Sure, Marcus Fenix has been in prison, but does that mean he's gay? Or what about Frank West's cross-dressing habits? And since Kratos killed his wife and daughter, he must secretly prefer men? Gay.com (UK) is criticizing a Games Radar feature which "outs" five game characters. Says Gay.com's Hassan Mirza:

While it's reassuring to know that gamers are interested in the sexual orientation of digital superheroes, Matt Cundy's 'Are they gay?' article relies on a series of juvenile stereotypes and cliches... I can't imagine any homophobic intentions, but it can be dangerous to suggest that looking "camp" means gay, or worse, that gay men hold violent grudges against women. It's a completely misinformed suggestion.

After reading the article, it doesn't seem homophobic in its intentions, just poorly thought-out and written. Sure, the Gay.com editor might be overacting and then again, might not be at all. Pretty sure Matt Cundy feels rotten about all this negative attention being directed at him and Games Radar. If only the piece was a bit sharper, if only. Brian Ashcraft

Article Criticized By Gay.com [Gay Gamer]

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