Navigating the World of Gaming as a POC
Navigating the World of Gaming as a POC
Navigating the World of Gaming as a POC
By Samanta Chan
August 19, 2020
Summary
If you were to ask me to name female Chinese characters in games from my childhood, I'd be able to count them on one hand.
Even now, there is a distinct lack of female Chinese characters in games, movies, or books.
Diverse representation is a hot topic among the gaming world and across all spheres of entertainment.
The need to include voices from as many communities as possible is not so much a case of marking off an invisible checklist created by 'social justice warriors' or 'political correctness police' but rather, a case of being able to see yourself in the shoes of a character and feeling validated.
How often do you see Chinese characters starring in support roles where they're a mathematical genius, computer scientist, or alike? Probably more often than not.
Just as white characters are multifaceted in goals, aspirations, and flaws, so should our depictions of characters outside this circle.
In the end, diversity is not a case of being able to relate to every single character in the cast.
Reference
Chan, S. (2020, August 19). Navigating the World of Gaming as a POC. Retrieved August 23, 2020, from https://www.ludogogy.co.uk/article/navigating-the-world-of-gaming-as-a-poc/