The History Of Latinx Game Characters & where we go next

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Published on March 4, 2021 4:00:11 AM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d21786kFLkc

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While video games have seen explosive growth over the last decade, the same cannot be said about the representation of diverse characters and storylines featured within them. Latinx characters specifically are often depicted using well worn out tropes that are actually extremely troublesome. Let’s look back at some of the best and worst examples of Latinx characters within our medium, and then talk about where they can go in the future and what we can do about it.

Featuring: Joe Tirado [Marketing and Communications Lead, System Era Softworks]

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