Games Done Quick apologizes for partnering with Saudi-owned studio SNK

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Game Developer · 3 min read · culture

Games Done Quick cancelled a sponsored stream with SNK after community members raised concerns about the studio's ownership by Saudi Arabia's Misk Foundation, linked to Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. GDQ said it failed to conduct adequate review and apologized for the oversight.

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Amnesty International Electronic Arts Fatal Fury Games Done Quick Jamal Khashoggi Metal Slug Misk Foundation Mohammed bin Salman PIF SNK Saudi Arabia The Washington Post

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