Part 7/10:
The Implications for the Aeon Must Die! Release and the Industry
Despite the controversy, the game’s publisher, Focus Home Interactive, publicly remained silent at the time of these revelations. The trailer's appearance on a prominent platform like PlayStation’s showcase makes one wonder about Sony's due diligence or potential complicity in supporting a project marred by such allegations.
This controversy underscores a broader issue within the gaming industry: the potential for intellectual theft, exploitative labor practices, and abuse to go unnoticed or unaddressed, especially in environments lacking robust oversight. The case raises questions about how much publishers and platform holders vet the behind-the-scenes ethics of their titles before promotion.