On Angry Gamers - How Representation shapes Male Entitlement to First Person Shooters

Ben Christ

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This paper delves into how representation affects men’s entitlement to First-person shooters (FPS). Starting with a quick look at the history of computing and representation, I‘ll explore how FPS games have been marketed to men over time. I‘ll also research how e-sports and streaming contribute to shaping the image of a „hardcore“ gamer. Using Gamergate in 2014 and 2015 as a case study, we‘ll see how the „hardcore“ white male gaming community reacts when it feels like it is being attacked. The gaming industry has been targeting their games towards men for a long time, creating a space where they feel they can do whatever they want. Video games, for them, are a realm of endless possibilities. So, when it seems like someone is trying to impose on their (perceived) freedom (as seen in Gamergate), they‘re ready to fight back.

type	research exposition
keywords	video games, masculinity, Bachelor Photography, PHOTOGRAPHY
date	19/06/2024
published	27/09/2024
last modified	27/09/2024
status	published
share status	shared in portal(s): Royal Academy of Art, The Hague
affiliation	Royal Academy of Art, The Hague
copyright	Ben Christ
license	All rights reserved
url	https://www.researchcatalogue.net/view/2897598/2897597
published in	Royal Academy of Art, The Hague
portal issue	2. Publications 2024

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