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The Controversy Surrounding Stellar Blade and Media Hypocrisy
In recent weeks, the video game community's attention has been heavily drawn to Stellar Blade, a highly anticipated action RPG that has sparked debate over its marketing choices and portrayal of characters. The game's primary hook appears to be its protagonist—an absolutely striking female character intentionally designed to be attractive and sexualized. The developers made a conscious decision to embrace this sexuality rather than shy away from it, marking a stark departure from some trends in Western gaming media that often criticize overt sexuality or body representation.