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The Trophy Woman of Ready Player One. Ready Player One, the best- selling ode to virtual reality and nerd- dom,is finally becoming a movie, but not everybody is a fan. The first teaser trailer has gotten some backlash for how it glorifies nostalgia. However, a bigger issue comes from the book itself in how it treats women—namely, its trophy love interest. This is coming from someone who actually enjoyed the book, and has read it several times. But just because we like something doesn’t mean it’s impervious to criticism, just as we don’t have to hate something because it has problems. And Ready Player One certainly has problems.

It positions heroine Art. In (virtual) reality, she’s little more than a prize to be won. Ready Player One is about a teenager named Wade Watts, known in- game as Parzival, an Ultimate Fanboy who’s become obsessed with nostalgic pop culture of the 1. OASIS. His obsession leads him to become one of the top players in the contest, and he ultimately wins the whole thing. Art. 3mis is introduced as another obsession of Wade’s. She’s a strong, smart, and high- level gamer who runs a popular blog and, later, clothing line for plus- sized avatars. He follows her on every social media account he can get his virtual hands on, going so far as to save all her avatar photos on his computer.

He even admits it during their first online chat, telling her: “I’ve had a crush on you since before we even met. From reading your blog and watching your POV. I’ve been cyber- stalking you for years.” In both virtual and real life, this is never cute or romantic. It’s a red flag. Wade’s internal monologue is full of leering comments about Art.

Big hazel eyes, rounded cheekbones, a pointy chin, and a perpetual smirk. I found her unbearably attractive.”) However, they’re usually followed by a declaration that the only reason he likes her is because she’s not like other girls. This type of narrative tries, and fails, to excuse the objectification, because it’s for a woman who doesn’t fit what the man believes is the status quo. Art. 3mis’s body was also somewhat unusual.

In the OASIS, you usually saw one of two body shapes on female avatars: the absurdly thin yet wildly popular supermodel frame, or the top- heavy, wasp- waisted porn starlet physique (which looked even less natural in the OASIS than it did in the real world). But Art. 3mis’s frame was short and Rubenesque. All curves. Sure, he might praise her for being “different,” but it’s still objectification. Just because she doesn’t look like a Barbie doll doesn’t mean he’s not treating her like one. Note: This is not the first time Cline has been accused of this particular problem.)Art.

Wade’s search for the contest’s legendary Egg, with his attempt to begin a romantic relationship with her serving as a sort of side quest that distracts him from his primary one. The more time he spends with her, the less he spends on everything else. He ignores his best friend Aech. He neglects the contest. Cline treats Art.

Wade to beat, not the reasonable responses of an independent character. She’s basically an NPC. During their many encounters, Art. When I wasn’t hanging out with my pseudo- girlfriend, I devoted the rest of my time to leveling up my Avatar.”) Any woman who’s been in that situation knows how that feels. It’s awful. Still, it takes her a long time to actually punish him for his actions.

For a good portion of the book, she enables his bad behavior while making snide remarks about why she shouldn’t. The following conversation is immediately followed by a bunch of chats and dates. Parzival: When can we chat again?

Art. 3mis: After one of us finds the egg. Parzival: That could take years.

Art. 3mis: So be it. Parzival: Can I at least keep e- mailing you? Art. 3mis: Not a good idea. Parzival: You can’t stop me from e- mailing you.

Art. 3mis: Actually, I can. I can block you on my contact list. Parzival: You wouldn’t do that, though. Would you? Art. 3mis: Not if you don’t force me to.

Eventually, after several weeks, she is forced to block him, but only after really dire circumstances. During a party, Wade confesses his love for her, telling her he’ll get on a plane that instant so he can meet her in person. Art. 3mis becomes uncomfortable around him and decides to suspend their friendship so she can focus on the contest. I felt like I’d been punched in the throat.

Are you breaking up with me?”“No, Z,” she said firmly. I am not breaking up with you. That would be impossible, because we are not together.” There was suddenly venom in her voice. We’ve never even met!”It’s an acceptable response to a bad situation..

Wade doesn’t actually accept it. Watch Without A Father Online Free HD. Instead, he stalks her for weeks, sending her hundreds of messages and literally dropping gifts like bombs over her home base. He even goes so far as to stand outside her door for hours, holding a boombox over his head playing “In Your Eyes” by Peter Gabriel, like Say Anything. The book is clear in that his obsession is not Art. Wade’s treatment of Art.

He was simply acting out of love. This is really alarming–not only because it romanticizes online stalking, but also because he still wins her in the end. His behavior is ultimately rewarded, not punished. After saving the day and winning the contest, Wade finally logs off of the OASIS and finds Art. Adventure video game labyrinth.

