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This dysfunction has alienated veteran developers and created an environment where toxic, biased attitudes are tolerated or encouraged. The company's social media presence is filled with promotional material that has little to do with game development and more to do with virtue signaling, further undermining credibility.
The Broader Implications for the Gaming Community
The resistance from gamers and critics reflects a broader discontent with the increasing politicization and ideological influence in gaming. The attempts by SBI and similar firms to impose DEI agendas have been met with skepticism and outright hostility, especially when they come at the expense of quality, authenticity, and respect for gamers’ preferences.