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Re: Where Are the Video Games Women Really Want?
Posted by: Walaika Haskins 2008-10-23 06:00:07

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Ask anyone to describe a hardcore gamer and the image that comes to mind is probably that of a geeky, teenaged, socially awkward male who spends countless hours locked in his bedroom. The notion, however, that men alone rule the gaming realm is as outdated as the Atari 2600. Men, women and children alike have answered the call to play. While the gaming industry has long tailored its approach to gaming for young men and boys, women and girls have been largely left out. "A large part of it is legacy perceptions," Kimberly Unger told TechNewsWorld.

The focus should not be on gender.
Posted by: Laurie_Morgan 2008-10-28 11:58:53 In reply to: Walaika Haskins

Trying to quantify half the population is part of the problem. Ms. Tryer nailed it at the end when she said, "Rather, the focus should be on what interests people, regardless of gender." Just keep developing games that are engaging and keep welcoming developers from all walks of life. People of all walks of life will want to play!