PBS Game/Show Moves Past Simply Asking if Games Are Racist and Instead Asks Why

Please note that adding an awful stereotype character does not equal adding diversity to your game.

Dan Van Winkle

Published: Nov 8, 2013 06:45 pm

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PBS Game/Show points out racism in games and asks the more important question of why games are racist. Predominantly white characters may come from demographical misconceptions and slightly lame technical issues, but there’s no excuse for the stereotype status of some racial depictions.

(via PBS Game/Show on YouTube)

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Dan Van Winkle

Dan Van Winkle (he) is an editor and manager who has been working in digital media since 2013, first at now-defunct Geekosystem (RIP), and then at The Mary Sue starting in 2014, specializing in gaming, science, and technology. Outside of his professional experience, he has been active in video game modding and development as a hobby for many years. He lives in North Carolina with Lisa Brown (his wife) and Liz Lemon (their dog), both of whom are the best, and you will regret challenging him at Smash Bros.