Sexuality in Games
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Games Inbox: Is 2026 really the best year ever for video games?
Readers discuss whether 2026 could be the best year for video games, citing potential releases like Grand Theft Auto 6 and Ace Combat 8. Concerns are raised about the future cost of consoles from Sony and Microsoft, while PC gamers seek exclusive indie recommendations. The discussion also touches on potential DLC characters for Street Fighter 6 and the desire for remakes of classic titles like Final Fight and Cannon Fodder.
Storyboard: Why is ERP still the punchline of MMORPGs?
This opinion piece questions why Erotic Roleplaying (ERP) in MMORPGs remains a consistent punchline and subject of mockery within the gaming community. The author suggests that this humor stems from discomfort and overinvestment, serving as a defense mechanism to avoid deeper discussions about sexuality, objectification, and personal investment in game characters. The article argues that while some ERP can be genuinely strange, the universal ridicule of it prevents a more nuanced examination of its cultural implications and players' own engagement with game design and character representation.
