Support NeoGAF

[Nickolaidas]

https://www.reddit.com/r/KotakuInAction/s/9UvJHQSgFs

Now, before we start celebrating, let's remember that Square had recently announced to double down on the pride bullshit, so this is PROBABLY them being more sneaky about it.

But no matter how you look at it, it is by now undisputably proven that companies realize they bet on the wrong horse in this race and are now panicking.

 

[Mister Wolf]

They'll just attempt to rebrand themselves.

 

[saintjules]

 

[Rudius]

 

[Astray]

Had no idea that KotakuInAction is still alive lmfao.

 

[R3TRO]

As if they were Squares big problem.

 

[Fahdis]

Ironic. Most of SE's casts in games look like femboy/mascgirls (ok women look feminine at least) non-binary folks anyways this is a win.

 

[omegasc]

The "Cloudia" dream is over

 

[Davevil]

good.
now return to make a good FF's game

 

[Lord Panda]

 

[Optimus Lime]

Maybe a competitor called Sour Baby will put big tits back in my video games now.

 

[Nickolaidas]

Maybe a competitor called Sour Baby will put big tits back in my video games now.

"Boob Lady".

 

[TintoConCasera]

A bit too late for DQ III's remake, but still a step in the right direction (hopefully).

 

[Angry_Megalodon]

Sweet Babes

I already patented it, so don't dare touch it or I will send the Nintendo lawyers.

 

[Fahdis]

Maybe a competitor called Sour Baby will put big tits back in my video games now.

I suggest all Neo-Gaf member support and open this company.

 

[GHG]

Square Enix are about to come under attack by the western "media".

That can only be a good thing.

 

[Ulysses 31]

Maybe it's because they have their own ethics department...

 

[Mister Wolf]

Ironic. Most of SE's casts in games look like femboy/mascgirls (ok women look feminine at least) non-binary folks anyways this is a win.

That's an important distinction that can't be downplayed. The men that wish they were women don't want that.

 

[Cyberpunkd]

What you think it means: OMG, companies are pulling out from working with Sweet Baby!

What it really means: Either SB never worked with S-E, or they used dubious logic to feature their logo e.g. they worked with ex-SE employee in another company and put S-E by association OR they never had a right to feature S-E as their client (which is always a contentious issue and subject to extra negotiation when doing business)

 

[ChuckeRearmed]

It still kills me that they decided to name themselves "Sweet Baby", despite not producing anything related to baby food and stuff.

 

[chokotoureiki]

Good. As a member of the Sweet Baby Inc Detected group in Steam, I approve of this.

 

[//DEVIL//]

Here comes an updated review for final fantasy 16 on pc with review score of 2 out of 10 from shit IGN

 

[Kumomeme]

Nomura : "who want to play as ugly character? "

Sweet Baby Inc :

 

[Draugoth]

Square might be putting consultants aside (or not, removing it from the website doesnt tell much)

But it's clear that having a consultant company attached to your studio will hurt sales. Ubisoft is learning the hard way. The 'CHUD' crowd is much bigger than the 'woke' crowd

 

[Kacho]

Square might be putting consultants aside (or not, removing it from the website doesnt tell much)

But it's clear that having a consultant company attached to your studio will hurt sales. Ubisoft is learning the hard way. The 'CHUD' crowd is much bigger than the 'woke' crowd

Being ‘woke’ is uncool in the online meta

 

[Reaseru]

Just because SBI name doesn't appear anymore in their partners lists, it doesn't mean gamers can't smell forced DEI/woke crap at distance.

You can coat shit with other colors but the smell will always give away its true nature.

 

[Cornbread78]

Meh, who really gives a fuck now? Jill & Clive were clearly "woke" driven characters created & directed by Sweet Baby....


Just make great games and nobody will continue to give a fuck....

 

[Stu_Hart]

good.
now return to make a good FF's game

This doesn't change anything. Square's own decisions made ff16 a very boring game and ff7 rebirth a convoluted mess.

