Race and Racism In Video Games

SlappingOysters writes "Racism in video games has been a key topic of discussion in the game industry this year, thanks in large part to the controversy surrounding the Resident Evil 5 launch trailer. In this article, GamePlayer speaks to developers, publishers, activists and journalists about the issue to get various perspectives and insights into how the video game industry is moving forward on the topic of racism. A related piece also has interviews with Sue Clark from the UK's Classification Board and Dr. Griseldis Kirsch, a lecturer in Contemporary Japanese Studies, about how racism in video games is viewed by the BBFC and Japan respectively."

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important issue

[ashleyandtiana]

I do not really play video games but it does not surprise me that there is racism - and sexism, I am sure - in them. I am glad to know that this important issue is being discussed, especially considering the number of children who play video games and the subliminal messages that are transmitted.

The Relentless March of Political Correctness

[DesScorp]

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