IndieCade East 2016

The discussion around diversity in games is one that often stops at character types and skin tones. At this juncture many people see a few superficial changes to characters to be a success. Some fear for their game's financial future if they are "forced" to do the bare minimum. Others refuse to examine their choices, get defensive when asked about them, and continue making games that usually uphold the status quo, consciously or not. Just as games are not solely defined by their graphics, or stories, however, neither should the conversation about diversity in games be limited in that fashion. Here we'll be examining several games by an array of creators and will be breaking down how each game tackled, subverted or perhaps avoided the deeper conversation around diversity in games.