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September 10, 2025Beyond Philology An International Journal of Linguistics Literary Studies and English Language TeachingOpen Access

How decisive are you while playing a video game? Empathy, agency and gender in playable texts

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MBMarta Bubnowska

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Overview

Analysis reveals that moral dilemmas in video games, particularly in 'Detroit: Become Human', constrain player agency, highlighting issues of gender representation.

Key Points

  • Player agency is constrained by game design, limiting the impact of moral dilemmas presented.
  • The analysis of 'Detroit: Become Human' uncovers how it fosters empathy but reinforces traditional gender roles.
  • Despite its narrative depth, the game overlooks intersectional representation and political themes.
  • The study emphasizes the need for inclusivity in game narratives to address issues of power and identity.

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Marta Bubnowska (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c1b34654b1d3bfb60e97cdhttps://doi.org/10.26881/bp.2025.2.05
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