Bungie has been one of the most candid studies in the industry when it comes to abortion rights in the United States. This, of course, puts an even bigger marker on an internal email sent by Sony CEO Jim Ryan, in which he urged employees to “respect the differences of opinion” on the matter. This is because PlayStation intends to acquire the Destiny developer before the end of the year.
In a rapidly evolving story, The Washington Post recently reported on an internal memo sent by Insomniac Games President Ted Price, revealing to staff that PlayStation is preventing its first-party studios from commenting on the issue of reproductive rights. This is ultimately in stark contrast to Bungie’s public stance, making the situation particularly awkward for all parties.
With all of the above in mind, YouTuber SkillUp has posted a tweet in which he pointed out that it would be “really sour if Sony put a mouthful on Bungie in [the] future “. This was discovered by a community manager from the studio who said that” there will never be a ‘mouth basket’ big enough to prevent us from standing up for the right “. Bungie CEO Pete Parsons then simply replied” Yes “to message.
It’s the latest development in a story that has snowed for Sony and boss Jim Ryan, though it’s worth noting that PlayStation will match a $ 50,000 donation to the Women’s Reproductive Rights Assistance Project, which was originally promised by Insomniac Games. It also reportedly plans to implement practices to help provide financial support and assistance to employees who may have to travel outside their state for reproductive care.