You’re right that it’s usually a trade-off for strength and health, but i’m not that good at playing video games that it would make that much difference.

My favourite female video game character is Lei Fang, from DOA, although Kasumi runs a close second. I also enjoyed the battle moves of the female warrioress in Golden Axe on the Megadrive.

And there’s a rumour on the streets that the left paddle in Pong was female.

I like to think of playing female characters as being an aspect of ‘getting in touch with my feminine side’.

Although since most of the female characters spend their time ripping ppl’s heads off or snapping their spines, i suspect that it’s not a very authentic ‘feminine side’ experience.