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Source: https://aftermath.site/sucker-punch-charlie-kirk-fired/
by ALYSSA MERCANTE
On September 10, hours after Kirk was shot, Harrison made an off-color joke on social media: "I hope the shooter's name is Mario so that Luigi knows his bro got his back," she wrote, referencing the alleged murder by Luigi Mangione of a United Healthcare executive back in December 2024.
A screenshot of her BlueSky post immediately began circulating on Twitter after right-wing commentators and influencers urged people to track down those who had mocked or criticized Kirk.
...Harrison was hopeful Sucker Punch was well aware of the tactics of Gamergate, especially since they had resurfaced in the previous year. The allegations that consultancy firms were injecting diversity, equity, and inclusion principles into video games extended to Sucker Punch when Yotei was announced and queer actor Erika Ishii was revealed to be playing its protagonist.
An office manager, Harrison said, explained that the company's phones were being bombarded with anonymous calls — so many that another Sucker Punch employee, who was granted anonymity for fear of retribution, told me they were instructed to unplug their desk phones.
"Due to a social media post by one of our team members, many corners of our studio and Sony organization are having to manage a developing situation," the message read. "We may have to pause a trailer release…there will be some significant amount of work created now to ensure we keep the spotlight on the fantastic game we've all created. Please be mindful of how you represent yourself online…"
Hours later, Harrison was invited to a video call with someone she had never met, a member of Sony's human resources department. Within 10 minutes, she no longer had a job.
The campaign for Harrison's firing had been led by popular streamer Zack Hoyt, known as Asmongold, and Mark Kern, a former video game executive who posts under the name Grummz. On the day of Kirk's death, Grummz instructed his followers to help Asmongold amass a list of those "mocking or cheering Charlie Kirk's assassination."
"They got fired from their job," he said. "Too bad, huh? Wow. What a shame for you." He added, "Eventually, you'll get a new job, and when you do, I might just make another video and contact that employer, too. Now, why would I do that? For fun. I enjoy it. I like it. It's a nice pastime."
by ALYSSA MERCANTE
On September 10, hours after Kirk was shot, Harrison made an off-color joke on social media: "I hope the shooter's name is Mario so that Luigi knows his bro got his back," she wrote, referencing the alleged murder by Luigi Mangione of a United Healthcare executive back in December 2024.
A screenshot of her BlueSky post immediately began circulating on Twitter after right-wing commentators and influencers urged people to track down those who had mocked or criticized Kirk.
...Harrison was hopeful Sucker Punch was well aware of the tactics of Gamergate, especially since they had resurfaced in the previous year. The allegations that consultancy firms were injecting diversity, equity, and inclusion principles into video games extended to Sucker Punch when Yotei was announced and queer actor Erika Ishii was revealed to be playing its protagonist.
An office manager, Harrison said, explained that the company's phones were being bombarded with anonymous calls — so many that another Sucker Punch employee, who was granted anonymity for fear of retribution, told me they were instructed to unplug their desk phones.
"Due to a social media post by one of our team members, many corners of our studio and Sony organization are having to manage a developing situation," the message read. "We may have to pause a trailer release…there will be some significant amount of work created now to ensure we keep the spotlight on the fantastic game we've all created. Please be mindful of how you represent yourself online…"
Hours later, Harrison was invited to a video call with someone she had never met, a member of Sony's human resources department. Within 10 minutes, she no longer had a job.
The campaign for Harrison's firing had been led by popular streamer Zack Hoyt, known as Asmongold, and Mark Kern, a former video game executive who posts under the name Grummz. On the day of Kirk's death, Grummz instructed his followers to help Asmongold amass a list of those "mocking or cheering Charlie Kirk's assassination."
"They got fired from their job," he said. "Too bad, huh? Wow. What a shame for you." He added, "Eventually, you'll get a new job, and when you do, I might just make another video and contact that employer, too. Now, why would I do that? For fun. I enjoy it. I like it. It's a nice pastime."
