![]() ![]() On the contrary, there are only really complaints when male characters look young, like with Insomniac’s updated design for Peter Parker. In reality, Nicole and MJ just look like actual women their age and in their respective lines of work, something many internet users are too immature to grasp.įrustratingly, this is not a criticism seen with male characters, as players would be hard-pressed to find complaints about the Norse version of Kratos looking older or anything of that sort. While the new character model did a much better job of representing a woman in her early 40s who works a job that requires plenty of experience, many complained that the new Nicole was “ugly” and looked “too old” - just as they have been doing with Mary Jane. The entire situation is eerily reminiscent of EA Motive’s excellent Dead Space remake and its updated design for Nicole. She simply looks like a woman in her mid-late 20s, with the gamers complaining having a very poor grasp on what real life women actually look like. However, the reality of the situation is that Mary Jane does not look old at all. ![]() Stress has been proven to make people age quickly - with every United States President being proof of that - and being a brave reporter who is also dating a superhero would surely result in stress. As such, Mary Jane Watson looking older is a misconception, but even if she did, this would not be unrealistic. Further, many have failed to realize how much a change in hairstyle can make a face look different. While some gamers appreciate the new design, and others are concerned because they believe it looks too different to MJ’s design from the first game, there is one particularly frustrating complaint going around: that being that Mary Jane looks too old.Īs Insomniac has already stated, Mary Jane’s face model is the same in the sequel, with better lighting and graphics doing a lot to convince players that she looks different. While some players still refuse to accept Peter’s new model, and others have poked fun at Miles’ updated look, it is Mary Jane Watson who has been the target of most criticism. RELATED: History is Repeating For Marvel's Spider-Man 2 in One Disappointing Way Marvel’s Spider-Man 2’s MJ and Dead Space Remake’s Nicole Reflect The Ugly Side of GamingĮver since Insomniac Games released Marvel’s Spider-Man 2’s story trailer, the internet has been filled with posts about the game’s character designs. With the sequel, so-called fans are arguing that Mary Jane looks “old,” a complaint that is eerily familiar to what was said about Nicole with the Dead Space remake. These gross complaints are nothing new, as unsavory figures on the internet have tried to “fix” female characters like Aloy and Fable’s protagonist through image edits, but the sexism does not stop there. Despite the character having a different backstory in Insomniac Games’ universe, as she is a risk-taking reporter instead of a flirtatious supermodel, several gamers complained about MJ not being pretty enough in the first game. This would not be the first time that players have been critical of Mary Jane Watson’s design. With Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 around the corner, criticism has shifted toward swinging animations, Miles’ haircut, and - just like with Dead Space Remake - a female character appearing too “old” for some players’ liking. The original game saw certain players embarrassing themselves with puddlegate, unbearable suit demands, and genuine hostility toward Insomniac over a face change. The Marvel’s Spider-Man franchise is no stranger to controversy, and unfortunately, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 is a continuation of this trend. The hate for Mary Jane and Nicole's realistic designs reflects how toxic some gamers can be.These criticisms stem from a poor grasp of what real-life women look like and perpetuate the dated stereotype that women lose attractiveness as they get older. ![]() Similar complaints were made about Nicole in Dead Space Remake. ![]()
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