Posted Jun 03, 2008 at 10:26PM by Glen D. Listed in: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 Tags: Capcom, Jun Takeuchi
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Chris Redfield - Image 1 We all remember what an uproar the debut trailer for Capcom's anticipated survival horror title Resident Evil 5 (PS3, Xbox 360) caused. The short clip depicted Caucasian protagonist Chris Redfield fighting mobs of black Africans who, according to some, were portrayed as savage and inhuman.

A new trailer was released a few days ago with Redfield going about his business, gatecrashing into the continent and stirring up the locals. Only this time, the hordes of enemies are more racially diverse, sporting various skin tones. As the case was with the first trailer, fans and the media took notice and wondered if the criticisms against Capcom caused the change in the visuals.

Kotaku was able to get in touch with game producer Jun Takeuchi and they were able to inquire about his stand on the matter. The developer denied that they were swayed by people's opinions on the first trailer.

"In terms of the reaction, we're in the business of entertainment," he said. "We didn't set out to make a racist game or a political statement. We did feel there was a misunderstanding about the initial trailer."

Takeuchi further explained that they sent people over to Africa to do some on-location research. That, more than anything else, is the reason why they decided to include Arab and Caucasian peoples in the mix.

There you have it. Capcom's official explanation to address the whole racism issue. Now let's all go back to playing games - something the human race generally enjoys.


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   by SHGill - 2008-06-03
 » Jeez

This is so retarded. This is why freakin people piss me off. Geographically, there are many blacks in Africa. Sorry to tell you the truth. If black people still b*tch about something that happened a long time ago then they need to get their act together. I don't remember anyone complaining about shooting Spaniards in RE4. But, if someone pulls the black chord and us white people are complete racists. F*ck that. Kiss my A$$


   Re: Nathanias - 2008-06-04
 » I 100% agree

This whole racism thing is the most retarded "problem" ever. If everyone just shut up and enjoyed what they had, there wouldn't be any left. But one crack at a black guy and it's "white power". They have the NBA+NFL, let us have our frikking RE.

And yes, as I've said before, BLACK PEOPLE LIVE IN AFRICA. But from what I've heard most americans in general can't find half the countries on the news on a map anyway. And yes I'm an american, so You can't call me some brit who hates america. I'm just an honest person. Capcom, put as many blacks as you can in there

   Re: CHUCKINGROCKSATSPACESHIPS - 2008-06-04
 » Funny Too

The game's producer's name is Jun Takeuchi. Maybe we could say he is racist against whites since he puts Chris Redfield in the "death machine" of Resident Evil?

   Re: psn_gamestar - 2008-06-04
 » well

even tho i dont like the tone of ur comment im black n i can care less i love RE4

   Re: fingahs - 2008-06-05
 » capcom aint racist but you are

you f((cking PR*CK i'm bi racial so not even full black and i'll tell you now slavery still affects a majority of black males including myself and no it's not white people it white government that let you white guys formulate the racist ideas you have. capcom did nothing wrong blame the PC brigade not black people. you t*T. ohh by the way. why can america and britain apologise to the jews and aid them when they did nothing to the jews. but tell black people they wont apologise and compensate and that we should get over it. treat us the same and we might, employ us for our skills and not just to beat three% race relations policy, bearing in mind you be black for one day and tell me if you feel the same. but you probably wouldn't want too

   Re: ISOHaven - 2008-06-05
 » WTF!?!?!?!?!

"why can america and britain apologise to the jews and aid them when they did nothing to the jews. but tell black people they wont apologise and compensate and that we should get over it."

Where do you get your information?

   Re: bcrichplaya - 2008-06-16
 » to fingahs...

you know you *****in ***** about wanting equal treatment then demand some nonsense like reperations for slavery when you yourself were never enslaved and thus, never effected by it. i'm glad my black friends aren't as *****kin' retarded as you
   by LordQuas431 - 2008-06-03
 » .

