Tag: spelfeminism

I am not the thought police

I have lived and worked and breathed games for about as long as I've been alive and aware of what I really feel passionate about. During this very long period of time, I've spent about 10-15 years as a games critic (in addition to being a developer and keen hobbyist). During that time - that... Continue Reading →

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I want a refund

A simple drawing of a girl in red staring down a tiger against a yellow background

I thought I'd take a leaf from this guy's book and ask for a refund. But for a different reason. Thanks to @tauriqmoosa for the tweet and the image. I want a refund for every game where sexism is used as a crappy excuse to keep players playing. I want a refund for every sexist... Continue Reading →

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All renaissance and no innovation

Okay, so them are maybe sort of harsh fighting words, but I had a hard time finding the right title. So sue me. I happen to be a fan of the Old School Renaissance movement within RPGs, at least when it comes to some areas of it. I love Lamentations of the Flame Princess and... Continue Reading →

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Konsten att aldrig hålla käften

an image showing two controllers, and superimposed the icon of feminism, a closed fist in a symbol for woman.

Det hela började, som det så ofta gör, med en diskussion på sociala medier. ESA har tagit fram siffor på spelardemografin i USA under 2014. I den undersökningen står det bland annat att 44% av alla de som spelar spel i USA är kvinnor. "Smutt!" hade man kunnat tänka. "44% kvinnor! We're catching up!" Men... Continue Reading →

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Not Your Shield

A set of games in the background, a controller up front. The symbol of feminism, a closed fist in the sign of woman, on top.

If GamerGate had happened around 2004 - 05, I would probably be more sympathetic towards the movement.¹ It didn't. In the years between 2004 and 2015 I've learned quite a bit. One of the things that I've learned is that an environment with token individuals encourage those token individuals to assume specific and very limited... Continue Reading →

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Subtle reminders

A set of games in the background, a controller up front. The symbol of feminism, a closed fist in the sign of woman, on top.

One of the most persistent memories I have about playing GTA V is the constant reinforcement from the game that I did not belong in that world. It is the small things, really, stacking up to become a mountain of rejection. It is the voice on the radio, talking about women as if they were... Continue Reading →

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