Anita Sarkeesian - Images
Colbert's subversive act
![euphemus216 minutes ago (edited) This was, as usual, a very clever interview by Colbert. Don't focus on the interview with Sarkeesian - look at the whole show. He played "enough rope" with Sarkessian in the interview with her, and then showed her up as small and inconsequential through a "compare and contrast" with his second guest. Think about it: Colbert is a devastatingly clever individual with one of the sharpest wits around - you don't get "The Late Show" gig any other way - he could crush Sarkeesian easily BUT that would be disproportionate punishment and only feed the victimhood of Sarkeesian. So he lets her hang herself - "you want to play with the big hitters? Well, here's your chance and I'll go easy on you too" Prior to the first interview with Anita Sarkeesian, Colbert pretty much ridiculed the whole gamergate" story in the set-up - the Mrs PacMan reference was hysterical. He then let Sarkeesian do her thing (she was very cautious unusually smart for her). I loved the telling slip by Sarkeesian when she blurted out "I'm well liked. She whines about the male-only gaming status-quo, the "damsel in distress" trope "Why can't the princess save herself?", etc. and how she gets hate mail and threats. She is vague about her knowledge and work - She can't/won't name 3 video games even though Colbert had only just listed 3 in the intro! She comes off as an evasive nothing. Colbert ends by asking if he can be a feminist and Sarkeesian declares, after a simple Q&A, that he is a feminist (Park must be p----- off massively). The second and longer interview is with Prof Jill Lepore - (compare and contrast) an accomplished academic from Harvard, a serious journalist at the New Yorker, a feminist, who has just written a serious book about Wonder Woman, and is relaxed and confident with Colbert. Through the interview we discover that Wonder Woman is the third longest running superhero comic in history (only a few years behind Superman and Batman), she's not shy about her sexuality (in fact she flaunts it), she is Princess Diana and rather than the "damsel in distress it is she who saves the military man and in so doing sacrifices eternal life for herself - The princess saves herself and the man too! Wonder Woman was warmly accepted by comic fans (mainly males) only 1 year after her invention. She was invented by a MAN (a feminist) well connected to early American feminists (the founders of Planned Parenthood) This discredits Sarkeesian's assertion that pop culture enjoyed primarily by males - like comics - is a boys-only space, with all misogynists tropes, and a vehemently protected status-quo. The interview shows these early feminists were far more important and tough than Sarkeesian appears (they went on hunger strikes and were imprisoned for their efforts in comparison, poor Anita gets angry troll messages). Lapore also shows that serious early feminists weren't as uptight about female sexuality as Sarkessian's contemporaries appear to be. William Moulton Marston, who invented Wonder Woman, was involved in a polyamorous relationship with two feminists. The last exchange with Lepore echoes the final exchange with Sarkeesian and ties it off neatly: Colbert asks Lepore if she would be ok with polyamory to which she admits she would not, to which Colbert says "Well then, I'm more of a feminist than you are", to which Lepore laughs delightedly and says "Exactly!" (She could see what was going on). Colbert did a fantastic job and you should view the whole show to gain context and not focus on the single interview with Sarkeesian.](https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/masonry/000/857/872/bec.png)
![euphemus216 minutes ago (edited) This was, as usual, a very clever interview by Colbert. Don't focus on the interview with Sarkeesian - look at the whole show. He played "enough rope" with Sarkessian in the interview with her, and then showed her up as small and inconsequential through a "compare and contrast" with his second guest. Think about it: Colbert is a devastatingly clever individual with one of the sharpest wits around - you don't get "The Late Show" gig any other way - he could crush Sarkeesian easily BUT that would be disproportionate punishment and only feed the victimhood of Sarkeesian. So he lets her hang herself - "you want to play with the big hitters? Well, here's your chance and I'll go easy on you too" Prior to the first interview with Anita Sarkeesian, Colbert pretty much ridiculed the whole gamergate" story in the set-up - the Mrs PacMan reference was hysterical. He then let Sarkeesian do her thing (she was very cautious unusually smart for her). I loved the telling slip by Sarkeesian when she blurted out "I'm well liked. She whines about the male-only gaming status-quo, the "damsel in distress" trope "Why can't the princess save herself?", etc. and how she gets hate mail and threats. She is vague about her knowledge and work - She can't/won't name 3 video games even though Colbert had only just listed 3 in the intro! She comes off as an evasive nothing. Colbert ends by asking if he can be a feminist and Sarkeesian declares, after a simple Q&A, that he is a feminist (Park must be p----- off massively). The second and longer