Video game developers must deliver more realistic female characters; players are not fooled
Most video games continue to portray female characters as objects of the “male gaze,” or the object of sexual attention from male characters
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The video game industry is booming, with global revenue expected to reach $260 billion by 2025. But as more games flood the market and big names such as Google, Meta, and Apple prepare to enter the industry, gender stereotypes and the hyper-sexualization of female characters remain a significant issue that frustrates players.