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Comment by Fluent on February 7, 2013 at 12:26pm: That's an awesome story. It's unfortunate that he lost his job, but I think it's a pretty rational decision on the part of the Ministry to fire him. From a business standpoint most companies don't like it if you bite the hand that feeds you. Even if it's warranted. I don't know if you've seen The Trenches but it features a lot of emails from people who have horror stories in the game industry. They are always anonymous, for the same reasons.

Comment by Miguel Ramos on February 8, 2013 at 3:45am: The thing is a reporter made a story on this game exaggerating it and then asked the minster his thoughts. I doubt he ever played it and said it was outrageous. If the same guy wrote a short story, a poem or a song I doubt anybody would notice let alone fire him...

Comment by Fluent on February 8, 2013 at 9:19am: That's probably true, but then the designer chose to use his real name and mention his place of employment to the Toronto Star. Had he not done that, this would not be an issue. Ironically in the advertising video for the game, he does say that the game will "...hopefully lead to less day job, and more game-making..." I think it's pretty fair to say he got what he hoped for. As gamers I think we should also hope that this small bit of press coverage helps him to realize his dreams. I think I'll pitch in the $2 to help him do that.

Comment by Miguel Ramos on February 8, 2013 at 9:23am: The point is not if everything turns out for the best. He shouldn't have been fired. There is no sensitive material there. He shouldn't have to think if he had to give his real name or not. He is not a criminal and done nothing wrong.

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