feminism
In Real Life

The Most Incredible Line-Up Of Gaming’s Leading Ladies

Artist Ashley Riot created this wonderful bit of original gaming art to donate to the Child’s Play charity dinner auction.

15 November 2011

In Real Life

The Equal Opportunity Perversion Of Kotaku

Last week, some folks paid Kotaku the kindness of noticing how… let’s call it “progressive”… we’ve begun to lean over the last few months since I came aboard as Editorial Director. (Dan Bruno, in particular; I had other discussions on Twitter.)

21 October 2011

In Real Life

Sexism, Character Design, And The Role Of Women In Created Worlds

There are many things I expect to see in a panel called “East Meets West, Art Direction for a Worldwide Audience”. I expected to hear Isamu Kamikokuryo, the art director for Final Fantasy XIII-2 discuss how Japanese artists focus on creating new worlds, Norse mythology and its influence on the game, and drawing inspiration from Cuba for some of the beautifully rendered backgrounds.

1 January 2010

News

So Long, And Thanks For All The Fish

After nearly a year and half of being Kotaku’s San Francisco Correspondent and default token girl*, it’s time for me to say goodbye. GamePro is whisking me away to that fabled land of print journalism I’ve heard so much about.

15 December 2009

Uncategorized

Girls’ Night With The Most Male Game Of 2009

It’s Friday night and I’m gathering supplies for Girls Night over at my friend’s house. Fashion magazines? Check. Nail polish? Check. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 for the PlayStation 3? Check. As I chuck the box into my Tinker Bell shoulder bag, somewhere, a feminism fairy dies.

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