She becomes a literal prize for him to find. And when he does find her, he fully discovers her big repulsive truth she’d alluded to earlier in the book (“Trust me. If I ever let you see me in person, you would be repulsed.”). She has a birthmark on her face. In the end, her conflict with Wade isn’t from how he treated her in the past, but caused by her own insecurities. This gives Wade a chance to (again) play the hero, since he’s able to look past it and still find her attractive.

He then pledges to “spend the rest of [his] life” with her, even though they’d just met.“I’m in love with you.”Her lower lip started to tremble. You’re sure about that?”“Yes. I am. Because it’s true…“Listen,” I said. We can take things as slow as you like.

I’m a really nice guy, once you get to know me. I swear.”She laughed and wiped away a few of her tears, but didn’t say anything. So, how does a strong and empowered woman become a silent, crying, and lovesick trophy at the end of the game? There are several reasons why.

Conventional, male hero storytelling. A need to satisfy an atypical power fantasy. But I think the main reason comes down to how the story is framed.

Ready Player One suggests that nostalgia is universal, how similar interests can bring strangers together, but all of that nostalgia is filtered through a distinctly male lens— and not just because Cline insert a lot of his personal fandom into the story. In the book’s world, OASIS co- creator James Halliday created the contest that the entire world is obsessed with, so everyone’s nostalgia is filtered directly through him. The only thing Anorak’s Almanac seemed to indicate was that a familiarity with Halliday’s various obsessions would be essential to finding the egg.

This led to a global fascination with 1. This framing leaves little room for women to desire anything that doesn’t also reflect what men want. Just like the game, Art. Sailor Moon or Jem and the Holograms, but she sure as hell likes John Hughes).

If your entire world is centered around the obsessions of one man—first James Halliday, followed by his protégé Wade Watts—what purpose do you serve that doesn’t also serve his needs? It’s a failure of the story to give women true agency, and a failure of the writer to understand nostalgia that exists outside of his own sphere. We’ve only gotten a brief glimpse at Art.

Artemis) in the upcoming film, played by Olivia Cooke. The Prisoner Episode 10 on this page. Who knows, the film might do something different with her character, perhaps even give her a background that consists of more than a giant birthmark that makes her feel like shit.

The 1. 2 Best Games For 3. DS And 2. DSIt’s been many years since the original 3. DS launched. There’s a new version with better 3. D, improved controls, and of course, a wealth of excellent games to play. There’s also a new 2. DS XL that can do everything its 3.

D brother can do, aside from 3. D. Below, find our 1. DS and 2. DS. All of these games will play on the original 3. DS, the 2. DS, and the New 3. DS. In Animal Crossing: New Leaf, you’ll decorate and expand a house, fish and catch bugs, and assume a number of mayoral duties—all while you make a bunch of new, quirky friends. Who knew that a sleepy town of anthropomorphic animals could be so fulfilling?

A Good Match For: Self- directed gamers with a strong, child- like sense of wonder and a penchant for creativity. You’re given a house and a whole town to play with, along with charming villagers.

What will you do with it all, how will your personality shine? Not a Good Match For: Those who want something fast- paced. This isn’t a game you’ll want to run in, and most of the exciting things tend to happen “tomorrow.” Anything worthwhile requires patience in this game. Read our review. Watch it in action. Study our tips for the game.

Purchase from: Amazon Wal- Mart Best Buy Game. Stop. Fire Emblem: Awakening revolves around two things: Complex tactical combat and sweet, sweet romance. It’s a turn- based tactical role- playing game like Final Fantasy Tactics or Devil Survivor, but with a twist: As your combatants fight alongside one another, they can fall in love. If you keep them paired up, they’ll boost one another’s stats, and they can even get married and have kids together. Without all the love and marriage, Fire Emblem: Awakening would be an immaculately designed, rewarding, and difficult strategy game. With all the love and marriage, it becomes one of the best strategy games on any system, and certainly one of the best games on the 3. DS. A Good Match For: Strategy fans, people who like games where loss carries real consequences, romantics, micromanagers, matchmakers.

Not a Good Match For: Those who want- paced action, uncomplicated rules, unchallenging games, or main characters who have feet. Read our review. Watch it in action. Study our tips for the game. Purchase from: Amazon Wal- Mart Best Buy Game. Stop. The latest Phoenix Wright game is the best one yet, and that’s saying something, given the generally high quality of Capcom’s long- running series of comical lawyer- simulators. One part detective game and one part visual novel, Dual Destinies tells the tale of defense attorney Phoenix Wright and his can- do subordinates Apollo Justice and Athena Cykes as they embark upon zany adventures in the name of justice.

