Insomniac Games’ video statement on current US immigration policy

Insomniac Games CEO & Founder Ted Price addresses the studio’s stance on current US immigration policy.

[Genuine-User]

Good on Insomniac - respect.

[Utalkin2me]

In 2011 Obama did a 6 month refugee ban also. Where was the uproar then?

[thekhurg]

The left doesn't care what the left does. Only the right.

[Brugal]

It was only for Iraq and it was in response to credible threats linked to the refugee program.

[Ulf]

It was congress, not "Obama", and it was based on intelligence data concerning imminent terror threats. Trump's ban doesn't ban a single country that has yielded a terrorist attack on the US, ever. ...probably because he does business in those countries.

[WhoCaresWhatMyNameIs]

@Utalkin2me
@thekhurg

Obama didn't place a refugee ban. He placed a freeze on visas. Simple google search would help you idiots out. I'll summarize it for based on a report from ABC news.

Breitbart, Jan. 29: In 2013, ABC News first revealed that two years earlier, the State Department had imposed a freeze over the processing of Iraqi refugees for six months. The halt was the result of the discovery of two al-Qaida members admitted as refugees from Iraq who were living in Bowling Green, Kentucky and who had admitted to targeting U.S. troops in Iraq.

[Vhampir]

Sweden is now the rape capital of the western world, and it has no-go zones where ambulances even need a police escort. There are "sharia patrols" all over Europe harassing people on the streets. Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, and UAE refused Syrian refugees. They must hate Muslims, right? Keep supporting open borders and holding up those signs, I'm sure it will work out.

Feel free to actually read the executive order:
https://www.whitehouse.gov/...
You'll need to refer other documents listed, like 8 U.S.C. 1187, to understand it all.

[GamingIVfun]

There's a big difference between what Obama did with Iraq (one country) and what Trump is doing with muslims and muslim countries that don't benefit his companies bottom line. Keep defending Xenophobia and Fascism, while the rest of us defend America and freedom.

The problem is that right wingers think they have no faults and change the facts (alternate) to suite that notion.

Stand up for America and against Donald Trump.

[Aceman18]

Have to respect IG for their beliefs, I'll always support them because they make some of my favorite games. I look forward to the new Spider-Man game.

I find it funny how people are b*tching that IG is using their right to express their views as is their right too (it's called freedom of speech), ppl complaining here should get over themselves.

[UltimateMaster]

I do believe that there needs to be a serious discussion on immigration policies in the USA.

I do believe as human beings we are compassionate and accepting when it comes to accepting people as humanitarians, but not necessarily those with malicious ideologies "terrorism" that doesn't behold American values.

A good argument from the left is that we are a nation that welcomes people and that banning certain countries who give the radicals fuel in anti-American sentiment.

A good argument from the right was I lock my doors not because I Hate the people outside but because I Love the people inside and want to protest them.

Both sides agree we need to vent people and do a background check of people to make sure we invite the good people in our country.

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How to proceed then, well it needs to be a discussion, to Listen another person's perspective, not just hear them to hear them to make #owned or to overthrow their argument, nor should it be in protest against America for the actions of Trump and only Trump does.

[starchild]

Nice comment. Very well said.

[UnHoly_One]

Nothing about this is "good on them".

It's never a good idea for a business owner to spout off political opinions.

Why? Because all it does is alienate half of your potential customers.

People like me who will remember this when I'm happily never buying any of their games.

[Deadpooled]

At least it's better than what the Starbucks guy announced #BoycottStarbucks

[James Vanderbeek]

good job for saying they support isis? Trump already said the good ones will get in just fine. they just want to keep the bad ones out. you know if you went over to these countries you would probably get killed because of your American ways. clueless people.

