diversity – PlayLab! Magazine

Who gets to decide? – Representation and inclusion in Overwatch community

Post author:Lauri Juuti
Post published:November 26, 2022
Post category:Game Research Highlights

When two Overwatch characters were revealed to be LGBTQ, discussions flared in the community. Tanja Välisalo and Maria Ruotsalainen ask: Who has the right to have a say in what kind of representation is included in a game?

It’s More Than Skin-Deep: Creating Diversity in Digital and Non-Digital Games

Post author:Maija Johansson
Post published:February 20, 2021
Post category:Game Research Highlights

Diversity in games requires more than player-customizable avatars. The extensive game analysis outlines five strategies for creating more inclusive characters in games.