Hello, and welcome to another episode of Talk This! It’s Dangerous to Podcast Alone. This week, we’re talking about sexy character design in video games and the concept of “sexiness” as a whole. Some of us love injuring Leon Kennedy, and I say, “good for them.”
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The Topic
What’s the common idea of “sexy” when it comes to character designs in video games? Who are these designs sexy for? What are some examples of sexy characters that break out of these preconceived notions? Should Aloy have realistic acne instead of realistic peach fuzz?
The Actual Discussion
We talk about the strange disconnect between being sexy and sexless that many “sexy” character designs fall into. Furthermore, we get into the difference between a sexy look and a sexy attitude, and the differing ways male and female characters are perceived through their expressions of sexuality. Who made the Leon Kennedy tramp stamp mod originally? I need an investigation.
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