The Biggest Gaming News For May 28, 2022
Here we are back into another weekend. I don’t know about you, but I’ve been playing video games all day, so right now is the perfect moment to stop and reflect on all of the latest news. Today, we heard about how the Sims community has been tearing itself apart over pronouns, politicians in Texas have been reviving the debate about violent video games, and blockchain technology has managed to creep into Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds. These are just our top stories and so read on for the rest.
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The developer behind the upcoming Gotham Knights, WB Games, was accused of ableism after the company revealed the character description for Barbara Gordon. This described how she recovered from her debilitating injuries through nothing but "raw willpower and determination.” Game Director Patrick Redding has now apologized for perpetuating the “super crip” trope. "As with many of our characters and plot elements, the circumstances around Barbara’s injuries differ in some important ways from how it’s been portrayed in the comics,” Redding remarked. “Barbara has been through multiple surgeries followed by a lot of physical therapy and pain management.” The character description now reads “with extensive training and rehabilitation, she recovered from her wounds and returned to active duty as Batgirl.”
The investment group known as SOC recently called on fellow shareholders to vote out the current board of directors at Activision Blizzard. The organization is particularly upset with Chief Executive Officer Bobby Kotick. The executive has been at the center of intense controversy ever since allegations of workplace abuse and misconduct came to light
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