[Kombatologist]

You know, if they came over here, they would probably get killed by some white gunman on a shooting spree. Clueless people. /s

[Muzikguy]

I like this. I also like seeing all these other companies around the country stand against Trump as well. When he was campaigning he was talking about going against the establishment and all this, which appealed to a lot of people and in theory that would be a good thing. Not even 2 weeks in and we have more people going against the President himself. It's quite funny. We should stop comparing Trump to Obama too. What Trump is doing is wrong. It's not "ok" because someone else did the same thing (but really, it wasn't the same thing). That to me shows a lot of ignorance and selfishness. Don't justify wrongs because others did it first

[GamingIVfun]

Trump travel ban is on muslim countries that have no known Isol affiliation but leaves out muslim counties that trumps companies have business dealings with, seems indefensible to me but I'm sure some will find a way to defend that. Doing this without proper discussion with key members of his cabinet and other government officials, indefensible. This lone wolf decision is anti american, shows us in his first week of his term what we can expect for the next 4 years. There is a reason we have a government made of of many members and not just one lone wolf running this country, it's to help make decisions that are thought out and beneficial. Doing this helps the terrorist by making us seem anti muslim and punishes people that are doing us no harm. The bad will he has created with this extremely bad decision will linger in peoples memory.

Punishing all muslims for extremist group behavior that the vast majority of Muslims are against and have no affiliation with is wrong, who suffers most from these extremist, the muslims, so in the right wing extremist mind we punish them more. Their are much better ways of protecting our country from terrorist attacks than xenophobia and fascism.

I am not a liberal or a conservative, I am a moderate. Bad decisions or policies no matter the party are bad decisions and are bad for america, it's citizens and the world. Republican's, Democrats all americans need to STAND UP against Donald Trump.

[XStation4pio_Pro]

agreed. this is some bullshit going on. i'm american and i didn't vote for any of this but at least i can say i live in california and we are definitely insulating ourselves from the madness.

[TGGJustin]

Major respect for Ted Price and that entire team for doing this. Good on them.

[xwabbit]

They flagged our comments Inappropriate LMFAO!!!, unbelievable what a complete joke. The SJW's that cant accept facts so they choose to flag LOL!

[xwabbit]

@GamingIVfun

You are completely brain dead, you have so much misinformation actual retards seem smarter.

"Trump travel ban is on muslim countries that have no known Isol affiliation but leaves out muslim counties that trumps companies have business dealings with"

The list was made by the Obama administration, the 7 countries where SELECTED by the Obama administration. I guess Obama was working for Trump and btw can you name just ONE Business deal? Btw try learning about The Department of Homeland Security and what they do, sorry you are so "special" and who is isol ?

Source
http://ktla.com/2017/01/29/...

"Doing this without proper discussion with key members of his cabinet and other government officials, indefensible"

LOL ..... He did discussed it with members of his cabinet, the only members crying are the ones he didn't tell. He cant say something and its done, learn how things work in the government b4 posting something so dumb, theres a reason y there personal for every little detail, he cant approve his own laws LOL! what a joke LOLOLOLOL.

"Doing this helps the terrorist by making us seem anti muslim and punishes people that are doing us no harm"

So completely brainwashed are we ? What about the other 120 countries that have have some of the HIGHEST population of Muslims ? sorry you are so dumb. These countries where selected by the Obama administration and said to have high terrorism.

Source
https://sethfrantzman.com/2...

"Punishing all muslims for extremist group behavior that the vast majority of Muslims are against and have no affiliation with is wrong, who suffers most from these extremist"

Sorry, I forgot only 7 countries represented Muslims all over the world, I forgot those other 120 countries have fake Muslims, logic not your strong suit. I can see you're really good at being manipulated by the media, try researching your self before making a complete fool of your self.

"so in the right wing extremist mind we punish them more"

Its ok when Obama lets the State Department in 2011 stopped processing Iraq refugee requests for six months after the Federal Bureau of Investigation uncovered evidence that several dozen terrorists from Iraq had infiltrated the United States via the refugee program but its not ok if Trump does something very similar USING Obama's list. GGWP

"Their are much better ways of protecting our country from terrorist attacks than xenophobia and fascism. "

LOL omg, you are so brainwashed. Do you even know what fascism is lmfao ? OMG this is so good I cant wait to post this on my Reddit. Can you name just one example of Trump being fascist ? and xenophobia how exactly ? Obama selected that list and Muslims aren't a race btw LOL. Trump didn't select those countries, Obama did so please educate your self and look at actual sources that I posted with actual facts.