interview is with Prof Jill Lepore - (compare and contrast) an accomplished academic from Harvard, a serious journalist at the New Yorker, a feminist, who has just written a serious book about Wonder Woman, and is relaxed and confident with Colbert. Through the interview we discover that Wonder Woman is the third longest running superhero comic in history (only a few years behind Superman and Batman), she's not shy about her sexuality (in fact she flaunts it), she is Princess Diana and rather than the "damsel in distress it is she who saves the military man and in so doing sacrifices eternal life for herself - The princess saves herself and the man too! Wonder Woman was warmly accepted by comic fans (mainly males) only 1 year after her invention. She was invented by a MAN (a feminist) well connected to early American feminists (the founders of Planned Parenthood) This discredits Sarkeesian's assertion that pop culture enjoyed primarily by males - like comics - is a boys-only space, with all misogynists tropes, and a vehemently protected status-quo. The interview shows these early feminists were far more important and tough than Sarkeesian appears (they went on hunger strikes and were imprisoned for their efforts in comparison, poor Anita gets angry troll messages). Lapore also shows that serious early feminists weren't as uptight about female sexuality as Sarkessian's contemporaries appear to be. William Moulton Marston, who invented Wonder Woman, was involved in a polyamorous relationship with two feminists. The last exchange with Lepore echoes the final exchange with Sarkeesian and ties it off neatly: Colbert asks Lepore if she would be ok with polyamory to which she admits she would not, to which Colbert says "Well then, I'm more of a feminist than you are", to which Lepore laughs delightedly and says "Exactly!" (She could see what was going on). Colbert did a fantastic job and you should view the whole show to gain context and not focus on the single interview with Sarkeesian.](https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/original/000/857/872/bec.png)
Anita Sarkeesian
Similar to Gaben's Inability
![#NAMETHREEGAMES MemeCenter.com](https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/masonry/000/856/912/d71.jpg)
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Anita Sarkeesian
The Sarah Palin of Gaming
![CLAIMS TO BEAN AVID VIDEO GAMER CANNOT #NAMETHREEGAMESONTWIT TER](https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/masonry/000/856/711/102.jpg)
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Anita Sarkeesian
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Anita Sarkeesian
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Anita Sarkeesian
![Actually it's about ethics in games journalism](https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/masonry/000/856/509/2f7.jpg)
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Anita Sarkeesian
BasedMom vs FullMcIntosh
![The Difference Between Two Feminists Why gamers like one, but not the other Christina Sommers - Discusses equality for all Anita Sarkeesian Discusses oppression - Closes discussiorn Encourages discussion - Promotes debate Labels those who disagree as sockpuppets and traitors Feminist Frequency Not a coincidence it's always men and boys committing mass shootings. The pattern is connected to ideas of toxic masculinity in our culture GamerGaters Based Mom Christina Hoff Sommers - In Depth voutu.be/hkFT6YTnHRs - Adopts lingo and even appeals to people who are not feminist to send a positive message * 1.9K - Attacks culture while tyin - Doesn't attack people, but horrible events to further her own agenda to send negative messages instead talks with them One wants to have a discussion with you One wants to tell you how wrong you are Gamers don't hate feminists and women, they hate the corruption, and how some people always seem to be ready to inject their agenda into the situation. That's the difference between #BasedMom and #Ful!McIntosh](https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/masonry/000/856/475/29e.png)
![The Difference Between Two Feminists Why gamers like one, but not the other Christina Sommers - Discusses equality for all Anita Sarkeesian Discusses oppression - Closes discussiorn Encourages discussion - Promotes debate Labels those who disagree as sockpuppets and traitors Feminist Frequency Not a coincidence it's always men and boys committing mass shootings. The pattern is connected to ideas of toxic masculinity in our culture GamerGaters Based Mom Christina Hoff Sommers - In Depth voutu.be/hkFT6YTnHRs - Adopts lingo and even appeals to people who are not feminist to send a positive message * 1.9K - Attacks culture while tyin - Doesn't attack people, but horrible events to further her own agenda to send negative messages instead talks with them One wants to have a discussion with you One wants to tell you how wrong you are Gamers don't hate feminists and women, they hate the corruption, and how some people always seem to be ready to inject their agenda into the situation. That's the difference between #BasedMom and #Ful!McIntosh](https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/original/000/856/475/29e.png)
Anita Sarkeesian
Is there no stopping EmptyHero?
