So what's the problem exactly? And how is it fetishism?
eh, it's intentionally fetishistic.... it's meant to be a "statement" about corporate sexualization, but they thwart the statement themselves.
imo, it's understandably offensive, it's playing into porn derived, dehumanizing stereotypes of trans people "shemales, traps etc". it sells the dystopia, but it's also making fun of and reinforcing negative stereotypes around one of the most marginalised and exploited groups on the planet. it also seems to insinuate that "mixing it up" is undesirable saying "poison, do not drink" on the drinks cabinet that's being advertised by the person. they then said "it's meant to be a statement against corporate exploitation" then awarded best cosplay to a hot cis woman with a glow in the dark dildo down her pants
The argument that the ad is offensive doesn't make sense to you because it's one of those dreaded bad faith arguments. In the cyberpunk setting body modification is so normalized that having titties and a hog is just a way to mix up your sex life, not a big life choice. There is no reason to think the girl in the ad is trans. The game probably doesn't even touch on trans issues at all because they will get shit for it either way.
riight, so they're just a
chick with a dick eh? doesn't sound like dumb bro shit at all.
eh, cindi raised this a while ago and i don't know what her take on it is anymore. it's not like anyone's saying the game is inherently shit, but imo, it's a pretty reasonable thing to be offended by and it's sad to see shitty takes here like "it's fiction, how can it be offensive"