"I am not a liberal or a conservative, I am a moderate. Bad decisions or policies no matter the party are bad decisions and are bad for america, it's citizens and the world. Republican's, Democrats all americans need to STAND UP against Donald Trump"

Thank God you don't represent a side because you would make them look horrible with your misinformation and 0 based logic comments.

[xwabbit]

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[TheColbertinator]

Insomniac is based out of Burbank,a a melting pot of diverse nationalities and religions such as Mexican,Armenian,Iranian,Israe li,Indian,Jew,Catholic,Baptist and dozens more.

I'm not surprised they are taking such a firm stance.

"All, too, will bear in mind this sacred principle, that though the will of the majority is in all cases to prevail, that will to be rightful must be reasonable; that the minority possess their equal rights, which equal law must protect, and to violate would be oppression."

- Thomas Jefferson

[hellothere1977]

Great quote...from a man who OWNED over 200 negroes.

[UltraNova]

Its lit!

[Greyfoxdbz]

haha. loved it.

[Software_Lover]

Whenever someone brings up "the founding fathers" or this country isn't what it was, I'm like ........ they owned slaves, and lynchings were legal?

[Deadpooled]

Hahahahaha BURN!!!

[hellothere1977]

@software_lover: "Whenever someone brings up "the founding fathers" or this country isn't what it was, I'm like ........ they owned slaves, and lynchings were legal?"

don't take my response to this guy out of context. i just found it comical that the guy i responded to would use that quote to "herald" insomniac's comical view. i have a great respect and appreciation for much of what the founding fathers did. they had the courage to FIGHT TO THE DEATH for something they believed in. how many whiners here about bush/obama/trump would dare go against the Government's trained elite killers (SS, marines, seals, SWAT, ATF, LR snipers?)

all and all, i'd say T Jefferson did a lot of good...owning human beings just wasn't one of those good things.

[ZombieGamerMan]

I'm willing to concede that this isn't the smoothest possible thing but at the same time we live in a different age than Jefferson did where we can see what the refugee and migrant problem has had in Europe, Trump's action here might not be the best possible action but he is at least trying to fix a very serious issue

[sliggio32]

He's not trying to fix a damn thing! Weird that none of the countries that he does business in (where terrorists have actually come from!!) are on the list. This is Islamophobic and hateful to its core. Does anybody else find it ironic that the people who are so afraid of terrorists live far away from anything that they would consider as a target??

[uth11]

The Native Americans didn't control the borders of this country. Look how it worked out for them!

If you freely import people with ideologies that are incompatible with western values, it's going to cause trouble. No two ways about it. We have thousands of years of history to back that up.

[memots]

Shhh there is no problem. Pointing it out makes you a supremacist. You are not allowed to say the truth

[WelkinCole]

Europe situation is vastly different from the US with regards to Refugees.

[game4funz]

I think some groups or ignorants actually want mass rape to happen in the streets like it is in germany and france.

[madpuppy]

"Federal immigration law also includes Section 1182(f), which states: “Whenever the President finds that the entry of any aliens or of any class of aliens into the United States would be detrimental to the interests of the United States, he may by proclamation, and for such period as he shall deem necessary, suspend the entry of all aliens or any class of aliens as immigrants or non-immigrants, or impose on the entry of aliens any restrictions he may deem to be appropriate”

This is actual Federal immigration law....(I'm dropping the mike now)...."thud"

[RememberThe357]

He clearly has the power, the complaint is about how the power is used.

[therevolution]

Well stated. A country isn't a country without a people and borders. Both Mexico and Canada have more stringent immigration policies than the US yet we're ridiculed for keeping our country safe

[Jiggy7d]

So it's bad to impose a temporary ban on Muslims, but it's ok to completely rape and pillage their countries, which America has been doing for over 15 years without pause?Logic.

[James Vanderbeek]

Im in cali and most of the middle eastern people agree with trump. you have to remember a lot of these people over there do not believe in our beliefs and the way we live life. they come here believing if they sacrifice themselves and kill us they will go to some promise land. trump is trying to keep those people out. not the people who come here to live the American dream. WHAT IS SO WRONG WITH THAT? HAHA. If you know someone is a drunk asshole who will cause a fight and destroy your place will you invite them to your home? NO.