Calling people racists gets thrown around so often now that I very rarely take it seriously

   by MissWay - 2008-06-04
 » not really

SHGill, white people do the same to black people in the us, it seems ok for white people to cry racisim and say racist stuff but then if its a black person then there a racist etc, the whole black people crying racisim beacuse white people did this and that etc is getting old now, all races do it not just black people

africans dont represent all black people btw, its funny how one black african person said the game was racist, and white people keep bringing it up, no wonder some black people feel that way towards white people


   Re: CHUCKINGROCKSATSPACESHIPS - 2008-06-04
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   Re: SHGill - 2008-06-04
 » Hm...

I live in the US and I've never seen a group of white men jump a black person for racism. The other way around though, one dumb white person opens his mouth at the wrong time and he's on the floor bleeding. I'm from Californian and I've seen this happen many times. I just don't see why CAPCOM (Asian) had to change it's vision for the sake of "racism" even though it was never intended to do be racist in the first place.
   by Silver-Tiger - 2008-06-04
 » ....

And on another article i joked about that matter. Well, since Echochrome is considered racist why not that too?

   by 6deme6nted6 - 2008-06-04
 » Enough is Enough

First of all before I begin I'm an American, and I am a minority, that being said here I go:

I'm tired of over productive melanin human beings (scientific evidence backs my claim) complaining of racism, for every little thing they believe is against their kind. If you ask me they suffer of paranoid personality disorder...now don’t take my diagnosis to heart as I’m still a few years from my PhD in psychology. I revised the Merriam-Webster dictionary here is the definition of racism:
Pronunciation:
ˈrā-ˌsi-zəm also -ˌshi-
Function:
Noun

1: a belief that race is the primary determinant of human traits and capacities and that racial differences produce an inherent superiority of a particular race 2: racial prejudice or discrimination

Elaborating on definition 1, I never knew being of the black race made you a zombie. I never recall seeing a zombie in my life time especially not a black one! If a person shoots a zombie (which to my knowledge has only happened in entertainment media) doesn’t make you superior it makes you a hero. Racism has got to be one of the most incorrectly used words. By the way did anyone notice the producer is Asian? He is not Caucasian that is just the way he chose the characters just like all the previous versions. OH WAIT!!! the previous RE titles took place in the usa oh no the character had internal racial insecurity maybe he felt Asian or black or Hispanic that is why he went around killing all those white zombies! c'mon now the whole white on black card is getting old yes ancestors had a different way of life, there was different norms and one of those was taking blacks as slaves, torturing whatever but now things are different stop throwing that up in the air. In history rice was brought from Asia along with a lot of other spices to Europe and such...is that an excuse for Asians to say Europeans raped there culture by stealing from them? No! People are so ignorant they need to get an education and learn what racism really is!


   Re: Nevers - 2008-06-04
 » wow

that was a pretty epic and rational rant, dude.

   Re: 6deme6nted6 - 2008-06-04
 » :)

^^^

thanx
   by SikWitThiz - 2008-06-04
 » I agree with the last post but heres a correction

"history rice was brought from Asia along with a lot of other spices to Europe and such...is that an excuse for Asians to say Europeans raped there culture by stealing from them? No! People are so ignorant they need to get an education and learn what racism really is!"

Rice came from Africa. The Europeans took it from there and traded with Asians the same as they trade some of their European customs with African's like hair dye and so forth.

Now to comment on this dumb @$S issue. First let me say I am black and im Philly (Philadelphia) to the slang challenged. This is the worst form to push around as racism. Its a Fu[king game. Today there is still racism around but it has evolved to stereo typing and profiling. So if people what to complain if you some Africans running around wit the pants down low with gold teeth wit a tank top shirt tucked in their boxers then you can cry racial profiling or stereo typing. If they only had a stereo typical white guy walking around with a business suit and brief case then that also is stereo typing that only a white males are business men. If they only had Asian people doing karate that is stereo typing or racial profiling. Or if they had spanish people all walking around with knives again this is racial profiling or stereo typing.


Now all my points are not meant to be disrespectful but this is what racism has evolved to. It is still around and thats what people of these few races named may or may not hear depends on your area. Please Please stop throwing out the race card. You will know real racism when you see it. Trust me. That goes for all races because everybody get it today at some level from different people.


