Question

question 22 of 25
how does a lack of diversity in the types of characters found in games limit
the financial growth of the gaming industry?

a. it discourages some new players from buying games and limits
the types of people who may seek jobs in the industry.

b. it increases the number of errors that appear in game code,
making games unstable and not as much fun to play.

c. it reduces the chances that a game will win an award that might
give it the media exposure needed to reach experienced players.

d. it makes games more difficult to play and thus discourages newer
players from buying games.

Explanation:

• Option A: Lack of diverse characters can make some players (e.g., from underrepresented groups) feel excluded, so they may not buy games. Also, limited representation can discourage diverse talent from joining the industry, limiting innovation and growth.
• Option B: Character diversity has no direct link to game code errors. Code errors relate to programming, not character diversity.
• Option C: Winning awards isn't the primary way financial growth is limited by character diversity. The main impact is on player base and talent pool, not award - related media exposure for experienced players.
• Option D: Character diversity doesn't make games more difficult to play. Difficulty is related to game design mechanics, not character representation.

Answer:

A. It discourages some new players from buying games and limits the types of people who may seek jobs in the industry.