Kids get a bad rap in video games. Sometimes they're beat up to pull emotional heartstrings, but mostly they're just annoying. Is there a way for kids to be used or portrayed in games that isn't exploitative or make you want to cause yourself bodily harm?

Vinnk and Sean run down the appearances of children in games, from the NES all the way to the upcoming Mass Effect 3, across consoles and the PC. We also run down the history of unlicensed NES publisher Color Dreams, and what their originally shocking games turned into.

Check out our show notes for an exclusive audio bonus on the fate of Color Dreams (and how it ties into our overall theme this episode), plus a Rebel in Japan where Vinnk Gets Pwned By a Car -- only ar FamicomDojo.TV: https://famicomdojo.tv/podcast/41

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