[therevolution]

They were also one of the first countries to abolish slavery while the middle East and Africa still have it with no real outcry from the west

[Muzikguy]

That's an amazing quote. It's just funny/hypocritical coming from a slave owner. Of course, the whole constitution was written in a different time.

[fathertime4464]

Nice quote, however it does not pertain to those that are not in this country or the none citizens

[MagicBeanz]

And I'm sure many standing there dont agree with Ted but have to pretend in order to keep their jobs which is sad.

[littletad]

Major respect for them. Can't wait for their Spider-man game :)

[Deadpooled]

Would be hilarious if they hid a pro-immigrant easter egg in the game to be found later.

[aaronaton]

yeah like a syrian kid that had been neglected and drowned, then placed on the beach face down.

[Deadpooled]

@aaronaton

Yeah that Syrian kid was found on the rocks nearby, the photographer took the kid and faked the picture. Seeing how many gullible people there are in the world, the "refugees" (because let's face it, the sheer majority are/were not refugees but illegal migrants seeking handouts at the expense of the taxpayer (which in itself the "Muslims" doing this are have sinned as per Islamic principles for trying to take what they don't deserve and haven't earned the privilege, taking advantage of handouts)) were allowed a free pass through Europe thanks to Herr Merkel, which caused utter chaos and the rise of right wing policies, eventually Brexit (the correct decision as the EU became a dictatorship of Germany telling everyone else what to do) and now Trump voted in as POTUS (the first WWE Hall of Famer to be voted in as POTUS. Also wouldn't be surprised if the next election is between Trump and Dwayne Johnson lol)

Also regarding that Syrian kid, his father is a people smuggler who had his own boat and was charging $10,000 per person to take across the Mediterranean. He escaped the manslaughter charge for basically causing the death of his son and escaped to Turkey.

[Brugal]

I applaud Ted Price for taking a stance and I encourage anyone else who feels the same to do so as well.

[ZombieGamerMan]

and I stand on the opposing side as I feel Americans need to think about America first and at least understand the President is trying to prevent what is happening in Europe to happen in the US

[captainexplosion]

Wow, normally I hear nothing except praise for Trump here. Good for you guys. Insomniac is my favorite dev too.

[MultiConsoleGamer]

Bravo! Well said!

[Articuno76]

Huh, I hadn't considered the impact this would have on game development. But given how internationalised the talent pool is for major studios these days of course it would impact things.

[thekhurg]

It's not going to have an impact. Games aren't made in 90 days. Period.

[JackBNimble]

Unless you are working for insomniac on say a work visa.

[WhoCaresWhatMyNameIs]

Indefinite ban on Syrians. Research. Period.

[Nodoze]

Exactly how many Syrian refugees do you envision are presently working at Insomniac?

[Articuno76]

From what I've heard people have to wait 18-24 months to go through a vetting process. And some people who were nearing the end of that process have had it restarted.

Also, how can you say having certain staff not around for 3 whole months won't have an impact in an industry that has a major issue with overtime work as it is? Tell your employer you aren't going to work for them for 3 months and just vanish on them. Believe me, they won't agree that it's trivial.

[Lamboomington]

is this in reference to the 7 country ban or the new work visa policy ?

[Jayszen]

Good for you, Insomniac! You deserve our respect for standing up and being counted at a time like this. Keep the games coming!

[justsomeoffdude]

this alone has sold me on their next game.. whatever that is

[DragonDDark]

It's spiderman

[Nightmar3Demom]

Respect for Ted Price. Well done, Sir!!

[comebackkid9891]

Thank you insomniac for not waiting until you had my money.

[UnHoly_One]

lol how true.

I'll happily never support them again. :)

[PGRfox]

Idiots. Keep out of politics and do games. Half of them look like they were forced to be there.

[Gr8saiyaman88]

Exactly what I was thinking! I doubt 100% of them in there agree, but what can you do? I doubt there'd be political bullies in the workplace... : p

[Theparanerds]

GOOD ON YOU!!!

[SegaSaturn669]

I don't want to hear about political opinions from game devs. Why are they standing around instead of getting to work?

