Atomic Heart composer explains decision to donate fee to Ukraine Crisis Appeal
Mick Gordon, the composer for the forthcoming Atomic Heart, has further explained his decision to donate his entire fee to Red Cross Australia's Ukraine Crisis Appeal, via a statement to Eurogamer.
Writing on Twitter yesterday, Gordon said he donated the fee «to stand in solidarity with the people of Ukraine».
He continued: «I believe it is important to support pro-peace organisations, stand up for what is right and to help those in need, especially during times of crisis.»
My musical contribution to <a href=«https://twitter.com/hashtag/AtomicHeart?src=hash&ref_src=» https:>#AtomicHeart
will also support a greater cause. I've donated my fee to <a href=«https://twitter.com/RedCrossAU?ref_src=» https:>@RedCrossAU’s Ukraine Crisis Appeal to stand in solidarity with the people of Ukraine. If you're able to, please consider donating. Together we can make a difference. <a href=«https://twitter.com/hashtag/SupportUkraine?src=hash&ref_src=» https:>#SupportUkraine pic.twitter.com/ADVZiWafw8
Gordon's decision was met with praise, though it also raised some eyebrows following concerns about Atomic Heart's developer Mundfish. The company, which is headquartered in Cyprus, has seemingly hidden its Russian roots, denied it's harvesting data for Russian authorities, and has been criticised for its overt Soviet themes.
A vague statement from Mundfish itself on its political stance and views on the war in Ukraine has also sparked criticism.
Now, in a statement to Eurogamer, Gordon expanded further on his decision to donate his fee towards the Ukraine Crisis Appeal, and commented on Mundfish itself.
«I donated to the Ukraine Crisis Appeal specifically because I wanted to help provide emergency relief and longer-term humanitarian support
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