Here, we will explore the factors contributing to the ‘metamorphosis’ in terms of technology, social economic changes, age bracket, gender stereotypes and motivations behind gaming. In further exploration, challenges and problems facing the marginalised groups such as gays, lesbians and women, as the emerging branches of the ‘gamer identity’ will also be examined in details. For example, though the gaming industry and Girls’ Games Movement shared a common goal to rope in more females into gaming. Their agendas varied differently behind their efforts. Next in subsequent mention, expanding the gaming appeal towards the homosexual community is not without its consequences as well. As liberating as it may sound, accessing same-sex content material in games may come with some restrictions as dictated by some companies. Last but not least, the role of games and gamers have also expanded beyond the realm of entertainment as well. With its newfound role in supplementation to the traditional education curriculum. It is not without with its newfound problems as well. As educators are in dilemma with its
Here, we will explore the factors contributing to the ‘metamorphosis’ in terms of technology, social economic changes, age bracket, gender stereotypes and motivations behind gaming. In further exploration, challenges and problems facing the marginalised groups such as gays, lesbians and women, as the emerging branches of the ‘gamer identity’ will also be examined in details. For example, though the gaming industry and Girls’ Games Movement shared a common goal to rope in more females into gaming. Their agendas varied differently behind their efforts. Next in subsequent mention, expanding the gaming appeal towards the homosexual community is not without its consequences as well. As liberating as it may sound, accessing same-sex content material in games may come with some restrictions as dictated by some companies. Last but not least, the role of games and gamers have also expanded beyond the realm of entertainment as well. With its newfound role in supplementation to the traditional education curriculum. It is not without with its newfound problems as well. As educators are in dilemma with its