Even the game doesn’t think of Bearers as people
’s marketing cycle, producer Naoki Yoshida was asked about the apparent lack of inclusion of people of color in the game.
, essentially stating that including people of color would violate the narrative boundaries established by the fantasy world the developers created., asking him if he had the opportunity to hear the response to his words and if he had anything to say to the fans of color that he upset with them., we weave together a variety of peoples and cultures set in this kind of sweeping fantasy narrative and world, and one that we strived to create with care and respect,” Yoshida responded.
, I can finally see what Yoshida and the narrative team were going for — and I don’t get the care or the respect.The world of Valisthea is made up of six countries, each evoking a real-world counterpart. Sanbreque, with its name and imperial designs of conquest, should bring to mind Napoleonic France, while the Crystalline Dominion, with its loose alliance of free cities, screams Holy Roman Empire.
But for all the stereotypical shorthands the game uses to scream at the viewer, “Hey, you’re in the non-white place now! You can tell because men are wearing turbans, their swords are curved, and there’s a sitar playing,”Everyone in Dhalmekia speaks with a cockney accent and passes the paper bag test with flying colors. The darkest skin tone in the game is on Hugo Kupka, the Dominant of Titan, and he’s one of the bad guys.
Hugo Kupka, the Dominant of Titan and the best example of a person of color Final Fantasy XVI features.
Brasil Últimas Notícias, Brasil Manchetes
Similar News:Você também pode ler notícias semelhantes a esta que coletamos de outras fontes de notícias.
An infamous Final Fantasy XIV monster returns in Final Fantasy XVIHe’s back! Oh god, he’s back.
Consulte Mais informação »
Review: 'Final Fantasy XVI' goes full 'Game of Thrones' with medieval battles and mysticism'Final Fantasty XVI' is a sprawling, 35-plus hour epic that nods to 'Game of Thrones.' It also aims to be one of the most approachable games in the long-standing series.
Consulte Mais informação »
Final Fantasy XVI has a neat trick to help you follow its epic storyA built-in cheat sheet.
Consulte Mais informação »
Final Fantasy XVI introduces new combat, more mature styling to longtime franchiseSteeped in a more mature fantasy world, enhanced by an engaging combat system, and constantly throwing new challenges at you, Final Fantasy XVI may be the best the numbered franchise has been in years
Consulte Mais informação »