Every now and then, a game comes out that is massively loved—featuring quality gameplay, a compelling story, and well-received reviews. But sometimes, there’s just one "problem"… the protagonist is a girl!

Having a female lead has become more common than ever—and rightfully so. It provides much-needed representation for women in gaming. Yet, for some reason, certain parts of the gaming community take issue with it.

Is this backlash rooted in sexism, or is there something more to it? Join Justin and Pedro as they dive into this heated topic on the latest episode of the LeisureHub Podcast!

Time Stamp

00:01:04 - Intro

00:05:07 - The Rise of Female Protagonists in Gaming

00:18:48 - Backlash Against Female Leads

00:42:19 - The Importance of Representation

00:57:36 - Accurately Conveying a Character

01:09:22 - Outro