jigglebilly94:

fucknovideogames:

There are some arguments that keep popping up about Nicalis’ inappropriate additions to 1001 Spikes. We’re sick of it, so we’re going to take a moment to address them. Racist stereotypes and slurs are discussed under the cut. Read More

Samu Wosada (@wo60000), the CREATOR of 1001 Spikes, posted this on twitter when asked about it

“The Sugimoto of 1001 Spikes is younger than in ToD and hasn’t yet set out into the world. So his English still isn’t very good. That was my intent and what I requested. I’m the same as Sugimoto—my English isn’t very good either. ;-) Thanks.”

This means not only was the creator aware of it, he specifically requested it to be implemented into his game

You can see for yourself

Also

We’re sick of it, so we’re going to take a moment to address them

People who are affected by this kind of stereotyping have spoken up to say that this joke makes them uncomfortable

Yes look at all the people just in an uproar, getting their torches and pitchforks

Everyone is rioting

Even googling “1001 Spikes Controversy” Will generate only 2 results, both from the same person. And do you know what they contain?

The tweets that I mentioned

https://storify.com/avestal/1001-spikes-localization-controversy