DTC 475 Final Project - Abbott
Channel: Courtney Abbott
Date: 2012-12-12

This is a video I put together about the different ways in which western video games promote stereotypes within games themselves and in popular culture in general. The short film makes use of captured game-play from current video games which utilize these stereotypes to their advantage in order to make a more 'realistic' game; however this utilization of attributes has ramifications on real people. Such topics include Racism, Sexism, and Homophobia. The film sums up with a call to action, featuring some real people who these stereotypes effect. I had planned the film to be a bit more in-depth, however I feel it has a clear purpose and is effective as is; perhaps I can build upon it later. I realize there are hundreds if not thousands of other video games not featured in this video, so if you know of any specific games or characters that would work well with the theme of this video and further help it's aim, feel free to comment and let me know! Thanks!