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Game Developer Barbie!
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By Garuda.Chanti 2016-06-18 10:29:22
Mattel Finally Nails It With Game Developer Barbie
She’s even got real code on her computer!
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Quote: A few years ago Mattel had to apologize for a book featuring a patronizing portrayal of someone called Computer Engineer Barbie, a flustered girl who can’t fix her cotton-candy pink computer without help from boys.
Now the doll maker, which has been rebranding itself in a more feminist-palatable way amid declining sales, is trying again with Barbie Careers Game Developer.
A remarkably chill looking woman who wears jeans, an olive green jacket and a T-shirt, and even sports punk-rock pink/red streaks in her hair (retail price: $12.99), game developer Barbie even has real code on her computer.
For the authenticity you can thank Molly Proffitt, CEO of Ker-Chunk Games, LLC., who worked with Mattel to ensure the doll was believably techie — and that meant making sure Barbie was working on real code.
“The computer has [Javascript] on it and you can see various instances of game engines on her laptop,” she told The Huffington Post, adding that the project was personally important to her. “I really know that girls need an icon that shows that they can be a part of the [tech] space and Barbie does that. She has power to tell girls they can be makers and builders.” ... And more.
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By Anna Ruthven 2016-06-18 10:41:12
This still won't be good enough. Someone will ***.
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By Bismarck.Dracondria 2016-06-18 10:45:22
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By Bahamut.Omael 2016-06-18 11:56:58
Game Developer Ken doll coming soon, will look like Gabe Newell, dressed as the Spy from TF2.
I'd buy that for a dollar!
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By Garuda.Chanti 2016-06-19 10:16:31
Last night I linked GD Barbie to an on line friend who is an aspiring game developer. (Has the degree, not a job in the field yet.)
He said "**** I have that jacket."
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By Grumpy Cat 2016-06-19 10:22:01
I like how shes making some kind of shitty candy crush game lol.
By fonewear 2016-06-19 10:22:27
This is every girl I've ever seen at Starbucks:
By fonewear 2016-06-19 10:23:25
When I think of the way programmers look I think of this:
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By Bismarck.Zuidar 2016-06-19 10:38:58
seeing the name barbie made me remember plus size!
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By Anna Ruthven 2016-06-19 10:51:36
Why is she wearing an army surplus jacket?
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By Grumpy Cat 2016-06-19 10:52:51
Why is she wearing an army surplus jacket?
Something about popping tags and twenty dollars in her pocket.
Just be glad she isn't *** vaping at this point.
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By Cerberus.Anjisnu 2016-06-19 10:55:31
Plus size Barbie is *** hilarious
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By Anna Ruthven 2016-06-19 10:58:00
Coming soon: Bacne Barbie and IBS Ken.
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By Bismarck.Misao 2016-06-19 13:12:18
had to google the old version.
sounds like some tech support from a tv ad.
or some sort of receptionist from a company in silicon valley
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By Valefor.Sapphire 2016-06-19 13:27:01
Why is she wearing an army surplus jacket? must be fresh out of college and an unpaid intern :P.
Most women programmers make good money and are prone to flaunting expensive handbags and more fashionable clothes (especially for conferences).
Also this barbie doll annoys me its making a dumb puzzle game, cause girls dont play 4x games, dark souls, fighting games, or any other genre riiiiiight.
By Skjalfeirdotter 2016-06-19 13:34:00
Where is Cam Girl Barbie?
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By Shiva.Siviard 2016-06-19 13:42:35
Wait........what?
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By Valefor.Sehachan 2016-06-19 13:44:38
Also this barbie doll annoys me its making a dumb puzzle game, cause girls dont play 4x games, dark souls, fighting games, or any other genre riiiiiight. She's not gamer Barbie, she's just developing. I think we know by now that Barbies loves the $ and mobile games are easy money. She's just doing business like usual.
Ken probably works for Ubisoft, I'd expect he's the guy who leaves a bunch of glitches in the games he works on.
By fonewear 2016-06-19 13:49:48
I'm summarize this thread in one video:
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By Valefor.Sapphire 2016-06-19 13:59:47
But game developers are gamers, anyone that doesn't love gaming doesnt last in the industry. you need a ridiculous love for playing games to also endure the stress of developing one for 1-3yrs of your life at a time. Its like having another child, by the time you think its ready to go out in the world you cant wait to throw it out of the house :P
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By Bismarck.Misao 2016-06-19 14:03:12
a lot of successful games have been nothing but a quick cash cows.
just look at most of capcom and ea games
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By fonewear 2016-06-19 14:04:46
I rather play games than develop them but that's me !
By fonewear 2016-06-19 14:08:46
I personally won't be happy till there is "sitting on your butt on a Sunday afternoon posting on FFXIAH Barbie" !
Then I can feel better about how I'm living my life.
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By Quetzalcoatl.Wakmidget 2016-06-19 14:23:38
An MMO addicted Barbie... Wait for it...
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By Valefor.Sehachan 2016-06-19 14:28:20
What about redneck Barbie and Ken?
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By Anna Ruthven 2016-06-19 14:31:18
Still waiting for Bacne Barbie that comes with a bottle of X-Out and a Zendaya CD.
By fonewear 2016-06-19 14:43:33
Apparently barbie couldn't afford a dreamhouse so she made this game instead !
Also of note she went from programming candy crush to a full release game rather quick
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By Anna Ruthven 2016-06-19 14:55:37
Nintendo DS
Nintendo Wii-U
...wat
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By Garuda.Chanti 2016-06-19 15:37:33
Its already sold out.
Mattel Finally Nails It With Game Developer Barbie
She’s even got real code on her computer!
HuffPo
Quote: A few years ago Mattel had to apologize for a book featuring a patronizing portrayal of someone called Computer Engineer Barbie, a flustered girl who can’t fix her cotton-candy pink computer without help from boys.
Now the doll maker, which has been rebranding itself in a more feminist-palatable way amid declining sales, is trying again with Barbie Careers Game Developer.
A remarkably chill looking woman who wears jeans, an olive green jacket and a T-shirt, and even sports punk-rock pink/red streaks in her hair (retail price: $12.99), game developer Barbie even has real code on her computer.
For the authenticity you can thank Molly Proffitt, CEO of Ker-Chunk Games, LLC., who worked with Mattel to ensure the doll was believably techie — and that meant making sure Barbie was working on real code.
“The computer has [Javascript] on it and you can see various instances of game engines on her laptop,” she told The Huffington Post, adding that the project was personally important to her. “I really know that girls need an icon that shows that they can be a part of the [tech] space and Barbie does that. She has power to tell girls they can be makers and builders.” ... And more.
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