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The gender play gap

A new study from the Universities of Glasgow and Cardiff examined the dialogue spoken by more than 13,000 characters in 50 video games. It found male characters in role-playing video games have 50% more dialogue than females. Joining Sean Moncrieff was the lead author of the study Dr. Stephanie Rennick - Research Associate in Philosophy, at the University of Glasgow...

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14.40 24 May 2023


The gender play gap


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14.40 24 May 2023


A new study from the Universities of Glasgow and Cardiff examined the dialogue spoken by more than 13,000 characters in 50 video games.

It found male characters in role-playing video games have 50% more dialogue than females.

Joining Sean Moncrieff was the lead author of the study Dr. Stephanie Rennick - Research Associate in Philosophy, at the University of Glasgow...


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