They Cheered a Murder. Don’t Let These Studios Live Off Your Money

Don’t Support Studios That Celebrate Murder for Dissent

It’s one thing to disagree with someone politically or ideologically. It’s
quite another to celebrate their murder. Recent events in the gaming
industry suggest that certain studios and individuals didn’t just mock or
express grief‑defiance, but explicitly rejoiced in the killing of someone
because that person held opposing views. If you believe in basic decency or
Christian / conservative values, this should raise red flags and force you to
reconsider who you support with your money.

Below, what is public record: what happened, who was involved, and why many
believe this crosses a moral line that just cannot be ignored.

What We Know

These are incidents confirmed by credible sources in the gaming press and
mainstream media:

• Sucker Punch Productions / Sony
  A senior artist,
  Drew Harrison, posted a highly offensive “joke” on Bluesky about
  Charlie Kirk’s death. She said she hoped the shooter’s name was “Mario so
  that Luigi knows his bro got his back.” This is not simply a mocking
  reference; the wording implies celebrating the murder (or at least the act
  of killing) someone because of ideological differences. She was subsequently
  fired. (PlayStation LifeStyle)

• Bethesda Game Studios
  Bethesda’s official X account posted a
  promotional clip from
  Indiana Jones and the Great Circle featuring a line, “You don’t
  care much about these fascists, do you?” with the caption “good kitty,”
  just days after Charlie Kirk was assassinated. Many saw this as a tacit
  celebration of the killing because Kirk had been labeled by many critics
  as a “fascist” or was accused by some of supporting ideas critics deem
  fascist. The proximity in timing made it feel like a message of approval
  of his murder, not just a critique. Bethesda deleted the post. (PCGamesN)

• Microsoft / Blizzard (alleged subset of employees)
  Elon Musk
  publicly claimed there were screenshots showing some Microsoft / Blizzard
  employees celebrating Kirk’s death. Microsoft responded, saying they were
  reviewing the matter, and that “comments celebrating violence against
  anyone are unacceptable and do not align with our values.” (www.ndtv.com)

So, in these cases, it’s not just that people were insensitive; in at least
one case, an individual celebrated a murder (or killing) of someone
with opposing political or ideological views. That’s what many find especially
disturbing.

Why This Is More Than Just “Bad Taste”

When you celebrate someone’s death, especially someone whose only offense was
holding a different opinion, you cross from political speech into what many
would call moral outrage territory. Some reasons this matters:

1. It dehumanizes dissent – If someone’s life is
   considered acceptable collateral because they hold opinions you hate, that
   signals that dissenters are not fully human in the eyes of those
   celebrating.
2. It encourages extremism – Speech that celebrates
   killing or murder, rather than condemning it, helps normalize violence in
   political discourse.
3. It betrays a moral or Christian standard – For many
   Christians, decency requires respect for human life, even of those you
   disagree with. To celebrate murder is to break that standard in a profound
   way.
4. Public accountability matters – These are public
   figures, public companies, or individuals tied to well‑known studios. When
   they act this way, by silence or direct statement, they affect reputation
   and deserve scrutiny.

Whom You May Want to Reconsider Supporting

Given the confirmed incidents, here are entities many people feel can no
longer be supported without compromising values:

• Sucker Punch Productions – Because of Drew
  Harrison’s post which directly celebrated murder (or at least fantasized
  about it). (PlayStation LifeStyle)
• Bethesda Game Studios – Because their official
  account posted something that many interpreted as celebrating or condoning
  the murder for having a different opinion. (primetimer.com)
• Microsoft / Blizzard – Allegedly, some employees
  made celebratory remarks. The company has acknowledged reviewing the
  issue. Whether you extend the boycott to the entire company may depend on
  how they respond. (www.ndtv.com)

What Can (or Should) You Do If You Disagree With This Behavior

If you feel this is beyond permissible disagreement and crosses a moral line,
here are steps to consider:

• Withdraw financial and time support – Don’t buy
  their future games, don’t stream their content, don’t promote them.
• Call for accountability – Demand public statements,
  apologies, firings where appropriate, clarification from company
  leadership.
• Publicly express your reasons – In reviews, in
  social media, among your community. The more awareness, the more pressure.
• Support alternatives – Find and support game
  developers whose values align more with decency, respect, or your own
  principles.

Conclusion

It’s one thing to disagree with someone’s opinions. It’s another to celebrate
their murder because those opinions offend you. If you’re Christian,
conservative, or simply believe in human dignity, there should be a red
line. Based on what is currently documented, Sucker Punch and Bethesda have
crossed that line. Allegations about Microsoft / Blizzard are more mixed but
still concerning.

At the very least, you have reason to question:
Do I want my money supporting a company that may value preaching, mocking,
or celebrating violence over respect for life and free speech?

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— 𝕂𝕒𝕓𝕒𝕝𝕪𝕖𝕣𝕠 { I’m / Me } (@kabalyero) September 17, 2025