Women, Video Games, and Saudi Arabia

Any young women in your church? Yes?Any serious video gamers? Don't know?What if gaming was a way for them to connect with other women in Saudi Arabia? Maybe this is more likely than we think.You need to read this NPR article and listen to the 4 minute story about a gaming convention. It gives you a side of Saudi Arabia that few know about.According to the article:In a closed society, it is striking to see an event that encourages such open self-expression. Some women come dressed as their favorite game characters. The costumes are creative and elaborate, with silver wings, helmets and wigs of platinum cartoon hair. It's a stunning transformation from the traditional all-black cover-ups that Saudi women must wear.Maybe there is more to video games than we have considered.