If you are a woman who plays Elden Ring, PLEASE REBLOG THIS!!!!
I have not met a single woman irl who plays Elden Ring, and it saddens me. I don’t know many women in general who are gamers. Hell, I’ve only met one other serious female gamer in my life
I’m NOT saying this as a pick me sort of thing. The beauty of streamers is that since we can see them online, it gives us the illusion that female gamers are everywhere. But we are not. We are in the vast minority.
So please, if you are a woman and play Elden Ring, reblog this! Female gamers unite, we need more representation!!
And can we appreciate the badass women of Elden Ring while we’re at it??? We couldn’t have made it through the game without the guidance of multiple women. And also THANK YOU FROMSOFT for not sexualizing any women in the game. I LOVE WOMEN RAHHHHH
Tumblr wouldn’t let me add any more pics, I love all women in Elden ring (except Marika for obvious reasons)
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I'm proud to be quoted in Ashley Bardhan's article for Inverse, discussing PC Gamer's 30 years of gamedev with not a single woman listed, as well as addressing discrimination in the games industry overall.
“I don't want to see a single game dev panel without women on it, a studio photo without a ton of women in it, or a single notable game dev list without several women on it. We're already creating amazing things. Hire us and let us create them with you.”
https://www.inverse.com/gaming/pc-gamer-women-in-video-games
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does anyone else who is fem presenting have this internal fear whenever they do bad at a video game?
I always have this feeling in the back of my mind that I have to be the best or I'm feeding into the stereotype of girls being bad at games
it's so exhausting
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okay so I’m planning on starting a BG3 stream next month, after Halloween festivities. I’m a little concerned about having myself on camera for a few reason (doxxing, comments about appearance, etc.), so I’m wondering how people feel about other options.
Please feel free to add context to your choice in tags or comments or asks and I would like if you would reblog if you vote :))
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Cat's Go-To Cozy Games
Screenshot by the author.
I'm one of those people that might best be referred to as "high-strung." I'm constantly obsessing about my work, my chores, my family, and all the other moving parts of my life, to the point that it gets a bit difficult to relax.
So, of course, I turn to video games. Specifically, I tend to play a lot of cozy games - sims, worldbuilding, low-stakes survival, that kind of thing. It makes me happy to create a little virtual life with low-stakes adventures I can enjoy at my leisure without the pressure of competition or timed events.
If you, like me, are looking for a way to wind down, I've got a couple of recommendations.
Stardew Valley
Screenshot by the author.
Stardew Valley is the classic cozy game. It's got everything: cutesy retro graphics, a little town, a customizable farm, cute animals that you can name and pet, magic and mystery, and sprinklings of romance.
I've played well over 300 hours of this game in the last few years and I'll happily play 300 more. I still haven't found every secret! On top of that, this game has one of the most helpful and welcoming communities on the internet, which is lovely.
Slime Rancher (1 & 2)
If you're a fan of self-guided adventures with adorable characters, Slime Rancher (both the original and the sequel, which is currently in early access) should be your go-to. It's a game all about taking care of precious little blob creatures with different themes. The soundtrack is incredibly relaxing, the story is bittersweet and relies on exploration, and the mechanics of the game are simple to pick up and consistent across games.
My personal favorite character is bOb, and no, I will not elaborate beyond saying that he likes chickens and that's the best thing ever.
Minecraft
Image from Mojang.
Yes, it's a meme. Yes, it's totally worth it. There's something ridiculously relaxing about wandering through a cuboidal world, making a little house, interacting with villagers, digging through caves, getting pet cats, and seeing what else the game has to offer.
For the ultimate relaxing experience, I recommend playing in peaceful mode and simply building a massive farm.
Travellers Rest
Screenshot by the author.
Love the idea of a business sim, but make it fantasy? Then Travellers Rest is the best possible game for you. It's a low-stakes fantasy game where you run the tavern that adventurers go to between adventures. You can cook food, brew drinks, rent out bedrooms, and craft interesting new furniture to make your tavern even better. And there's a cat!
The game is still being updated and created in early access, so if you jump in now, you get to influence how the game is created, which is just awesome.
Armello
Image from League of Geeks.
Armello is a digital board game with a cool fantasy premise: you're playing to take the throne from a king corrupted by evil magic called Rot. You play as a variety of cute (and sometimes a bit spooky) animals from various houses each with different abilities and powers in the game.
It's low-stakes even when playing against your friends, the music is beautiful, the art style reminds me of the Redwall books, and it's perfect for people who love board games in person.
Cozy Games Rule
I know there's a stigma about girls only playing "cute" games, but the truth is they're perfect for anyone and everyone who wants to take a little time to chill. Cozy games are meant to be comforting, so why not let anyone enjoy them if they want to? I think we could all use a little comfort nowadays.
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There are two types of women who are into 40k.
One is hyper and intense and wants to ship everything and everyone (if they are comfortable enough to tell you about it). Generally very nice overall.
The other have the litteral personality of Perturabo.
There are no in-between.
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Squirrely Roo Rabbit - Kickstarter
Check out the amazing Ladies of @BobaStudios and their Kickstarter game, Squirrely Roo Rabbit, which is so close to its goal, and they need your help! #Kickstarter #SquirrelyRooRabbit
When scorned chameleons swap the colors of all other animals, causing mass confusion and upset, Squirrely Roo, a hybrid animal, springs into action with her chameleon-outcast friend, Cammie, to track down the chameleon king and return peace to the world. Powered by fruit, Squirrely Roo and Cammie explore new lands and solve their puzzles! Permission to use given by Boba Studios
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How Toys Changed After World War II | HISTORY
TIL that Dalia Verbickas was nearly erased from history.
(A Google search for her name gives very poor results)
I remember as a child using Lite Brite and being completely fascinated.
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