What percentage of video game characters are female?

Gender Diversity in Video Games 79.2\% of main protagonists in games are male, 20.8\% female. 54.2\% of main characters in games are white.

Which game is mostly played by girls?

During a 2019 survey, 39 percent of female gamers stated that they played Pokémon Go, while a further 34 percent played the battle royale game Fortnite….Share of female gamers who play selected video games in the United States in 2019.

Why do gamers use female characters?

Female avatars are treated better than male avatars in online games and more likely to get “freebies” and invited to groups. Female avatars are psychologically perceived to be weaker and less skilled and this can give a player a psychological edge against opponents.

Do female gamers play video games?

Yes, many do. There are several female gamers with Youtube channels, many that play in national and regional gaming competitions, etc. Many of my female friends are gamers, and my wife and daughters play as well.

Can you choose a gender for your character in games?

More and more new games have options to customize the player’s character or at least choose a gender. This is especially true with MMO’s and RPG’s. Today in MMO’s, most female characters are likely played by men, or Guy in Real Life (GIRL).

Do men play female characters in MMO’s?

This is especially true with MMO’s and RPG’s. Today in MMO’s, most female characters are likely played by men, or Guy in Real Life (GIRL). This topic pops up from time to time in various games and forums. So why is it that men like to play as female characters?

Why do you usually play as a female character?

I usually play as a female for a couple of reasons. First is aesthetics. Face it, I don’t like looking at some butch-arse, steroid injected male character. I typically spend a good amount of time making my characters as attractive as possible. The second reason is content-based. I mostly play RPGs like Fallout 3, Oblivion, and Skyrim.