If you have a statement to make, make it with your craft.

[Ulf]

They just sold me a copy of Spider-man.

[Nodoze]

Opposite effect for me. I will just add Insomniac to the list of the idiots that won't be getting my money moving forward. Well done Ted. Using your position, and your employees as props to spout your political opinions. You have just guaranteed that you and your company will NEVER receive a nickel from me...ever again.

[UnHoly_One]

Same here. They can keep their games, and Hollywood can keep it's movies and TV shows.

[Ristul]

Yeah, me too, I will never support them in the future, thats a fact. The only way I will play their games is if I can pick them up second hand.

[Cy]

Shut up. No one cares. Stop virtue signaling and go back to making games.

[tulholdren]

spider man Day 1. Respect for standing behind what you believe in.

[FreeSpeech69]

Too many crappy games tbh.

[Chinkyinc18]

How is this gaming news? Just because it involves a game developer doesn't mean it's gaming news. Politics should only be involved in a gaming website if it directly affects gaming. How does their opinion on politics affect gaming on any level? They say it would harm their game company, but they don't explain how, meaning there's still no relevancy to gaming, just politics. If it's constitutional or not, is up to the courts, not developers. So let political media serve this up if they want, not the gaming community.

[cl1983]

Chinkyinc I completely understand where your coming from. This does have an effect on the games they are making if Insomniac has employee's who come from those regions whom aren't US citizens. Now I'm not going to claim that they do or don't, however that is why the story is allowed.

[jmc8888]

It's completely politics. Not just politics, but partisan politics.

When one side does something, it's silence.
When the other sides does the same thing, it's outrage.

Get used to it. My fellow Democrats are going to spend the next four years rallying around paid protesters to scream about evil deeds our own party did. In the end, we'll lose even bigger, because these insane protests ignore the real issues and only push people away from the party.

The answer to my party's extremism being voted down because of their insane extremism, isn't to become more extreme on identity politics. But that's what we're doing.

It's pretty sad. People should really look at all the crimes us Democrats did from 2008-2016. Sadly, most are ignorant of reality.

In reality, Bush and Obama are war criminals. We'll see if Trump is. But it's pathetic that people are protesting that which they don't even know anything about, and didn't care to the past 8-16 years.

It's pretty strange for my side (Democrats) to support a war criminal, then before anything actually happens, people are convinced the other side is one and he must be stopped. It makes them look really stupid.

The Democratic Party sold us Democrats out starting with Bill Clinton. We became a party of war, wall street, and outsourcing under Clinton. Obama made it much, much worse. Dramatically escalated spying. Jailed journalists. War against whistleblowers. Murdered Americans without due process. Murdered American Children. Sowed war and destruction across the world which precipitated millions of deaths, and the entire migration wave into Europe. The list goes on and on.

People forget, it was Bill Clinton that signed NAFTA. It was Bill Clinton that repealed Glass-Steagall.

The weakening and then repeal of Glass-Steagall caused the dot-com bubble. The rules prohibited the trading that blew the bubble.

Set the stage for the housing derivatives implosion of 2008, and has driven us to the biggest bubble in the history of the world. (again the rules of Glass-Steagall prohibited the actions that caused it)

Ultimately dot-com is on Clinton. Housing derivatives crash of 2008 is ultimately on Bush (with Clinton setting the stage with the repeal of Glass-Steagall). It's on Bush, because he was the one who could of changed courses, but let the bubble grow.

The coming biggest crash is on Obama... because he had a mandate to reign in Wall Street by re-implementing Glass-Steagall, and he didn't. He didn't need to let the Federal Reserve blow the biggest bubble in history (and coordinate with other central banks to make it worldwide). Nothing from 2008 was fixed. NOTHING.

[jmc8888]

A fun fact. Over 1000 bankers went to jail for S&L crash in the late 1980's. Obama jailed 0 for 2008, bailed them out, continued to outsource jobs, suspended accounting rules, fudged the numbers every way he could, then try to tell the people who lost everything that he turned it all around. He didn't. Not even close. Instead of protecting you against them, he took arms with them against you... then spun it as doing what was best for you, and the media was complicit in his crimes.

