Saudi Arabia's investment fund and Nintendo shareholder
Games Done Quick has cancelled a sponsored stream with SNK, developer of the Metal Slug series, following community backlash over SNK's 96% ownership by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund. The move comes after viewers criticized the partnership due to Saudi Arabia's human rights record. GDQ apologised for the oversight, promising to review and strengthen their sponsorship process.
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