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Australian indie games showcase rejects antisemitism claims after delisting
Original: "We made a very difficult decision": Australian indie showcase Freeplay reject antisemitism claims after delisting … The
The organisers of Freeplay's Parallels, an Australian independent games showcase, say they made a "very difficult decision" after delisting a project, rejecting accusations of antisemitism and prejudice. They also say they have received violent threats amid the backlash. The dispute has stirred debate in the indie games community over censorship, political expression and how festivals handle contentious work.
Why now: The organisers' public statement and the surrounding accusations of antisemitism have reignited debate within the games community.
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