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more about #survey maraxusofk: I don't understand why people make such a huge deal over women who play video games. Is it the numbers thing? I know quite a bit of girls who game. S... more » ForkInSocket: MMOs are a target rich environment for females. That they should spend more time online than countless hordes of sexually frustrated males is just pl... more » BallPtPenTheif: They should have men play as female avatars and see if they log more time and vice versa. Hell, lets throw some gay men with female avatars and see ho... more » Tacticalspoon: It's not surprising. A few years ago, when I was most active playing MMO's, I also happened to be stationed in South Korea with the military. I played... more » -MasterDex-: I think the lack of honesty in regards their playtime comes down to that stigma that games still have. A woman admitting to playing games for 29+ hour... more » Covertghost: It'd be soooo easy to get some trollbait on this one... But I won't. This time! more » halfrobo: I don't mind the idea of a survey -- in fact, one of the legitimate purposes of a survey is to show that in fact, this subgroup wants a ton of the sam... more » SykoSilver: Heteronormativity. That's why the survey is important. Gays don't necessarily need to be catered to; they need to be recognized. Realistic gays are no... more » Firecrest: WE GAVE THEM FINAL FANTASY XII, WHAT MORE DO THEY WANT?!? more » zhivagod: To those asking for gay NPC's: I do not feel that a gay NPC would be relevant to any storyline unless the story is somehow sexually oriented. What ... more » plaztiksyke: I really like seeing these dialogues explored. This is one of the reasons I prefer Kotaku over Joystiq, IGN, Gamespot, etc. I really like games that ... more » Showmeyomoves!: "I've just never thought of gaming as a pastime that sexual orientation figures into." And why would you? Why would anyone? So gay people are attrac... more » Krisan: I think a lot of people here are missing the point. (Including perhaps whomever is responsible for this "Gaymer" thing..) It isn't about making a game... more » El-Fantastico: What would've happened if Samus Aran had been a guy at the end of Metroid, and then went home on his spaceship to another man? How much would that hav... more » alex_E: Look at it this way, Gay guys are like straight dudes. We love action/violence/zombies/everything (Halo, RE, Gears of War, etc etc.) just throw us a b... more » Chagrin: Nowak makes a valid point about the industry's stumbling first attempts at reaching a female audience, but are homosexual gamers that much different f... more » Xagest: Really, just give players a choice. It's particularly important in games that aim to immerse and allow the player to identify directly to the charact... more » K Dilkington: I'm a "gaymer' as well, and I don't really care either. Please don't "cater" to me (I would say "us", but I know many others wouldn't agree). A good g... more » Tohoya: You don't need to change much to appeal to gay gamers, but there's no doubt that- especially the testosterone-filled frat culture of certain segments ... more » ach77: As a gay gamer myself, I'd like to see more gay representation in story-heavy games that include romantic subplots. By and large, the relationships i... more » -
#mmo
Study: Female Everquest II Players Still Logging More Hours, Still Not Honest About It
Men may be the more stereotyped hardcore gaming gender, but a study of Everquest II players published in the Journal of Communication says that women regularly out-MMO men—but that women aren't as honest about the hours logged gaming. More » -
#surveysays
What Do Gay Gamers Want From Their Games?
A Full Sail University gaming school student has created a new "Gaymer" survey, hoping to determine what homosexual, bisexual, and heterosexual gamers look for in a video game.
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#polls
Approval Ratings: Readers Like the RPG, but Hold the MMO
Our third installment of Approval Ratings covered a dozen questions regarding role-playing games, a staple genre of video games going back to their earliest days. And like an RPG, you have to dig a little deeper to get the real story.
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#polls
Kotaku Approval Ratings: The RPGs, MMO and Otherwise
No secret we have console- and shooter-heavy preferences here. But one genre, antipodal to run-and-gun action, but still found in heavy rotation, and with a long tradition on the consoles, is the RPG. Let's see how you feel about them. More » -
#polls
Approval Ratings: Batman Positive, by 2-to-1
The second round of Kotaku Approval Ratings returned few surprises - especially for a title of Batman: Arkham Asylum's eminence. But they continue to build a baseline understanding of who we are and how we game. More » -
#polls
Kotaku Approval Ratings: Batman and Your Game Platforms
Last week's inaugural Approval Ratings seemed to be a success, with more than 15,000 of you responding to nine questions. Now let's look at this week's major release, your gaming habits, and some current titles.
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#polls
Kotaku Approval Ratings Delivers 56% Negative for Wolfenstein
In our inaugural Kotaku Approval Ratings this past weekend we sampled your attitudes on games due to release, and two or more years old. The results are in, and they weren't kind to Wolfenstein. More » -
#polls
Kotaku Approval Ratings: Wolfenstein
Let's try something a little different. While unscientific, I've long toyed with the idea of a tracking poll of our readership's posture over time on certain games. More » -
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#e3expo
GameStop's New Rewards System Could Be Your Ticket To E3
GameStop is currently surveying customers about a new points-based rewards system for customers that could be your ticket to the E3 Expo. More » -
#survey
Answer Survey, Help Game Preservationists
You guys got opinions - put 'em to use. A researcher at the University of Maryland wants to hear from gamers on subjects like culturally significant games, how they should be preserved, emulation and others. More » -
#survey
Insider Trading: You Give Us Data, We'll Give You Money
We could make some clever comment about the economy, but we'll spare you. Take our survey, and someone will win a $300 AMEX card. Survey ends Wednesday at 6pm EST, so get at it. [Rules] -
#survey
Penny Arcade Survey Offers A Terrifying Glimpse Into Gamer Demographics
For those who did not take part, last week Penny Arcade ran a survey on their site. Asking for details on the site's readers. Since 38,000 people responded, we find the answers very interesting. More » -
#sony
Sony Surveying Gamers On Next PSP Features?
Sony may be testing the waters of public opinion on the direction of the next PlayStation Portable, surveying gamers on a host of new hardware and software features for a possible PSP2. More »
