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Tag Archives: Video Game Writing
Immoral Women: Why We Need More of Them
One of the most irksome things I hear when I make arguments for ‘good/positive portrayals’ of characters from traditionally marginalised backgrounds is that my interlocutors immediately assume I’m calling for portrayals of moral paragons. They seem to think I’m … Continue reading
Imagine All the People: An Interview With ArenaNet Writer Angel Leigh McCoy
This past year at Geek Girl Con 2011 I had the distinct pleasure of having lunch with Angel Leigh McCoy, one of the writers at ArenaNet working on Guild Wars 2. Bonding over pizza rarely, if ever, fails and so … Continue reading
Posted in General Gaming, MMORPGs
Tagged Angel McCoy, Guild Wars 2, mmorpgs, Video Game Writing
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