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SEX in Videogames

Explore the role of sex in video games through the insights of David Gaider, a Senior Writer/Designer at BioWare - EA. Learn how the industry views gamers and sexuality, the importance of representation, and the need for diversity. Gaider discusses the untapped market and increased scrutiny in gaming. Discover why more focus is needed on inclusive game development and how to engage with a wider audience. Contact David Gaider at davidg@bioware.com.

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SEX in Videogames

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  1. SEX in Videogames

  2. David Gaider Senior Writer/Designer BioWare EA

  3. So what’s the deal?

  4. BioWare Has Sex

  5. And We’re Not Alone

  6. So? What’s the Problem? People Like Sex.

  7. Not everyone.

  8. What the public thinks the average gamer looks like:

  9. What the industry thinks the average gamer looks like:

  10. Then they’re already playing our games? Great!

  11. Is there an untapped market out there?

  12. Increased Scrutiny

  13. Video Games as Art

  14. So why don’t we do more about this?

  15. “This is what sells.”

  16. Privilege

  17. #1reasonwhy

  18. “There should have been much more focus on making sure us Straight Male Gamers were happy.” “It’s ridiculous that I even have to use a term like Straight Male Gamers, when in the past I would only have to say fans.”

  19. So what am I suggesting we do?

  20. What I’m not suggesting.

  21. Don’t know? Talk to them.

  22. Hire them.

  23. CONTACT davidg@bioware.com BioWare Edmonton 200, 4445 Calgary Trail Edmonton, AB Canada T6H 5R7

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