   Re: SikWitThiz - 2008-06-04
 » damn a may have a typo or 2

On the 3rd paragraph forth word should be want.

   Re: SolidXnake - 2008-06-04
 » Ouch..

I'm from the Hispaniola - look on the old map and you will find it - People have a misunderstanding about being Hispanic or Latino.
Latino - a person that is from any Latin American Country
Hispanic - People prominent from the Hispaniola - some ties to Spain.
Spanish - the language or person from Spain.

Now back to racism - The game is set geographically in Africa, therefore, you have African zombies - Now, let say the game is based in for example..uhmmm MEXICO. Now, we would have Mexicans complaining that a Gringo is shooting them down on a game.
It does matter where you based the game on. Look at RE1,2,3 all based in US and you see white zombies and nobody complained. Now you based in another country and you have always, ALWAYS some stupid ***** that says (dUMB retarded voice coming)" UHH THAT GAME IS RACIST, IS KILLING OUR PPL, SOMEBODY HAS TO HEAR THIS" -
Oh man ima have to make a game where you pick either a mexican or any other latino, a black guy, a white guy or an asian dude- And then pick the race you want to shoot. That would make it freaking interesting.
21st Century and people still dont learn a thing - Time to change the school curriculum.
   by Cammarratta - 2008-06-04
 » Thats messed up..

First off let me state that im African American and using "Blacks" in a spiteful manner is just childish, and that I've enjoyed the RE games throughout the years, but the fact that some of you people want to call the whole racism thing retarded is complete and utter bull*****. The claims against the game are not completely warranted but i understand. Its because like SikWitThiz said, its become a different monster compared to what it use to be but its still there and believe it or not "white" people generally hold negative and/or stereotypical perceptions of minorities and if someone saw this and decided well damn here is a new stupid joke for me to tell when no one is around. That further perpetuates the bull*****, so dismissing the issue of racism is the dumbest thing someone could try and do. When I first saw stuff for RE5 I wasnt offended or anything like that and it wont stop me form getting the game, but its those who want to try and dismiss the race card as nonsense and get angry when "white" people are reminded that they have been some *****ed up individuals in the past, those are the *****s. Lets not forget that for at the very least and for even a tiny bit that the *****ed up state some African Americans is due in part to what was done to us centuries ago. Because if it had been the other way around there would be black people saying its crap. and kiss my ass, and get over it to white people.


   Re: 6deme6nted6 - 2008-06-04
 » wow

u seem to be sounding a lil racist yourself! telling "white" people to kiss your ass...see that would be a sign of submission on the white people's behalf and that would make you think or feel you are superior and that is the true definition of racist!if u do not know the meaning refer to my previous post for a quoted definition. im aware that alot of african americans are brought up in the church as my girlfriend is black and im latino. maybe you were not but i dont know you so i will assume you were... you might be familiar with a lil book called the bible and if you know your bible you may recall that in it it states many people were slaves in that time not just blacks

   Re: 6deme6nted6 - 2008-06-04
 » and...

and last time i checked my DSM IV what happened centuries ago is can not be held accountable for ur actions that is bullsh*t! just because something happened to your ancestors doesnt mean it affects you. your ancestors had various skills and jobs, does that mean that you will inherit that as well...NO! your entitled to your own opinion but please atleast try to sound educated

   Re: ISOHaven - 2008-06-04
 » WTF!?!?!?!?!

"believe it or not "white" people generally hold negative and/or stereotypical perceptions of minorities"

That's a bunch of bull. You're an ignorant fool for saying as such. ALL colors hold views of ALL colors (good and/or bad views). Racism today lives in hate. Want to guess who keeps the hate alive?

I've said it before and I'll say it a million times over.... WHAT IS WHITE? I'm white. I'm as white as Chris Redfield. However not a single ancestor of mine enslaved ANYONE (unless you want to get ridiculous and trace me back to biblical times??? Who knows at that point?). Do we have Chris' background? For all we know Chris could have been born and raised in Africa.

Ignorance breeds ignorance which is why we have plenty of COLOR OF SKIN ONLY institutions.

