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(The Gamer) Dragon Age: The Veilguard Might Give Us Our First Non-Binary Companion
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semiconscious
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'queer' now appears to be the way trans activists like to re-frame lgbtq. they're actually referring to what we've traditionally understood to be gay, but, by using 'queer', instead, they're somehow magically including themselves in the conversation. there's nothing about the series that's 'inherently queer', it's just happened to include gay (& not trans) characters. &, up till now, anyway, that's been fine with everyone, & never been made a big deal of. & then these narcissistic, proselytizing clowns showed up...
Developer Story: Corinne Busche
Our latest edition of Developer Stories shows how a career path can take you to different places but still lead you right where you belong. Today the spotlight is on Game Director Corinne Busche wh…blog.bioware.com
And the idea of being who you want to be carries a particularly special meaning for Corinne. “As a queer trans woman,” she says, “I have a perspective on the games that not everyone has. Dragon Age has long been a place where LGBTQIA+ folks can see people like themselves, represented respectfully. It’s inherently very queer, and it’s such a rare thing for marginalized communities to have representation where we feel proud and powerful in how we are depicted. It’s so deeply meaningful for so many. I often get emotional when I think about what it would have meant for a younger version of myself to see someone like her in a game, and as a hero, no less. I hope we can be a safe place for our queer players to know they are not alone, that they are brilliant and worthy, that they are not only welcome but celebrated.”
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Chukhopops
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I’m confused, I thought non-binary meant people who were neither gay nor straight? And most of the DAI cast would romance male and female MC meaning they would be non-binary by their own definition?
PeteBull
Gold Member
I expected them wanting to focus on top quality of the game, not pandering to wokesters, but i guess they think of retirement soon, with such aproach game sales gonna be way below expectations which usually leads to lay offs/studio clousure, super sad news coz i really love DA ip and overall werstern rpg genre
JusticeForAll
Gold Member
"It’s inherently very queer."
The fact that this is how he describes Dragon Age, doesn't bode well.
The fact that this is how he describes Dragon Age, doesn't bode well.
gaming_again
Member
I am more sick of the word "folks" than I am "non-binary" these days.
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RJMacready73
Simps for Amouranth
They/Them can suck a big dick and pronouns in general can suck a dick but this non binary shite needs to fuck off into the sea, it's beyond idiotic and stupid, as I'm sure like most people in here, have no issues with the LGBT community, I regularly goto Pride with my mate to support his kid (plus day drinking is always a win) and have the greatest neighbours in the world (2 dudes) but that entire alphabet QUI++ shite at the end of LGBT can fuck off and any game that panders to them can fuck off too.
God I hope this game sucks, if it's a 90 i will end up buying it ffs
God I hope this game sucks, if it's a 90 i will end up buying it ffs
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Lukaku's First Touch
Member
Mods will fix this asap.
Go_Ly_Dow
Member
This game scream reeks of bankrupt junk artistry in a similar way to Concord.
My thoughts are the weight of the IP will make it sell some units so it won't huge flop, but a lot of old school fans are going to be disappointed.
When there are gazillion other great games releasing it's a very easy pass.
My thoughts are the weight of the IP will make it sell some units so it won't huge flop, but a lot of old school fans are going to be disappointed.
When there are gazillion other great games releasing it's a very easy pass.
Danny Dudekisser
I paid good money for this Dynex!
The fact that the only articles that seem to get written about this game are shit like this should tell you everything you need to know.
Portugeezer
Member
Funny enough, that was the character people were pointing out couldn't tell if male/female a few days ago. To be fair Dragon Age has always been kinda gay, but we'll see how far it has gone today.
Cyberpunkd
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Fortress of Regrets
Member
I can't think of a game I'm less interested in. Except maybe Concord... but that one is already swept under the rug.
Bioware is such a low tier studio these day. I'm surprised they haven't been axed yet.
Bioware is such a low tier studio these day. I'm surprised they haven't been axed yet.
PendekarRajawali
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GymWolf
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Ammogeddon
Member
They know this game is going to bomb. They’re putting articles out like this now so they can blame the failure on all the chud bigots who won’t buy it.
DA has always had progressive elements, so that will not be its undoing.
DA has always had progressive elements, so that will not be its undoing.
Hayabusabruh
Member
Giant hands and gay dude voice gave it away for me. Did you find his before picture too?I thought you were kidding but nope, you’re right:
Developer Story: Corinne Busche
Our latest edition of Developer Stories shows how a career path can take you to different places but still lead you right where you belong. Today the spotlight is on Game Director Corinne Busche wh…
And the idea of being who you want to be carries a particularly special meaning for Corinne. “As a queer trans woman,” she says, “I have a perspective on the games that not everyone has. Dragon Age has long been a place where LGBTQIA+ folks can see people like themselves, represented respectfully. It’s inherently very queer, and it’s such a rare thing for marginalized communities to have representation where we feel proud and powerful in how we are depicted. It’s so deeply meaningful for so many. I often get emotional when I think about what it would have meant for a younger version of myself to see someone like her in a game, and as a hero, no less. I hope we can be a safe place for our queer players to know they are not alone, that they are brilliant and worthy, that they are not only welcome but celebrated.”
ElFenomeno
Member
Hrk69
Gold Member
He isn't fooling anyone with that headI thought you were kidding but nope, you’re right:
Developer Story: Corinne Busche
Our latest edition of Developer Stories shows how a career path can take you to different places but still lead you right where you belong. Today the spotlight is on Game Director Corinne Busche wh…
And the idea of being who you want to be carries a particularly special meaning for Corinne. “As a queer trans woman,” she says, “I have a perspective on the games that not everyone has. Dragon Age has long been a place where LGBTQIA+ folks can see people like themselves, represented respectfully. It’s inherently very queer, and it’s such a rare thing for marginalized communities to have representation where we feel proud and powerful in how we are depicted. It’s so deeply meaningful for so many. I often get emotional when I think about what it would have meant for a younger version of myself to see someone like her in a game, and as a hero, no less. I hope we can be a safe place for our queer players to know they are not alone, that they are brilliant and worthy, that they are not only welcome but celebrated.”
And we can assume he edited the photo too
Mister Wolf
Gold Member
Well now I know I'm buying Ys X: Nordics over this. I was undecided, but not anymore.
Gaiff
SBI’s Resident Gaslighter
This isn’t the problem. The problem isn’t that there are non-binary or transgender people. The problem is it tells us exactly what kind of game it is and what kind of people are writing it. They won’t stop at one non-binary character. Mods can’t fix awful writing and politically driven agendas.
DonkeyPunchJr
World’s Biggest Weeb
BioWare is getting euthanized when this flops.
Gaiff
SBI’s Resident Gaslighter
I think it’ll do fine. Dragon Age is an established franchise and this looks semi-competent, but we never know with these people. If it does flop, BioWare is dead, yeah.
Dr.Morris79
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