I'm white, but my question comes from this article: http://www.blackvoicenews.com/content/view/40464/4/. I work with a videogame company which is trying to come up with some fresh ideas for the industry.
My intent for this question is to get a perspective of anyone who is part of a so-called "minority" population (African-American, American Indian, Latino, Asian, etc.) on what they like about representation of themselves in videogames and what they'd like to see fixed, or done better. Feel free to reference any existing games or heroes.
(Note: This question is intended respectfully and any racist remarks will be reported immediately...)
2007-03-01 09:39:24 · 5 answers · asked by sabrenaut 2 in Games & Recreation ➔ Video & Online Games
The article discusses existing games (like Carl Johnson in GTA) providing poor role models for "the kids." Specific examples of games that get it right (or wrong) would be helpful. For instance, the writing in GTA sounded pretty stereotypical to me, but I'd like another perspective.
2007-03-01 09:56:37 · update #1
Okay. Let me help you out on this. How about not killing Native Americans. The game Gun is an atrocity. Any video game company that would fight against such racism, I would buy their videogames and I'm sure I could encourage my community members to do the same. I mean you are all in the same industry so why let crap like that get put out? It's sick.
How about you represent people of color (not minorities) as actual people not by their cultural stereotypes. Just another person in the game. OR even better you could make cultural learning video games, I know people in my community that would buy those quick.
2007-03-01 11:24:33 · answer #1 · answered by RedPower Woman 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As an Ashkenazic Jew, I'd like to see an expansion pack for the Sims that included milestones like Bar Mitzvah's for the teens, Channukah presents, and a Passover seder. Imagine the fun when everyone at the table finishes their fourth cup of wine. WHEE!
UPDATE: a few days after the a new boy baby arrives, the moyel shows up and performs a circumcision. You'll probably have to fuzz that part out.
2007-03-01 17:46:38 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not really, I think it would kind of ruin the video games if it forced representation of minorities.
Although, this is a problem, as usually whites are represented fairly, but the minorities are stereotyped.
2007-03-01 18:07:53 · answer #3 · answered by prisonsong91 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yea hey im black. My gf was screwing with my avatar but it appears white. But yea i have a 360 and like to play madden. Don't like any shooter games though. Basketball, Basically any sports
2007-03-01 17:46:32 · answer #4 · answered by fri8inm82 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
xbox 360 :| nba games,halo
2007-03-01 17:43:07 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