Another summer sale.

Another summer sale.

Depending on which way the Community's Choice goes, Origins could be available for $7.50 sometimes today. Either way I'm sure it'll come up.

Depending on which way the Community's Choice goes, Origins could be available for $7.50 sometimes today. Either way…

They'll probably do an encore wrap-up at the end of the sale. Be patient and vigilant; I'm sure it'll come back around again.

They'll probably do an encore wrap-up at the end of the sale. Be patient and vigilant; I'm sure it'll come back…

That's correct, on both counts. But bilateral validity doesn't cause one side to cancel the other. Ubisoft is allowed to justify its actions, and feel that they're right, and I'm allowed to disagree with the ultimate outcome, and feel that I'm right.

Fair points all. My original comment's point was that, while there's nothing wrong with casual games or cooking sets, metaphorically or otherwise, my experience with games and products in general marketed specifically at girls and women can be quite limiting.

I understand, and wasn't losing my shit on you so much as (albeit tersely) reminding you that even a comment made with the best of intentions can come across as offensive.

I was simply begging the question: "Is one enough?"

That's a valid point. But beyond their simply being there they have as much personality and presence as the nameless goons you run around shooting people as in Call of Duty (i.e. none).

No, they don't have to do that. I'm not saying that they should.

I'm a grizzled, straight white dude (the beard is temporary) and I often feel pretty damn uncomfortable by how over-represented my demographic is. Not only is it tiresome content-wise, but the fact that this kind of thing is a big deal highlights how little coverage there is in certain circles.

Every child deserves a role model they can relate to. Everyone deserves a mirror image that actually reflects who they are. Nobody deserves to be ignored because they're allegedly un-marketable.

So I shouldn't express my opinion?

The devil you know, for lack of a better adage. It seems easier for some game developers (looking at you, Dead or Alive folks) to make boob physics than it is for them to impart any substance or meaning in their characters.

And some companies aren't required to hire women but do anyway. And people aren't required to drive the speed limit but do anyway. And civilization doesn't have to exist but it does anyway.

Respectfully, I'm not doing this for you or anyone else. I'm not gay. I'm not a feminist. I'm not trying to save anyone. I'm just sick of seeing only my own demographic (heterosexual Caucasian male) often solely supported in a world that's full of anything but.

Careful with that. Your opinion is as valid as anyone else's, but there's got to be a reason beyond simple attraction for a greater female presence in games beyond "dat ass".

Clearly they don't, because they're still fighting.

'You people'. Hah! What a laugh.

It's not. I'm just that and there's nothing wrong with it.

You're the one who started arguing about social justice warriors ... brah.