S2 E5: Muslim Representation in Video Games // RizTest Podcast
MAY 14, 202049 MIN
S2 E5: Muslim Representation in Video Games // RizTest Podcast
MAY 14, 202049 MIN
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<p>Ramadan Mubarak! Ramadan Kareem! đ</p>
<p>We geek out and level up this week with the amazingly talented <a href="https://twitter.com/osamadorias">Osama Dorias</a> and discuss the topic of representation of Muslims in Video Gamesđš. </p>
<p>Osama is Lead Games Designer at Warner Brother Games Canada, authored the Independent Video Games programme at Dawson College (Qubec) , founded the Montreal Independent Games Awards and is President of the Muslim In Games Special Interest Group for the IGDA (International Games Developers Association).</p>
<p>Osama is also a prolific public speaker talking about Muslim Representation in Video Games at conferences around the world, most notably at the Games Developer Conference presenting a âHow to Guide to Muslim Representation in Video Gamesâ.</p>
<p>We discuss:</p>
<ul>
<li>Personal journey into the world of video games</li>
<li>The âGood Muslim Vs Bad Muslimâ Trope</li>
<li>Parallels between the Film & TV and Games Industry</li>
<li>Well-Intentioned mistakes with representation and why being too afraid to try leads to poor representation</li>
<li>Bad guys in games: Zombies, Muslims and Nazis</li>
<li>Concept of 'Arabistan'</li>
<li>Is representation better in Indie Games? or Big Studio Games?</li>
<li>People of Colour in Play (organisation)</li>
<li>Muslim Representation in Graphic Novels</li>
<li>Osamaâs Talk at the GDC âA How to Guide for Muslim Representation in Video Gamesâ
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<li><a href="https://youtu.be/p4MHV15n-Lw">https://youtu.be/p4MHV15n-Lw</a></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<p>Games covered:</p>
<ul>
<li>Little Big Planet (2008)</li>
<li>Call of Duty Franchise (2007-)</li>
<li>Counter Strike (2000)</li>
<li>Terminator Salvation (2009)</li>
<li>Super Street Fighter IV (2010)</li>
<li>Tekken 7 (2015)</li>
<li>Overwatch (2015)</li>
<li>Deus Ex (2000)</li>
<li>Assassins Creed Franchise (2007-)</li>
<li>Spiderman (PS4 2018)</li>
<li>Good Pizza Great Pizza (2018)</li>
<li>MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries (2018)</li>
<li>Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege: Year 5 Pass (2020)</li>
<li>After HOURS (2018)</li>
</ul>
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