The DEATH of femininity in video games

The spark that once defined video game heroines is fading. From Lara Croft to Jill Valentine to Aerith, female characters once had presence, charm, and unforgettable impact. Today, studios sanitize and flatten femininity in the name of safety and corporate caution—leaving us with hollow, forgettable protagonists.

This video dives into why femininity in gaming is dying, how fans are keeping it alive through mods, cosplay, and art, and why the industry must stop writing products and start writing humans again.

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