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Microsoft's association with the Israeli government is being criticized by developers who support the BDS movement.

CulturePoliticsCorporate ResponsibilityOct 30, 2026score 0.572 posts · 0 replies across 2 instances
A cluster of microblog posts discusses the removal of the games 'Celeste' and 'Towerfall' from Xbox, citing support for the BDS movement against Microsoft. The developer, Maddy Thorson, is highlighted as joining the boycott, which is linked to the Palestinian cause. The posts emphasize the political stance of the developer and the implications for Microsoft and the gaming industry.

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Microsoft's association with the Israeli government is being criticized by developers who support the BDS movement.
Parent: Corporate ResponsibilityEntity: MicrosoftImpact: negativeDate: Oct 30, 2026Target: Microsoft's policies regarding the Israeli government
Game developers are using their platform to express political support for the BDS movement against Microsoft.
Parent: Gaming IndustryEntity: Game DevelopersImpact: positiveDate: Oct 30, 2026Target: The role of game developers in political activism
The BDS movement is being supported by game developers through actions such as delisting games from platforms like Xbox.
Parent: Political ActivismEntity: BDS MovementImpact: positiveDate: Oct 30, 2026Target: The effectiveness of the BDS movement in influencing corporate decisions

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No more games for apartheid, criminal #Israel ... 'Celeste and Towerfall are no longer on Xbox. Developer Maddy Thorson has explained why in a social media post: to support the ongoing pro-Palestinian Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (#BDS) movement against Microsoft. Thorson, who led development of both titles at Maddy Makes Games, confirmed in a post on Bluesky that her studio delisted both games from the platform.' https://www.polygon.com/celeste-towerfall-delisted-bds-boycott/ #Palestine
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#israel#palestine
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Celeste takes a stand against genocide! 'Celeste' and 'Towerfall' Delisted From Xbox as Dev Joins Boycott https://www.polygon.com/celeste-towerfall-delisted-bds-boycott/ #Celeste #Towerfall #MaddyThorson #BDS #Xbox #Microsoft #Palestine #Gaming
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#celeste#towerfall#maddythorson#bds#xbox#microsoft