Released this month forPS5andPS4,Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Moralesis not only one of the biggest releases of the holiday season, but also one of the most noteworthy. As the follow-up to 2018’sMarvel’s Spider-Man, Insomniac Games' title finally puts players into Miles Morales' shoes as he comes into his own as Spider-Man and, along the way, offers a significant step for representation in games.
To celebrate the release ofMarvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales, we joined withLatinx in Gamingand a panel of guests to discuss our thoughts on Insomniac Games' latest title and what it means for inclusivity and representation in video games. Alongside our ownMario Rivera(Video Manager,DualShockers) andCameron Hawkins(Staff Writer,DualShockers), the panel also featuresElaine Gomez(Co-Founder, Latinx in Gaming),Greysun Morales(Features Editor,Twinfinite),Kevin Diaz(Creator,PlayStation Source), andPaul Holston(Host,TruToTheGame Radio) to share their impressions ofMiles Morales, along with discussing the current state of representation in the games industry and how it can move forward.
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In a year like 2020 where conversations around race and representation have mattered more than ever, our panel looks to highlight howMiles Moralescan create a path for other developers and studios to embrace stories centered around diverse cultures and people of color. While Miles is already a superhero in his own right, he also serves as an important symbol for those that feel underrepresented, giving his lead role through Insomniac’s title even more of an impact.
For additional resources after watching our discussion, you can check outLatinx in Gaming’s official websiteto learn more about their work in encouraging and promoting Latinx representation across the games industry. Additionally, you can also follow the members of the panel on Twitter to find more of their work and insights across the games industry.
