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Games Done Quick cancels SNK-sponsored speedrun stream over Saudi ownership backlash

Games Done Quick announced a speedrunning event sponsored by SNK but quickly withdrew the sponsorship deal after community backlash regarding SNK's Saudi Arabian ownership. The organization described the sponsorship decision as an oversight they deeply regretted and cancelled the associated Metal Slug stream.

First seen Jul 13 ago2 sources covering

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What we know

  • Games Done Quick announced an SNK-sponsored speedrunning stream featuring Metal Slug
  • The event faced rapid backlash from the community over SNK's Saudi Arabian ownership
  • Games Done Quick cancelled the sponsorship within approximately three hours of announcement
  • The organization publicly apologized, calling the partnership decision an oversight they deeply regret

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Metal Slug