What does it mean to be a “gamer girl”?

It’s got a bit of a negative connotation these days. Often envisioned as highly sexualized imposters who play for attention, the idea of “gamer girls” has been co-opted over the years by predominantly male gamers while being simultaneously rejected by many girls and women who play video games.

What are the most annoying things about online gamers?

And here’s our look at the 25 most annoying things about online gamers. 25. Gender swappers For a reason only a player’s psychoanalyst could say, some gamers like to go online and play as the opposite sex. Not being honest about gender is a strange side effect of gaming.

Do women really want a 'girl gamer'?

As women in a largely male industry, they have undoubtedly faced challenges, but neither wants special treatment. They just want a level playing field with their male counterparts. And both are optimistic about the future of the professional gaming space where, they hope, the term “girl gamer” will soon be obsolete.

Should games have more female characters?

It’s also critical to have more female characters in games themselves. Although, of course, gamers of either sex can get just as immersed whether playing a man or women, some female gamers feel more inspired and more of a connection when playing a female character role.