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Celeste and TowerFall Delisted from Xbox for BDS Support
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There's some pretty significant news circulating regarding two acclaimed indie titles, Celeste and TowerFall, which have been delisted from Xbox's digital storefronts. This decision was made by their developers to actively support the BDS (Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions) movement, targeting Microsoft as part of their broader initiative. Essentially, by delisting, the studios are preventing Microsoft from receiving its usual cut from game sales, making a clear statement. It's a powerful move to see developers use their platform and product to take such a strong geopolitical stance, even if it means sacrificing potential revenue. This certainly highlights the increasing intersection of gaming with broader social and political issues, and it will be interesting to see if other studios follow suit or how this influences the industry landscape.
There's some pretty significant news circulating regarding two acclaimed indie titles, Celeste and TowerFall, which have been delisted from Xbox's digital storefronts. This decision was made by their developers to actively support the BDS (Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions) movement, targeting Microsoft as part of their broader initiative. Essentially, by delisting, the studios are preventing Microsoft from receiving its usual cut from game sales, making a clear statement. It's a powerful move to see developers use their platform and product to take such a strong geopolitical stance, even if it means sacrificing potential revenue. This certainly highlights the increasing intersection of gaming with broader social and political issues, and it will be interesting to see if other studios follow suit or how this influences the industry landscape.