@sheatan66 I've never found myself unable to relate to a character just because they happened to have a vagina.
http://www.escapistmagazine.com/videos/view/jimquisition/6832-A-LIE-ns-Colonial-MarinesAfter watching this, and reading this article, I've lost a LOT of respect for Gearbox. I was really looking forward to this game. : (
It wasn't a "necessary evil", unless by that you mean "pathetic (and, as it would seem, unfruitful) attempt to make more money by alienating loyal fans, likely at the behest of EA."
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