GDQ Cancels SNK Stream Over Saudi Arabia Ties

Games Done Quick (GDQ) canceled a sponsored Metal Slug speedrun stream featuring SNK due to community backlash over SNK's majority ownership by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund and associated human rights concerns. GDQ apologized to the affected parties and pledged to strengthen its sponsor evaluation process.

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COMPANY Electronic Arts
COMPANY Games Done Quick
COMPANY Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund
COMPANY SNK
GAME Metal Slug

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Games Done Quick Cancels SNK Sponsorship After Backlash

Games Done Quick has canceled a sponsored stream celebrating Metal Slug. This decision came after community backlash regarding SNK's ownership by Saudi Arabia. GDQ apologized for the oversight and stated they will not work with SNK again.

COMPANY Games Done Quick
COMPANY SNK
GAME Metal Slug

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Games Done Quick announces and then quickly cancels SNK-sponsored stream because of company's Saudi ownershipGames Done Quick (GDQ) cancelled a sponsored stream celebrating Metal Slug's 30th anniversary due to backlash over SNK's ownership by the Saudi-owned Electronic Gaming Development Company. GDQ stated they would not accept funds from the sponsor and apologized for failing to conduct a thorough review of the partnership, citing their commitment to human rights and inclusivity. Eurogamer · about 10 hours ago
GDQ Cancels SNK Stream Over Saudi Arabia TiesGames Done Quick (GDQ) canceled a sponsored Metal Slug speedrun stream featuring SNK due to community backlash over SNK's majority ownership by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund and associated human rights concerns. GDQ apologized to the affected parties and pledged to strengthen its sponsor evaluation process. Gamespot · about 12 hours ago
"An oversight we deeply regret": Games Done Quick cancel SNK-sponsored stream following backlash over studio's Saudi Arabian ownershipGames Done Quick has canceled a sponsored stream featuring SNK following community backlash over the fighting game studio's majority ownership by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund. The organization apologized for failing to conduct adequate review and stated they will not accept funds from this sponsorship or work with SNK again due to conflicts with their values of supporting human rights and inclusivity. Rock Paper Shotgun · about 17 hours ago