 

[Three]

It still kills me that they decided to name themselves "Sweet Baby", despite not producing anything related to baby food and stuff.

There was a time, even here, where people would outrage about some 'offensive' thing in a game and the response would be a "sweet baby jesus" gif. The name is a play on that and not about actual baby sweets.

 

[Gamer_By_Proxy]

I don’t get why you’d need help being woke to start with. Just copy all the other spineless weak ass companies.

 

[artsi]

Good

SE was already on right track anyway

 

[Palabragrís]

SQEX has been my favorite developers since the days of Squaresoft (I know they are *not* the same, but that's how it his. The heart is really stupid --sometimes-- when it comes to these things), so I hope they can rectify the ship. I love the FF franchise with a passion, but the decisions they've been making in the last decade have been far from optimal. I hope that, if real, this is the first step towards recovery.

 

[tkscz]

I'll believe it when I see square show it. SBI can just remove a name and keep their partnership secret. Call me paranoid but I want to see receipts first.

 

[Madonis]

A bit too late for DQ III's remake, but still a step in the right direction (hopefully).

That has very little or nothing to do with the subject of this thread, and more with S-E wanting to sell DQ games in Japan at lower CERO ratings. It's been happening for a while.

Conversely, they still continue to make and release other games with higher CERO ratings that include no such modifications.

 

[Kacho]

I'll believe it when I see square show it. SBI can just remove a name and keep their partnership secret. Call me paranoid but I want to see receipts first.

That wouldn’t surprise me. A rebrand or some sneaky shenanigans are likely to happen.

But like Reaseru said, we can smell that shit a mile away.

 

[Slothbeing1209]

I don't see Sweet Baby involved with recent Square games anyway. Didn't Ff7 remake have Tifa, Aerith wear bikini

 

[Kotaro]

It's a start, I think more companies are waking up to the fact how real gamers absolutely hate this toxic woke/DEI bullshit

 

[Saber]

These companies are slowly learning that they win nothing with those consultants. In fact its just a waste of money paying them.

 

[Dr. Wilkinson]

Good!

 

[Fake]

We need more getting out.

 

[solecon64]

Wait, I'm confused. I was told that companies like Sweet Baby and the DEI initiatives were the right side of history and everything other than that was clearly, unequivocally, pure nazism.

Wha... what's happening? Are Square Enix far-right now? I don't want to support racism and bigotry, guys

 

[Dr. Wilkinson]

These companies are slowly learning that they win nothing with those consultants. In fact its just a waste of money paying them.

This. Absolutely this. DEI (whatever that even means in the context of video game development) will be the first thing to go as companies close ranks and look to trim costs due to poor economic outlook.

 

[Kacho]

I don't see Sweet Baby involved with recent Square games anyway. Didn't Ff7 remake have Tifa, Aerith wear bikini

They were involved with the DQ3 remake

Edit: why they would be for that game is anyone’s guess lol

 

[TGO]

They'll just attempt to rebrand themselves.

Yep

Inclusive Video Game Design Support Services

Receive nonjudgmental support and valuable insights that can help make your video games more inclusive and engaging for a broader audience.

anitasarkeesian.com

 

[Mister Wolf]

They were involved with the DQ3 remake

Edit: why they would be for that game is anyone’s guess lol

They waited for Toriyama to die and started altering his designs to appeal to individuals that don't even buy the fucking games. Those ESG handouts must be massive.

 

[Robb]

 

[Melfice7]

are they obligated to divulge their client list? if not, this means nothing

 

[VictorVectors]

They'll just attempt to rebrand themselves.

“Sweet Baby” -> “Sugar Babies”

It’s funny because they’re going woke broke

 

[Von Hugh]

 

[Judge Magister]

Good. Get away from any "good manners" police.

I don't want devs/artists to be forced to do this or that.