Why Diversity and Representation Matter in Video Games
Gaming’s diversity revolution isn’t just progressive—it’s personal. See why nearly half of all players demand characters beyond “Steve,” and why this seismic shift matters. Tired tropes are dying.
Japan silences Mortal Kombat’s iconic fatalities with the world’s strictest censorship laws. Green blood couldn’t save it from cultural rejection. Why do some Japanese gamers still risk importing the forbidden fighter?
From basement tournaments to billion-dollar stadiums—esports’ meteoric rise transformed gamers into celebrities while traditional sports giants scramble to understand the revolution. The controller-wielding underdogs won.