Devs Discuss Bringing A Broader View Of 'Asian' To Games For AAPI Heritage Month

Real, lived experiences are some of the strongest influences in art.It's AAPI Heritage Month--an annual reminder that Asian and Pacific Islander influences are worth celebrating. AAPI doesn't just include East Asian cultures like Chinese, Japanese, and Korean, but a wide range of racial and ethnic groups including South Asian and Native Hawaiian. As a Filipino-American, I also fall under the AAPI umbrella.While the term helps rally support and advocacy behind a large chunk of racial and ethnic groups, it can be difficult to define because of that broadness. Those who identify as AAPI often have the perspective of growing up abroad and either coming from a different country or being born to immigrant parents. That opens the door to a unique experience full of its own pros and cons, not quite fitting in with the people from your ethnic group but also not quite fitting in with the foreign culture your family is trying to assimilate into.Continue Reading at GameSpot

May 29, 2025 - 19:40

Devs Discuss Bringing A Broader View Of 'Asian' To Games For AAPI Heritage Month

Real, lived experiences are some of the strongest influences in art.

It's AAPI Heritage Month--an annual reminder that Asian and Pacific Islander influences are worth celebrating. AAPI doesn't just include East Asian cultures like Chinese, Japanese, and Korean, but a wide range of racial and ethnic groups including South Asian and Native Hawaiian. As a Filipino-American, I also fall under the AAPI umbrella.

While the term helps rally support and advocacy behind a large chunk of racial and ethnic groups, it can be difficult to define because of that broadness. Those who identify as AAPI often have the perspective of growing up abroad and either coming from a different country or being born to immigrant parents. That opens the door to a unique experience full of its own pros and cons, not quite fitting in with the people from your ethnic group but also not quite fitting in with the foreign culture your family is trying to assimilate into.Continue Reading at GameSpot