Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the last few months, you’re no doubt aware that a tuxedoed, cheeto-dusted mound of dog feces has not only evolved into sentience but somehow won a four-year trip to the White House. And its bizarre ascension managed to become even more divisive over the weekend, if you can believe it, thanks to an executive order banning residents of seven countries in the Middle East and Africa from entering the United States.
Condemnation of the ban has been swift and widespread. Celebrities and elected officials of all stripes have criticized the decision. Thousands packed airports around the country over the weekend, to protest the travel ban, while ACLU lawyers managed to get portions of the order halted by federal judges in four states. And a refusal to defend the ban in court cost acting United States Attorney General Sally Yates her job on Monday night. But politicians and affected companies aren’t the only ones weighing in on the ban. Many game developers (big and small) have spoken out against the executive order. One of the first was 2064: Read Only Memories developer Midboss, who asked supporters of the ban (and/or its signee) to skip their game.
Insomniac Games is the latest to throw its support behind those who oppose the travel ban. The studio published a short video on Monday, condemning the executive order and reminding Insomniac fans that many of its best games wouldn’t be possible without a staff comprised of people from around the world. The message was delivered by studio founder and CEO Ted Price, who implored viewers to contact their elected representatives and asked anyone opposed to the ban to “[be] a force for good and make your voice heard.”
To see the full message from Insomniac, take a few minutes to watch the full video from Ted Price and the rest of the studio.
