Author Topic: Metroid Other M (Read 425231 times)

Dirk Temporo · « **Reply #225 on:** June 14, 2009, 02:56:23 PM »

Quote from: mantidor on June 14, 2009, 01:14:13 PM

considerable breast size

I think you need to re-watch the trailer.

NinGurl69 *huggles · « **Reply #226 on:** June 15, 2009, 01:33:22 PM »

Mother Brain is well endowed.

Chozo Ghost · « **Reply #227 on:** June 15, 2009, 04:10:13 PM »

Quote from: NinGurl69 *huggles on June 15, 2009, 01:33:22 PM

Mother Brain is well endowed.

In intellect?

NinGurl69 *huggles · « **Reply #228 on:** June 15, 2009, 04:16:15 PM »

Massive lobes.

MoronSonOfBoron · « **Reply #229 on:** June 16, 2009, 01:53:52 AM »

Quote from: Dirk Temporo on June 14, 2009, 02:56:23 PM

Quote from: mantidor on June 14, 2009, 01:14:13 PM
considerable breast size

I think you need to re-watch the trailer.

I think you need a reality check.

Monica Bellucci, one of the sexiest women on Earth
http://i44.tinypic.com/5mgxgl.jpg

Samus Aran, one of the sexiest women not on Earth
http://i44.tinypic.com/rw6p8g.jpg

And Samus as she appears in Metroid Fusion :fap:
http://i42.tinypic.com/2ajuiky.png

Chozo Ghost · « **Reply #230 on:** June 16, 2009, 01:58:43 AM »

Can there ever be a female videogame heroine that isn't sexified? I mean, there needs to be a game where the heroine looks and dresses like Velma from Scooby Doo.

BlackNMild2k1 · « **Reply #231 on:** June 16, 2009, 02:06:21 AM »

There was Jade from BG&E, not sexualized at all.

Caliban · « **Reply #232 on:** June 16, 2009, 02:41:42 AM »

Whatever her name is from Mirror's Edge.

EasyCure · « **Reply #233 on:** June 16, 2009, 11:42:12 AM »

Joanna Dark (pre-microsoft owned Rare)

MoronSonOfBoron · « **Reply #234 on:** June 16, 2009, 01:47:38 PM »

A quick Google for "Joanna Dark N64" reveals some of the detailed pinup renders that were used in promotional artwork at the time. Although quite perky in her own right, I have a feeling she was more geared towards the legs-and-hips set. I mean, seriously... heeled boots and leg plates running the length of her thighs? Not to mention the focus on the angle of her hips, with the leg plates highlighting the skintight dark blue suit...

Even if the in-game model was more of a plain beauty (one that I especially adored in private), the N64 Joanna Dark was as sexualized as any of her contemporary heroines.

No woman is safe from ~~Chicago Ted~~ commercial sexualization.

Even Princess Peach got sexy by proxy with Rosalina, and before that there was Strikers, Tennis, and Melee upskirt...

NinGurl69 *huggles · « **Reply #235 on:** June 16, 2009, 01:49:08 PM »

Carmen Sandi-

UltimatePartyBear · « **Reply #236 on:** June 16, 2009, 06:07:59 PM »

Male gamers will do the sexualizing if the designers don't. Rule 34 basically nullifies the whole question.

Mop it up · « **Reply #237 on:** June 16, 2009, 06:35:27 PM »

Quote from: Chozo Ghost on June 16, 2009, 01:58:43 AM

Can there ever be a female videogame heroine that isn't sexified?

Not until Birdo gets a game.

With the game industry being predominantly male this sort of thing is difficult not to fall into.

MoronSonOfBoron · « **Reply #238 on:** June 16, 2009, 07:37:48 PM »

Quote from: UltimatePartyBear on June 16, 2009, 06:07:59 PM

Male gamers will do the sexualizing if the designers don't. Rule 34 basically nullifies the whole question.

Sexualization is a given, but whether someone makes money off that is the big concern... isn't it?

EasyCure · « **Reply #239 on:** June 16, 2009, 07:38:53 PM »

Quote from: MoronSonOfBoron on June 16, 2009, 01:47:38 PM

A quick Google for "Joanna Dark N64" reveals some of the detailed pinup renders that were used in promotional artwork at the time. Although quite perky in her own right, I have a feeling she was more geared towards the legs-and-hips set. I mean, seriously... heeled boots and leg plates running the length of her thighs? Not to mention the focus on the angle of her hips, with the leg plates highlighting the skintight dark blue suit...

