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Anita Sarkeesian

Gun violence threats against feminist Anita Sarkeesian send strong message about male power

When calling out sexism in the gaming community is met with virulent misogyny, the necessity of said criticism seems obvious.

Can Princess Zelda Speak?: Anita Sarkeesian and the Damsel in Distress

What potential lies within video game narratives? We will only know when we allow the damsel to speak.