S2 E8 Part 1 - Representation in Video Games

An episode of the Tech Girl Talks podcast, hosted by Sam "Tech Girl" Wright, titled "S2 E8 Part 1 - Representation in Video Games" was published on December 7, 2021 and runs 28 minutes.

December 7, 2021 ·28m · Tech Girl Talks

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Summary

In the final episode of Season 2, Sam discusses representation in video games. A somewhat controversial topic but an important one. Robin Gray, founder of Gayming magazine adds insight around the changing landscape of video games as an entertainment medium and artform as well as why conversations around diversity and representation in games have become louder.  Dissecting some of the AAA game titles that have incorporated more representation into their story telling in the last few years. Focus points: Why representation in video games is needed Games that do it right Are developers "box ticking"? Discussing the back lash and negative feedback that occurs You can follow Robin Gray on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/ThatRobinGray Find out more about Gayming Magazine here: https://twitter.com/gaymingmag

Episode Description

In the final episode of Season 2, Sam discusses representation in video games. A somewhat controversial topic but an important one. Robin Gray, founder of Gayming magazine adds insight around the changing landscape of video games as an entertainment medium and artform as well as why conversations around diversity and representation in games have become louder.

Dissecting some of the AAA game titles that have incorporated more representation into their story telling in the last few years.

Focus points:

Why representation in video games is needed

Games that do it right

Are developers "box ticking"?

Discussing the back lash and negative feedback that occurs

You can follow Robin Gray on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/ThatRobinGray

Find out more about Gayming Magazine here: https://twitter.com/gaymingmag

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