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do video games promote unrealistic body or beauty standards?
Nov 10, 8:13 AM
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i made a similar thread for anime so here is for video games do not forget to vote, i voted neutral like in the anime thread
Nov 10, 2:54 PM
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Don't think so, beauty standards are almost only driven by sexual selection and especially female intrasexual competition.
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Nov 10, 3:25 PM
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I think it depends on the games.

But I voted no because most games I've seen had character models with obtainable physiques and beauty if a person is disciplined or has the genetic lottery that appeals to others. Games also have unspoken fictional disclaimers, so consumers should be able to distinguish what's achievable in real life.
IFinallyMadeAMALNov 10, 3:34 PM
Nov 10, 4:58 PM
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This is why I play WRC Generations - The FIA WRC Official Game.
In an era where video games and media are frequently criticized for promoting unrealistic or unhealthy beauty standards, WRC Generations - The FIA WRC Official Game stands out as a refreshing exception. By avoiding character-driven narratives and remaining true to the technical side of motorsport, WRC Generations - The FIA WRC Official Game does not engage in the promotion of unhealthy beauty standards. It encourages gamers to appreciate skill, strategy, and dedication, aligning itself with a more empowering, achievement-based model of gaming.

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