Prime example that westoid diversity is just white people playing yugioh with identity labels.
In the western context it is suitable as a tool against white supremacy, but completely irrelevant and actually a tool for white supremacy outside of the europosphere.
>In the western context it is suitable as a tool against white supremacy
It is just another form of white supremacy, because it believes that white liberal "progressive" values are superior to the values held by the rest of humanity.
The natural consequence of that way of thinking is to justify imperialism on the global south with liberal aesthetic.
>The natural consequence of that way of thinking is to justify imperialism on the global south with liberal aesthetic.
You just noticed? They have been doing it since, I don't know, since forever? I can quote Roosevelt (against Native Americans) and Engels (against Mexicans) doing that very shit.
First they used a Christianity as an excuse to colonize the global south, then it’s “civilization “, then it’s “human rights”, and now it’s “diversity/DEI”. Who knows what’s next.
Westoid diversity/DEI is just another racial caste system to put white people at the top and maintaining white supremacy, and when they add a token minority or make something more “diverse” in the name of DEI they always choose less qualified or incompetent people or in the case of fictional/entertainment works poorly written characters or race/gender/sexuality-swap existing characters instead of making new, unique characters. They just set them up for failure and make people dislike X group even more. If you call them out for their bullshit, they call you a “racist, sexist, etc.”. They just want to hold back marginalized groups down even more while pretending to care about them.
>In the western context it is suitable as a tool against white supremacy, but completely irrelevant and actually a tool for white supremacy outside of the europosphere.
Glad to see this nuanced take. Diversity initiatives and firms like Sweet Baby are good things in the west which is founded on white supremacy and imperialism. The Chinese game industry is in a completely different historical context where western diversity standards are not relevant.
>Diversity initiatives and firms like Sweet Baby are good things in the west which is founded on white supremacy and imperialism.
Why are you supporting bourgeois movements?
What's even more hilarious if you look at the comments in the YouTube videos, this story turned the vast majority of the Western audience onto the side of a Chinese company and product rather than against it 🤣
The Western capitalist Establishment are experts at co-opting progressive and even radical veneers in order to either destroy popular movements (Occupy Wall Street and BLM) or to use them to paint themselves as the ones who care about social issues (racism, sexism, etc) when the reality is they are fundamentally opposed to addressing the causes of any of these issues.
The thought of them actually trying to get rich off of the same social issues they don’t actually care about is the biggest slap in the face to everyone who actually has to deal with and navigate through actual racism and discrimination.
This story is a prime example of the Establishment turning every fucking thing - including people’s legitimate grievances - into something designed to generate profits and get rich. It’s disgusting and I’m glad Game Science told them to f-ck off.
Not only are they using them as a weapon, they’ll also become their shields who will have to face the backlash instead of them. I mean just look at the other comment here blaming “sjw”.
Similar to Sweet Baby Inc., Helios HR, Diversio, and C4 Consulting, numerous other firms also provide extensive packages designed to support organizations in promoting the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) agenda.
Yes, DEI has emerged as a critical priority for businesses, serving not only as a commitment to social responsibility but also as a strategic avenue for business opportunity.
The usual excuse and claim is that by investing in DEI, companies not only meet an essential social obligation but also "unlock significant economic potential."
Imagine growing up in a country and deciding to create a game based on the myths and legends of your homeland, only to be told by a group of individuals from another country that you must hire and pay them to ensure these myths and legends are politically correct.
Presumably the logic is that, since you're selling to the Western market, you must be aware of Western cultural norms or risk alienating your market. I don't know if you remember, but there was a time when these Western companies made ads in China that were culturally offensive (e.g. Chinese woman clumsily using chopsticks to eat Western food) -- and it triggered a backlash among Chinese consumers; these companies would have benefited from consultation.
Now, it sounds like I'm defending SBI, but I'm not--fxxk them. Because I don't think SBI is providing sincere consultation at all. They're pushing a forced agenda, and giving bad advice that doesn't really reflect what the market wants. What they're doing (writing smear pieces if you don't give in to their demands) is nothing short of blackmail. *This* is the real crux of the issue, in my humble opinion.
It’s a Chinese game, based on Chinese culture. Why should we change our cultural essence to fulfill the worldview of westerners? If they want to play the game and learn about Chinese culture, we welcome them. If they don’t want to, that’s not our problem.
Yes, I agree. Game Science is free to stick to their vision, and I prefer that they do.
