racism

Apex Legends’ ChinaTown Market Crossover Skins Delayed After Company Rebrand

Apex LegendsBacklash from the AAPI community has prompted a rebrand. | Photo Courtesy of Respawn EntertainmentThe Apex Legends' ChinaTown Market crossover event has been delayed after the latter organization announced a company rebrand. After feedback and backlash from the AAPI community, ChinaTown Market decided to rebrand, meaning the skins from the event will not be released on March 30, as planned.In support of our friends at @ChinatownMarket's decision to rebrand, we're holding the launch of in-game CTM-branded skins in @playapex tomorrow.The skins will come back with a fresh look after

Bandai Namco US Speaks Out Against Anti-Asian Racism

Top GamesThe United States division of Japan-based game developer and publishing company, Bandai Namco, published a statement denouncing anti-Asian hate. | Bandai NamcoThe United States division of Japan-based game developer and publishing company, Bandai Namco, published a statement denouncing anti-Asian hate via Twitter on Tuesday, March 16.In its tweet, the company drew direct attention to "the recent rise in anti-Asian hate" and "rise in hate crimes committed against people of Asian descent." It explained that the issue hit close to home for many employees, considering Bandi Namco was originally established

Cards Against Humanity Workers Are Unionizing Amidst Allegations Of A Toxic Workplace

As a number of former Cards Against Humanity employees have come out with stories of a toxic work culture at the company, current workers have decided to unionize. The union, called the Cards Against Humanity Workers United Union, announced their intentions over Twitter this week, as reported by Polygon.We, the workers, want to change Cards Against Humanity for the better. That’s why we’ve joined @CMRJB. Today we sent this letter to the owners of @CAH demanding voluntary recognition of our union. We’re optimistic they’ll do the right thing. #1u pic.twitter.com/idBXUKLIKk

Oculus co-founder and games industry vets form Mountaintop Studios

Oculus co-founder Nate Mitchell is heading up a new game development house called Mountaintop Studios, joined by colleagues from around the gaming industry. The company aims to leave the crunch and toxic culture pervasive in game studios behind and make one that’s “collaborative, anti-crunch, diverse and inclusive.” The founding team includes Mitchell’s former colleague Mark Terrano, who was creative director at Oculus, Matt Hansen, former COO of Double Fine, and artist Rich Lyons, who worked at Naughty Dog and Vigil. According to its webpage, Mountaintop will be creating “multiplayer games

Scrubs Creator And Stars Discuss The Show’s History With Blackface

A number of shows have started to re-examine old episodes in light of recent discussions about racism, with both The Office and Community among those that have removed or edited episodes where blackface was used for comedy. Three episodes of Scrubs that feature blackface have been removed from rotation on streaming services, at the request of creator Bill Lawrence.In a new episode of Fake Doctors, Real Friends, a Scrubs rewatch podcast featuring stars Donald Faison and Zach Braff, the two actors invited Lawrence and fellow actor Sarah Chalke (who also

Evening Reading – June 24, 2020

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Big Mouth Voice Actor Steps Away From Role: “Black Characters Should Be Played By Black Actors”

Jenny Slate has played Missy, a young Black girl (and the love interest of protagonist Andrew) on Big Mouth since Season 1 of the hit Netflix animated show, but that's set to change. The actor has announced that after the upcoming Season 4, she will no longer voice the character, and that the part will be recast by a Black actor.In a statement on Instagram, Slate admits that while she was initially able to justify the casting to herself, she has since come to understand that she is taking a