| Tropes vs. Women in Video Games | |
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| Genre | Video game culture |
| Directed by | Anita Sarkeesian |
| Presented by | Anita Sarkeesian |
| Theme music composer | Matt Joynt, Nathan Sandberg |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of episodes | 18 |
| Production | |
| Producer | Jonathan McIntosh[1] |
| Original release | |
| Network | YouTube |
| Release | March 7, 2013 – April 27, 2017 |
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Tropes vs. Women in Video Games is a YouTube video series created by Anita Sarkeesian examining gender representation in video games. The series was financed via crowdfunding, and came to widespread attention when its Kickstarter campaign triggered a wave of online harassment against Sarkeesian,[2] causing her to flee her home at one point. Released on the channel Feminist Frequency between March 2013 and April 2017, the series consists of eighteen episodes.
The series explores and critiques the tropes used to represent women in video games. Sarkeesian argues that most video games cater to a straight male audience, such as by featuring primarily male playable characters and objectifying female characters. She also highlights examples of video games that feature more well-rounded representations of women. Critical response to the series was generally positive.
- ^ Mullis, Steve (April 27, 2014). "Gaming While Male: A 'Privilege' Few Men Recognize". www.npr.org. National Public Radio. Retrieved April 27, 2014.
- ^ Marcotte, Amanda (June 13, 2012). "Online Misogyny: Can't Ignore It, Can't Not Ignore It". Slate.com.