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Square-Enix apparently doesn’t want you to hear what the Dragon Quest creator and former editor of Shonen Jump REALLY thinks about all the DEI changes to games and manga.
Square Enix is censoring Dragon Quest 3 HD 2D remake, altering Akira Toriyama’s art and removing gender options for body types, despite the game being over 30 years old.
The censorship is specifically targeted at Western audiences, with Square Enix believing changes are necessary for American markets, while creators find it “weird” and “unnecessary”.
This case is part of a broader trend of self-censorship in the gaming industry, with companies altering content without clear justification, even when it’s not offensive.
The censorship is allegedly driven by a coordinated effort of activists in key positions such as journalism, HR, and community management to control the industry.
These censorship efforts are causing financial losses for game studios, with the industry reportedly losing hundreds of millions of dollars due to pursuing DEI initiatives for a small audience.
Square Enix has apparently removed an interview with the Dragon Quest creator and former Shonen Jump editor discussing their views on these DEI changes in games and manga.
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Square Enix’s Dragon Quest 3 HD 2D remake is facing backlash over perceived censorship and cultural shifts regarding gender identity, with creators expressing concerns about the impact of diversity initiatives on traditional gaming content.
00:00 Square Enix’s Dragon Quest 3 HD 2D remake faces backlash as creators criticize censorship and cultural shifts in America regarding gender identity.
03:04 Square Enix faces backlash for financial missteps, lack of new Final Fantasy games, and alleged censorship of Dragon Quest 3 updates amid resistance to diversity initiatives.
06:23 Middle-aged gamers can adapt to modern gender concepts, but self-censorship in localization alters original content due to translator biases, as seen in the upcoming Lunar release.
09:58 Two game creators criticize unnecessary diversity and censorship in gaming, arguing that catering to Western leftists undermines traditional titles like Dragon Quest.
13:16 Hiring unqualified individuals and ignoring gamer feedback are harming the gaming industry, leading to financial losses and a decline in quality.
17:38 Kazu Teshima condemned the censorship of Dragon Quest 3’s female warrior design, criticizing external influences on game representation and the imposition of newcomers’ preferences in the industry.
20:10 Viral mistranslation of a Dragon Quest creator’s interview sparked backlash over censorship, as Japanese creators feel relieved to be retired from Western cultural absurdities.
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