![]() ![]() “Life Is Strange 2” intermixed supernatural elements with a setting that directly referenced today’s immigration politics while “Neo Cab” addressed the potentially emotionally demoralizing aspects of the gig economy. Even the latest in the “Call of Duty” franchise, a brand plagued too long with blunt patriotism and an unapologetic pro-military stance, aimed for nuance with “Modern Warfare ,” which, at times, had players maneuver through the game as a Middle Eastern woman. See “Gears 5,” which switched to a female protagonist in Kait Diaz, a character who dropped the machismo and helped bring a sense of mystery to a series filled with monstrous villains and chainsaw guns. The year in entertainment: 2019’s best movies, music, TV shows, games and more But following the horror that was 2014’s Gamergate, in which those who frequented toxic corners of internet message boards waged harassment campaigns against mostly female-identifying developers and critics, the industry is starting to show that some lessons have been learned.Įntertainment & Arts Best of 2019: The year in entertainment It will take a while for games to earn a reputation as a place for diverse, considerate storytelling after decades focused on competition and gunplay. More diversity gave us more thoughtful stories Here, we reflect on 10 ways games impacted entertainment in 2019, be it via the stories they told or where or how they told them. If games were once confined to home consoles and PCs, increasingly the interactive medium is one that is shaping everything from our television shows to our theme parks. ![]() ![]() There were, of course, a number of games with firearms, and once again more Nazis that needed to be offed.īut how and where we play continues to evolve. “Pokémon” returned, which meant plenty of mystical creatures needed to be caught once more. “Fortnite” remained a massive force, both in the digital sphere and physical space. ![]() There were some constants in gaming in 2019. ![]()
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