A Gamer Looks At 40

Tales From the Bargain Bin #7 - Barbie (NES)

May 23, 2022 Bill Tucker
A Gamer Looks At 40
Tales From the Bargain Bin #7 - Barbie (NES)
Show Notes

Back in the late 80's / early 90's, developers didn't factor girl gamers into their production plans. Videogame marketing was (and still is) heavily male skewed and the result was titles like 1991's Barbie for the NES. An ill conceived cash grab for parents who didn't know better, Barbie barely functions as a game and is a prime example of what happens when you don't respect your audience.

And the worst part was, my sister had a copy. And we played it. Alot. Join us as we go on a journey from the female focused gameplay, all the way to the steps of the House of Representatives. 

Starring Bobby Tucker.

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