The New Queer Tropes In Video Games Series Is Tired, But Sadly, Still Relevant

Newsletter Top Stories The New Queer Tropes In Video Games Series Is Tired, But Sadly, Still Relevant [Kotaku]( March 5, 2019 [The New Queer Tropes In Video Games Series Is Tired, But Sadly, Still Relevant]( [For the sake of making their games more realistic, video game developers have done extensive research on all sorts of random or mundane things: parasitic fungi, game theory, gun sounds, paleobotany, and breast physics are just a few. Some of these subjects no doubt required expert commentary, academic research, and a genuine dedication of time and resources. Others might have simply required a cursory Google search. Here is another topic—arguably more important than all of the ones listed above—that could be improved by any level of research: how to respectfully include queer people and cultures in video games.]( [Turn Your Cat's Face Into A Wearable Mask]( [In Japan, a service called “My Family” is offering to sculpt realistic order-made masks depicting people’s family pets.]( [This Is Probably The Movie Version Of Sonic The Hedgehog]( [It sure looks like the agency Hamagami/Carroll Inc., who specialise in entertainment industry art and branding, have given us our first look at how Sonic the Hedgehog appears in his upcoming live-action movie.]( [Smash Bros. Creator Masahiro Sakurai Works Too Damn Hard]( [This is Masahiro Sakurai. He makes Smash Bros. games. At this point in his career, he could probably take things pretty easy. He does not.]( [24-Player Mario Kart Is A Bloodbath]( [I’ve always wondered why Mario Kart races—in recent years, anyway—have been capped at 12 racers when the hardware could surely handle more. Looking at this madness, it’s probably to preserve everyone’s sanity.]( [SPONSORED]( [Protect Your Gear with the Infinite Dry Bag from WavesGear (40% Off)]( [The Infinite Dry Bag features a roll-top closure and thermal heated seams to provide complete waterproof protection. And it’s odor and stain resistant for easy cleanup. Plus, you can haul up to 30 liters using the adjustable shoulder strap, or remove it and use the side handle and D-rings. Use code...]( [Xbox Live Indie Games Had Some Really Weird Smut]( [In the summer of 2014, I was working on Official Nintendo Magazine. In the fall of 2014, Official Nintendo Magazine was closed down forever, and I was moved to Official Xbox Magazine. I had never owned an Xbox.]( [IMPRESSIONS]( [The Xbox One Version Of Black Desert Is Missing Three Years' Worth Of Content]( [Black Desert Online, the massively multiplayer fantasy role-playing game with the gorgeous character creator, launched in North America for PC in 2016. Over the past three years, the developers have introduced multiple character classes and the game world has grown by several large expansions. The new Xbox One version doesn’t...]( [YOU MAY ALSO LIKE]( [IO9]( [The Game of Thrones Final Season Trailer Is Preparing Us for a Lot of Death]( [It’s the beginning of the end for Game of Thrones. And if our heroes fail, it might be the beginning of the end for Westeros full stop.]( [FILM]( [The dream of the ’90s is alive in the underwhelming Captain Marvel]( [For over a decade now, the Marvel Cinematic Universe has plied us with its stories of conspiracies and smart-alecky celebrity heroes, returning again and again to the same theme: Our heroes are just like us, in that all wish they could go back in time. Think Peter Quill’s mixtape and...]( [PROMOTIONS]( [Pick Up Any Two Denim Or Chambray Shirts From Jachs For Just $40 (Up To 80% Off)]( [Jachs NY’s collection of denim and chambray shirts features 100% cotton classic fitting styles that are light and breathable. Perfect for the transitional spring months, choose from over eight styles including slub chambray and western denim. Originally $99 each, use code DOUBLEUP to grab any two shirts for just $40, a savings...]( [GIZMODO]( [Why 'ji32k7au4a83' Is a Remarkably Common Password]( [For too many people, moving the digits around in some variation of Patriots69Lover is their idea of a strong password. So you might expect something complicated like” “ji32k7au4a83” would be a great password. But according to the data breach repository Have I Been Pwned (HIBP), it shows up more often...]( [IO9]( [Captain Marvel Stands Tall in Her Nostalgic Cinematic Debut]( [After 10 years and 20 films, Marvel Studios finally—let me repeat, finally—has its first female superhero standalone film. And Carol Danvers is every bit as awesome as you had hoped.]( You made it to the end. Thanks for reading our newsletter! [Visit Kotaku]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [YouTube]( [Terms of Use]( | [Privacy Policy]( | [Unsubscribe]( © 2019 Gizmodo Media 114 5th Avenue, Floor 2 New York, NY, 10011