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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