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Re: Native Representations in Video Games

Friv — Sun, 20 May 2018 12:48:19 -0000

Where and when can I see your documentary?

Re: Support “Future First Nations”!

college paper — Mon, 07 Mar 2016 11:01:34 -0000

Story telling is an art and a lot of writers and the students do not know how to make others read their article as more fun and curiosity makes it more eye catching and interactive in the sight of the reader and in my point of view, everyone must learn the technique of grabbing the mind of the readers.

Re: On the Stand Against the Custer’s Revenge Remake

joaosilva — Wed, 11 Mar 2015 12:23:50 -0000

they actually sold that , I tought that video was a joke O.o?!

Re: Indigenous Representations in Assassin’s Creed III

George Siosi Samuels — Wed, 28 Aug 2013 01:14:44 -0000

So happy to see this! Did a video on this as well http://www.youtube.com/watc...

Re: Indigenous Representations in Assassin’s Creed III

Kana — Tue, 20 Aug 2013 18:59:18 -0000

I'm really glad they did good by that.

Re: Native Representations in Video Games

Friv — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 05:17:35 -0000

Native representation is necessary in video games to make them well designed graphically. By adding presentation you can explore your video game with latest information about that game.

Re: Native Representations in Video Games

Marie-Pierre Renaud — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 18:11:40 -0000

Your video is amazing, you obviously did your homework. I have an interest for representations of indigenous peoples in science-fiction and wanted to explore video games to compare, and I am glad I found your post. I look forward to reading your dissertation! (PhD?)

Re: http://www.abtec.org/blog/?p=278

Marcus Brownlee — Sat, 25 Aug 2012 04:25:12 -0000

Turok, look it up.

Re: Newsletter #17 – Storytelling in Games, Resident Evil 5 Racism Controversy Continues, and Blue Lacuna

Søgemaskineoptimering — Sun, 12 Aug 2012 07:56:02 -0000

Storytelling in Games, Resident Evil 5 Racism Controversy Continues, and Blue Lacuna. Posted on March 4, 2009, 4:42 pm, by Morgan, under ...

Re: Aboriginal Steampunk: The Path Without End

Savannah N. Logsdon-Breakstone — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 00:47:11 -0000

Someone shared on tumblr. Freaking awesome! (Also, blown away by Cris's playing.)

Re: Newsletter #17 – Storytelling in Games, Resident Evil 5 Racism Controversy Continues, and Blue Lacuna

Kamagra — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 07:35:38 -0000

He collaborates with the evil Lady M. (the brilliant, ...... or suggesting that the solution to racism is to "fuck until everyone is beige.

Re: Indigenous Representations in Commercial Video Games

DrMahuta — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 22:01:10 -0000

wow how have I not been on this site any sooner. Love the thoughts on this page

Re: Newsletter #17 – Storytelling in Games, Resident Evil 5 Racism Controversy Continues, and Blue Lacuna

watch sanctum online — Wed, 29 Dec 2010 08:00:27 -0000

Fox 59 Reports: The controversy over soap with racist labels being sold at a Noblesville store continues. In addition to those who are offended by the store

Re: Through the Looking Glass Self: Group Identity and Avatar Design in Second Life

Hanging pendant lights — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 07:14:07 -0000

Excellent! Great article, I already saved it to my favourite,

Re: Newsletter #17 – Storytelling in Games, Resident Evil 5 Racism Controversy Continues, and Blue Lacuna

personal injury — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 05:05:27 -0000

And that is because Disney Epic Mickey is one of those enticing yet deeply flawed games that is a lot more fun to watch than to play. In its storytelling ...

Re: http://www.abtec.org/blog/?p=278

Skawennati — Sat, 08 May 2010 21:22:55 -0000

I can't believe there's nip in this pic!!

Re: http://www.abtec.org/blog/?p=278

Beth Aileen Lameman — Fri, 07 May 2010 14:41:13 -0000

Hey Sharon, I'm glad you found us!

