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    All companies that have severed ties with Asmongold

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    Just a day after Asmongold was banned from Twitch for his comments about Palestine, Starforge, OTK, and Mad Mushroom began cutting ties with the streamer.

    He shared these comments during a live broadcast on Monday, October 14, and said he would not “cry a river” for those killed in the area because “they come from an inferior culture.”

    Asmongold immediately sparked a backlash, prompting him to apologize in a post on X. Shortly after, he was hit with a 14-day ban on Twitch.

    The streamer again uploaded a video apologizing for his actions on October 16, in which he also revealed that he was stepping down from his leadership position within his Twitch organization, OTK.

    Since then, OTK and several other companies that Asmongold was a part of have started making statements confirming his departure.

    In a statement on X, OTK spoke out against Asmongold’s “disgusting and abhorrent” comments towards the Palestinian people.

    “A few days ago, Zack (Asmongold) made comments that, even in his own words, were disgusting and hateful. OTK denounces all forms of discrimination and violence, and this kind of behavior cannot be tolerated,” they said.

    “We hope Zack remains committed to the promises he made to us, to the community and to himself. In the meantime, OTK will continue to foster an open and inclusive work environment dedicated to producing the best live streaming content possible for our community and partners.

    OTK’s statement also indicates that Asmongold is distancing itself from its sister companies – Starforge, MadMushroom and Mythic.

    Starforge Systems denounces “all forms of discrimination”

    Shortly after OTK released its statement on X, the group’s PC building company spoke out against Asmongold’s comments aimed at “rejecting all forms of discrimination, hatred and violence.”

    “We spoke to Asmongold and mutually agreed to part ways. Starforge unequivocally rejects all forms of discrimination, hatred and violence. We stand by and align with those around the world who seek to foster acceptance, unity and dignity,” it reads.

    Following the trend of companies speaking out against Asmongold’s comments, OTK’s indie game publisher Mad Mushroom revealed that they had also cut ties with the streamer.

    “As an independent game publisher, we exist to enable developers from all cultures and backgrounds to share their stories and passions through their art. The views shared by Asmongold on Monday are contrary to our mission. Zack will step away from his leading role in Mad Mushroom to work on himself and hold himself accountable,” they said.

    This is everything we know about the brands that cut ties with Asmongold over his comments on Palestine. We will update this article if more companies speak out.

    In addition to parting ways with OTK-owned companies, Asmongold says he wants to create a more positive and fun environment for his viewers when he returns to his Twitch channel after his ban.

    Mars
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