As for all the ignorance I've read in these comments.... more WHITE people come from Africa to the US these days then black people. Get your FACTS straight. Africa does not equal black.

"so dismissing the issue of racism is the dumbest thing someone could try and do"

That's right. Keep it alive and strong!

"when "white" people are reminded that they have been some *****ed up individuals in the past"

Read above ignorant fool.

"Because if it had been the other way around there would be black people saying its crap. and kiss my ass, and get over it to white people."

I'm glad you mentioned that. You act as if blacks have been the only slaves in history. You claim it would be the other way around? If that was even remotely true then we would hear ALL slave children whine and cry about it. But guess what? Reality tells us that's not true. You are in FACT dead wrong.

So, with all that said....what's the word for someone who bundles all WHITE PEOPLE into the same pool regardless of background? Yup, you guessed it!!!!

   Re: Cammarratta - 2008-06-04
 » ...

" u seem to be sounding a lil racist yourself! telling "white" people to kiss your ass"

Yeah well if i was telling "white" people to kiss my ass i would have come out and done so, but remember that i put "IF" because IF it was then i might just be like SHGill, get angry over someones thought and tell the general "white" public kiss my ass. *because we all know that slavery was just a big misunderstanding so being upset about it is just stupid.

" and last time i checked my DSM IV what happened centuries ago is can not be held accountable for ur actions that is bullsh*t!"

Yeah things that happened centuries ago can just like ***** that happend yesterday can because the things that happened in the past relate to things that people do, think and feel in the present. And im well aware that not only "Black" people were made to be slaves and not just by "white" people. So tell me the stuff you're able to do today (whatever it might be)cant be because something happend a long time ago.

"That's a bunch of bull. You're an ignorant fool for saying as such. ALL colors hold views of ALL colors (good and/or bad views). Racism today lives in hate. Want to guess who keeps the hate alive?"

I never said that ONLY white people hold negative views of people. And racism lives on in hate because its taught in schools, and people experience it eveyday. And do you want to guess who keeps it alive? Ill give you a big ass hint: everyone who knows what it is, what it has done, or has been affected by it can tell you.

"I've said it before and I'll say it a million times over.... WHAT IS WHITE? ... However not a single ancestor of mine enslaved ANYONE (unless you want to get ridiculous and trace me back to biblical times??? Who knows at that point?). "

White is white as black is black. Either a label on a color or on somebody. In those two ways. And you cant say no one ever did something unless it has truly been never. Even if someone would have to get all ridiculous and trace back to the beginning of time or wherever. Im not going to say that no one in my family has EVER enslaved someone because i dont know that to be a fact.

"Ignorance breeds ignorance which is why we have plenty of COLOR OF SKIN ONLY institutions."

Id like clarification on that because i take it you mean that because people with color of skin that were ignorant had kids that were ignorant there are now plenty of schools for those ignorant individuals to attend and continue the cycle. but i may be wrong.

"As for all the ignorance I've read in these comments.... more WHITE people come from Africa to the US these days then black people. Get your FACTS straight. Africa does not equal black."

I never said that Africa equals black. And id love to see these FACTS that you seen to have stating such. But Im not talking about Immigration am I?

"That's right. Keep it alive and strong!"

Yeah thats something that must be done because i dont want my kids to grow up and not know as much as they can and not know part of the reason why African Americans and people in general are in the condition theyre in. And i would want them to know their history as well.

" I'm glad you mentioned that. You act as if blacks have been the only slaves in history. You claim it would be the other way around? If that was even remotely true then we would hear ALL slave children whine and cry about it. But guess what? Reality tells us that's not true. You are in FACT dead wrong."

I dont act as if blacks have been the only anything in history. You seen to think i do. And i claimed that IF slavery (in the U.S.) had been the other way around and if chris was a black guy and was running around murdering a bunch of "white" people in a trailer would it be wrong to dismiss someones thought that it seems a little bit racist?

"So, with all that said....what's the word for someone who bundles all WHITE PEOPLE into the same pool regardless of background? Yup, you guessed it!!!!"

Thats a good question what would you call someone who does that to "BLACKS" as some peop

   Re: ISOHaven - 2008-06-04
 » WTF!?!?!?!?!

