Exploitative, sexualised adult games content has long been an issue in the gaming sector. Image: Cash Macanaya/ Unsplash.
Last month, after protests by Australian activist group Collective Shout – a grassroots activist group against the objectification of women and girls – called for the removal of certain adult games featuring explicit and non-consensual sexual content from online games stores, some unlikely heroes stepped in to heed their plea.
But somewhat surprisingly, it was not the gaming sales platforms themselves who chose to act.
ArtsHub's Arts Feature Writer Jo Pickup is based in Perth. An arts writer and manager, she has worked as a journalist and broadcaster for media such as the ABC, RTRFM and The West Australian newspaper, contributing media content and commentary on art, culture and design. She has also worked for arts organisations such as Fremantle Arts Centre, STRUT dance, and the Aboriginal Arts Centre Hub of WA, as well as being a sessional arts lecturer at The Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA).
