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Nintendo of America President Doug Bowser released an internal response to ongoing reports of allegations of misconduct at Activision Blizzard last week.
Bowser’s email, which was shared by Fanbyte, was sent on November 19 and reached “all levels” of Nintendo of America – including internal development houses such as Retro Studios (Metroid Prime 4) and the recently acquired Canadian team Next Level Games (Luigi’s mansion 3).
Bowser mentioned how “scary and disturbing” the reports were and said every company in the industry is responsible for creating an environment in which everyone is treated equally:
“Along with all of you, I have been following the latest developments with Activision Blizzard and ongoing reports of sexual harassment and toxicity within the company. I find these stories scary and disturbing. They go against my values and against Nintendo’s beliefs, values and policies.
“Every business in the industry needs to create an environment where everyone is respected and treated equally, and where everyone understands the consequences of not doing so. “
Her email further states how Nintendo is committed to creating an open and inclusive workplace – welcoming to everyone – and expects the same from the rest of the industry and Nintendo partners.
Nintendo representatives have also apparently been “in contact with Activision, taken action and are evaluating others.” positions on harassment and to hold its members to the highest level.
You can read more about what happened in our previous stories:
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