This morning Zynga announced that it's expanding its FarmVille franchise into an exciting new territory: Orientalism!
Yes, there's a new FarmVille add-on called — wait for it — Jade Falls. Now, fantasy stories set in exaggerated "Asian" locales are a familiar part of popular culture. But at least Disney (Mulan), DreamWorks (Kung Fu Panda), and BioWare (Jade Empire) offered some creativity, humor, and nuance. Jade Falls is ... something else.Latest Blog Entries
Hey Zynga, Cut It Out With This “Far East” Crap
Posted On 05 Jun 2012 By Anthony Ha & Peter Ha. Under: Uncategorized.
This morning Zynga announced that it's expanding its FarmVille franchise into an exciting new territory: Orientalism!
Yes, there's a new FarmVille add-on called — wait for it — Jade Falls. Now, fantasy stories set in exaggerated "Asian" locales are a familiar part of popular culture. But at least Disney (Mulan), DreamWorks (Kung Fu Panda), and BioWare (Jade Empire) offered some creativity, humor, and nuance. Jade Falls is ... something else.No Comments
