Brasis: a representação do Brasil nos jogos de luta eletrônicos (1991-1997)

Abstract

The purpose of this work is to observe, problematize, and compare the representations of Brazil and Brazilians in video games, specifically fighting games, raising the hypothesis of a deliberate adherence to stereotypes of a Brazil imagined and materialized by other media to constitute representations of Brazil in fighting games. To this task, three fighting games were selected: Street Fighter II: The World Warrior; Fatal Fury: King of Fighters; and Tekken 3, released in 1991 and 1997, respectively. Each of these three games provides examples of character representations adapted to this media: Blanka; Richard Myer; and Eddy Gordo. To support the analyses of these representations, I use a framework based on axes, seeking to observe the various aspects of these character's constitution, including the character's design; their stage; move list; story; and soundtrack. In addition to the games mentioned, I seek to engage with other materials related to these media, such as magazines and films, to support the dialogue proposed for this dissertation.