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This change will only apply to exams from 2028 onwards.  \nVersion 1.0  \nSeptember 2026  \nPaper 2  \nOriginal question 4  \n‘Gender representation in video games is fair and balanced.’ How far do you agree with this view? Your answer should refer to Lara Croft Go and Kim Kardashian: Hollywood.  \n[20 marks]  \nNew indicative content  \nYour answer should refer to Lara Croft Go and Lego Fortnite  \nAnswers in the higher bands must show extended responses that demonstrate the learner’s ability to construct and develop a sustained line of reasoning that is coherent, relevant, substantiated and logically structured.  \nResponses may demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the theoretical framework (media language, media representations) and ability to reach judgments and draw conclusions by discussing the following points.  \n• Protagonists and hero characters in traditional video games were much more likely to be male than female, reflecting both the male domination of video game development and the (now-outdated) belief that gamers were primarily male (most research suggests that around 50% of gamers are female) . The world re-presented in video games is often one in which traditional gender role stereotypes are strongly reinforced; for example, female characters often have less important roles in the action, appearing as helpless ‘damsels in distress’ or ‘princesses’ made available as rewards for successful male protagonists.  \n• Other common stereotypes have included the highly sexualised but non-active ‘vamp’, the‘ditzy blond’ and the treacherous ‘Lady Macbeth’-type. Usually these are NPCs with whom the (usually male) player-character interacts, often following stereotypically masculine behaviours. Given that these characters are generally scripted to respond in very specific ways, this could be seen as evidence of representational imbalance.  \n• Male characters were, and to a certain extent are, similarly stereotypical: men of action, rational thinkers, winners, skilled in handling cars, weapons and machines. These points perhaps demonstrate an essentialist attitude from some game developers.  \n• Some video games include acts of violence or cruelty directed by male characters towards females. This demonstrates stereotypically outdated and unacceptable attitudes, often contextualised in games set in historical or highly stylised environments. This can still be seen in some contemporary games, suggesting that balance is still not fully evident.  \n• The mid-2010s \\#gamergate movement demonstrated a high level of antagonism against women involved in the gaming industry, suggesting that challenges facing gender representation were still evident. The industry remains imbalanced, with around 70% of game developers being male; this may influence female representation in games.  \n• As noted, the dominance of male gamers has declined over the past decade. As the audience for video games has grown, particularly as the number of female players approaches that of males, there is increasing nuance and a shift away from stereotypes. Feminist critics have, however, pointed out that the diversity of women’s real-life roles is barely reflected at all in video game representations of women.  \n• More games also reflect the needs of a female or gender-fluid audience, many now including the option to play as male, female or non-binary characters. They also focus on  \ncharacter relationships, where all gendered characters are equal, or provide opportunities for players to customise their own characters in terms of gender, ethnicity and body shape without any impact","cbCaissFdN4Larfb","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaissFdN4Larfb","pdf",180608,"English","# Question 4 - Gender representation in video games\n## Updated indicative content and CSP changes\n## Higher-band response criteria\n## Framework: media language and representations\n## Stereotypes, protagonists and player interaction\n## Violence, audience demographics and industry balance\n## Feminist critiques and more inclusive game design\n## Lara Croft: iconic status and evolving depiction\n## Lara Croft Go: puzzles, opponents and balance","[{\"question\":\"What change to the Close Study Product applies from 2028 onwards?\",\"answer\":\"The CSP changed from Kim Kardashian: Hollywood to Blackpink The Game, and this change applies only to exams from 2028 onwards.\"},{\"question\":\"Which games must be referenced for Question 4 in the new indicative content?\",\"answer\":\"Responses should refer to Lara Croft Go and Lego Fortnite.\"},{\"question\":\"What distinguishes higher-band answers for this question?\",\"answer\":\"Higher-band responses must provide extended, sustained reasoning that is coherent, relevant, substantiated and logically structured, using theoretical frameworks such as media language and media representations.\"}]","AQA-8572-NG Indicative Content - Paper 2 Sample Set 1 | PDF"]