Fantasy Women: The literary roots of phallocentrism in modern fantasy computer games

Why are modern fantasy games rife with hyper-sexualised female characters? This essay explores the link between women in fantasy literature and women in fantasy computer games. It takes a close look at one novel inparticular, the obscure erotic fantasy "Tara of the Twilight" by conan-contributor Lin Carter. This essay looks at the history of the fantasy genre, women in games and the impact of the feminist movement asking if fantasy computer games are ever going to depart from the objectification of women.