"And im well aware that not only "Black" people were made to be slaves and not just by "white" people."

IF that were true then your previous comments make no sense at all. You got nailed for your BS now you're backpedaling. Seems you'd say just about anything. Which makes a conversation with you pointless.

"Even if someone would have to get all ridiculous and trace back to the beginning of time or wherever."
Yup, absolutely. Which means even black people are GUILTY of slavery. How dare they??? I love it when people shoot themselves in the foot. So based on your comment alone, those that complain of slavery or rather, white people who enslaved black people need to be quit being hypocrites!!!!!

"but i may be wrong."
Yes, you are.

"I never said that Africa equals black."
Go back and read. What were my EXACT words?

"Yeah thats something that must be done because i dont want my kids to grow up and not know as much as they can..."
Yup, teach the hate. Teach them to question people for the wrong reasons. I know people of all color. Work with people of all color. Those that I know that are black, HATE to be called African American. They are American...PERIOD. That's them, not me. Who here is Mexican American? Give me a break. Odds are you don't know a damn thing about Africa. If you do then good for you. However the reality is, those claiming to be African American generally don't know a damn thing about their history. Not to mention many aren't even 100% African. Who is 100% of anything anymore?

"and not know part of the reason why African Americans and people in general are in the condition theyre in."
Laziness. 90 percent or more laziness.

"And i would want them to know their history as well."
Which history? Do YOU even know your own history? No one is alive today that was a black slave in America. There is nothing but passed on interpretation. Odds are EVEN YOU don't know the REAL story. Who are YOU to pass on anything? All we know is history. How many Jewish people are still pissed off? Raise your hand....... Tell your kids to read a book, lower their head for a minute in shame of the human race and MOVE ON!

"I dont act as if blacks have been the only anything in history."
Yes, you did. By stating if it was the other way around then White's would be complaining. HAD YOU KNOWN of all the other slaves in OUR history then you would have known, AS FACT, that your comment was complete BS.

"Thats a good question what would you call someone who does that to "BLACKS" as some peop.....'

That's a hard QJ lesson to learn! I would call them the same thing. Which is why I would NEVER see a dark skin person and call them AFRICAN American. That would be ignorant. Just as it is to look at someone with light skin and call them German.

   Re: Cammarratta - 2008-06-05
 » ...

"IF that were true then your previous comments make no sense at all. You got nailed for your BS now you're backpedaling. Seems you'd say just about anything. Which makes a conversation with you pointless."

Im going back and clarifying what i put becasue you seem to like to draw your own little conclusions about what i put and seem to think that is all that i mean. There was no BS in what i posted get yours straight before trying to call my stuff BS.

"Yup, absolutely. Which means even black people are GUILTY of slavery. How dare they??? I love it when people shoot themselves in the foot. So based on your comment alone, those that complain of slavery or rather, white people who enslaved black people need to be quit being hypocrites!!!!!"

Yeah white people need to stop acting like it wasnt a big deal. Like it was sometype of misunderstanding. And like they were the only people done wrong by that.

"but i may be wrong."
Yes, you are."

And instead of coming up with some crap about how you just insulted every 'Color of Skin" institution. i asked for clarity so dont act high and mighty over something simple like that. Just elaborate or do a little "backpedaling".

"I never said that Africa equals black."
Go back and read. What were my EXACT words?
...more WHITE people come from Africa to the US these days then black people. Get your FACTS straight. Africa does not equal black."

You see YOUR EXACT words. Do they not imply that i put that i think Africa equals black? And me being wrong means that i did what? inferred something from something that you put. The exact thing youve done again and again. But maybe you should "backpedal" a little bit.

"Yup, teach the hate. Teach them to question people for the wrong reasons. I know people of all color. Work with people of all color. Those that I know that are black, HATE to be called African American. They are American...PERIOD. That's them, not me. Who here is Mexican American? Give me a break. Odds are you don't know a damn thing about Africa. If you do then good for you. However the reality is, those claiming to be African American generally don't know a damn thing about their history. Not to mention many aren't even 100% African. Who is 100% of anything anymore?"

