Thekla Inc, the development studio founded by indie developer Jonathan Blow, is on the cusp of launching its first new game in a decade. Order of the Sinking Star is another puzzle game, but it will also be the first new release from Thekla since Blow became a much more controversial figure within the gaming industry.
While always outspoken, Blow is now openly supportive of Donald Trump, describing him as the best US president of his lifetime, and shares other right-wing talking points on social media. Now, others who have contributed to Order of the Sinking Star's development are commenting on this reputation, making it clear that they do not share these views.
As reported by Bloomberg, Order of the Sinking Star publisher Arc Games was initially hesitant to comment on Blow's views. However, in a follow-up statement to the publication, it did distance itself from some of the anti-diversity and inclusion sentiments he has shared.
“Individual creators may hold personal views on a variety of topics, but those views are their own and do not represent our company," says Arc Games CEO, Yoon Im, adding that the company is “committed to fostering an inclusive environment.”
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