Why Is Bayonetta Controversial? (Video Essay)

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00:00 intro
02:24 se,xy woman in game bad
09:50 who made Bayonetta se,xy?
16:54 se,xy woman in game good
30:54 why are we still talking about the male gaze?
38:03 why aren't we talking about the quee,r gaze?
42:55 the sequel
51:09 what's next?
55:30 conclusion
56:29 outro

Sources:

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