![Jonathan Mclntosh @radicalbytes Oct 12 Game reviewers should ask questions like: Is female sexuality designed to be on display" for the pleasure of assumed straight male players? LT 10 EmptyHero SmegmaKing Following @radicalbytes Don't worry John, no one assumes you're straight. Jonathan Mclntosh @radicalbytes Oct 16 Being accused of being gay is not insulting to me in the slightest. Also how the hell does this have 100+ favorites? ★16 View photo EmptyHero @SmegmaKing Following @radicalbytes No one is calling you gay John. On a side note, do Anita's earrings slap you in the back during sex or just her testicles? Jonathan Mclntosh @radicalbytes Oct 16 It's long past time we start seriously considering the negative impact that male power fantasy style games can have on boys' development. £712 ★17 ..。 EmptyHero @SmegmaKing Following @radicalbytes Is interested in developing boys. No one is surprised](https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/masonry/000/856/119/d17.png)
![Jonathan Mclntosh @radicalbytes Oct 12 Game reviewers should ask questions like: Is female sexuality designed to be on display" for the pleasure of assumed straight male players? LT 10 EmptyHero SmegmaKing Following @radicalbytes Don't worry John, no one assumes you're straight. Jonathan Mclntosh @radicalbytes Oct 16 Being accused of being gay is not insulting to me in the slightest. Also how the hell does this have 100+ favorites? ★16 View photo EmptyHero @SmegmaKing Following @radicalbytes No one is calling you gay John. On a side note, do Anita's earrings slap you in the back during sex or just her testicles? Jonathan Mclntosh @radicalbytes Oct 16 It's long past time we start seriously considering the negative impact that male power fantasy style games can have on boys' development. £712 ★17 ..。 EmptyHero @SmegmaKing Following @radicalbytes Is interested in developing boys. No one is surprised](https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/original/000/856/119/d17.png)
Anita Sarkeesian
Blaming men & plugging a book
![Not a coincidence it's always men and boys committing mass shootings. The pattern is connected to ideas of toxic masculinity in our culture. Feminist Frequency @femfreg th Feminist Frequency @femfreq 2h TweeSave Highly recommend the 3rd edition of The Gender Knot by Allan Johnson. It includes a new chapter on manhood & violence amazon.com /The-Gender-Kno.. View photo t わ t374 *230 We need to seriously address connections between violence, sexism and toxic ideas of Feminist Frequency @temfreg 2h manhood before boys and men commit more mass shootings. ★920 753 wants co participate in creating urgently Director of the Jean Baker Miller Training Institute, Wellesley Centers and Assistant Professor, Harvard Medical School for Women, is a book that never leaves my side, intellectually at least. Since I was s work, this text has served as a faithful c growth. Johnson lays out how patriarchy first e introduced to Allan Johnson' to my l and professional interacts with all of us, in one of the most accessibly written books , as a social He proficiently explains how this damaging system guides us away from reactionary The Gender Knot is a on the topic hurts people of all genders and feelings of guilt and t oward those of e for everyone who cares about gender equality n in valuable and timeless resourc social -Anita Sarkeesian Gender Knot, Allan Johnson's response to the pair and women experience by living with gender inequality, explains patriarchy is and is not, how it works. send wha·gets in wny rstanding and doing something approach avoids the fenial that and confusion Honored to have been asked to write a recommendation blurb for the back cover of the new must read 3rd edition of The Gender Knot: Unraveling Our Patriarchal Legacy by sociologist Allan G. Johnson.](https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/masonry/000/853/958/b7e.png)
