Exhibiting the work of controversial game developer Jason Rohrer at Wellesley's Davis Museum (currently open) might seem like an odd choice for the elite women's college. Rohrer, an independent game designer, writer, and designer, is known for original and often controversial games like Passage, which simulates a lifespan in five minutes, and The Castle Doctrine, a massive multiplayer game about home invasion, and self-defense. However, a close examination of Rohrer's work incites a conversation about gender and gaming that's sorely needed and that will--using Wellesley as just a starting point--extend the discussion to contemplate the changing role of women in gaming at a crucial juncture....
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