BAFTA Pulls Game From Showcase Due To Depiction Of Child Abuse
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BAFTA Pulls Game From Showcase Due To Depiction Of Child Abuse
"What has upset me so much is not just the decision, but how this happens to me over and over, doors close because the subject matter might upset people or make them uncomfortable."
"The Quiet Things is deeply personal to me. It's my story. It's about trauma, abuse, survival, and giving survivors a voice."
"Art should make people feel something."
The Quiet Things is an autobiographical narrative game by Silver Script Games, focusing on Alyx Jones' experiences with mental health and childhood trauma. The trailer was removed from the BAFTA Game Awards at the last minute due to concerns about appropriate audience warnings. Jones expressed frustration over repeated instances of being silenced due to sensitive subject matter. The game aims to give a voice to survivors and address the impact of trauma and abuse. Jones emphasizes the importance of art in evoking emotions.
Read at Kotaku
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