![Not a coincidence it's always men and boys committing mass shootings. The pattern is connected to ideas of toxic masculinity in our culture. Feminist Frequency @femfreg th Feminist Frequency @femfreq 2h TweeSave Highly recommend the 3rd edition of The Gender Knot by Allan Johnson. It includes a new chapter on manhood & violence amazon.com /The-Gender-Kno.. View photo t わ t374 *230 We need to seriously address connections between violence, sexism and toxic ideas of Feminist Frequency @temfreg 2h manhood before boys and men commit more mass shootings. ★920 753 wants co participate in creating urgently Director of the Jean Baker Miller Training Institute, Wellesley Centers and Assistant Professor, Harvard Medical School for Women, is a book that never leaves my side, intellectually at least. Since I was s work, this text has served as a faithful c growth. Johnson lays out how patriarchy first e introduced to Allan Johnson' to my l and professional interacts with all of us, in one of the most accessibly written books , as a social He proficiently explains how this damaging system guides us away from reactionary The Gender Knot is a on the topic hurts people of all genders and feelings of guilt and t oward those of e for everyone who cares about gender equality n in valuable and timeless resourc social -Anita Sarkeesian Gender Knot, Allan Johnson's response to the pair and women experience by living with gender inequality, explains patriarchy is and is not, how it works. send wha·gets in wny rstanding and doing something approach avoids the fenial that and confusion Honored to have been asked to write a recommendation blurb for the back cover of the new must read 3rd edition of The Gender Knot: Unraveling Our Patriarchal Legacy by sociologist Allan G. Johnson.](https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/original/000/853/958/b7e.png)
Anita Sarkeesian
You gotta be kidding me
![Please help this stop](https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/masonry/000/853/688/c5b.png)
![Please help this stop](https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/original/000/853/688/c5b.png)
Anita Sarkeesian
Response to the Vivian Puppet comic
![THIS ACTUAL LADY THAT I MANIPULATE AGREES WITH ALL MY THOUGHTS AND OPINIONS, THUS PROVING THEY ARE COMPLETELY VALID! NOW ANITA WILL CRITICIZE THE MYSOGYNISTIC, HEGEMONIC, PATHOLOGICAL, SYTEMS OF OPPRESSION PRESENT IN VIDEO GAMES AND POPULAR CULTURE WHILE I SPILL MY DRINK AND TAKE PICTURES!](https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/masonry/000/852/233/0d3.png)
![THIS ACTUAL LADY THAT I MANIPULATE AGREES WITH ALL MY THOUGHTS AND OPINIONS, THUS PROVING THEY ARE COMPLETELY VALID! NOW ANITA WILL CRITICIZE THE MYSOGYNISTIC, HEGEMONIC, PATHOLOGICAL, SYTEMS OF OPPRESSION PRESENT IN VIDEO GAMES AND POPULAR CULTURE WHILE I SPILL MY DRINK AND TAKE PICTURES!](https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/original/000/852/233/0d3.png)
Anita Sarkeesian
A musical vs Fem Freq
![in /v/ The Musical 2 Tropes vs Women Video Games /v/ The Musical 2 The Rehash That Borrons All The Weehanigs From TROPES VS WOMEN or THE ORICINAL Repackage Them Y0c ell AGAnN Bget$58,922 Budget: $12.50 pledged of $6,000 goal Time Frame: 2 weeks Time Frame: 2 years and continuing Diversity: both male and female singers from different countries and continents and with different sexual orientations (including tile patterns) Diversity: A single heterosexual white wealthy female Support and media attention: None Support and media attention: Several thousand backers, coverage from all major news sites Result: over .80 songs, several high quality videos and lots of art Result: 7 youtube videos of a person reading out articles from TVTropes and adding the word "problematic" Message: video games are for everyone and need to be preserved and cherished Message: video games are for straight white males only and rein force mysoginistic stereotypes ANITA, ARE YOU EVEN TRYING?](https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/masonry/000/851/987/234.png)
