When Games Become Politically Significant
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#17: Kelli and Josué discuss games that have taken on political significance in different ways. Sometimes a character becomes a symbol or a game takes on a new meaning because of current events. We think this is more common in other mediums so we explore how it can happen in games. Can you think of any games that have become politically significant? Visit us at www.HeadshotsPodcast.com. Follow us on Twitter: @HeadshotsCast @KelliNDunlap @JosueACardona Notes: * Geek Therapy Community group – http://bit.ly/2jwHRv8 * Overwatch’s gamer girl hero inspires a feminist movement – http://bit.ly/2keS9yr * Girls Believe Men Are Smarter as Early as 6 Years Old: Study – http://for.tn/2keTXHN * Papers, Please – http://papersplea.se/
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