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Sizing Up Polygon’s Dragon’s Crown Review

Responding to a controversial review has become one of the internet’s favorite pastimes, and nothing as of late gets people more riled up than the topic of sexism. Today, Polygon released a review for the hyper-sexualized brawler hybrid Dragon’s Crown and it already has sparked up a number of questions. With that, the Daily Reaction crew of Seb and Dan try to break down the cause for the controversy and figure out what is going on. - PSLS

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TrendyGamers4693d ago

All I care about: It's a good game worth buying.

sunnygrg4692d ago

and that Polygon along with Kotaku love to bitch a lot.

dedicatedtogamers4692d ago

Polygon has been a try-hard lately at the whole sexism debate (not that they're a trustworthy website anyway...) once they saw all the ad revenue Kotaku was getting from milking those topics.

Isn't it inherently sexist to assert oneself over what is or is not appropriate for a fictional, digital videogame woman to look like?

I mean, who's the sexist? The guy who invented the Pokeball or the "journalist" who insists a Pokeball is sexist because it looks like a boob?

Foolsjoker4693d ago

Good article. I also agree it is a complex issue that most people try to avoid because of the everlasting sexism debate.

Corpser4692d ago

At least the reviewer played the game, everyone else that're commenting on the review ... haven't

jimmywolf4692d ago

kinda a stupid statement when we don't have the ability too play it yet, minus import. i have it pre order just counting the days.

Brucis4692d ago

The problem happened when she got too personal with the review. You're supposed to be as objective as you can. While many things are subjective (music, how well a story was, how fun it is) you are supposed to rate things sensibly. Music, story, characters (often involved in story but some games have little story but good characters), whether a game looks good or not (fairly subjective at times though there is some amount of objectivity available such as textures and animations), gameplay mechanics, as well as enjoyment (though that is purely subjective), all are things that are considered to be legit to rate a game by. If I raised a score because there were a lot of big-titted women I'd catch hell for it, so why is the opposite okay?

miyamoto4692d ago (Edited 4692d ago )

I give it a

10/10 for graphics and presentation

and

10/10 for sound and music

even if I haven't played it yet.

I know it when I see it and hear it.

That is my analysis and opinion not my review.

PS:

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"Looking at the way the whole review was handled, it is almost as if Polygon was looking to create controversy instead of just reporting on something already within the industry. " -Dan of PSLS

I also know Polygon's track record when it comes to PlayStation Exclusive games.

Like I said before his game has absorbed megatons of negativity from a lot of people and ironically turned that negative energy into a positive force for itself.

This game is already a success in Japan without no controversy and wait until this game eats up the west. Kaboom!

Gross sexual depiction?

http://images5.fanpop.com/i... https://www.google.ca/searc...

Why does these characters gets a free pass with no hassle from the media?

Thanks for pickin' up on Dragon's Crown.

Brucis4692d ago

To be fair, DOA does get criticized for its sex appeal, just not nearly as often as Dragon's Crown. Not saying it's right or good, just that it happens at times as well.

Hicken4692d ago

You don't have to review the game to see the art style and know there's nothing sexist about it.

The most telling part- why you know it's just somebody trying to stir up some crap- is that the reviewer treats the exaggerated design of the male characters like they don't exist.

Inception4692d ago

I already got the copies (PS3) and play it. It is far above from the score that Polygon put on their site. So, i want to ask the same question to you Corpser, do you already play it?

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staticdash224692d ago

Lol we all know controversy gets you media attention. Click bait......that is all.

cyguration4692d ago

Well here's the thing, if equality is the measure to which feminist seek, then shouldn't it be about the capabilities of the female characters and not necessarily their visual depiction?

This then means that if people have a problem -- not with the capabilities of these characters -- with the visual look of these characters (even while a half-dressed, buff male dwarf is on the team) then it has little to do with equality and more to do with how these characters make them feel.

This sounds more like an esteem and gender estimation issue (or how males view women visually) rather than about equality.

Foolsjoker4692d ago

Interesting thought process.

kwiksilver994692d ago (Edited 4692d ago )

reviewer didnt like the boob proportions.
she felt it was too sexualized,leading men to think about her mammary's first before her capabilities(witch,amazon warrior etc)

so going along with that only women with average boobs or less than average boobs should or will taken seriously,women with big boobs shall forever be relegated to roles that feminist's deem sultry and base.

who shall stand up for the rights of the big boobed?
who shall support their burden :)?

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Forget the PS5 For a Sec ! Let's Remember the Best Co-Op Games on the PS3

If you've come looking for great games, you are in the right place. Here are the best Co-Op Games you can play on the PS3

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Immagaiden1105d ago

Why mention PS5 when talking about PS3

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Magog1105d ago

The load times in retrospect are unbearable but I did have hella fun playing couch co-op with my gf on the PS3 and PS2.

anast1105d ago

Couch co-op is the best alternative.

