Why do 99% of videogames pander to white (especially American) audiences?

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Gamerace said:

shanbcn said:

Pristine20 said:

shanbcn said:
Assassinscreed is the best selling new IP this generation and guess what? The main character is Arab! PoP series main character is Iranian.

Altair is only technically Arab. He looks white and you can barely even discern his features with the hood he has on. PoP is a similar case scenario. Also Persia is only technically Iran. Do you really think the PoP series would be as popular if it was called Prince of Iran?

 

 

Ok, these excuses are pretty pathetic. What about new game Afro-samurai? I don't think Prince of persia or Altair looks like whites. You will find these types people in Arab countries and especially Iran.

I'm with shanbcn on this one.  What do you think Arabians/Persians look like??  I live in a city with lots of people from the middle east, including my friends and in-laws.   If you didn't know their background you'd easily assume they were 'white.'  In fact most people think my Syrian friend is from France for some odd reason.

I'll take this moment to point out that the supposed "Aryan race" originated from modern Iran. It's a foolish stereotype (and one that shows a distinct lack of historical knowledge) to assume that all people of Middle-Eastern descent are dark-skinned with thick black hair and a large nose.