![in /v/ The Musical 2 Tropes vs Women Video Games /v/ The Musical 2 The Rehash That Borrons All The Weehanigs From TROPES VS WOMEN or THE ORICINAL Repackage Them Y0c ell AGAnN Bget$58,922 Budget: $12.50 pledged of $6,000 goal Time Frame: 2 weeks Time Frame: 2 years and continuing Diversity: both male and female singers from different countries and continents and with different sexual orientations (including tile patterns) Diversity: A single heterosexual white wealthy female Support and media attention: None Support and media attention: Several thousand backers, coverage from all major news sites Result: over .80 songs, several high quality videos and lots of art Result: 7 youtube videos of a person reading out articles from TVTropes and adding the word "problematic" Message: video games are for everyone and need to be preserved and cherished Message: video games are for straight white males only and rein force mysoginistic stereotypes ANITA, ARE YOU EVEN TRYING?](https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/original/000/851/987/234.png)
Anita Sarkeesian
She's not pro-women, she's just anti-men
![Feminist Frequency @femfreq 18h Everything about Bayonetta's design, mechanics and characterization is created specifically for the sexual pleasure of straight male gamers. わReply Retweet ★ Favorite More Toure David Rockett @RockettPowered @femfreq Bayonetta was designed by a woman Reply ★ Favorite More 8:44 AM-14 Oct 2014](https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/masonry/000/851/661/2f1.jpg)
![Feminist Frequency @femfreq 18h Everything about Bayonetta's design, mechanics and characterization is created specifically for the sexual pleasure of straight male gamers. わReply Retweet ★ Favorite More Toure David Rockett @RockettPowered @femfreq Bayonetta was designed by a woman Reply ★ Favorite More 8:44 AM-14 Oct 2014](https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/original/000/851/661/2f1.jpg)
Anita Sarkeesian
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Anita Sarkeesian
Gamers
![F------ GAMERS DONATIONS PLEASE](https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/masonry/000/849/658/0a0.jpg)
![F------ GAMERS DONATIONS PLEASE](https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/original/000/849/658/0a0.jpg)
Anita Sarkeesian
The woman vehemently hated by Anita & Co.
![Results for bayonetta from:radicalbytes ve All Jonathan Mclntosh @radicalbytes Oct 14 Amazed to see sexist gamer dudes now adopting feminist terminology to defend jiggle physics. We can thank Bayonetta 2 reviews for that one Jonathan McIntosh gradicalbytes Oct 14 Media literacy 101. Bayonetta's creators make their fictional character do poses for the game camera specifically for the player's beneft es ADellaRosa No it's really not Bayonetta's game camera is the most transparent use of the male gaze in video games I've ever seern view conversation Jonathan Mcintosh radicalbytes Oct 14 Actual comment. Doesn't understand fiction is constructed. "Stop sluts-haming Bayonetta. She tights and does sexy poses for her own benent Oct 1 GameSpy: Do you feel that this character design will appeal to females as much as it does to males that find glasses and tight leather sexy? Jonathan Mcintosh I shouldnt have to point this out but there is no actual sex in Bayonetta or Tomb Raider etc. Objection to the male gaze is not anti-sex Mari Shimazaki: So far I've received rave reviews from female fans as well, so I'm hoping that we're going to satisfy female gamers as well. Jonathan Mcintosh Bradicalbytes Oct 13 a man in black Bayonetta's body/sexuality is specifically presented and displayed as a reward for successtul actions taken by the player 'new conversation Jonathan Mcintosh @radicalbytes Oct 13 @a man in black Mignt account for the mer dissonance if straight male players both self-project into & are sexually aroused by Bayonetta 'lew conversation Jonathan McIntosh @radicalbytes Oct 13 a man_in black Partly has to do with gender. Bayonetta is designed for straight male players but we're not meant to truly identify with her