Sex sells. This is a marketing technique as old as the concept itself. Thus, it should not be a big surprise that Stellar Bladewhich presents us with a protagonist who leaves 2B like a nun, is one of the most anticipated titles for the PlayStation 5. Given all the criticism, The South Korean study has finally spoken about this controversial topic.
In a recent interview, Hyung-Tae Kim, director of the game, was questioned about the design of EVE, the protagonist, and the sexualization of this character as a selling point. In this regard, this is what he commented:
“Honestly, when I play I would like to see someone who is prettier than me. That is what I want. I don't want to see something normal; I want to see something more ideal. I think that's very important in a form of entertainment. At the end of the day, it is entertainment aimed at adults.”
With this, confirmed that the development team invested multiple resources into the backend of EVE, something we can all notice. The use of the character's sexuality as a selling point even goes beyond the design of the protagonist, since, as you already know, Shin Jae-eun, a South Korean model, was chosen as the main inspiration for the character playable.
Notably, Shin Jae-eun has a page similar to Only Fanswhere he shares videos and photos in a provocative way, something that many have pointed out as an additional marketing point that has increased the popularity of Stellar Balde in a particular group of fans.
Beyond its visuals, it will be interesting to see how EVE develops as a character in Steller Blade, and if it ends up being a dummy, many will likely not be happy with this decision. We remind you that Stellar Blade It will arrive on PlayStation 5 on April 26, 2024. On related topics, this would be the length of the game. Likewise, a demo of the title is leaked.
Editor's Note:
The sexualization of characters is not new, and will always be present. However, it is currently an additional element that draws attention to certain characters, such as 2B, and not the main focus. In this way, EVE's design could end up being something without much reason beyond attracting the public's attention, something that would truly be disappointing.
Via: GamesRadar+
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