The Games Industry's Response To Roe V Wade Being Overturned, So Far
The United States Supreme Court has overruled Roe v. Wade, the landmark decision guaranteeing a constitutional right to abortion. The controversial decision has already driven a response from high-profile developers and indies alike, including Bungie and several Sony studios, as well as an industry group.
Bungie first signaled its support of Roe v. Wade in May, when news reports circulated of an anonymous leak of a draft opinion. The studio has now reconfirmed that commitment with a travel reimbursement plan for employees who have to travel for reproductive health care. It also provided links to resources for supporting reproductive rights. Several Hollywood studios have announced similar plans.
The social media accounts for several Sony studios all issued statements declaring that reproductive freedom and bodily autonomy are human rights. You can find links to their statements in the list below.
Previously, Insomniac pledged $50,000 to an abortion rights group, with Sony matching its contribution. This followed a backlash from both within and outside the company over Sony Interactive Entertainment CEO Jim Ryan urging employees to «respect differences of opinion» regarding abortion rights.
Microsoft issued a statement to GameSpot reaffirming the previous commitments it made to the Washington Post in May.
«Microsoft will continue to do everything we can under the law to support our employees and their enrolled dependents in accessing critical healthcare--which already includes services like abortion and gender-affirming care--regardless of where they live across the U.S. This support has been extended to include travel expense assistance for these and other lawful medical services where access to care is limited in
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