Exam practice 

‘Gender representation in video games is fair and balanced.’

How far do you agree with this view?

Your answer should refer to Kim Kardashian: Hollywood and Lara Croft Go

    I do partially agree with this view.

   In modern day the game creators try to represent all genders equally. In example in the "Lara Croft Go" you may see that Lara Croft is represented as very powerful and fearless woman. Going through many puzzles and adventures she showed that women can not only look beautiful, but also be very smart and fight monsters. The previous games about Lara Croft were made before PEGI rating system. Her character was very sexualized to attract larger male audience. Over the time games start to break stereotypes about genders that is why female characters have become more dressed up and realistic. If your game is accessible to a younger audience, then more people will want to play it and the company who made it can make more money.

    In  the beginning of "Kim Kardashian: Hollywood" you will create your own character, you also need to chose your gender therefore, the level of difficulty of the game does not depend on the gender you chose. But still there are minor differences in the gameplay, for example, you cannot go on a date with some celebrities. Anyway the effort to complete the game will be the same.