Double Fine Becomes The Second Studio To Openly Support Women's Healthcare Rights

thegamer.com:

Psychonauts developer Double Fine Productions has spoken out against the US Supreme Court's plans to overturn the Roe v Wade ruling, essentially banning safe aportions. It is only the second major video game developer to publicly criticize this move, joining Destiny 2 developer, Bungie.

"We at Double Fine Productions stand steadfast in our support of essential healthcare rights for all," said a statement via the studio on Twitter. "We firmly believe that a decision to overturn Roe vs Wade would deny people their human rights, and directly impact the lives, freedoms, and choices of everyone in this country. For those who are able we will encourage donating to an organization that will stand up for these rights."

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Expectedly, this statement was met with mixed reactions in the comments, with some people, others disparaging it, and a small amount only bothering to talk about Psychonauts.

The Roe v Wade ruling, which was issued in 1973 states that women in the United States have the constitutional right to abortion, with certain restrictions. Earlier in the week, Politico received a draft of the ruling to overturn Roe v Wade, essentially removing women's constitutional right to have a safe abortion. While the draft was legitimate, it still may not be final – but considering the aim of the ruling, it seems unlikely to change in any positive way.

Bungie was the first video game developer to speak out about this issue via a statement published a few days ago. "By creating a divide between those who possess the fundamental right to make healthcare decisions that are right for them, and those who do not possess that same freedom, this