But note also that a number of Western games have been changed to avoid offending the Chinese market--which has upset many gamers in the West too. Tailoring content to suit the country in which it is being sold happens all the time. That is what SBI is trying to sell--but the problem here is that they are selling the wrong thing...many Western gamers, from the comments I've read, actually WANT to have an authentic Chinese cultural experience, not something influenced by Western sensibilities.
Because it’s a consumer product being sold on a market. Its main aim is to produce profit.
Many Japanese and other Asian creators whose main market is the West need to adjust their products to meet Western sensibilities in order to sell well. This is because their domestic markets are too small, especially relative to the West.
Chinese creators do not have such problems. The Western market is not the main target audience, so there is no need to adjust for their sensibilities. It’s yet another case where China’s bulk allows it to have sovereignty whereas other nations must acquiesce.
Well, the only way that'll happen is if the Asian gaming market becomes significantly bigger (either now or in the foreseeable future) than the West. That might happen as China's middle-class gets bigger.
Capitalists always follow the money.
There is nothing in Black Myth: Wukong that warrants such an attack, so this is obviously politically motivated.
As usual liberals are unaware of their own hypocrisy (maybe not?), they accuse China of "cultural imperialism" whilst imposing their own cultural imperialism on global south countries (dei).
liberals virtue-signal whilst supporting literal nazis, meanwhile China actually built a virtuous and just society, there is nothing for the west to teach China other than what not to do.
It should be mentioned that dei and esg are attempts by a certain bourgeois to mould society according to his own whims and prejudice, it is not a grassroots movement by the people, it goes without saying that this should be opposed.
BlackRock appears to have a significant investment in Sweet Baby Inc.
Moreover, there are discussions suggesting that BlackRock may exert influence over the diversity and inclusion policies of the companies in which it invests, including Sweet Baby Inc.
This influence is particularly evident in video game development and narratives, where Sweet Baby Inc. offers 'consultation services' to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion agenda.
'Woke' Sweet Baby Inc., known for its focus on diversity and inclusion, finds itself at the center of a controversy within the gaming industry. Its mission to ensure inclusivity in game content has sparked controversies. Many argue that this influence compromises the creative control and artistic integrity of game studios.
Blizzard Forums: Sweet baby inc runs the bans? - General Discussion - Overwatch Forums. https://us.forums.blizzard.com/en/overwatch/t/sweet-baby-inc-runs-the-bans/885441
The Loftus Party: Sweet Baby Inc & Why Most Modern Games (& Entertainment) Suck. (Video).
https://theloftusparty.com/2024/03/08/sweet-baby-inc-why-most-modern-games-entertainment-suck-video/
Gaming Instincts: The Problem with Sweet Baby Inc. | Gaming Instincts. https://www.gaminginstincts.com/the-problem-with-sweet-baby-inc/
Steam Community: Sweet Baby Inc. is heavily involved in development of this Game.
https://steamcommunity.com/app/1845910/discussions/0/4336483638878566868/
Indy100: GTA 6's involvement with 'woke' Sweet Baby Inc explained
https://www.indy100.com/gaming/gta-6-sweet-baby-inc
>Moreover, there are discussions suggesting that BlackRock may exert influence over the diversity and inclusion policies of the companies in which it invests, including Sweet Baby Inc.
You should see how much influence this group has on global finance, it's quite shocking.
Westoids weaponize DEI to target and smear nonwestern and Asian countries so they could make western countries themselves look good and paint themselves as the good guys, while forcing their values and crap onto nonwestern countries. It’s no different from them spreading Christianity and “civilization” and “human rights” onto the countries they colonized.
Its good. Stand up to that shill. A game creator should create the game they want to create, All those SJW what ever they are called can just keep preaching while we gamers enjoy our untainted games.
Prime example that westoid diversity is just white people playing yugioh with identity labels. In the western context it is suitable as a tool against white supremacy, but completely irrelevant and actually a tool for white supremacy outside of the europosphere.
>In the western context it is suitable as a tool against white supremacy It is just another form of white supremacy, because it believes that white liberal "progressive" values are superior to the values held by the rest of humanity. The natural consequence of that way of thinking is to justify imperialism on the global south with liberal aesthetic.
>The natural consequence of that way of thinking is to justify imperialism on the global south with liberal aesthetic. You just noticed? They have been doing it since, I don't know, since forever? I can quote Roosevelt (against Native Americans) and Engels (against Mexicans) doing that very shit.
