"I would fight it tooth and nail": The Sims artist would challenge any mandate to reduce diversity after EA Saudi buyout
The Sims senior character artist Jess Hyland stated she would strongly oppose any mandate to reduce diversity in the game following Electronic Arts' acquisition by a consortium including Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund. While Hyland has not heard of any such mandate, she expressed concerns shared by players and former developers about potential cultural shifts impacting the game's inclusive design.
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- Electronic Arts
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Affinity Partners
- The Sims
- Silver Lake
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Mark Darrah
- Jess Hyland
- Maxis
- Public Investment Fund
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