methane47
Member
:lol wow
on topic:
This is the very first thing i noticed about E3. Didn't want to mention it because i didn't want to put any extra attention on it... lest there be a backlash.
3 of the 4 biggest publishers have black leads in their flagship games for 2016
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:lol wow
on topic:
This is the very first thing i noticed about E3. Didn't want to mention it because i didn't want to put any extra attention on it... lest there be a backlash.
Cross posting because I feel it's important here for other minorities who feel underrepresented.
Let's all be vocal about what we want. I got no problem if other minorities want to use the small achievements to their advantage. You got my support.
Let's all be vocal about what we want. I got no problem if other minorities want to use the small achievements to their advantage. You got my support.
Danis Saur
Member
I would LOVE a Hispanic main character, maybe in the future.
I'm fine with the protagonists, it's a really cool choice and angle for Mafia and for Watchdogs it's natural. As for Battlefield I'll wait how the campaign plays out before judging the protagonist. Let's say as a German (and I'd guess the same goes for other European nationalities), I was surprised by their choice because America is not the first country that comes to mind when we think about WW1. When you decide on an American protagonist, you might just as well make the choice they did, I don't mind the latter in the least. I'm just sceptical how the campaign plays out and if it's not too focused on the American participation.
MisterShine
Member
I especially like how in Mafia 3 the protagonist's race will play a part in the story + game mechanics. He can't go to the nicer areas of the game without the police giving him shit. It would be awesome if they tried to arrest you for petty crimes that games never ever care about like running red lights or jay walking. Gives the player an interesting perspective on American history.
orthodoxy1095
Banned
Excellent decision to add this singleplayer thing to the game.I just remembered, not sure how many on Gaf care though, but FIFA 17's singleplayer campaign is centered around a black football (soccer) player, Alex Hunter:
If mentioned already, sorry.
Valkyria
Banned
And as always they are american. Diversity is not only about the color of the skin but also, culture and heritage.
Specially ironic for Battlefield 1 taking place in French soil and not having a French protagonist.
Maybe we could have a black protagonist from Kenya and the action taking place in Nairobi, that would be something to be excited about.
Specially ironic for Battlefield 1 taking place in French soil and not having a French protagonist.
Maybe we could have a black protagonist from Kenya and the action taking place in Nairobi, that would be something to be excited about.
Rabid Dwarf 76
Member
About damn time! Mafia 3 looking especially interesting due to racism being mechanic built into the game. I hope it's done well so it will make the player think.
Spread the love everyone <3
Bloodporne
Member
As a German, I would appreciate a game that features Germans and doesn't involve Nazism, Nazi dogs, Nazi zombies or Ilsa She Wolf of the SS.
lightskintwin
Banned
You don't think Black American culture has anything to do with Mafia 3 or Watchdogs? From the fashion, vernacular language, music, etc... Although given how much of it has become American culture, I guess you may have a point. LOL
Galactic Barret
Member
Honestly, I've been feeling like an ass recently because I've been in some of the feminism(?) threads and basically asking 'why can't we combine forces? Not just more women in gaming, but more diversity in general.' The few responses I got bordered on 'I'll always champion womens rights over different races.' It was disheartening, to say the least. I'm still depressed about the responses. Its one thing to not be heard in society, I'm used to that. Its another when you aren't even acknowledged by your peers.
We should unite, let it be about diversity and equality for all who are marginalized. I want African American, Native American, Women, Hispanic, Asian, Arab, Indian main characters in more games in all genres, all over. If we can work together, we can make an impact for everyone. That would be wonderful, a moment of true joy for me.
We should unite, let it be about diversity and equality for all who are marginalized. I want African American, Native American, Women, Hispanic, Asian, Arab, Indian main characters in more games in all genres, all over. If we can work together, we can make an impact for everyone. That would be wonderful, a moment of true joy for me.
Infinite Warfare Lt. Reyes is the lead in the new game and basically is the commander of the whole fleet going to war
BeamImpact
Member
i dont get why developers dont offer several protagonists to choose from in the first place
say
- one white man
- one black man
- one asian man
- one white woman
- one black woman
- one asian woman
...
why must the player be forced into one character that he/she might not feel comfortable with for whatever reasons?
say
- one white man
- one black man
- one asian man
- one white woman
- one black woman
- one asian woman
...
why must the player be forced into one character that he/she might not feel comfortable with for whatever reasons?
