Sometimes we see companies taking a stand, sometimes to get good pr and sometimes because it’s the right thing to do. I have no idea what’s the case here but BioWare does it. As with any good initiative it should be rewarded: consider this post my reward since I’m not really into RPGs.
Via: http://www.nomorelost.org/2011/03/25/straight-male-gamer-told-to-get-over-it-by-bioware/
You gotta love the unspoken assumption that all women play as female characters and vice versa…
(Here’s to choosing the character gender with the best voice actor/actress!)