So what's the carrot in this situation? Do the families get more food stamps for getting good grades? Cause otherwise it's just a straight up punishment.

"I understand how retrogressive it is..."

PA Report did an amazing article about the current state of Playstation Home. The result: a Dada-esque mess of delightful craziness.

Yep, ladies would occasionally like the choice to have a player character that represents them too.

HELPING

This is my kitten Maya, 'helping' my boyfriend play a tablet game.

I have Facebook friends that post statuses that just say "hey" or "hi". It always struck me as the laziest thing ever. If you have nothing to say, don't post. Find someone else's post and comment on that, at the very least. It's like leaning back in your chair with your arms crossed and demanding, "ENTERTAIN ME".

I think that might be reaching a little bit.

That's not where nipples go.

I loved 9 as a kid. Tried to go back and play it again last year and I just could NOT stand the endless random battles. Seriously, every six seconds. I might have been spoiled by modern RPGs, but relentless random battles is one thing that I'm glad to leave behind.

That's true, but I'm pretty sure that the target demographic is still men. I'm sure there are at least a few women out there who own one, though.

Dildos and fleshlights are equivalent toys, in my mind. Neither is creepy. Dolls are a little creepy and there really isn't a female corollary. It's basically a whole person replacement.

Phoenix Wright games are the best games, my favorite series on the DS. I'd recommend starting with the first one, you won't be disappointed.

Trucy Wright would beg to differ!

Your mother is a classy lady.

What do you mean, there are no fainting couches? What if I am overcome with hysteria?!

Geez, thank you. I've been trying to recall that term since I saw the headline.

My favorite was Jessica because she didn't take guff from anyone and was a double threat - healing and big damage with her hammer. Perhaps you could tell from my portrait.

And it has never occurred to you that most games, books, and movies having male leads might also be a problem?

50%? Do we live on the same planet? You cannot actually claim with a straight face that HALF of all games feature a female protagonist.