Favelas, Futebol, and Brasilidade Confronting Stereotypes and Misconceptions about Brazil in Video Games

• In Event: Inclusive and Interactive Learning

Short Description

This presentation analyzes the limited representation of certain nationalities in video games, specifically Brazil. The presenters will explore stereotypes and misrepresentations, highlighting recent developments in Brazilian video game development that confront these tropes. Recommendations will help educators and game designers challenge these stereotypes and move toward more critical practices that unpack the role of global cultural representation in video gaming.

Authors

• Presenter: Lucas John Jensen, Georgia Southern University

• Presenter: Daisyane Barreto, University of North Carolina Wilmington