Sony's silence has ended.
A number of video game companies, including Sony, have today come out with statements in support of reproductive rights.
These statements follow a decision by the United States Supreme Court to overturn Roe v Wade, thereby removing a country-wide precedent on the right to have an abortion.
Since the 6-3 decision by the Supreme Court, several US states have swiftly moved to make abortions illegal. Several other states like California have declared themselves safe havens for those in need of a procedure.
Statements from PlayStation Studios developers including Insomniac and Sony Santa Monica are notable as Sony had previously muted them in the past.
Statements from developers can be found below. We’ll update this post as more statements are published.
We are undeterred in our commitment to stand up for reproductive choice and liberty.https://t.co/GYg7SacFlI pic.twitter.com/4VdQpX46Ql
— Bungie (@Bungie) June 24, 2022
— Insomniac Games (@insomniacgames) June 24, 2022
— Sucker Punch Productions 🎮 Ghost of Tsushima (@SuckerPunchProd) June 24, 2022
— Naughty Dog (@Naughty_Dog) June 24, 2022
— Santa Monica Studio – God of War Ragnarök (@SonySantaMonica) June 24, 2022
— San Diego Studio (@SonySanDiego) June 24, 2022
— Bend Studio is Hiring! (@BendStudio) June 24, 2022
— Media Molecule (@mediamolecule) June 24, 2022
— Guerrilla (@Guerrilla) June 24, 2022
— PlayStation London Studio is Hiring! (@LondonStudioHQ) June 24, 2022
At Xbox, we remain committed to our employees to ensure equal access to healthcare.
We will continue to do everything we can under the law to support our employees and enrolled dependents in accessing critical healthcare.
— Xbox (@Xbox) June 24, 2022
— Devolver Digital (@devolverdigital) June 24, 2022
https://t.co/DXKcGmPJp0 pic.twitter.com/ti64jXB0m7
— Ubisoft (@Ubisoft) June 24, 2022
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🔹 The Brigid Alliance: https://t.co/WOE61Szauv
🔹 Trans Lifeline: https://t.co/14SkEGJvuf
🔹 In Our Own Voice: https://t.co/9Wl4xuoQin
🔹 Plan C: https://t.co/WBwtXg1JNx pic.twitter.com/OB2zT8ORE9— Innersloth (@InnerslothDevs) June 24, 2022
— Bethesda (@bethesda) June 24, 2022
— Electronic Arts (@EA) June 24, 2022
IGEA’s statement: “The International Game Developers Association supports and empowers game developers around the world in achieving fulfilling and sustainable careers. We believe bodily autonomy and choice over one’s own reproductive and healthcare matters are pertinent to achieving this mission. One must be in control of their own health matters in order to successfully manage their career and life.
“As a global organization, we understand that not all individuals experience or have access to freedoms and liberties pertaining to bodily autonomy, and we oppose efforts to weaken existing liberties. We are deeply concerned by increased government interventions undermining and limiting reproductive choice and access to care. We applaud and show solidarity with games industry and community leaders who are taking action to support all who are negatively impacted by these attempts.”
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