Re: http://www.abtec.org/blog/?p=278

Sharon — Fri, 07 May 2010 14:33:08 -0000

Thanks for the links, Jasper! I saw a video in later posts after I commented about the O:tsi game! I totally remember the flying head legends from I was a kid n Akwesasne, and I was so happy to see that game. It really brought back memories and pride. I showed it to my daughter and we had a great discussion about gaming and first-person shooters and legends and things. It was a great opportunity for us because she's only 3/4 Mohawk (her father is Plains Cree) and both of us are a little out of touch with our Mohawk heritage. So thank you for that! I hadn't realized that there was an entire site for it! There was just the video on the blog entry.

Sharon

Re: http://www.abtec.org/blog/?p=278

Beth Aileen Lameman — Fri, 07 May 2010 14:24:38 -0000

Well, I sure didn't mean to offend you. I'm just pointing out that, first, Jen doesn't have any real defense and that, second, we should be able to play as Jen. Of course I also think it should be Jen who has the wrench in the opening.

Julia Chang is an interesting case. She is simply "a Native American from Arizona" who was abandoned as a baby and adopted by a half Native, half Chinese woman Michelle Chang, but I do appreciate that she is educated and kicks ass.

Re: http://www.abtec.org/blog/?p=278

jaspernotwell — Fri, 07 May 2010 14:08:25 -0000

Fostering the growth of Natives involved in the production of these games (and all other forms of digital, networked media) is a major priority for the AbTeC research network. Take a look at http://otsi.abtec.org to see video game design done by high school students in our Skins Workshop on Aboriginal Storytelling and Game Design, or at http://www.timetravellertm.net to see machinima created by Mohawk artist Skawennati Fragnito (co-director of AbTeC.)

Re: http://www.abtec.org/blog/?p=278

GamerGirl — Thu, 06 May 2010 00:05:17 -0000

"Prey – Jen

Although representations have gotten better overall, the “victim” theme hasn’t passed. In Prey, we meet the character Jen, a hardcore Cherokee chick that runs a bar. She’s Tommy’s (and thus our) girlfriend. Aliens kidnap her, which propels us to become the reluctant hero and save the world in order to get her back. Only problem is she ends up dying anyway and we get one of those “I’ll see you in the next world” deals. Too bad she can’t save herself."

As an Aboriginal woman, I am more offended by this comment on the Jen character than I am by the character! What's wrong with her dying in the game, seriously? She didn't die BECAUSE she is Native as the writer would suggest....she died because that was part of the storyline.

P.s. to the other commenter, check out Julia in the TEKKEN game series for a good strong Aboriginal female character!

Happy Gaming!

Re: SKINS 1.0 | Otsi: Rise of the Kanien’keha:ka Legends

Sharon — Wed, 05 May 2010 19:51:22 -0000

This is amazing! I love it! I want to learn more!!

I totally remember this story when I was a kid! lol (I'm half Mohawk raised in Saskatchewan)

Re: http://www.abtec.org/blog/?p=278

Sharon — Wed, 05 May 2010 19:11:09 -0000

This article sort of makes me sick. Not your writing, but that these characters exist at all. I'm a gamer, a woman, and Native. My daughter is getting into games now too, and it both makes me sad that she won't see herself in the characters, and sick that when she does see Native characters, this is all there is. (Please tell me this isn't all there is!)

I just wish there were Native developers out there. Or at least involved in the production. Or .. something, y'know?

Re: Indigenous Representations in Commercial Video Games

jaspernotwell — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 09:50:41 -0000

That's why we've started the Skins workshops on Video Game Design & Aboriginal Storytelling (skins.abtec.org; otsi.abtec.org), to train a new generation of young Native digital media producers who can tell our stories our way.

Re: Indigenous Representations in Commercial Video Games

Arachne — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 11:46:59 -0000

What? no comments?
This is an interesting overview of a problem commonly seen in video games: misrepresentation and misappropriation of minority groups. I was thinking of writing a blog in Screwattack about this problem because it's something I don't see being talked about much.
I guess one of the big problems is that the games are primarily made by and for non-native people, following game mechanics that promote those views. It always bothered me how resource gathering in a video game rarely deals with issues of resource management, too.
I think what is needed are more indigenous peoples making games. Just as the literary depiction of native peoples has been changed by self-representation and the teaching of indigenous values, video games can do the same.