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BigBadaBoomCast Episode 49: Women in Games


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Our primary topic was Women in Video Games, inspired by the Tropes vs. Women video series and the recent Assassin's Creed controversy. We also talk about Watch Dogs (again), Lego Games, the Wolf Among Us, and Mirror's Edge. Plus reader mail!
We touch briefly on the YouTube show Extra Credits, which is available here: Extra Credits
Specifically, we talked about their Community Management episode but they also have an Online Harassment episode that's relevant to this episode's discussion.
Here's Anita Sarkeesian's video series, Tropes vs. Women . If you haven't checked this out, you really should. They take some time but they're worth it.
Some additional commentary about Rainbox Six's hostages, which really just makes it sound worse.
Megan wrote an article about the Assassin's Creed Unity controversy. Consider it your supplemental reading! Available here
Also, about half of gamers are women
If you have any question or comments or want to hear what we think about a particular game, please email us at [email protected] and we'll respond to them on the show!
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