And i wonder who taught you "the hate"? because you damn sure didnt wake up and it was there? And it would be teaching them to understand one of the MANY reasons behind the things people do. And as far as the black people that dont like to be called African American go then they damn sure wouldnt like being referred to as "Blacks" as youve done, and if they did, then they are obviously not "Black" but ask them if when theyve filled out any forms that ask for race what little box they check. But you want to make sure that you and that guy you work with and doesnt like to called an African American are in two separate classes. Or better yet examine the context of how they are referred to as African Americans, because if somone was playfully called a dumbass by their girl or spitefully called one by a stranger on the street which one would evoke the more hostile reaction? And odds are you know as much about Africa as I seem to. And why is it that an African American wouldnt know a damn thing about their history? Because surely you know so much more about my history than i do. And yeah who is a 100% percent of anything. But this was never about Africa. Thats what you are trying to make it about.

"and not know part of the reason why African Americans and people in general are in the condition theyre in."
Laziness. 90 percent or more laziness.

And here we have your *****ed up stereotypical racist view on black people. 90% or more laziness thats that negative view that you have and you carry and place on the Black people you meet. Its great that you want to just throw the majority of problems to one thing but lets not get it twisted because its people like you that keep society as a whole down. But ill be the one to spread "the hate" that you seem to have an abundance of. And if you rea

   Re: ISOHaven - 2008-06-05
 » WTF!?!?!?!?!

"Im going back and clarifying what i put becasue you seem to like to draw your own little conclusions about what i put and seem to think that is all that i mean. There was no BS in what i posted get yours straight before trying to call my stuff BS."

2 plus 2 equals 4. I don't know what schools you attended but when you use WORDS and you put them together in a sentence you are supposed to have derived a clear and concise thought. There are no assumptions. You said what you said. Period. If someone walks away with the wrong idea of what you TRIED to say then that is YOUR fault.

"Yeah white people need to stop acting like it wasnt a big deal."
Who said it wasn't? I didn't read a single comment on this page where someone even remotely tried to claim black slavery wasn't a big deal. The US blowing up a big percentage of Japan was a huge deal as well. But guess what, the Japanese don't harp about it at all. Americans don't harp about Pearl Harbor either. Humans have made MANY VERY F'ED UP mistakes in the past. We're better people for REMEMBERING....... we're not better people for ACTING OUT on it. Living with hate is no way to live. Acting like something IS (and not WAS) a big deal is no way to live either.

"Like it was sometype of misunderstanding."
Your level of comprehension is too low to continue.

"And instead of coming up with some crap about how you just insulted every 'Color of Skin" institution. i asked for clarity so dont act high and mighty over something simple like that."

Are you serious? You need examples? How big of a rock do you live under? If you are clueless to these institutions then again, there is no point in continuing.

"I never said that Africa equals black."
Go back and read. What were my EXACT words?
...more WHITE people come from Africa to the US these days then black people. Get your FACTS straight. Africa does not equal black."

"You see YOUR EXACT words."
HAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!!! Do you see those DOTS in front of that quote? You FAILED to quote my ENTIRE comment. Those are the words you are MISSING. I guess I need to spell it out for you:

"As for all the ignorance I've read in these comments"

See the "S" at the end of that. You had ONE comment at the time. That S implies I was NOT speaking directly to you. See how this whole English sentence word structure thing works now?

"Do they not imply that i put that i think Africa equals black?"
Read above. Can you figure out how the word "NO" is an answer to this?

"And me being wrong means that i did what? inferred something from something that you put. The exact thing youve done again and again. But maybe you should "backpedal" a little bit."

Maybe you should go get an education then come back and try again.

"And i wonder who taught you "the hate"? because you damn sure didnt wake up and it was there?"
This is where you, like most others, assume. Where did I say that I hate? You are living in a made up fantasy world that your parents most likely drew for you. Like I said, I know many colors of people. The only people I do not like in my life are those that have done wrong by me.

"And it would be teaching them to understand one of the MANY reasons behind the things people do."
HAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!! This is hilarious. You have already demonstrated that you are CLUELESS when it comes to what others do and what they think and why they do things. You are going to draw the same fantasy world for your kids that has been drawn for you.

