Tripwire Interactive CEO steps down following backlash from anti-abortion comments - gomezhured1993

Maneater and Killing Floor developer Tripwire interactional has announced CEO John Gibson has "stepped down" following the backlash to comments he made in support of a disputed Texas anti-abortion banker's bill.

A command on the development was posted to the studio's official Twitter account. "The comments given by St. John the Apostle Gibson are of his have belief, and do not reflect those of Tripwire Interactive as a party. His comments disregarded the values of our whole team, our partners and much of our broader community. Our leadership team at Tripwire are profoundly dreary and are co-ordinated in our commitment to take Jonathan Swift action and to foster a many positive environment."

"Effective immediately, John Gibson has stepped down as CEO of Tripwire Interactive. Cobalt-founding appendage and current Vice President, Alan Wilson, will arrogate as interim Chief executive officer. Alan has been with the companion since its shaping in 2005 and is an active lead in some the studio's business and organic process affairs."

"Alan will bring up with the rest of the Tripwire leadership team to take steps with employees and partners to address their concerns including execution a company-sweeping town manse meeting and promoting open dialogue with Tripwire leadership and all employees. His understanding of both the company's polish and the creative vision of our games will carry the team through and through this transition, with full support from the new Tripwire leaders."

Althea Gibson's pilot statement—in which he praised the US Supreme Court for not intervening when TX passed a controversial law banning six-week abortions—was widely criticised by many inside the industry. This included co-developer Shipwright Games who ended its contracts with Tripwire as advantageously as Chivalry II developer Injured Banner Studios World Health Organization also distanced themselves from the statement.

A statement regarding recent events.

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— Tripwire Interactive (@TripwireInt) September 7, 2021