E32013:Microsoft apologizes for rape joke made during press conference
During the demo, a male producer of Killer Instinct was playing the game against a woman. At one point, the woman said, "I can't even block correctly, and you're too fast. The man replied. "Here we go. Just let it happen. It'll be over soon."
Many who watched the demo were offended and thought that the words were scripted. CBS News reports that, in a statement from Microsoft, the company at first said that the comments made on stage were not scripted and that there was "no ill intent" when they were made.
Later, Microsoft flat out apoligised for the statements. Microsoft Studios corporate vice president Phil Spencer is quoted as saying:
Yesterday, during the Xbox E3 briefing, one of our employees made an off the cuff and inappropriate comment while demoing 'Killer Instinct' with another employee. This comment was offensive and we apologize.
At Microsoft, being open and respectful with others is central to our code of conduct and our values. Bullying and harassment of any kind is not condoned and is taken very seriously. We remain committed to make gaming fun for everyone, and in that effort, we must lead by example.
Killer Instinct will be released as a digital download for the Xbox One launch. The fighting game will be "free-to-play" with just one character available at launch, with the ability to add other characters for additional fees.
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GoldPeakTeaPosted:
Wow. They can ban people for violating their Code of Conduct, but erggg. I hate Microsoft but I love X-Box!
YinPosted:
Ah, I forgot about that. I now do remember feeling uncomfortable after he said that. I knew that was going to get to people in some way. People should know their audience before going out there. Can't really blame the audience for getting upset. It's not like they are attending a comedy show where offending people goes out of the window. This was a electronic show. Though in saying that, I'm surprised Aisha Tyler got away with some of the jokes and things she was saying. She did a great job in my opinion, I just know some people may have seen some of that as bad.
JagermeisterPosted:
profile1173 They need to grow up
They need to grow up? Pfft people joke around like this ALL the time. I found nothing wrong about it. It's an expo majority of the audience was 17+ watching it.
ConvergePosted:
mysticalrainbow People in this day and age take this stuff way too seriously.. People need to stop taking this stuff offensively, it wasn't intended to be offensive. Jeez..
you can't do anything now A-days without offending someone, it's really stupid.
OasisPosted:
Hahaha.
I watched the whole thing and forgot about this, whatever you think, it's funny and was funny at the time.
I watched the whole thing and forgot about this, whatever you think, it's funny and was funny at the time.
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