Presentation Title
Hope for the Future: An Analysis of Overwatch Directors 2017 DICE Keynote
Presentation Type
Oral Presentation
College
College of Art & Letters
Major
Communication Studies
Session Number
2
Location
RM 215
Faculty Mentor
Dr. Ahlam Muhtaseb
Juror Names
Dr. Dung Vu, Dr. Barbara Quarton, Dr. Victoria Seitz
Start Date
5-17-2018 1:45 PM
End Date
5-17-2018 2:00 PM
Abstract
This research examines a video game developer’s perspective on the impacts of their successful title, Overwatch. Through an analysis of Jeff Kaplan’s keynote speech from the 2017 DICE Awards, this research explores the cultural disparities within video game representations and how Overwatch compares to the current climate of the video game industry. These issues are addressed by Kaplan through a series of themes within the keynote, which construct an overall message of ‘hope for the future’. Details of the research include representations of race and gender, how stereotypes are challenged or embraced, and how participatory culture impacts consumers to become more involved within their communities.
Hope for the Future: An Analysis of Overwatch Directors 2017 DICE Keynote
RM 215
This research examines a video game developer’s perspective on the impacts of their successful title, Overwatch. Through an analysis of Jeff Kaplan’s keynote speech from the 2017 DICE Awards, this research explores the cultural disparities within video game representations and how Overwatch compares to the current climate of the video game industry. These issues are addressed by Kaplan through a series of themes within the keynote, which construct an overall message of ‘hope for the future’. Details of the research include representations of race and gender, how stereotypes are challenged or embraced, and how participatory culture impacts consumers to become more involved within their communities.
