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Homosexuality in Video Games. Who is ambiguous? Who is Closeted? Who is open? Bishōnen. Video game Gay Protagonist. Closeted/Ambiguous. Link ( Legend of Zelda Series ) Samus Aran ( Metroid Series ) Vaan ( Final fantasy XII ) Random Covenent elite ( Halo ) .
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Who is ambiguous? Who is Closeted? Who is open? Bishōnen Video game Gay Protagonist
Closeted/Ambiguous • Link (Legend of Zelda Series) • Samus Aran (Metroid Series) • Vaan (Final fantasy XII) • Random Covenent elite (Halo) Gay and lesbian criticism
Openly • Sims 1, 2 • Bard's Tale • Fable • Jade Empire • Mass effect Part deux • Any (create your avatar) MMORPG's Gender criticism
Homosexual Literature • At Swim, Two Boys • Fire from Heaven • Maurice: A Novel • Philadelphia
GayVillains...Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) characters have been depicted to varying degrees to further plotlines Ingames Flea From ChronoTrigger Birdo (Birdetta) From Super Mario 2 Vega From Street Fighter Governor Cassus Vicus From Clive Barker's Jericho
AndMore!A male character’s homosexuality could be indicated by making him a “sissy” character, with effeminate or flamboyant mannerisms, dress, and speech. InMovies InPopularMedia Charlie Prince From 3:10 to Yuma Dr. Frank-N-Furter From The Rocky Horror Picture Show Love God’s Way God Hates Fags
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