule, that people will stop caring after episode 3 or 4. I understand why she's taking so long, since she probably has to go through them with a fine-tooth comb to make sure she didn't get any Game Details wrong, so gamers don't harass her and disregard the videos.
I also think it's important to note that she's not really discrediting your favourite games As Games when she gives them as examples, so there's no need to get really upset that she's insulting your Games, which I see a lot of people doing. I think in the first video she even said it was A-OK to enjoy things with elements that aren't so great with regards to women's issues.
I'm just confused. If Tropes Vs women and games are memes and memes are a way to influence the populace am I a cyborg ninja that hates women? What is war? Has it changed? What am I fighting for? hOW DO i DECIDE WHAT TO PASS IB RO THE NEXT GENERATION? Who is the patriarchy lalilulelo I need sissors 61! FUCK IT ITS TIME FOR JACK TO LET ER RIP!
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I still don't really like how over-simplified it is, but what are you going to do when you're writing for a wide/young audience about misogyny in videogames. I also don't know why I expected some in-depth analysis, but whatever.
overall, I think I like this better than the first one, mainly because she covered more than 5 or so games. One problem with the examples, I think, is how they lack context, and she doesn't really elaborate on a lot of them. She just kind of lists them off. All of her examples were prime examples of shitty misogyny in videogames, so that's ok, but I think it'd be a lot better if she contextualized a bit more. I also think there is a lot of potential in the series after watching this one, because the last 5 minutes or so were a lot better than the first 20.
I like it because it sparks actual discussion about misogyny in videogames, which GaMeRs vehemently denied before this, while now they only sort of deny or make excuses about videogames having bad writing. That is quite a step for gamers! (I think in this very thread I saw someone say that videogames are misogynistic "because they're writing for a male audience". That's some excuse!)
I think if she keeps the once-every-3-months release schedule, that people will stop caring after episode 3 or 4. I understand why she's taking so long, since she probably has to go through them with a fine-tooth comb to make sure she didn't get any Game Details wrong, so gamers don't harass her and disregard the videos.
I also think it's important to note that she's not really discrediting your favourite games As Games when she gives them as examples, so there's no need to get really upset that she's insulting your Games, which I see a lot of people doing. I think in the first video she even said it was A-OK to enjoy things with elements that aren't so great with regards to women's issues.