Marlene Ernst

[Marlene Ernst @MAErnst13]

@kreylix Thank you for your input. It‘s a shame that not more people are reflective in their gaming habits. But it’s also an indication of our times and that critical thinking as well as independent thought are not always encouraged.

[Marlene Ernst @MAErnst13]

1 | #MAMG20 „It’s a me, Mario!“ – The modern day gaming-knight may have the most unconventional shapes and forms. A knight in shining armour (blue dungarees) whose only mission is to rescue the fair maiden.

[Marlene Ernst @MAErnst13]

@NiHuMedieval Seems promising 👍

[Marlene Ernst @MAErnst13]

@_ubique Thank you for the link - really interesting study!

[Marlene Ernst @MAErnst13]

@NiHuMedieval My exact same reaction when I first saw the game ad. I definitely think it's some sort of escape from reality - and a cheap and easy to access one at that. A countermeasure could be to find a group of passionate game developers and medievalists to create a good alternative.

[Marlene Ernst @MAErnst13]

@markusmindrebo Thank you! I think it has something to do with supposedly black and white world of medieval times. Good vs. evil and as it is set so far in the past it seems to be more fantasy than actual history.

[Marlene Ernst @MAErnst13]

@MarieLuiseMeier Well, Peach and her female colleagues are more active these days. But app gaming often advertises with sexualisation. An exception can be made for Banna Saga. It definitely has some strong female characters.

[Marlene Ernst @MAErnst13]

12 | #MAMG20 No intrinsic need for historical accuracy or in-depth immersion into past worlds but a desire for short time entertainment is the basis for many a game – especially in the sector of mobile apps. Realistic female role models are often left behind.

[Marlene Ernst @MAErnst13]

11 | #MAMG20 Not really many seem to enjoy the royal delights (819 reviews on IOS and 290 000 on Google Play) but enough to make an impression. And another game of the same ilk (Honor of Kings – Epic Heroes) earned following review: “Especially the girls are great.”