Helldivers 2 director decides to kick off 2025 by wading into a conversation about DEI: 'Make good games, don't make a contemporary political statement'
Johan Pilestedt tried to clarify his statement by saying he was only talking about things "outside the theme of the game," ...
‘Helldivers 2’ Director: ‘Make Good Games, Don’t Make A Contemporary Political Statement’
DEI,” diversity, equity and inclusion, is another buzzword thrown around, and now it’s back in the form of the director of ...
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“Maybe that’s DEI?”: Helldivers 2 Boss Confirms the Game Has Inclusion but in the Most Xenophobic Way Possible
Helldivers 2's creative director has some spicy thoughts about inclusion in gaming. Turns out nothing unites humanity quite ...
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Helldivers 2 Developer Comments on DEI
Helldivers 2 creative director and Arrowhead Studios’ CCO shares his opinion on DEI, drawing mixed reactions from the ...
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Helldivers 2 Developer Says DEI Should Be Purposeful in Game Design
Helldivers 2 studio Arrowhead Studio’s CCO, Johan Pilestedt, responded to a Twitter comment about DEI, stating that what ...
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“These people are ruining the game”: Helldivers 2 Needs to Let Divers Start Hunting Down Dissidents Ruining Almost Every Mission for ‘Fun’
In Helldivers 2, where teamwork is essential for spreading managed democracy across the galaxy, a new breed of players has ...
Perhaps forgetting his game is a loaded parody of fascism, Helldivers 2 director says, "Make good games, don't make a contemporary political statement"
Helldivers 2 creative director and Arrowhead CCO Johan Pilestedt, the creative lead on a game built around the idea of ...
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Helldivers 2 Dev’s DEI Comments Split Gaming Community
Comments about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) made by the CCO of Helldivers 2 dev Arrowhead have caused quite a stir.
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Helldivers 2's Illuminate Faction is a Terrific Display of Primary Weapon Versatility
The newest arrival in Helldivers 2 is inspiring players to adopt a wider range of weapons and strategies when dealing with ...
Helldivers 2 Dev Says 'Make Good Games,' Not 'Contemporary Political Statements'
Helldivers 2 was one of the biggest surprise success stories of last year, selling over 10 million copies and becoming a ...
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“And games should be a pure pursuit of amazing moments.” “How would DEI have benefited Helldivers 2?” asked another user. Pilestedt responded, “I don’t like labels. But mankind is ...
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Arrowhead Game Studios CCO Says He Won’t Add DEI To Their Games, “If It Doesn’t Add To The Game Experience, It Detracts”
Arrowhead Game Studios' CCO Johan Pilestedt stated, with DEI, anything added to a game that doesn't improve it, detracts from it instead.