'Destiny 2' Included a Legendary Gauntlet With a White Supremacist Logo
Luckily Bungle removed it but I'm not surprised a artist snuck this in.
Luckily Bungle removed it but I'm not surprised a artist snuck this in.
Destiny 2' Included a Legendary Gauntlet With a White Supremacist Logo
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So all they did was remove it eh?
My blackness has always steered me away from this franchise. I see why now
Kingshango
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Wonder how it got there in the first place without anyone noticing?
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CookisaCac
I aint lyrical
Don't think I'll be buying now
Bungie response
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Bungie explains the Gauntlet Incident
This Week At Bungie ā 09/14/2017 > News | Bungie.net
Too Close For Comfort
Earlier this week, we were made aware that a graphical element on one of Destiny 2ās armor pieces bore close resemblance to an internet meme that has been subsequently repurposed to represent hate and intolerance. This was completely unintentional. As an immediate response, we extended our planned maintenance window to remove the element from the armor piece itself, and will be following up next week with another patch to remove the same element from the UI icon and preview screens, scrubbing it from the game altogether.
Like many of you, we arenāt satisfied with that reaction alone. As the team was busy patching the game, others were already asking the important questions ā the very same questions we know many of you are asking now. Questions like theseā¦
How did it happen?
The design in question was initially created as part of gear foundry explorations in June of 2015. Graphic designers routinely reference real world art, iconography, typeface, and other design elements to inform the choices they make. In this case, some of the reference imagery featured the simple mirrored chevron shapes found in the finished piece. Some graphic design that belongs to sports teams provided some inspiration as well, along with some primitive shapes and chevrons that were used to permeate our Guardian class iconography.
How did we miss this content in development?
Although the design wasnāt emulative of the meme in question, the armor piece was eventually flagged by another team responsible for reviewing content for cultural, geographical, and other sensitive issues. Unfortunately, that review was conducted to explore whether or not we were comfortable with the connection to the original, innocuous ākekā internet meme. The more contemporary, vile derivation that has been repurposed by hate groups was not surfaced through this process, and therefore, the armor was approved for ship.
What steps are we taking to ensure that this wonāt happen again?
We are digging in to determine how we can more deeply vet our game content to shield us, and our community, from inappropriate imagery. Though we are still investigating our creative process in full, we know there was no degree of malicious intent from anyone on our team. That said, we do recognize that the design in question is close enough to warrant removal from the game.
We want everyone to know their identity is welcome in our studio and in the worlds we create. This isnāt merely a platitude, but an official pillar we hold ourselves, and our work to. It is also a clarion call for the type of people we want to bring into our studio to help us make better games.
We arenāt asking you for the benefit of the doubt. We know we are judged by our actions. We want to thank the members of our community, and the press, for bringing this matter to our attention. We will always strive to make all players feel welcome in our worlds, to promote positive experiences, and to portray a bright and hopeful world in Destiny 2, and in every game world we create.
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Bungie explains the Gauntlet Incident
This Week At Bungie ā 09/14/2017 > News | Bungie.net
Too Close For Comfort
Earlier this week, we were made aware that a graphical element on one of Destiny 2ās armor pieces bore close resemblance to an internet meme that has been subsequently repurposed to represent hate and intolerance. This was completely unintentional. As an immediate response, we extended our planned maintenance window to remove the element from the armor piece itself, and will be following up next week with another patch to remove the same element from the UI icon and preview screens, scrubbing it from the game altogether.
Like many of you, we arenāt satisfied with that reaction alone. As the team was busy patching the game, others were already asking the important questions ā the very same questions we know many of you are asking now. Questions like theseā¦
How did it happen?
The design in question was initially created as part of gear foundry explorations in June of 2015. Graphic designers routinely reference real world art, iconography, typeface, and other design elements to inform the choices they make. In this case, some of the reference imagery featured the simple mirrored chevron shapes found in the finished piece. Some graphic design that belongs to sports teams provided some inspiration as well, along with some primitive shapes and chevrons that were used to permeate our Guardian class iconography.
How did we miss this content in development?
Although the design wasnāt emulative of the meme in question, the armor piece was eventually flagged by another team responsible for reviewing content for cultural, geographical, and other sensitive issues. Unfortunately, that review was conducted to explore whether or not we were comfortable with the connection to the original, innocuous ākekā internet meme. The more contemporary, vile derivation that has been repurposed by hate groups was not surfaced through this process, and therefore, the armor was approved for ship.
What steps are we taking to ensure that this wonāt happen again?
We are digging in to determine how we can more deeply vet our game content to shield us, and our community, from inappropriate imagery. Though we are still investigating our creative process in full, we know there was no degree of malicious intent from anyone on our team. That said, we do recognize that the design in question is close enough to warrant removal from the game.
We want everyone to know their identity is welcome in our studio and in the worlds we create. This isnāt merely a platitude, but an official pillar we hold ourselves, and our work to. It is also a clarion call for the type of people we want to bring into our studio to help us make better games.
We arenāt asking you for the benefit of the doubt. We know we are judged by our actions. We want to thank the members of our community, and the press, for bringing this matter to our attention. We will always strive to make all players feel welcome in our worlds, to promote positive experiences, and to portray a bright and hopeful world in Destiny 2, and in every game world we create.
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Takin Penitentiary Chances
I heard of Kek once, didn't know it was a WS thing
never seen the symbol before in my life
I almost bought this game.Good gracious, can a nikka get a break from this devilish shyt?
levitate
I love you, you know.
How the fukk was that not intentional?
Get the fukk out of here.
Wasn't a fan of their games anyway..but they're definitely on my personal do-not-buy list now.
Get the fukk out of here.
Wasn't a fan of their games anyway..but they're definitely on my personal do-not-buy list now.
People gonna pretend like they've seen that shyt before now 
I bet yal have always protested against the Kekistan regime
I bet yal have always protested against the Kekistan regime
People gonna pretend like they've seen that shyt before now
I know most don't recognize it but that flag be all over white supremacist rallies breh. I don't buy the explanation it was most likely a lone cac or 2 thought they were slick but the outrage at bungie is misplaced. They fukked up for not catching it, but their response was quick and decisive so they get a pass from me...
