The RE5 racism ball just keps on rollin'. Resident Evil 5's producer Masachika Kawata recently denied that the game had been changed to add more white and Asian people after the racism claims began. He was surprised when questioned about the racist imagery, admitting that he hadn't realized the game would spark up such controversy.

In an interview Eurogamer, Kawata expressed surprise at the reaction and went on to say "I don't recall modifying the game in any way following the controversy of racism." Kawata was confident however, that Sheva, Chris Redfield's half-African sidekick, will be enough to assuage fears that the game is racist. Unfortunately, Kawata's confidence may be a little misplaced, as further criticism has sprung up following a preview version of the game that contained the first three chapters.

Most gamers seem to be unwilling to engage in the debate about Resident Evil 5, and many will take Kawata's comments as definitive proof that the game does not discriminate against black Africans, even unintentionally.

Me, I'm not so sure.

Miss Razz via escapistmagazine.com »