Even if the in-game model was more of a plain beauty (one that I especially adored in private), the N64 Joanna Dark was as sexualized as any of her contemporary heroines.

No woman is safe from ~~Chicago Ted~~ commercial sexualization.

Even Princess Peach got sexy by proxy with Rosalina, and before that there was Strikers, Tennis, and Melee upskirt...

i figured someone would bring that up about Perfect Dark 64. The thing with me is, i know ads are going to sexualize females cuz "sex sells" and theres no changing that at this point, i believe. The commercial for the game was much worse than any of the pinup renders though; the actress in it was shown in the shower then wore nothing but a tank top and panties, and you never even saw her face.

my problem is more when characters are sexualized in-game, and if you compare joanna dark to lara croft, well.. need i say more?

Ian Sane · « **Reply #240 on:** June 16, 2009, 07:45:29 PM »

Not that I don't deny that there is obvious intentional sexualization of female videogame characters but in some cases the character more or less has to be an attractive female and that will result in hetrosexual males being sexually attracted to her regardless of any intentional exploitation from the developer. For Samus to do the things she does in the game she HAS to be in decent shape. So she's going to have a decent body because it wouldn't make sense for a dumpy out-of-shape woman to be doing flips and killing space pirates. She's going to have to be somewhat young as well since someone with that level of fitness is likely going to be under 40. So you have a woman under 40 with a physically fit body? Unless she has some sort of disfiguration, at leat some portion of hetrosexual men will find that attractive.

The only way you could truly make female characters that the vast majority of men don't get the hots for is if she was an old hag. And unless you're playing a witch or this is Ms. Marple: The Game then that's not going to make much sense.

I find it very odd that people point out Jade from BG&E as a non-sexualized female. She wears a tight t-shirt that's low cut and bares her midriff. I think that's sexualizing her at least a little bit.

that Baby guy · « **Reply #241 on:** June 16, 2009, 07:49:52 PM »

Quote from: Mop_it_up on June 16, 2009, 06:35:27 PM

Quote from: Chozo Ghost on June 16, 2009, 01:58:43 AM
Can there ever be a female videogame heroine that isn't sexified?
Not until Birdo gets a game.

With the game industry being predominantly male this sort of thing is difficult not to fall into.

I'd play a Birdo game, but only if Birdo is the reincarnation of Link in the game.

Mop it up · « **Reply #242 on:** June 16, 2009, 07:53:27 PM »

What would be the point of that? Sorry but Birdo is never going to wield a sword and shield.

Besides, isn't Link already the reincarnation of a previous Link, or something?

Chozo Ghost · « **Reply #243 on:** June 16, 2009, 08:01:12 PM »

You don't think its possible that Birdo could be sexualized? Hell, look at Candy Kong from the DK franchise or Krystal. Here you have female characters that aren't even human for crying out loud, and yet they are sexualized.

Mop it up · « **Reply #244 on:** June 16, 2009, 08:24:33 PM »

Quote from: Chozo Ghost on June 16, 2009, 08:01:12 PM

You don't think its possible that Birdo could be sexualized?

Of course it's possible, in fact I've seen it in some fan art I've stumbled across. But I don't think it would happen because it doesn't really fit, plus it would only limit the appeal of the game. Although... if that did happen I can picture a big Metroid-like reveal after you beat the game where you find out that Birdo is male. It would be the most epic "joke's on you" moment in the history of gaming.

King of Twitch · « **Reply #245 on:** June 16, 2009, 08:33:03 PM »

Candy Kong and Krystal..must be the fur

NinGurl69 *huggles · « **Reply #246 on:** June 16, 2009, 08:38:17 PM »

Krystal's got tail.

that Baby guy · « **Reply #247 on:** June 16, 2009, 10:32:52 PM »

Nobody said that the Birdo reincarnation would have a sword and shield, did they? Literally, Link would be a Birdo. Someone should patch SMB 2 and place Link caps on all the Birdos.

It's better than my space-pirate-girl-Link idea I've got floating around somewhere.

Mop it up · « **Reply #248 on:** June 16, 2009, 10:36:17 PM »

Birdo looks just fine in a bow, plus I don't think green is his colour.
What's wrong with Birdo's personality which makes you say Link should become Birdo?

that Baby guy · « **Reply #249 on:** June 16, 2009, 10:47:52 PM »

Well, I suppose Birdo could fly an Arwing, but.. I dunno, how does a Birdo handle intense G's? Maybe Birdo could fit in a Power Suit. Actually, that could work. A Morph Egg, instead of a Morph Ball. Alright. Birdo can also be a fellow bounty hunter, adopted by the Chozo, if need be.

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