米ゲーム業界にてアジア系アメリカ人を狙うヘイトクライムを糾弾する動きが広がる

先日、アジア系住民を狙ったヘイトクライム増加についてメッセージを公開していた米バンダイナムコに続き、Acitivision Blizzardやベセスダ・ソフトワークス、Ubisoft San Francisco、ライアットゲームズ、ソニー・インタラクティブ・エンタテインメント、Bungie、Twitch、ESAなども声明文を発表しました。

現地時間3月16日には連続銃撃事件でアジア系住民6名を含む犠牲者が出るなど、ヘイトクライムの増加が不安視されているアメリカ。Stop AAPI Hateの統計によれば、2020年には2019年当時と比較して、アメリカの大都市でのアジア系アメリカ人を対象としたヘイトクライムの報告数は2.5倍に増加したとのことです。

ゲーム業界でもこれらのヘイトクライムを糾弾し、Stop AAPI HateやAAPI Women Leadといった団体に寄付する動きが広がっています。

#StopAsianHate #StopAAPIHate pic.twitter.com/QmPGdIZbp6

— Activision Blizzard (@ATVI_AB) March 17, 2021

Violence and hatred against Asians has no place in the world. Bethesda rejects racism in all forms and stands in solidarity with our Asian employees and the AAPI community. We will continue efforts within our organization and communities to help drive change. #StopAsianHate

— Bethesda (@bethesda) March 17, 2021

Ubisoft condemns the horrific racist and xenophobic attacks against the Asian American and Pacific Islander communities. We stand in solidarity with our teams, community and players to #StopAsianHate #StopAAPIHate. pic.twitter.com/FeTBO6D5WT

— Ubisoft San Francisco (@UbisoftStudioSF) March 17, 2021

We are troubled by a recent pattern of violence targeting the Asian American and Pacific Islander communities. It’s time to take action.

SIE is making a donation to Stop AAPI Hate, and we hope you can too. Learn how you can help here: https://t.co/vVdvczmgme

— PlayStation (@PlayStation) March 17, 2021

Bungie stands with our Asian American & Pacific Islander communities, and we have made a donation to provide support and advocacy to those in need.

Please support our AAPI families and friends. #StopAAPIHate

Learn more, and join us by donating to: https://t.co/hlZWs8YQgG

— Bungie (@Bungie) March 17, 2021

Violent hate crimes and speech against Asians & Asian Americans have seen a sharp increase during this pandemic. Join us in taking a stand against xenophobia & violence by raising awareness within your communities and supporting charitable organizations. https://t.co/Ek0jlk4gGF

— Twitch (@Twitch) February 26, 2021

We believe hate, violence, and discrimination have no place in our world and we must end this cycle of injustice. Our D&I team and ERGs are meeting to build a company-wide response plan to fight racism and hate against Asian communities. Read @angelaroseboro’s message to Rioters: pic.twitter.com/OPblqIk775

— Riot Games (@riotgames) March 17, 2021

The ESA urges an end to the increasing violence against those in the Asian American and Pacific Islander communities and is committed to helping end racism and discrimination in all forms. #StopAsianHate #StopAAPIHate https://t.co/ziqtuO3Doa pic.twitter.com/QtyH7wfwmD

— Entertainment Software Association (@theESA) March 17, 2021