The Impact of Video Games on Female Players' Identity Formation and Expression of Power: A Case Study of Honor of Kings

Tong Zhang

doi:10.54691/d26mvf19

Authors

Tong Zhang Xiangtan University, Major in Chinese Language and Literature, Xiangtan City, Hunan Province 411105, China

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54691/d26mvf19

Keywords:

Honor of Kings, female players, identity, female empowerment.

Abstract

This study takes Honor of Kings as its research subject and, combined with questionnaire surveys, analyzes the challenges faced by female players—including role designs catering to male preferences and verbal discrimination during gameplay. It examines how female players construct identity and express feminine empowerment through various means, such as creating profiles and engaging in virtual consumption, and proposes improvement strategies for enhancing their gaming experience from three perspectives: boosting competitive skills, participating in rule-making processes, and building a player community.

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