What about Activision ?
Reyes for the New COD ?
year of the Minority's ?
While not the best, I got to give them credit for not only making his wignman female, but also I believe Lebanese?
ebullientprism
Member
I agree, they're finally going for a big change.
lightskintwin
Banned
You also have Rico Rodriguez of Just Cause series
Garcia Hotspur of Shadows of the Damned.
kamineko
Does his best thinking in the flying car
& on today's episode of GAF remembers...
OT, yeah, it's great. In two cases it is definitely going to positively influence my purchasing decisions, no lie
OT, yeah, it's great. In two cases it is definitely going to positively influence my purchasing decisions, no lie
Bloodporne
Member
FIFA?
Everyone knows we're good at two things: football and dictatorships!
Maybe some savvy dev can combine the two for a Nazi football game set during the Berlin Olympics. Some stealth Hitler sabotaging sections thrown in for good measure.
entremet
Member
Storytelling?
That would be great, but realistically getting to that point from where the industry is now would take a long time.
With more people bringing attention to representation though, it's definitely something that can happen in the future
I added in Destiny and FIFA 17 in a bonus section to the OP. Thanks.I just remembered, not sure how many on Gaf care though, but FIFA 17's singleplayer campaign is centered around a black football (soccer) player, Alex Hunter:
If mentioned already, sorry.
*hugs*
Sorry that happened. There are many who do have the misunderstanding that feminism isn't part of the push for diversity. I truly don't understand why either.
People for diversity absolutely should be united. We advocate as one and that's how we're gonna stay relevant in the media and gaming world.
I just remembered, not sure how many on Gaf care though, but FIFA 17's singleplayer campaign is centered around a black football (soccer) player, Alex Hunter:
If mentioned already, sorry.
As I mentioned in the Fifa thread I feel this is wasted as I suspect most Fifa players simply won't care about this, way way less than the singleplayer part of BF4.
Now what would you guys think if you had a "life is strange" type of game around Alex? Pretty sure it would hit harder.
Is he? His wiki page has him listed as Caucasian.
Though it's weird since he seems to look different at various points:
lightskintwin
Banned
The Germans need to reclaim Van Helsing and make a monster hunting game in the vein of a cinematic story driven Action Adventure a la Uncharted.
Bloodporne
Member
Is that an Exumer - Possessed By Fire avatar?
*Reads post*
"Here we go..."
*Skips to last page*
First quote:
Never disappoint, GAF.
hopefully joking
if so, good joke
if so, good joke
The Last Wizard
Member
Maybe he has an actual Spanish background like Spain, as they tend to pass as white.
Luis - Ballad of Gay Tony
All of the GTA IV protags weren't your usual white characters. Niko was a Serbian undocumented immigrant, Johnny was a Jewish biker and Luis was dominican. The 3D GTA always seemed pretty diverse.
Well we do know he basically looks like his actor, Brian Bloom.
This is very true. It's just the gender thing they haven't tried yet. I'm pretty sure they will for the next installment.
Dangansona
Member
Budget?
Anyways this is cool to see indeed. I think since last year we are really making progress to diversity in games as much as everyone still flips out on GAF. We still have a ways to go but games take years to make and I think the trend is upward.
Spacejaws
Member
Really cool that we are getting away from our biases as to which characters are default but I really hope this actually paves the way for developers to just be able to design the characters they want (even white) and black male lead doesn't just become the standard "see, we are diverse" statement and we actually start to see characters from all walks of life.
The games industry wants to be more diverse. Four different publishers start developing games with black male main characters.
Find the flaw.
I mean, I'm not being entirely serious here. You also have Mirror's Edge with an Asian female protagonist, quite a few other Caucasian female protagonists and at the end of the day, even though all the games in the OP seem to be ironically homogenous in their approach to diversity, it's still a very welcome step up from what we've had the previous years. Perhaps we can get some LGBT+ protagonists next year
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Find the flaw
. I mean, I'm not being entirely serious here. You also have Mirror's Edge with an Asian female protagonist, quite a few other Caucasian female protagonists and at the end of the day, even though all the games in the OP seem to be ironically homogenous in their approach to diversity, it's still a very welcome step up from what we've had the previous years. Perhaps we can get some LGBT+ protagonists next year
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petran79
Banned
just the voice actor
I'm waiting for the Merkel Persona game.
LelouchZero
Member
I love this!
cripterion
Member
Prince of Persia?