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The Border House Podcast – Episode 5: Our Avatars and Us
This time around, Rawles and I talk about Skyrim, Saints Row 3, and other games that have character creators and how they relate to diversity issues in gaming. Unfortunately, I sound a little weird and there’s a few blips … Continue reading
Posted in Console Games, General Gaming, PC Games, Podcast, Site News
Tagged character creators, featured, Saints Row 3, skyrim
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The Politics of Game Hair
N.B. Many thanks to Latoya Peterson for allowing me to ask her a few questions, and my friend Janathan for reading and giving me feedback. I do not claim to have these experiences, but it is something I rarely see … Continue reading
Posted in General Gaming
Tagged BioWare, character creators, diversity, Dragon Age 2, EA, Mass Effect 2, Maxis, natural hair, race
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