653
Nothing was off-limits for retro game ads (startrek.website)
submitted 10 months ago by The_Picard_Maneuver@startrek.website to c/retrogaming@lemmy.world
162 comments fedilink hide all child comments
you are viewing a single comment's thread
view the rest of the comments
[-] otp@sh.itjust.works 4 points 10 months ago

There were lots of half-naked men, too. Including in this ad.

Most of them in games were more male fantasy stuff...ripped, shirtless dudes with big weapons. Not really appealing to most women, but checks the "I want to BE him" aspect for lots of guys, lol

[-] TwilightVulpine@lemmy.world 8 points 10 months ago

Yeah, but that is just another facet of marketing for men. Sexy dress-up vs tighty whities. Definitely not intended to get women interested.

[-] BigMikeInAustin@lemmy.world -2 points 10 months ago

Are you really out here in public view still trying to use the "not all men" to tell a woman her feelings are invalid?

[-] otp@sh.itjust.works 2 points 9 months ago

No, I was supporting the previous comment. The idea that the ads were mostly about "male fantasy", and probably wouldn't be (positively) nostalgic for most women gamers.

[-] desconectado@lemm.ee 2 points 10 months ago

How does that comment invalidate the previous one? If anything it actually reinforces it. Are you just looking for an excuse to shame someone?

this post was submitted on 12 Feb 2024
653 points (97.8% liked)

RetroGaming

19793 readers
125 users here now

Vintage gaming community.

Rules:

  1. Be kind.
  2. No spam or soliciting for money.
  3. No racism or other bigotry allowed.
  4. Obviously nothing illegal.

If you see these please report them.

founded 2 years ago
MODERATORS
Xylinna@lemmy.world
Tenthrow@lemmy.world
gts@lemmy.world