conversation Jonathan Mcintosh radicalbytes Oct 13 @a man in black its aways "l did a wicked weave attack and got Bayonetta naked. So there is a disconnect or separation happening there le my see a strong view conversation awesome Jonathan Mcintosh @radicalbytes Oct 13 So players control when and how Bayonetta gets naked, plus from what angle the camera views her That's not even a representation of agency Jonathan McIntosh @radicalbytes Oct 13 stronaly feel that women outside should dress like her. When she does a hair attack you see the skin. Hideki Kamiya, Bayonetta creator Expand Oct 13 Jonathan McIntosh gradicalbytes The special naked attacks essentialy turn Bayonetta into a hypersexualizeo puppet designed to thrill the puppeteer Jonathan Mcintosh gradicalbytes Oct 13 Special moves that get Bayonetta naked are not in her control, instead the player is given power to decide when, where and how she disrobes. Jonathan Mcintosh Bradicalbytes Oct 13 For male gaze in Bayonetta 2, pay attention to things outside of the character's control like the cutscene camera & player directed attacks and its sommething that l Ca Jonathan Mcintosh Looks like most Bayonetta 2 reviews fail to mention the hyper-sexualized male gaze of the cutscene camera and player directed strip attacks radicalbytes Oct 1 Jonathan McIntosh Gradicalbytes Oct 1 Props to @Polygon for discussing the blatant male gaze on display in Bayonetta 2: polygon.com/2014/10/13695 Bayonetta 2 review: heaven and hel Bayonetta 2 is unapologetically, even detiantly old-school. Jonathan Mcintosh jradicalbytes Oct 1 ke to see her.continuet Bayonetta is the pertect textbook example of the male gaze in video games. FAQ: What is the "male gaze"? Before talking about the male gaze, it is first important to introduce its parent concept the gaze. According to Wikipedia the gaze is a concept used for "analysing visual cuiture... that deals wi. Google cosplay bayonetta Web Images Videos Nes MoreSearch tools view on web Jonathan Mcintosh Bradicalbytes Oct 12 When Bayonetta 2 reviews come out we'll very quickly see who actually cares about issues of sexual objectification & exploitation in gaming. Back o top Results for bayonetta from:femfreq Save Feminist Frequency emfreq Oct 13 Iil be discussing the reasons Bayonetta is so pernicious in my Fighting F Toy video. Bayonetta is a quintessential example of the trope 10/10-EDGE Feminist Frequency @femfreq Oct 13 verything about Bayonetta's design, mechanics and characterization is created specifically for the sexual pleasure of straight male gamers The sad realisation that futuure action Feminist Frequency femfreq Oct 13 Disappointed to see most major Bayonetta 2 reviews completely ignore or even praise its shameless sexism and flagrant use of the male gaze 10/10- DESTRUCTOID 5/5 JOYSTIO 9.5/10 IGlN | 9/10-EUROGAMER 9/10 GAME INFORMER 7.5/10 POLYGON Feminist Frequency Loved Elizabeth Heckmaier's response to my irritation how gamers excuse Bayonetta as irony, we should organize against irony! #geekgircon THE CRITICS HAVE SPOKEN](https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/masonry/000/849/632/b50.jpg)
![Results for bayonetta from:radicalbytes ve All Jonathan Mclntosh @radicalbytes Oct 14 Amazed to see sexist gamer dudes now adopting feminist terminology to defend jiggle physics. We can thank Bayonetta 2 reviews for that one Jonathan McIntosh gradicalbytes Oct 14 Media literacy 101. Bayonetta's creators make their fictional character do poses for the game camera specifically for the player's beneft es ADellaRosa No it's really not Bayonetta's game camera is the most transparent use of the male gaze in video games I've ever seern view conversation Jonathan Mcintosh radicalbytes Oct 14 Actual comment. Doesn't understand fiction is constructed. "Stop sluts-haming Bayonetta. She tights and does sexy poses for her own benent Oct 1 GameSpy: Do you feel that this character design will appeal to females as much as it does to males that find glasses and tight leather