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VG247 did an interview with Bioware's Marketing Director David Silverman. They talk about the introduction of Jane Shepard in ME3's marketing, how the fans reacted to this - and more.
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He also says this about how many people play as a female Commander Shepard:If this can happen now, why hasn’t it happened before?
When creating a rich sci-fi epic like Mass Effect, you need to keep a certain level of consistency so people unfamiliar with the property can clearly identify who the hero is that they get to become,” Silverman said. “Had we released images showcasing both a male and female Shepard, people wouldn’t be able to identify who the hero was or what was going on.” Dodging the question of why that hero had to be male, Silverman said BioWare wanted to “acknowledge” the demand for FemShep material.
The conclusion - as written by the authour of the article:Overall, 18 percent of everyone who plays Mass Effect plays it with a female character,” Silverman said. He added: “There aren’t enough female heroes in games in general, so it’s something that people can rally around and celebrate. “Jennifer Hale does an absolutely incredible job doing the voice of FemShep, so people really connect with that.
Do you agree with this?It’s notable that FemShep, though a remarkably fit lady whose strength and ability are most attractive, is never presented as a sex object – well, except when rolling around in the hay with a crewmate. If BioWare carries this attitude through its upcoming marketing, FemShep may be one of gaming’s first true feminist and feminine heroes.
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