GOG apologizes for emailing people Nazi symbols
Good ol' games? | Image: GOG GOG sent a newsletter about the game The End of the Sun on June 5th that included symbols associated with the Nazi SS. The Steam competitor issued a statement attributing the inclusion to a " series of mistakes ," including miscommunication with the German QA team, inconsistent font rendering , and being understaffed during a bank holiday , among other things. The game is a fantasy title set in a universe based on Slavic mythology and culture. So
Digital game storefront GOG has issued an apology after inadvertently including symbols resembling Nazi insignia in a promotional email for the game "The End of the Sun." The company explained the error was due to a "series of mistakes," citing issues such as miscommunication with its German quality assurance team and font rendering problems. The symbols in question were Slavic runes, specifically the Sowilō rune, which signifies "sun," but were unfortunately displayed in a way that caused them to be mistaken for Nazi SS symbols on certain platforms.
This incident highlights the importance of thorough content review and cultural sensitivity in global marketing efforts to avoid unintended offense.
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