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John Gibson, president of Tripwire Interactive tweeted the following yesterday:
"Proud of #USSupremeCourt affirming the Texas law banning abortion for babies with a heartbeat. As an entertainer I don’t get political often. Yet with so many vocal peers on the other side of this issue, I felt it was important to go on the record as a pro-life game developer."
The Tweet
Personally, I think he should have kept his opinions to himself, but it's already caused a drop in game ratings (Killing Floor 2 for example) as well as partners cancelling current contracts:
Partner studio ends contracts with Tripwire over company president's support for abortion ban
I'm assuming most of us here prefer politics to be kept out of gaming, but when the president of a gaming company makes a bold stand, it's bound to get political? Opinions welcome - and I'm sure we'll be divided on this too, but can we try not to insult each other when expressing them here?
UPDATE:
Tripwire Appoints new Interim CEO, Alan Wilson, as Company Moves Forward
September 6, 2021
The comments given by John Gibson are of his own opinion, and do not reflect those of Tripwire Interactive as a company. His comments disregarded the values of our whole team, our partners and much of our broader community. Our leadership team at Tripwire are deeply sorry and are unified in our commitment to take swift action and to foster a more positive environment.
Effective immediately, John Gibson has stepped down as CEO of Tripwire Interactive. Co-founding member and current Vice President, Alan Wilson, will take over as interim CEO. Alan has been with the company since its formation in 2005 and is an active lead in both the studio’s business and developmental affairs. Alan will work with the rest of the Tripwire leadership team to take steps with employees and partners to address their concerns including executing a company-wide town hall meeting and promoting open dialogue with Tripwire leadership and all employees. His understanding of both the company’s culture and the creative vision of our games will carry the team through this transition, with full support from the other Tripwire leaders.
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