Rynxie1105d ago

Resistance 2 co-op was amazing! I wish they would remaster resistance 1-3 and killzone 1-3 for the PS5.

1Victor981d ago (Edited 981d ago )

Let me save you the time to scroll down no Warhawk or Starhawk, 2 of the best co-op games on PS3

mastershredder821d ago

Ricardo Irving is one of the best-worst bad guys / mini-bosses ever.

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Potential PS3 “Holy Grails” You Should Collect Now

We've rounded up a few PS3 games that show serious potential for big price jumps over the next few years. Could these reach "Holy Grail" status?

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Applejack1897d ago

I have a friend who still has a sealed copy of Folklore. I’m sure it’s worth more now than it was when it released but I’m not sure how much more.

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franwex1897d ago

Bought it for $5 at Walmart. I have yet to play it. But I did open it to look at it. Heh.

phoenixwing1897d ago

the game is actually good. I'd rather buy and play it than keep a sealed copy

Indigon1897d ago

Yeah I gave my brother my PS3 for free with a lot of games but I kept Folklore.

Teflon021896d ago

Folklore is an amazing game. Should have bought 2 copies. 1 to play and one to keep

Seraphim1896d ago

yeah I still have a sealed copy of Folklore too. I almost never do this but I had originally rented it. One day I saw it for like $20 at Walmart so picked up a copy. Always meant to re-play it but just never did. I think in part because it never got trophy support[?]. It was an interesting and unique game that didn't get the love it deserved.

I see Trails of Cold Steel II is tagged. Not sure where PS3 prices sit but the PS4 version of both Trails I and II were around $140 as recently as a little over a month ago. Ended up buying both of them digitally then buying III and IV on disc. Shame I kept putting off buying them. Just a couple months prior you could still get them both for about $45 each. Anyway I'm almost finished with II and hopefully be playing III and IV next.

Petebloodyonion1896d ago

I would suggest using price charting to evaluate the value of a past game.
https://www.pricecharting.c...
value for the game new is 60$

Hawk1986661896d ago

Its not worth much, about £20.

monkey6021896d ago

I want Folklore. I've been trying to find it for some time now. It's one of the only games set in Ireland so I've been busting to play it some time

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Godmars2901897d ago

And wait for emulation and/or till their PS3 dies?

franwex1897d ago

3D Dot Game Heroes is a cool game that may soon go up in price too. I enjoyed it.

Indigon1897d ago

That's one that has been quite hard to find for some time.

Godmars2901896d ago (Edited 1896d ago )

At least you didn't own ALL Panzer Dragoon entries only to sell them all on ebay.

Don't talk to me about seller's regret...

nommers1897d ago

I'm so glad I kept my copy of this game.

Soy1896d ago

Great game, lots of fun - and definitely tougher to find. I'm glad I kept mine.

Teflon021896d ago

Glad I still have it. One of my fav games that gen

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Gardenia1896d ago

PS1, PS2 and PS3 BC right now is pointless. The top games are extremely overpriced or aren't available anywhere anymore. The best that can happen is Sony putting all the games on the PSN and/or PS Now. That way we all can play the classics, with trophies and some optimizations.

Godmars2901896d ago

Pointless, unless you have a 2st stage production model PS3.

One have to get fixed, but still, I've got it.

gold_drake1896d ago

exvuse me
i still play games on my ps2.

Gardenia1896d ago

That's because you only think about yourself. 90% of gamers don't have PS1, PS2 or PS3 games lying around. What do think is going to happen when there is BC and games like Vagrant Story, MGS, Suikoden 2 will be on sale? The few that are will be sold for hundreds of Euro's/Dollars.

Digital is the only option for everyone to be able to play those games.

gold_drake1896d ago (Edited 1896d ago )

ooff yea im only thinking about myself by playing my ps2 games haha.
the whole point about my reply was that, BC is not pointless. alot of ppl still have their old games mind you.

HankHill1896d ago

Nobody agrees with you so I guess you're the one only thinking about themself.

TheColbertinator1896d ago

Still have the Neptunia box sets unopened. Every year they get more valuable

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Dragon's Crown's Iconic Sorceress Returns With Gorgeous Figure by Union Creative

The sorceress is likely the best-known among the playable characters of Vanillaware's Dragon's Crown, and she's getting a new figure.

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AK912201d ago

Oh its her old design? Thought they'd go with her more recent one with her 'assets' reduced meh not that I'm complaining.

Hellcat20202201d ago

Good gawd
A very well crafted piece we have here