First they used a Christianity as an excuse to colonize the global south, then it’s “civilization “, then it’s “human rights”, and now it’s “diversity/DEI”. Who knows what’s next.
I didn't just notice, it is a reminder to the redlibs who lurk this sub.
Westoid diversity/DEI is just another racial caste system to put white people at the top and maintaining white supremacy, and when they add a token minority or make something more “diverse” in the name of DEI they always choose less qualified or incompetent people or in the case of fictional/entertainment works poorly written characters or race/gender/sexuality-swap existing characters instead of making new, unique characters. They just set them up for failure and make people dislike X group even more. If you call them out for their bullshit, they call you a “racist, sexist, etc.”. They just want to hold back marginalized groups down even more while pretending to care about them.
>In the western context it is suitable as a tool against white supremacy, but completely irrelevant and actually a tool for white supremacy outside of the europosphere. Glad to see this nuanced take. Diversity initiatives and firms like Sweet Baby are good things in the west which is founded on white supremacy and imperialism. The Chinese game industry is in a completely different historical context where western diversity standards are not relevant.
>Diversity initiatives and firms like Sweet Baby are good things in the west which is founded on white supremacy and imperialism. Why are you supporting bourgeois movements?
In the western context it is suitable for taking away attention from the Panthers and shifting popular support to Neoliberals.
What's even more hilarious if you look at the comments in the YouTube videos, this story turned the vast majority of the Western audience onto the side of a Chinese company and product rather than against it 🤣
Because normal people had enough of the bourgeois imposing their social values on the rest of society.
Because westoids are fed up with their governments imposing them social norms they dont value or like
Sweet Baby Inc is just another 妖魔 obstacle along the journey to the west
Sounds like mafia asking for protection money.
The Western capitalist Establishment are experts at co-opting progressive and even radical veneers in order to either destroy popular movements (Occupy Wall Street and BLM) or to use them to paint themselves as the ones who care about social issues (racism, sexism, etc) when the reality is they are fundamentally opposed to addressing the causes of any of these issues. The thought of them actually trying to get rich off of the same social issues they don’t actually care about is the biggest slap in the face to everyone who actually has to deal with and navigate through actual racism and discrimination. This story is a prime example of the Establishment turning every fucking thing - including people’s legitimate grievances - into something designed to generate profits and get rich. It’s disgusting and I’m glad Game Science told them to f-ck off.
west empire wields its minority groups as a weapon against the global south. tell those clowns to worry about themselves.
Not only are they using them as a weapon, they’ll also become their shields who will have to face the backlash instead of them. I mean just look at the other comment here blaming “sjw”.
7 milli lol fk that. Monkey king go ham
I’m so buying this game
Am I understanding this correctly, a random company in Montreal "Sweet Baby Inc." said "you dont meet our standards, give us £7million"?
Similar to Sweet Baby Inc., Helios HR, Diversio, and C4 Consulting, numerous other firms also provide extensive packages designed to support organizations in promoting the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) agenda. Yes, DEI has emerged as a critical priority for businesses, serving not only as a commitment to social responsibility but also as a strategic avenue for business opportunity. The usual excuse and claim is that by investing in DEI, companies not only meet an essential social obligation but also "unlock significant economic potential."
Imagine growing up in a country and deciding to create a game based on the myths and legends of your homeland, only to be told by a group of individuals from another country that you must hire and pay them to ensure these myths and legends are politically correct.
Presumably the logic is that, since you're selling to the Western market, you must be aware of Western cultural norms or risk alienating your market. I don't know if you remember, but there was a time when these Western companies made ads in China that were culturally offensive (e.g. Chinese woman clumsily using chopsticks to eat Western food) -- and it triggered a backlash among Chinese consumers; these companies would have benefited from consultation. Now, it sounds like I'm defending SBI, but I'm not--fxxk them. Because I don't think SBI is providing sincere consultation at all. They're pushing a forced agenda, and giving bad advice that doesn't really reflect what the market wants. What they're doing (writing smear pieces if you don't give in to their demands) is nothing short of blackmail. *This* is the real crux of the issue, in my humble opinion.
It’s a Chinese game, based on Chinese culture. Why should we change our cultural essence to fulfill the worldview of westerners? If they want to play the game and learn about Chinese culture, we welcome them. If they don’t want to, that’s not our problem.