The new game is a great entry point for the series, as knowledge of past games isn’t required, though there are still plenty of fun callbacks for longtime fans. Phoenix’s world may be trapped in a dark age of the law, but Dual Destinies is a 3.

DS bright spot. A Good Match For: Wannabe detectives, anime fans, people who like jokes, hawk- enthusiasts. Not a Good Match For: Those who want a lot of action—Phoenix Wright games involve a lot of reading, and the new one is no different. Read our review. Watch it in action. Purchase From: Available digitally from the Nintendo e.

Shop. There hasn’t been an action role- playing game quite like The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds in more than 2. What began as a remake of the Super Nintendo classic The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past is now one of the most delightfully charming adventures available on any game platform. The perfect melding of the old and new into something better than the sum of its parts.

A Good Match For: Old- school role- playing fans looking to recapture the magic of the 2. D era without sacrificing fidelity — and just about everyone else. Not a Good Match For: Sub- humans. People allergic to joy. Read our review. Watch it in action. Purchase From: Amazon Wal- Mart Best Buy Gamestop.

Sequels don’t all have to be bad. Take Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon. It’s a follow- up to sequel to the 2. Game. Cube game that will make players chuckle, as Mario’s skinnier brother suck sucks up ghosts using a souped- up vacuum. More than that, though, it’s a new installment that successfully adds multiplayer and new mechanics—love that Dark Light!—in ways that don’t ruin an already- fun experience.

A Good Match For: Sidekick lovers. Sure, he’s a big ol’ fraidy- cat in this game but Luigi gets to amble through an exceedingly clever set of designs in Dark Moon. Whether it’s things like pulling away curtains to reveal coins and secret passages or stunning a handful of ghosts to suck them up all at once, Luigi feels resourceful in a way that’s not possible when he’s playing second fiddle to Mario.

Not a Good Match For: Those who want to leave previously explored environments behind. This Luigi’s Mansion makes you backtrack and revisit various levels a lot, without offering up compelling reasons for doing so. Read our review. Watch it in action. Purchase from: Amazon Wal- Mart Best Buy Game. Stop Nintendo e.

Shop. At long last, a (sort of) new Metroid game! Metroid: Samus Returns is a remake of the 1. Game Boy game Metroid II: Return of Samus, and it’s a worthy remake at that. It’s still got that lonely feeling of exploration, those dense and secret- filled alien caves, and that killer soundtrack.

The game sticks to the unusual concept of the Game Boy game, too, but with some new tricks that encourage a more active playsyle and make it harder to get stuck. Samus Returns is a good Metroid game, and a great way to revisit a pivotal story moment for the series. A Good Match For: People who like exploring and discovering secrets, people who hate Metroids.

Not A Good Match For: People who hate backtracking, people who love Metroids and would never want to see one harmed. Read our review. Watch it in action. Purchase From: Amazon Walmart Best Buy Gamestop. The Mario Kart formula wasn’t broken so you can’t say that Nintendo needed to fix it. What they did need to do, though, for the franchise’s 3. DS debut was find a way to add new elements that would tap into the device’s key features. Hence, the addition of glider wings, aerial sections, submersible karts and underwater detours.

You can steer using the gyroscope while airborne and the will get the benefit of a nice 3. D pop when you’re soaring or submerged. Just goes to show that your wheels don’t have to be in the ground for a Mario Kart to still be great. A Good Match for: Bumper car addicts. The wild unpredictability of Mario Kart races are what make them so fun.

Just like the theme park staple, there’s only a loose connection to these vehicles and actual real- world automobiles. Until Toyota includes a forcefield as a standard option, that is. Not a Good Match For: Those who want customization choice. While the ability to swap out bodies and add on details is a new one in MK7, new parts get doled out to you automatically. Read our review. Watch it in action. Purchase from: Amazon Wal- Mart Best Buy Game. Stop. Could the sixth Professor Layton game really be the best one?

It’s at least the best one on the 3. DS, trumping the already- impressive. Professor Layton and the Miracle Mask as it caps off the Layton series’ prequel trilogy.

In terms of timeline placement, think Star Wars… this game is the Revenge of the Sith, but just way better). Professor Layton games present a mix of exploration- based, story- heavy adventuring mixed with lots and lots of brain teasers and other puzzles to solve. In this game, which you can enjoy with no prior knowledge of the others, Layton and friends are trying to unlock the power of an ancient civilization and are doing so in a game that actually plays out as a series of short adventures nestled within one grand globe- spanning episode.