Doom85
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Virtually everyone I’ve heard from who speaks Spanish and played RE4 say it’s not. Apparently the “Spanish” villagers are speaking in a Mexican dialect. I’ve heard there were a few other errors as well.
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Virtually everyone I’ve heard from who speaks Spanish and played RE4 say it’s not. Apparently the “Spanish” villagers are speaking in a Mexican dialect. I’ve heard there were a few other errors as well.
MiguelItUp
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I'm Spanish too, mixed. So I look white, but with a name like Miguel you'd assume the writing is on the wall, lol. I still get, "Miguel? But you're white..."
I've gotten the spoke Mexican comment before too. As well as people asking what Spanish people ate, then asked about tacos, enchiladas, etc. It's wild, lmao. It's like people don't have access to Google at all times.
I can't speak on behalf of Mexican stereotypes, but the few Spanish ones never bothered me. I know my Mexican friends think they're hilarious, but that's really about it.
You only ever see this in places where you don't expect there to be a discerning eye turned to these portrayals, games where the experience is worth more than the authenticity (GTA and SAINTS ROW immediately come to mind). It doesn't bother me in games where the characters aren't really meant to be taken seriously.
. . .condolences to anyone who was both coming in to discuss the issue and was looking forward to playing this on PC.
. . .condolences to anyone who was both coming in to discuss the issue and was looking forward to playing this on PC.
MasterCornholio
Member
I made a paella once and they called it Mexican rice. Then one day for a breakfast meeting they asked me to bring breakfast burritos and when I brought a Spanish omelette they asked me if I brought tortillas to make burritos with it.
I know some people never left this country but damn….
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The Fartist
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Maybe next time you can bring Chorizo and meet somewhere in the middle, it's win, win.
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Shifty
Member
It's bait for the uneducated.
Do you identify as uneducated, fellow brit?
Yes please do die on the hill for the sincerity of Capcom's PS2-era voice casting. Clowns are funny and amuse me.
And perhaps also post an example or two to elevate your thread from bitching in the wind to actually trying to make a point about the modern industry's treatment of stereotypes.
MasterCornholio
Member
I did that once and they thought they were Criollos when it was Spanish chorizo. Heck the guy was about to grill them on the BBQ.
Edgelord79
Gold Member
Hey ese.
The Fartist
Gold Member
Hey ese.
I mean. . .they DID ask for burritos.
MiguelItUp
Member
Yeah, I have to emphasize "Spanish tortilla" because if I don't, folks expect flour or corn, lmao. Ignorance is broader than many think, haha.
Bitmap Frogs
Mr. Community
At least they didn't have spaniards speaking mexican...
MasterCornholio
Member
But they asked me to make something from Spain and they suggested burritos. Then I tole them sure I’ll bring something Spanish for breakfast.
GermanZepp
Member
Video games copied a lot from movies and Hollywood, so there is that. I'm fine with stereotypes if is lighthearted and don't take itself to seriously.
Shakka43
Member
Happens in movies and tv shows too, not only for Mexicans but every Hispanic characters have to insert some random spanish words every 3-4 lines while talking to english only speaking people.
Another dumb thing is when two people with thick ass accents talk in english to each other while there is no one else around.
Another dumb thing is when two people with thick ass accents talk in english to each other while there is no one else around.
Kataploom
Gold Member
Same with people from other countries with other languages speak their languages mixed... like: "WTF are they gonna know what a 'mijito' or 'ごめんなさい' is... And why the they are like they know? AND WHY THEY KNOW?" lol
Pallas
Member
Also GTA:SA and GTAV with the Hispanic gang.
Nezzeroth
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Excuse me? They speak nothing like a Spanish person. They don’t even have a Spanish accent.
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Oddvintagechap
Member
I think it makes it easier for the anti-sjws, make them comfortable u know.
Why is there a mexican in my game? He’s funny though, its ok then.
Why is there a mexican in my game? He’s funny though, its ok then.
brian0057
Banned
To be fair, the first villager Leon encounters does sound Spaniard.
And when they say "COJEDLO!".
But other than that, I can only hear the Mexican accent.
BTW, Spanish is my native language but I'm not from Spain so what do I know.
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Fbh
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As someone from South America I've always found it funny/silly rather than upsetting.
Lol yeah.
There is also the usual character who's like a hardcore drug dealer from Mexico but the actor is clearly a second or third generation latino and they speak Spanish with a heavy American accent
Lol yeah.
There is also the usual character who's like a hardcore drug dealer from Mexico but the actor is clearly a second or third generation latino and they speak Spanish with a heavy American accent
A.Romero
Member
I'm Mexican and I don't particularly care. Not even Mexicans play games made by Mexicans that break the stereotypes so...
By the way, there is this game called Chili con Carnage (I played it on PSP, not sure if it exists in other platforms) and it had a Mexican main character. His name is Ram (as in Ramiro) if I remember correctly. The game checked all the usual stereotypes: thick accent, Spanish words in between English words and even call Americans Gringos. I paid for that game and enjoyed it for what it was.
I hope one day they release an Asscreed game that takes place in prehispanic Mexico. Don't care if it's racist. Just want to have a kind of accurate AC game in Mexico. Maybe people (including my fellow Mexicans) can learn a bit about our rich history.
