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"This act is intended to demonstrate solidarity with Palestine" - Umurangi Generation studio blocks new game Penguin Colony from being sold in Israel
Eurogamer.net • • technology
Key Points:
- Origame Digital, creators of Umurangi Generation, released a new Lovecraftian horror game, Penguin Colony, but has banned its sale in Israel as a political statement of solidarity with Palestine.
- Publisher Fellow Traveller confirmed the ban on Steam, stating the developer requested the block to protest Israel's actions, highlighting the right of developers to control where their games are sold.
- Penguin Colony includes a post-credits message condemning the games industry's perceived silence on the "ongoing genocide of Palestine by Israel," reinforcing the studio's political stance.
- The game also features a land acknowledgement recognizing Wurundjeri Woiwurrung land and Indigenous sovereignty, reflecting Origame Digital's commitment to political and social issues.
- Penguin Colony is available on PC now, with console versions planned for 2027, and gameplay involves controlling penguins navigating chaos caused by invading human factions seeking an ancient being.
