Microsoft recommends that female characters not have “exaggerated body proportions”

Are some female characters stereotyped in video games? Microsoft has recommended video game developers that they be more inclusive in the design of their characters.

For this, a list of requests has been made public, where emphasis is placed on avoiding creating female characters with “exaggerated body proportions.”

According to the company, a large part of the video games do not have characters “that align with the consumer” of “marginalized communities” or markets outside the US, notes a RT report.

For this reason, he recommended that developers reflect on whether they introduce “gender barriers.” Furthermore, in the case of male characters, he indicated that “a full range of emotions, such as joy, sadness and vulnerability” should be included.

Let us remember that the company founded by Bill Gates is the creator of Xbox, a video game platform that includes streaming so it would not just be recommendations.

It was also suggested that attention not only be paid to the gender issue. He recommended reflecting on race and sexual orientation, in order to eliminate stereotypes.