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'These kids do not care about romance': Game devs want to know what today's teens want, and surveys say sex and romance isn't it (www.pcgamer.com)

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[–] [email protected] 10 points 1 month ago (6 children)

This came up, I want to say last year? In regards to movies and TV shows as well.

Aha - 2023:

https://www.npr.org/2023/10/25/1208435267/sex-teens-tv-movies

"Looking for 'nomance': Study finds teens want less sex in their TV and movies"

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[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 month ago

I mean, that’s what fanfiction.net is for if you want to ship Bowser and Peach.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 month ago

No one wants to admit they want that stuff in a survey but those are always super popular

[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I mean, maybe my friends are just weird, but I'm looking at the success of mass effect trilogy, BG3, the older dragon age games, etc and a huge talking point was always all the companions and possible avenues of romance and sex. That should never be the focus of the game, but it can be a substantial part of the overall experience and add a lot.

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[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 month ago

I mean, I played Firewatch. It's part suspense and mystery but I felt there was a possible romance angle there that is hard to deny. You can make it platonic and straightforward but I remember feeling quite connected to the person on the other line.

Then again, I'm twice the age of a "teen" so I don't know if it fits.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 month ago

SIGNALIS is a game about romance and I loved it, it is one of my favorite relatively recently released games.

Maybe you're doing it wrong?

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 month ago

I really enjoyed my Shepard and Liara romance during the Mass Effect trilogy, but I don't think it's particularly well executed in most other games.

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