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Avowed Art Director Calls Gamers 'Sickos' Following Pronoun Criticism

One of the major Avowed developers has found himself at odds with some fans, using harsh words after criticism of pronouns.

tech4gamers.com

Following discourse over Avowed's pronouns, he pointed to an image of former Blizzard developer Mark Kern and Elon Musk, dubbing the image "Sickos.jpg." This was followed by additional criticism of Elon Musk, where the developer claimed to have wanted to make Elon Musk mad with his work on the RPG.

 

[HeisenbergFX4]

 

[SEGAvangelist]

It'll get people talking for sure!

 

[HRK69]

Calling gamers 'sickos' while aiming to enrage the billionaire king of cringe?

 

[ComputerBlue]

Always a good idea to insult the people you're trying to sell your product.

 

[Hawk The Slayer]

R.I.P as in rest in pieces cause that's what's going to happen to the game after this. Almost 100% sure it's not going to be successful nor does it deserve to be in the first place.

And how ironic, calling people sickos just because they don't want actual sick stuff in the game lol. What a upside down world it is for some of these lunatics.

 

[Larivel]

 

[Wandering Leopard]

It's always interesting when people react when they're in their feelings - oh well, I'll bet it's 2 days before his higher ups force him to clarify and apologise.

 

[DaleinCalgary]

This how you make friends and unemployment lines. Someone needs to fill out a hurt feelings report.

 

[Kacho]

adamsapple GITT

 

[PisswasserYellow]

This is almost Jaguar-ad level stupid. They just can't help themselves.

 

[Mister Wolf]

They just can't keep their mouth shut.

 

[SEGAvangelist]

It's always interesting when people react when they're in their feelings - oh well, I'll bet it's 2 days before his higher ups force him to clarify and apologise.

I predict some doubling down.

 

[DonkeyPunchJr]

The funniest part is that the character creator screen was hidden by NDA, they weren't allowed to show it in the previews.

Then it leaked anyway.

Then Elon Musk criticized it

Then the art director started a flame war with Elon Musk

Now all the usual suspects are reporting about it



Way to go Obsidian. Think you can find a way to make this backfire even worse?

 

[sainraja]

R.I.P as in rest in pieces cause that's what's going to happen to the game after this. Almost 100% sure it's not going to be successful nor does it deserve to be in the first place.

...depends on how much attention this gets. But yeah, what's the point of making statements like this? I know controversy sells, but not this type of controversy lol.

 

[reinking]

Meh. I'm tired of the whole pronoun argument. I'm ready for proverbs in games to be a thing.

 

[Kacho]

 

[Revolutionary]

Another developer with Musk Derangement Syndrome

 

[ProtoByte]

It shouldn't be necessary, but holy shit, take a PR training course. Out of all games, this one can't afford to get embroiled in the losing side of the culture war.

 

[bundylove]

 

[lughnasadh123]

I miss the good ol' days of people stewing in anger at home alone with a beer before social media.

 

[iamvin22]

He should start looking for a new job because this game is going to flop badly.

 

[WoJ]

That's bold. Insulting the people you need to buy your game. Maybe try shutting up.

 

[Tomofdahook17]

Great, another retard in charge of a game studio. It's such a shame that these are the people who make games now.

 

[Novaex]

Now we have to wait for Elon's response. Getting out my popcorn

 

[Dirk Benedict]

Another game dev going unhinged. Can't wait to try his new game...

 

[don-mika]

Calling gamers 'sickos' while aiming to enrage the billionaire king of cringe?

 

[SJRB]

There it is.

 

[Killjoy-NL]

Spoken like a Professor.

 

[Kacho]

I want this Obsidian back

 

[Gamer_By_Proxy]

It's almost as if pronouns is a good indicator of the mindset of the creators and should be pointed out.

 

[U n i o n 0015]

Always a good idea to insult the people you're trying to sell your product.

I was actually interested in this game, but nah I don't need to reward egotistical aholes like this with a sale.

 

[Mr Moose]

You said little shit.

 

[JimmyRustler]

 

[Shodai]

Hang on, hang on its just a pronoun. It's just a pronoun! Buy the game it's not a big deal, stop culture warring.

Buncha fools, it's the damn implication and here it is for all to see. Games gonna crater and be a complete mess just like Dragon Age.

 

[GHG]

But it's just pronouns they said.

 

[Little Chicken]

Ok well if he's still a member of the Microsoft Family of Developers then I support it I guess

 

[cinnamonandgravy]

I miss the good ol' days of people stewing in anger at home alone with a beer before social media.

it would benefit a great many people if they simply spoke less

 

[sendit]

Lol. Calling his audience `sickos` is one way to attract customers.

 

[Shodai]

it would benefit a great many people if they simply spoke less

It helps me make more informed decisions at least.

 

[bitbydeath]

America needs to re-instate mental institutions, this is really getting out of hand.

 

[Killjoy-NL]

Hopefully adamsapple and Senua won't accept the Xbox name being dragged down by this filthy Woke idiot.

 

[Mr Moose]

Ok well if he's still a member of the Microsoft Family of Developers then I support it I guess

 

[GHG]

Hopefully adamsapple and Senua won't accept the Xbox name being dragged down by this filthy Woke idiot.

Don't forget B BattleScar and Bumblebeetuna

Probably all sat waiting for Phil to tell them how they're allowed to react to this.

 

[yazenov]

How not to sell your game 101!

 

[adamsapple]

adamsapple GITT

 

[Banjo64]

This tactic is a proven success. Can't wait to see the tens of millions of sales this game doesn't get.

 

[rofif]

He calls musk "sad little shit" and be extensions all the people agreeing with him?
WHAT A GREAT MARKETING MOVE

 

[Vyse]

Calling gamers 'sickos' while aiming to enrage the billionaire king of cringe?

 

[Ailike]

Not to 'um aktually' but I dont believe he's calling gamers sickos. I think hes referring to himself as in this picture.