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Gender Reversed Video Games

This Hacked Donkey Kong Lets You Play as the Princess Instead of Mario

— March 11, 2013 — Tech
If I had a vote for father of the year, my vote would go to Mike Mika for his hacked Donkey Kong version he put together for his daughter.

When Mika's daughter got into the classic video game, she eventually asked how she couldn't play as Princess Pauline instead of Mario. When Mika told her that it wasn't an option in the game, she got sad about it. So Mika did what any reasonable parent would do, he hacked Donkey Kong for his daughter. This new version of Donkey Kong swaps the gender roles, with Princess Pauline now running through the gauntlet of rolling barrels and hopping obstacles.

It wasn't the easiest of procedures to create the hacked Donkey Kong, but as the YouTube video shows, Mika was so successful that you'd never know that the original version had Mario jumping through the gauntlet. Seriously, Mike Mika would be any geek's choice for father of the year.
Trend Themes
1. Gender Reversed Video Games - Opportunity to create video games with reversed gender roles, allowing players to experience gameplay from a different perspective.
2. Video Game Customization - Increasing demand for customizable video games, providing players with the ability to modify characters and gameplay according to their own preferences.
3. Inclusive Gaming - Growing need for inclusive gaming options that cater to a diverse audience and reflect different experiences and perspectives.
Industry Implications
1. Video Game Development - Disruptive innovation opportunity to develop video games that challenge traditional gender roles and offer greater customization options for players.
2. Entertainment and Media - Opportunity to showcase and promote gender-reversed video games through various entertainment and media channels, appealing to a wider audience.
3. Parenting and Family - Innovative solutions and tools for parents to customize video games according to their children's preferences, fostering inclusivity and engagement.
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