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Shahryar Rizvi

There’s something off about the Overwatch alternate skins

There’s something off about the Overwatch alternate skins

5 min read feature
One of the most appealing aspects of Overwatch is its colorful cast of characters, which in total represent a mix of global demographics. Among them are the rebellious Brazilian outlaw DJ Lucio, the meticulous Indian architect Symmetra, stout Russian bodybuilder Zarya, dedicated jetpack trooper Phar
The videogame that dares to tackle African politics

The videogame that dares to tackle African politics

8 min read feature
Videogames have a problem with how they portray Africa—the continent often appears as nothing more than a stereotypical warzone. The most egregious example is 2009’s Resident Evil 5, which included an unnamed African locale with a conspicuously incensed mob united under an unconvincing explanation o