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MMO Racism?

IncGamers are reporting on whether racism is present within videogames and how class choices, especially in MMO games, can result in racism.

Citing the Nerd Nite presentation held last week, IncGamers asks whether or not this is a little bit ridiculous.

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Leord6377d ago

Sometimes I think people put too much thought into these things...

The Matrix6377d ago

Exactly. No gameplayer is even thinking about a game being racist or sexist until some fool bring it up and then everyone gets angry. Just don't bring it up.

JsonHenry6377d ago

Racism is a joke. Grow some thicker skin and deal with it like everyone else.

Bonsai12146377d ago

there's definitely class bias in MMO's, but racism based on fictitious races is new to me...

Maticus6377d ago

I don't know if any prejudice can come across in a game where no one is what they appear to be.

AndyA6377d ago

Seems like a deliberately provocative presentation. Like the one at the start of Chasing Amy.

Dorjan6377d ago

Hmm, I think when media stops looking at everything in a racist way most of the racisms will go away.

Counter_ACT6377d ago

You could not be more wrong.

NickIni6377d ago

These days, virtually anything can be declared "racist".

The Matrix6377d ago

Modern definition of racist: Anything TRUE or false said about a race other than your own that can be perceived as negative.

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Turbine Staff Layoffs Amidst Studio Transition

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Jaedia3595d ago

Sad. :( I wonder how long before DDO and LotRO close their doors..