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No Player Is Ideal: Why Video Game Designers Cannot Ethically Ignore Players’ Real-World Identities, Erica L. Neely
No Player Is Ideal: Why Video Game Designers Cannot Ethically Ignore Players’ Real-World Identities, Erica L. Neely
Philosophy and Religion Faculty Scholarship
As video games flourish, designers have a responsibility to treat players and potential players justly. In deontological terms, designers are obliged to treat all of them as having intrinsic worth. Since players are a diverse group, designers must not simply focus on an idealized gamer, who is typically a straight white male. This creates a duty to consider whether design choices place unnecessary barriers to the ability of certain groups of players to achieve their ends in playing a game. I examine the design implication of this for the gameworld, avatar design, and accessibility to players with disabilities. I also …
Review Of "Ignorance And Moral Obligation", By Michael J. Zimmerman, Jonathan Spelman
Review Of "Ignorance And Moral Obligation", By Michael J. Zimmerman, Jonathan Spelman
Philosophy and Religion Faculty Scholarship
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