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There's a huge thread about that:

 

atariage.com/forums/topic/209778-women-in-videogames-a-feminist-perspective/

 

They were trying to get teen and preteen boys to plop in quarters and to buy home video games. What does the average mindless boy think about? That's right, being a hero and getting the girl.

That's a good point but I'm not a sociologist or aware of who was playing these games at the time so without knowing more it seems they were tapping into male power fantasies of heroism and, as you put it, "getting the girl". I'll check the link, thanks.

It's sad to see how some of the overly-sensitive, politically correct, rabid feminists over analyze everything to the point sucking the crap out of it.

 

I would like to agree with Random Terrain, that the target demographic is largely pre-teen or adolescent boys, I think most would agree that males are probably the biggest users of video games in general. Now with all the super-hero movies, comics and games, this is just one among many. They just want to play and have fun, they don't think about the underlying social dynamics, heck they are probably totally unaware of it. I personally am sick of politics and political correctness creeping it's way into every aspect of my life, I mean really my video games too?

 

Now, has the female form been exploited? Yes, for as long as recorded history. Even the magazines by women, targeted at women TODAY have articles about how to emphasize their looks, "attract a mate", etc. The advertising in some of the women's magazines exploit the male body too, but no one is talking about that.

 

If the adult population in general cared, or were really serious about becoming a sexless or androgynous society, they would not buy all these magazines or associated products, but the market has spoken, however there will always be a vocal and easily offended minority buzzing in your ear.

 

Now back to fun... which is why I come here.

I just thought it was an interesting video because I was not even aware of this pattern, or if I was, I was only aware of it on a very low level of clarity. I focused more on the games themselves than on the story behind them. Some interesting work has been done in this area with the "James Bond" movie series also. If anyone is interested I can provide a link otherwise I won't bother if nobody wants to read it.

The lady who made that video is a self-serving shill. Many of us are tired of the discussion - at least where this persons work is concerned.

I found a counter-video on this one...

I saw there were counter videos but I haven't watched them yet.