"And as far as the black people that dont like to be called African American go then they damn sure wouldnt like being referred to as "Blacks" as youve done"
Wrong again genius! "Who was that?" "I don't know!" "What did he look like?" "Black....". Nothing wrong with that. I sure in hell can't say they looked American. Well, I could, but then there's a chance I could be wrong. Also that's doesn't tell anyone anything helpful. In this forum it would make no sense for me to way I know Americ

   Re: ISOHaven - 2008-06-05
 » WTF!?!?!?!?!

In this forum it would make no sense for me to say I know Americans and they don't like to be called African American. When talking about people of a certain color it's helpful to describe the people I'm talking about. As I've already mentioned BLACK does NOT equal African. So there is nothing else to describe a black person other then black unless I know more about them. You ever call a brown person Hispanic when they WERE NOT? Go ahead. Unless you know more about someone all you have is there skin color to describe. However, once you start to use skin color to make broad generalized UNVERIFIED comments, then you just become an ass. I can say all the black people I know do not like to be called African American because that is FACT. Keep in mind, these are people I know, not all people that I've known. However, once I say ALL BLACK people do not like.......WRONG!!!! I point back to the comment you made originaly about what "white people generally" do. That comment makes you a douche bag.

This is more fantasy crap that you live in. You "make stuff up" as if it's fact. I have no doubt in my mind that you believe all this garbage 100% and I sure don't believe I'm "changing your mind" about anything. This text serves to educate OTHERS to open their eyes and think for themselves and to realize that life isn't as "black and white" as some people make it out to be.....yes, pun intended.

"But this was never about Africa. Thats what you are trying to make it about."
Um...come back to reality bud.... this entire article, thread, forum, webpage, comment section....is about Africa. And I quote:

"Chris Redfield fighting mobs of black Africans who, according to some, were portrayed as savage and inhuman."

If you think this isn't about Africa then you've tried to turn this comment section into your own personal agenda forum. Sorry bud, take your crap elsewhere if that's the case.

"And here we have your *****ed up stereotypical racist view on black people."
Black people? You said nothing specific about black people. You also added "PEOPLE IN GENERAL." The FACT of the matter is, people who are NOT where they want to be generally are there by their OWN means. Anyone can change their life for the better. That doesn't mean they'll be living on the beaches of Miami any time soon, but ANYONE can change their life for the BETTER. Those that can't are lazy.

Your brain is fried on this racist crap. Break free from that world you've been flung into.

"90% or more laziness thats that negative view that you have and you carry and place on the Black people you meet."
Read above fool. Also, if what you said was true....how do I carry that on to people? You are making assumptions of my actions outside this forum. Tisk Tisk.....

"Its great that you want to just throw the majority of problems to one thing but lets not get it twisted because its people like you that keep society as a whole down."
HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

"But ill be the one to spread "the hate" that you seem to have an abundance of. And if you rea"
Wow, twice in a row? You don't learn easily do you? Odds are my comment will be too big, now watch what I do and learn.

   Re: Cammarratta - 2008-06-05
 » ...

its nice the way you try to twist words but you can twist as much as you want but dont pretend that what you misunderstand is not your fault. And dont get upset because i chose not to misread the stuff you posted. But its okay since you dont fully grasp how the english sentence structure works, but once you work on that education itll be better. And again the only time Africa is used in my 1st post is when its part of African Americans. You jumped in and tried to turn this in your little directions. But as soon as you make it out of your little fantasy world thats been made for you ill go and get out of mine. But make sure all of your unverified comments are in some way shape or form verifiable. And my assumption of this hate that youve demonstrated isnt an assumption. But ive said my peace, and this is all whatever now but go and learn something before just dismissing ***** that you yourself dont know about or dont completely understand.

   Re: ISOHaven - 2008-06-05
 » WTF!?!?!?!?!

"its nice the way you try to twist words but you can twist as much as you want"
HAHAHA.....if you say so....