By the way, there is this game called Chili con Carnage (I played it on PSP, not sure if it exists in other platforms) and it had a Mexican main character. His name is Ram (as in Ramiro) if I remember correctly. The game checked all the usual stereotypes: thick accent, Spanish words in between English words and even call Americans Gringos. I paid for that game and enjoyed it for what it was.
I hope one day they release an Asscreed game that takes place in prehispanic Mexico. Don't care if it's racist. Just want to have a kind of accurate AC game in Mexico. Maybe people (including my fellow Mexicans) can learn a bit about our rich history.
Yep, its a bit cringeworthy and tired but what can you do? Most games are made in the US and the US its like a culture catalyst. Other cultures know about hispanics a lot of the time due to hispanic inmigrants in the US or hispanic americans. And most hispanic inmigrants are from Mexico the Caribbean and Northern South America so the portrayal of hispanics is very biased (Hot climates, dancing, tacos/spicy food, amerindian fenotypes, drug dealing, passionate, guerilla/revolution lovin' and all that jazz) Not all hispanics are like that for example mainly Spain/Argentina/Uruguay/Chile.
Maybe I am wrong but don't Chicanos talk like that with random spanish words all the time?
Maybe I am wrong but don't Chicanos talk like that with random spanish words all the time?
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godhandiscen
There are millions of whiny 5-year olds on Earth, and I AM THEIR KING.
The Forza Horizon 5 narrator was just so fucking cringe in that aspect.
“Siga delante, keep going!”.
Ugh.
Shakka43
Member
We Hispanics talk "spanglish" between us, not to someone who wouldn't get what the hell we would be saying like portrayed by movies/games.
Umbasaborne
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Kiddo Cabbusses
Member
I don't care how much a stereotype you think he is, Cormano is best in Sunset Riders.
Heimdall_Xtreme
Jim Ryan Fanclub's #1 Member
No.... the accent is more from South america, Resident evil 4 dont have Spanish accent, is more Neutral.
Unknown?
Member
I know what you mean! Someone asked me if I spoke English and I told him, "no you dolt, I speak American!" and proceeded to explain to him that they were two different languages.
I just can't with these uneducated!
Miggytronz
Member
This guy voicing/acting in Latin Roles. Hes not even Latino! One reason I couldnt even get through 15min of Far Cry 6.
brian0057
Banned
Dude, I've had people from both Spain and Mexico tell me both arguments.
I'm from neither, and to me, it sounds like Mexican Spanish with very few instances where it actually sounds like proper Spaniard.
Heimdall_Xtreme
Jim Ryan Fanclub's #1 Member
It is that it is neutral Spanish (American), like in Mexico or South America.
But it's definitely not Spanish...
My first language is Spanish.
Trunx81
Member
Don’t forget the yellow Mexican filter. Especially in cheap tv shows. And emphasize on the word “Cabron”. A lot.
As a German, I feel you, Op. “Hans flammen se flammenwerfers!” At least they get your language right! Most of German lines are spoken by Americans and it does not only sound ridiculous but is also often totally wrong.
As a German, I feel you, Op. “Hans flammen se flammenwerfers!” At least they get your language right! Most of German lines are spoken by Americans and it does not only sound ridiculous but is also often totally wrong.
teezzy
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brian0057
Banned
Mine as well.
When the first villager Leon meets tells him: "Que carajo estas haciendo aquí? Lárgate, cabrón!". That's the only time it sounds (at least to me) like actual Spanish from Spain.
Everything else sounds like Mexican Spanish.
Revolutionary
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01011001
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btw. I feel like that's not just Mexicans that are portrayed in these ways. that's just an easy/lazy way to instantly convey someone is from some "foreign" place.
every time some french guy is on screen you can bet on him saying bonjour and random french words every other sentence. He will also most likely sound very full of himself
if a guy is from germany you can bet that the word Wunderbar, Super or Ja will be uttered at least once each, with of course a thick accent where THs are pronounced like an S or a D
an Italian either has a super thick new yorker accent or a very Mario like Italian accent. the word Scusa will definitely be said at least once.
with Spanish there are often more words commonly known in English speaking countries, which is why there are more words mixed into "normal" speech
every time some french guy is on screen you can bet on him saying bonjour and random french words every other sentence. He will also most likely sound very full of himself
if a guy is from germany you can bet that the word Wunderbar, Super or Ja will be uttered at least once each, with of course a thick accent where THs are pronounced like an S or a D
an Italian either has a super thick new yorker accent or a very Mario like Italian accent. the word Scusa will definitely be said at least once.
with Spanish there are often more words commonly known in English speaking countries, which is why there are more words mixed into "normal" speech
ChorizoPicozo
Member
So?
This guy voicing/acting in Latin Roles. Hes not even Latino! One reason I couldnt even get through 15min of Far Cry 6.
01011001
Banned
This guy voicing/acting in Latin Roles. Hes not even Latino! One reason I couldnt even get through 15min of Far Cry 6.
that is heresy!
The Fartist
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The Fartist
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dreamcastluvr
Member
It comes across as quite unnatural ("No dejas que escape de la isla vivo"; overly dramatic, with hyper-focus on enunciation for dramatic effect ("Te voy a matarrrrrrrrrrr" ... "Os voy a rrrrrromper a pedazos") and then you have some Portuguese mixed in ("Puedes correr, pero no puedes escondir") Also, "Cojedlo" means something very different to Mexicans than it does to Spaniards and other Spanish speakers. The game supposedly takes place in Spain, but I've never heard any Spaniards from any region talk like this unless they're carefully reading from a script.