sexy? Jonathan Mcintosh I shouldnt have to point this out but there is no actual sex in Bayonetta or Tomb Raider etc. Objection to the male gaze is not anti-sex Mari Shimazaki: So far I've received rave reviews from female fans as well, so I'm hoping that we're going to satisfy female gamers as well. Jonathan Mcintosh Bradicalbytes Oct 13 a man in black Bayonetta's body/sexuality is specifically presented and displayed as a reward for successtul actions taken by the player 'new conversation Jonathan Mcintosh @radicalbytes Oct 13 @a man in black Mignt account for the mer dissonance if straight male players both self-project into & are sexually aroused by Bayonetta 'lew conversation Jonathan McIntosh @radicalbytes Oct 13 a man_in black Partly has to do with gender. Bayonetta is designed for straight male players but we're not meant to truly identify with her conversation Jonathan Mcintosh radicalbytes Oct 13 @a man in black its aways "l did a wicked weave attack and got Bayonetta naked. So there is a disconnect or separation happening there le my see a strong view conversation awesome Jonathan Mcintosh @radicalbytes Oct 13 So players control when and how Bayonetta gets naked, plus from what angle the camera views her That's not even a representation of agency Jonathan McIntosh @radicalbytes Oct 13 stronaly feel that women outside should dress like her. When she does a hair attack you see the skin. Hideki Kamiya, Bayonetta creator Expand Oct 13 Jonathan McIntosh gradicalbytes The special naked attacks essentialy turn Bayonetta into a hypersexualizeo puppet designed to thrill the puppeteer Jonathan Mcintosh gradicalbytes Oct 13 Special moves that get Bayonetta naked are not in her control, instead the player is given power to decide when, where and how she disrobes. Jonathan Mcintosh Bradicalbytes Oct 13 For male gaze in Bayonetta 2, pay attention to things outside of the character's control like the cutscene camera & player directed attacks and its sommething that l Ca Jonathan Mcintosh Looks like most Bayonetta 2 reviews fail to mention the hyper-sexualized male gaze of the cutscene camera and player directed strip attacks radicalbytes Oct 1 Jonathan McIntosh Gradicalbytes Oct 1 Props to @Polygon for discussing the blatant male gaze on display in Bayonetta 2: polygon.com/2014/10/13695 Bayonetta 2 review: heaven and hel Bayonetta 2 is unapologetically, even detiantly old-school. Jonathan Mcintosh jradicalbytes Oct 1 ke to see her.continuet Bayonetta is the pertect textbook example of the male gaze in video games. FAQ: What is the "male gaze"? Before talking about the male gaze, it is first important to introduce its parent concept the gaze. According to Wikipedia the gaze is a concept used for "analysing visual cuiture... that deals wi. Google cosplay bayonetta Web Images Videos Nes MoreSearch tools view on web Jonathan Mcintosh Bradicalbytes Oct 12 When Bayonetta 2 reviews come out we'll very quickly see who actually cares about issues of sexual objectification & exploitation in gaming. Back o top Results for bayonetta from:femfreq Save Feminist Frequency emfreq Oct 13 Iil be discussing the reasons Bayonetta is so pernicious in my Fighting F Toy video. Bayonetta is a quintessential example of the trope 10/10-EDGE Feminist Frequency @femfreq Oct 13 verything about Bayonetta's design, mechanics and characterization is created specifically for the sexual pleasure of straight male gamers The sad realisation that futuure action Feminist Frequency femfreq Oct 13 Disappointed to see most major Bayonetta 2 reviews completely ignore or even praise its shameless sexism and flagrant use of the male gaze 10/10- DESTRUCTOID 5/5 JOYSTIO 9.5/10 IGlN | 9/10-EUROGAMER 9/10 GAME INFORMER 7.5/10 POLYGON Feminist Frequency Loved Elizabeth Heckmaier's response to my irritation how gamers excuse Bayonetta as irony, we should organize against irony! #geekgircon THE CRITICS HAVE SPOKEN](https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/original/000/849/632/b50.jpg)
Anita Sarkeesian