Tropes vs. Women in Video Games

A project in San Francisco, CA by Anita Sarkeesian
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In this video series, Feminist Frequency will explore five common and reoccurring stereotypes of female characters in video games
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Dates: May 17th -> Jun 16th (30 days)
Project By: Anita Sarkeesian
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Latest News

Feminist Frequency Launches Final 'Women Vs. Tropes' Video

April 27th - via: themarysue.com
In 2012, Anita Sarkeesian launched a Kickstarter for a series called "Tropes Vs. Women in Video Games." Today, she's posted the final video in the series. (Read More)

On Feminist Frequency, crowdfunding, and promises

March 10th - via: lazygamer.net
She has contributed to and amplified the conversation about female characters in games. She certainly has made it a conversation that we discussed enough in 2015 to become sick of it. (Read More)

Feminist Frequency to pivot toward combating “gendered online harassment”

January 26th - via: arstechnica.com
FF discloses financials, announces plans for new "masculinity in games" video series. (Read More)

Anita Sarkeesian Releases Kickstarter Breakdown, Raised $440,000 In 2014

January 24th - via: forbes.com
The feminist video game critic opens up about Kickstarter funds, plans for the future. (Read More)

Update On Our Next Three Episodes and More Backer Input

February 4th - via: kickstarter.com
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Kickstarter 2013: Broken records, broken hearts

December 31st - via: gameplanet.com.au
Matt takes a look back at the year that was on Kickstarter: what got funded, what missed out, what was released, and what ran out of cash. (Read More)

The Fighting F@#k Toy Trope Backer Input

December 10th - via: kickstarter.com
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Ms. Male Character

November 18th - via: kickstarter.com
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Tropes vs. Women in Video Games examines 'Ms. Male Character'

November 18th - via: polygon.com
Media critic Anita Sarkeesian released the latest video in her Kickstarter-funded series, Tropes vs. Women in Video Games, that examines female versions of an already established male character. (Read More)

Upcoming Video & Speaking Engagments

October 27th - via: kickstarter.com
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The Damsel in Distress - Part 3

August 1st - via: kickstarter.com
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Taking on games that demean women

June 22nd - via: bostonglobe.com
It’s hard for me to imagine what it must be like to be a woman gamer. As a man, after all, my gender is overrepresented in the world of video games. Most game developers are men. On those rare occasions when games offer up compelling, nuanced characters, they’re almost always male. Plus, when I venture into the online gaming world, no one is going to threaten to rape me or call me a slut. Unfortunately, the opposite is true for female gamers. In short, there’s a pretty stark divide between the experiences of male and female gamers, and that’s why I think Anita Sarkeesian is an important pundit at the moment. (Read More)

Reward Updates and Backer Input

June 7th - via: kickstarter.com
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The Damsel in Distress - Part 2

May 28th - via: kickstarter.com
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The Damsel in Distress - Part 1

March 7th - via: kickstarter.com
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One Week From Launch! Double Checking Names

March 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
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Good Things Take Time But We’re Almost There!

January 29th - via: kickstarter.com
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The 10 Biggest Video Game Wins And Fails On Kickstarter This Year

December 28th - via: complex.com
Remember when games were made and then sold? Some people don't, and it's changing the future of game publishing for the future. Complex.com: The original buyer's guide for men. (Read More)

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December 18th - via: gameinformer.com
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