A Gatekeeper Final Boss: An Analysis of MOGAI Representation in Video Games
Abstract
There have been MOGAI characters since near the beginning of video games, but their representation has been something of debate and controversy. This paper looks at not only the history of representing MOGAI characters, but the dynamics of how these populations are represented within video games, and analyses how players feel regarding this subject.
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