Great article, I hope these continue even after Austin has moved on.
I feel like I'm some ways this is a catch 22 for some though, you seem to be saying from my understanding that for a truly real portrayal of any minority figure requires only the involvement of minorities in its creation. A straight white writer cannot write for a black transgender character. Then does that not lead to less minority characters as a whole?
I have often come across the opposite arguments, that an author should be more inclusive and that saying they don't feel qualified to write X character is no excuse.
So it seems like you are damned if you do, damned if you don't, either way you will face criticism because you happen to be a straight white person. Which seems counter intuitive.
That said having more people active in the industry that can offer unique perspectives couldn't hurt. Though I don't entirely agree with your assertions I hope to read more in the future from you and other guest writers.
When we all look back to hard drives and the patch and DLC nightmare that has come along with them, I do not see the idea of mid-cycle console ideas being looked back favorably on.
This game is the type of fantastic system seller and buzz generator the WiiU has needed from day 1. Interesting to think how different the console's position could have been if it came out earlier.
It would still have the same problems though. The unique controller and under powered nature of the system makes it a third party wasteland. The only way to make it a day one must buy would have been for them to have had one stellar first party line up out of the gate including games like this, splatoon, zelda, etc.
As much as it tempts me, the limitations still makes it hard for me to justify. Maybe this holiday though when there are some good bundles or sales, instead of waiting for Zelda like I had planned though.
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