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http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articl...troversial-youtuber-jontron-from-yooka-laylee

UK developer Playtonic has removed the controversial YouTuber JonTron from its upcoming title Yooka-Laylee.

JonTron - real name Jon Jafari - has found himself in the news in recent weeks following a series of far-right views about immigration, ethnicity and nationalism.

JonTron was doing voice acting for the game, for those who didn't know.

"We recently became aware of comments made by voice artist JonTron after development on Yooka-Laylee had been completed," the firm told GamesIndustry.biz in a statement.

"JonTron is a talented video presenter who we were initially, two years ago, happy to include as a voice contributor in our game. However, in light of his recent personal viewpoints we have made the decision to remove JonTron's inclusion in the game via a forthcoming content update. We would like to make absolutely clear that we do not endorse or support JonTron's personal viewpoints and that, as an external fan contributor, he does not represent Playtonic in any capacity. Playtonic is a studio that celebrates diversity in all forms and strives to make games that everyone can enjoy. As such, we deeply regret any implied association that could make players feel anything but 100% comfortable in our game worlds, or distract from the incredible goodwill and love shown by our fans and Kickstarter backers."

 

[TheDinoman]

Well, there it is.

 

[PurpleMoustache]

Good

 

[Mihael Mello Keehl]

Replace with Dunkey, plz?

 

[Tensketch]

Safe thing to do I suppose. Remove all association.

Replace with Dunkey, plz?

YES

 

[spindashing]

YES

 

[gcncontroller]

Not playing around.... good on them honestly

 

[digitalrelic]

Kudos to Playtonic. I was going to purchase the game either way, but it speaks well of their morality that they made this decision.

 

[RS4-]

Too good.

 

[Vincent Grayson]

Bye Felicia.

 

[KORNdoggy]

justice

 

[JetSetRadio]

Jeff Green please!

 

[LordKano]

Very good.

 

[Abilidebob]

Replace with Dunkey, plz?

PLEASE

 

[Heavy's Sandvich]

i had no idea he was involved, glad hes gone.

 

[Xiao Hu]

Good

 

[J@hranimo]

Wow, was this a known thing before?

Good riddance regardless.

 

[NOLA_Gaffer]

I didn't even know he was in the game, to be honest.

 

[Paskil]

Womp womp

 

[JonnyDBrit]

Actions have consequences.

Good move by Playtonic.

 

[Dartastic]

Replace with Dunkey, plz?

Omg yes

 

[Mass Effect]

Replace with Dunkey, plz?

Would be infinitely better.

 

[Übermatik]

Respect to them. Good conscious decision.

 

[EekumBokum]

Thank god. I was feeling very conflicted about having supported this game over this.

 

[gngf123]

Good move Playtonic. Happy to see them taking a stance on this.

 

[soultron]

The right thing to do. Kids playing shouldn't be exposed to him.

 

[Rocketz]

I should pre order now.

 

[oti]

Good on you.

 

[HStallion]

How dare they infringe on Jon's free speech!

 

[Jazzem]

Awesome This won't be without controversy but it absolutely is the right move.

 

[meirl]

Well done. Preorder uncancelled.

 

[Lunarwhale]

loud hootin and hollerin

 

[Double Donut]

 

[Thud]

Playtonic is singing 'And I will always love you' JonTron style.

 

[Tizoc]

Any chance they could get Liam O'brien for the role?

 

[Im_So_Pringles]

Dunkey! Dunkey! Dunkey! Dunkey!

 

[Kyoufu]

Well done, Playtonic.

 

[Grylvak]

Saw that coming. I wonder if Gears for Breakfast (Hat in Time) will do the same or if they will keep Jon's voice in the game.

 

[Kenzodielocke]

Good.

 

[OricWindstar]

As a previous fan of Jon, good to hear.

 

[tomhan]

Well there it is, I am officially old. I had no idea what any of the three things in the thread title were. After reading the OP this seems like a good thing though, so that's good.

 

[shiyrley]

Good

Replace with Dunkey, plz?

Yes

 

[NotLiquid]

Replace with Dunkey, plz?

Fuck yeah

 

[L Thammy]

That was fast. But good on them. JonTron was like high octane racism.

Honestly, little interest in the game, but I'm considering grabbing it to give them some support now.

 

[Pinko Marx]

Good shit.

 

[BigEmil]

Replace with Dunkey, plz?

Dunkey is friends with Jon Tron so this won't happen

 

[Metalingus5150]

Good.

 

[James Scott]

"The makers of my favorite childhood game don't like me anymore. Am I wrong? No, my childhood was wrong"
Hope something gets through to him

 

[Nori Chan]

Replace him with Michael jones from achievement hunter pls

 

[Bebop]

Good thing.