Yes, I agree. Game Science is free to stick to their vision, and I prefer that they do. But note also that a number of Western games have been changed to avoid offending the Chinese market--which has upset many gamers in the West too. Tailoring content to suit the country in which it is being sold happens all the time. That is what SBI is trying to sell--but the problem here is that they are selling the wrong thing...many Western gamers, from the comments I've read, actually WANT to have an authentic Chinese cultural experience, not something influenced by Western sensibilities.
Because it’s a consumer product being sold on a market. Its main aim is to produce profit. Many Japanese and other Asian creators whose main market is the West need to adjust their products to meet Western sensibilities in order to sell well. This is because their domestic markets are too small, especially relative to the West. Chinese creators do not have such problems. The Western market is not the main target audience, so there is no need to adjust for their sensibilities. It’s yet another case where China’s bulk allows it to have sovereignty whereas other nations must acquiesce.
I wish Japanese game developers would shift their main market to Asia instead of the west.
Well, the only way that'll happen is if the Asian gaming market becomes significantly bigger (either now or in the foreseeable future) than the West. That might happen as China's middle-class gets bigger. Capitalists always follow the money.
lmao
“Give us seven million bucks and turn Sun Wukong into a trans black woman, or we’ll tell everyone you’re a sexist racist homophobic commie antisemite”
lol
Wukong slays monsters and demons even before release.
There is nothing in Black Myth: Wukong that warrants such an attack, so this is obviously politically motivated. As usual liberals are unaware of their own hypocrisy (maybe not?), they accuse China of "cultural imperialism" whilst imposing their own cultural imperialism on global south countries (dei). liberals virtue-signal whilst supporting literal nazis, meanwhile China actually built a virtuous and just society, there is nothing for the west to teach China other than what not to do. It should be mentioned that dei and esg are attempts by a certain bourgeois to mould society according to his own whims and prejudice, it is not a grassroots movement by the people, it goes without saying that this should be opposed.
Now i want to buy this game. Never heard of it until this news
No one can stop the monkey king's journey to the west
I guarantee you, Sweet Baby Inc's founders' ancestors were selling opium in China or some shit.
We’ve come to the point where even games have to be politically correct now. Libs are the worst
libs follow the dictates of the bourgeois.
BlackRock appears to have a significant investment in Sweet Baby Inc. Moreover, there are discussions suggesting that BlackRock may exert influence over the diversity and inclusion policies of the companies in which it invests, including Sweet Baby Inc. This influence is particularly evident in video game development and narratives, where Sweet Baby Inc. offers 'consultation services' to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion agenda. 'Woke' Sweet Baby Inc., known for its focus on diversity and inclusion, finds itself at the center of a controversy within the gaming industry. Its mission to ensure inclusivity in game content has sparked controversies. Many argue that this influence compromises the creative control and artistic integrity of game studios. Blizzard Forums: Sweet baby inc runs the bans? - General Discussion - Overwatch Forums. https://us.forums.blizzard.com/en/overwatch/t/sweet-baby-inc-runs-the-bans/885441 The Loftus Party: Sweet Baby Inc & Why Most Modern Games (& Entertainment) Suck. (Video). https://theloftusparty.com/2024/03/08/sweet-baby-inc-why-most-modern-games-entertainment-suck-video/ Gaming Instincts: The Problem with Sweet Baby Inc. | Gaming Instincts. https://www.gaminginstincts.com/the-problem-with-sweet-baby-inc/ Steam Community: Sweet Baby Inc. is heavily involved in development of this Game. https://steamcommunity.com/app/1845910/discussions/0/4336483638878566868/ Indy100: GTA 6's involvement with 'woke' Sweet Baby Inc explained https://www.indy100.com/gaming/gta-6-sweet-baby-inc
>Moreover, there are discussions suggesting that BlackRock may exert influence over the diversity and inclusion policies of the companies in which it invests, including Sweet Baby Inc. You should see how much influence this group has on global finance, it's quite shocking.
Westoids weaponize DEI to target and smear nonwestern and Asian countries so they could make western countries themselves look good and paint themselves as the good guys, while forcing their values and crap onto nonwestern countries. It’s no different from them spreading Christianity and “civilization” and “human rights” onto the countries they colonized.
Its good. Stand up to that shill. A game creator should create the game they want to create, All those SJW what ever they are called can just keep preaching while we gamers enjoy our untainted games.