Games Done Quick apologizes for partnering with Saudi-owned studio SNK
Charity speedrunning event Games Done Quick (GDQ) cancelled a sponsored stream with Japanese studio SNK due to concerns over the company's ownership by a subsidiary of the Misk Foundation, which is linked to Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman. GDQ organizers apologized for failing to conduct adequate review and pledged to strengthen their sponsor evaluation process, stating the partnership conflicted with their values of supporting human rights and inclusivity.
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