September 17, 2004
Southern Methodist U. and Web-Based Forum to Offer Video-Game Scholarships for Women
The portrayal of women in many video games -- scantily clad and victimized -- is not one that most women identify with. Yet 39 percent of those who play video games are women, according to the Entertainment Software Association.
In an effort to bring more woman-centered games to the market, and to bring more women into the field of video-game design, Southern Methodist University has teamed up with WomenGamers.com, a Web-based gaming discussion forum, to offer scholarships in
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