“For a time, some of the only places where Black characters could be found was in sports games, such as PUNCH OUT!!, released in 1987″

 “implies that Latinos like Tony are inherently violent.”

“stereotypes were not limited to African Americans; Latinx characters have often been portrayed as gangbangers and drug dealers”

“The industry traditionally projects an image that is young, white, straight and male”

“games are his home. “games let me explore sexuality and gender at times when I’ve questioned both”

“As a girl growing up playing games I was always like, why do I have to play as a boy?” 

“Once he actually confronts her his erotic drive is to break her down and force her to tell by persistent cross questioning.”

“The industry has been improving its depiction of non-white, non-male characters for several years, but in the last three E3 events, there has been a real sense of momentum, belief and priority”