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ARE GAMES RACIST? Probably. Game characters are pretty white... like 85% white... and when minorities are included, they are not always cast in the best light. Why is this? Are game designers actually racist? Or are there technical reasons for not creating more minorities? Either way, gaming definitely does have a balance problem in terms of race, and that IS a big deal. Watch the episode to find out more!

Link:
http://enwandrews.tumblr.com/
http://www.nielsen.com/us/en/reports/2011/tv-trends-by-ethnicity.html
http://kotaku.com/5507695/survey-hispanic-gamers-more-inclined-to-buy-games



Music:
"Passionate Video Game Hero" by Leokuon
https://soundcloud.com/leokuon/03-passionate-video-game-hero
"3170 Lakes" by Chooga
http://music.tunguskagrooves.com/track/chooga-3170-lakes
"Let's go back to the rock" by Outsider
http://www.jamendo.com/en/track/123138/lets-go-back-to-the-rock
"Dreams Part 1- Fame" by StatueOfDiveo
http://www.jamendo.com/en/track/919938/dreams-part-1-fame?sid=album-a108946
"Run" by Outsider
http://www.jamendo.com/en/track/125860/run
"Freedom Weekends" by StatueofDiveo
http://www.jamendo.com/en/track/919940/freedom-weekends?sid=album-a108946
"Final Days" by StatueofDiveo
http://www.jamendo.com/en/track/475466/final-days
"KDR Assault" by Binarpilot
http://www.jamendo.com/en/track/76140/kdr-assault?sid=album-6833
"Dangerous Groups" by Outsider
http://www.jamendo.com/en/track/56137/dangerous-groups
"Explore" by Outsider
http://www.jamendo.com/en/track/818647/explore


And thanks to Iain Andrews for the use of his photos in the background: http://enwandrews.tumblr.com/


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