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Gaming Africa

The Documentary Podcast

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Authentic Representation of African Characters in Video Games

This chapter explores the importance of respectfully and accurately representing African characters in video games to avoid perpetuating stereotypes, using the character Elena from Street Fighter 3 as a case study. It emphasizes the necessity of African developers actively participating in creating games based on African content for authenticity. The challenges and opportunities for the gaming industry in Africa, including misconceptions, infrastructure limitations, and the emerging growth of game studios and events, are also discussed.

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