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220 - GTS March News roundup - Part 2 - What do gamers want? Thick thighs but not Wonder Woman!

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In this episode, Alex, Jem, and Matt get stuck into more of March’s gaming headlines, with their signature intersectional feminist lens. From thick-thighed anime girls to cancelled superhero titles, the team digs into what’s driving trends—and who’s really benefitting.

Highlights:

  1. Economic Recession = Thicker Thighs?
    A Japanese game producer claims that plumper character designs are recession-driven. The team tears apart this bizarre argument, calling out the continued objectification of women in anime and gaming.
  2. Who Are Gamers, Really?
    Jem shares new research from MIDEA on why people play games. The group unpacks escapism, challenge, and social play—and highlights the lack of nuance in how gamer motivations are measured and marketed.
  3. Wonder Woman and the Fall of Monolith
    Matt reports the sad news of Monolith Productions' closure and the cancellation of its Wonder Woman game. The team reflects on the ongoing collapse of creativity in AAA studios, where chasing profit often comes at the expense of people.

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In this episode, Alex, Jem, and Matt get stuck into more of March’s gaming headlines, with their signature intersectional feminist lens. From thick-thighed anime girls to cancelled superhero titles, the team digs into what’s driving trends—and who’s really benefitting.

Highlights:

  1. Economic Recession = Thicker Thighs?
    A Japanese game producer claims that plumper character designs are recession-driven. The team tears apart this bizarre argument, calling out the continued objectification of women in anime and gaming.
  2. Who Are Gamers, Really?
    Jem shares new research from MIDEA on why people play games. The group unpacks escapism, challenge, and social play—and highlights the lack of nuance in how gamer motivations are measured and marketed.
  3. Wonder Woman and the Fall of Monolith
    Matt reports the sad news of Monolith Productions' closure and the cancellation of its Wonder Woman game. The team reflects on the ongoing collapse of creativity in AAA studios, where chasing profit often comes at the expense of people.

📢 Support the Podcast!

Let us know on BlueSky (@gamingthesystem.bsky.social), Instagram (@gamingthesystempodcast) or in the comments on YouTube!

If you love Gaming The System, consider supporting us:
🔹 Patreon: patreon.com/gamingthesystem – get exclusive content!
🔹 PayPal Donations: [email protected]
🔹 Subscribe & Review: Share the podcast with fellow gamers!

🎙 Gaming The System releases new episodes every Thursday

Thanks for listening, and remember – there’s always another game to play that isn’t full of nonsense. 🎮✨

#GamingTheSystem #GamingNews #MarvelRivals #BoobPhysics #GamingCulture #FeministGaming #ElonMuskGamingScandal #GamerGuilt #feministgamingpodcast​ #feministgamers​ #intersectionalgaming​ #equalityingames #girlgamer​ #gamergirl​

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