The Games Done Quick speedrunning event has cancelled its stream sponsored by SNK, the developers of the popular Metal Slug series, following a wave of criticism over the studio's majority ownership by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund.

The organization apologized for the mistake, stating that they failed to conduct a thorough review before accepting the sponsorship deal. This move has sparked a larger conversation within the gaming community about the ethics of accepting sponsorships from companies with controversial ownership structures.

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  • Games Done Quick cancelled the SNK-sponsored stream due to backlash over the studio's Saudi Arabian ownership.
  • The organization apologized for the oversight, acknowledging a lack of thorough review before accepting the sponsorship.
  • The incident highlights the growing concern over the involvement of Saudi Arabian investors in the gaming industry.
  • The speedrunning community is divided on the issue, with some supporting the cancellation and others criticizing the decision.

For more information on this developing story, Source: Rock Paper Shotgun