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The initial social media post quickly went viral and was heavily ratioed, with a large number of comments criticizing her unapologetic stance. Critics pointed out that such a move was not about representation but about actively excluding a significant portion of the gaming demographic — predominantly white male players who make up a huge share of the gaming market.
Among those voicing opposition was Mark Kern, a well-known industry commentator, and Blabbering Collector, a content creator at Sidescrollers, who challenged the narrative and emphasized that in the vast majority of video games, characters are predominantly white and male — a reflection of the real-world demographics of gamers.