"but dont pretend that what you misunderstand is not your fault."
If I can prove horrible grammar mistakes on your part.... it's not pretend. Normally I don't "go there" but since you brought it up....HOLY CRAP!!! You have horrible grammar!!!!

"But its okay since you dont fully grasp how the english sentence structure works, but once you work on that education itll be better."
HAHAHA.....if you say so....

"But as soon as you make it out of your little fantasy world thats been made for you ill go and get out of mine."
HAHAHA.....if you say so....

I hope it didn't take you long to just repeat most of what I said about you.... back to me.
   by Keith K - 2008-06-04
 » Respect

Without getting into the actual debate about racism here, I'd like to say that I have the utmost respect for Capcom and Jun Takeuchi here for sticking to their guns.

It is exceedingly difficult to overcome a smear like this, being labeled as racist. In most cases these days, the mere accusation immediately prompts Def-con 5 PR control. To simply know you're not wrong and to ignore the accusation takes a lot of balls. I applaud them.

They may face torches, pitchforks and lynch mobs but they have wronged NO ONE in the design of this game, and I see no reason for them to buckle under irrational demand.

   by Viphid - 2008-06-04
 » So...

what was this about again? I really can't wait to start shooting infected people. It doesn't matter where they're from. Besides, didn't we kill a bunch of all races in every GTA ever made? So... what was this about again?

-V


   Re: eaglebaize - 2008-06-04
 » ^_^

Very nice lol. Ya know though, just personally it bothers me that people are still accusing others for things that has be done by or happened to either of them. One race accusing another of "You did this to us." No, they didn't, their ancestors did. Most people of today have nothing to do with what happened several generations ago. Therefore, can't we all just try to make a change and get along, never giving up until racial hate as died out? It's not that I don't see color, but rather, color can be such a beautiful thing. For having so many unique people on our planet, we should be thankful for it and all do our best to get along, regardless of those who want to upset racial peace.

Lol I hope I didn't say anything the wrong way in that, for I mean to offend no one. That's my two cents, thank you.

   Re: Keith K - 2008-06-04
 » unfortunately

Unfortunately modern day racism or prejudice rather is fueled by culture shock, it really has nothing to do with individuals disliking one another, but people's cultures causing friction between them.

Luckily, I think the internet is having a profound global impact in aiding to reduce this shock. Still, I think we're a far way off before seeing major improvement. Probably by the time everyone who grew up without the internet is dead, these things will be behind us.

Hear that old people? Hurry up and die! :P

   Re: ISOHaven - 2008-06-04
 » WTF!?!?!?!?!

Much agreed. Everyone told me when I was going into the army that it will be a culture shock. I said NO WAY I'm from SoCal..... I was wrong. I was shocked alright but not for the normal reasons one would think.

I met people that had never seen a white person. People that had never seen a black person....whoa! Of course no one hated the other. In fact, I left basic training with a very odd thought in my head. Of everyone there I could think of at least one white person that hated a white person and I could think of at least one black person that didn't get along with another black person. Interracially we all got along.
   by greg2m - 2008-06-04
 » RE: Almost everyone

Geez I'm amazed at the level of maturity found today on this website. It's a complete 180 from the usual fanboyism that plagues QJ!

In a nutshell it's all rosy an ideal BUT let me hear ANYONE make a case if ever the game took place in Israel... And before you make the argument that WWII is still too close to call, remember that South Africa was very recent. If we ALL could agree that the game could have very well been taken place in ANY country, (be it Iran, Togo, Holland, Chili, Hungary, Myanmar or Israel) then and ONLY then we can all tell them game hijackers to just go to hell!

And just let freaking games just be! Now let's play and blow each other's heads virtually! :)

   by psn_gamestar - 2008-06-04
 » im black

n i can care less i love RE n ima pick it up hell power rangers offended me more then this

   by Kingofdaberbz - 2008-06-04
 » Let me put in my piece....

I honestly don't think this game is racist whatsoever, but a lot of these comments seem racially insensitive. I can honestly understand why some see this as racist because millions of black people have experienced racism throughout time and even today.

Though I think it's dramatically reduced, for example a few decades ago you could hang black people in the deep south and only get a slap on the wrist. Yo