So what Insomniac just actually told everyone is that they don't know anything about politics whatsoever.... but they sure are partisan. We'll see if that helps them. It won't.

In reality, this act just screams of playing the fiddle while Rome burns. As disconnected with reality as Nero was.

It also goes to show you how well propaganda works. They have entire companies toeing the moron line because they believed the propaganda. The propaganda that has shown to be false time and time again, yet they still believe it.

Believe me when I say this. Our world is on the precipice of some bad things. The people who believe in propaganda, are convinced they are believing in facts, despite all of reality showcasing how wrong they are at every turn. That's a massive problem for the world. It's not just here in the U.S., it's worldwide. They are doubling, tripling, quadrupling down on idiocy.

In reality, Obama did a very similar thing done in 2011. Where was the outrage? There was none.

But now, the corrupt media (90 percent owned by 6 corporations) is happy to be in league with more Soros paid color revolutions. We can basically call what's been going on here in the U.S.... The George Soros USA Pink Revolution. Any reason to protest, no matter how stupid, no matter past if our Democratic party did the same thing, will be sponsored to create chaos in hopes that a revolution eventually occurs. He's trying to create useful idiots, and look around, he's been pretty successful. My fellow Americans are easily fooled, they wish to be fooled in many cases.

Just like all the other death and destruction he's sowed in his life all over the world, and continues to, the same operation is being employed against the U.S.. Wake up people. You're being scammed.

[ZombieGamerMan]

2+2=5. This is the world we sadly live in now and it is now up to political moves like voting in Trump and Brexit are the only ways we can hopefully fix this world

[AHall88]

As long as they do gon't hamfisting their views into games, I don't care.
I don't think they have a clue about what they're making a statement against, but hey, it's America, you can say whatever you want, or just about.

[brashpandacoot]

LOVE this!

[sampson3121]

good to see artist standing up and being heard. CHEERS!

[theshredded]

Props to them, Spidy will be awesome!

[HaVoK308]

Welp, I won't be purchasing their games anymore. Push the narrative, and ignore the facts. The California way.

[LoveSpuds]

A Trump supporter accusing others of ignoring FACTS.....the irony!

[Nodoze]

IT IS TEMPORARY BAN. It is to PROTECT the 350 million of us who live here in the US. While this might inconvenience some in the short term, since when do we sacrifice security for convenience? So over this melt down. Hey folks take a look at the goings on in Germany and France. If that is what you want. MOVE THERE.

[XIIIWARRIORPS4]

Thank you Nodoze.

[themodern_age]

Beautiful. Much respect to Insomniac for this.
I love my country and whats she stands for; that's why I know this ban is absolutely un-American.

[opinionated]

That is absolutely untrue. Throughout our entire history we have had periods of temporary immigration and travel bans. Even if it was just to give the immigrants who came previously time to assimilate. We don't have assimilation anymore we have open borders, that is anti-American if anything. We have never had open borders, never... The founder Hamilton (which the left likes to dick ride) was an staunch immigration hawk.

[themodern_age]

United States is made up of immigrants working together to better that one goal "the American dream".
This country has always been inclusive and welcoming; this new policy is the furthest thing from that.

[opinionated]

That's simply not true. I don't know where your version of American history came from but this policy is nothing new. Yes we have always had immigration but people came here to be Americans. It wasn't "multicultural" like it is now. People came here to adopt our culture and live by our laws. We are not a nation of immigrants we are a nation of citizens. As a citizen you are under the jurisdiction of the United States constitution. The billions of people around the world have zero right to come here unless it's beneficial to the citizen. We don't take the poor from every third world country if it means the destruction of our entire system and society. The mass immigrations of the past weren't supported by a welfare state. The Italian immigrants and such had no choice but to assimilate. That's why groups in the past largely stick together in communities for support. It's simply not like this anymore.

That's why there have always been pauses in immigration to let the new ones assimilate into our culture. It has literally always been like this. We have never bent over backwards to be "inclusive" to cultures around the world. If you wanted to bring that culture wirh you then why move at all?

[themodern_age]

I agree that it's a privilege to make America one's home and I do agree that the USA cannot simply take in every single person who dreams of coming here. I just feel the way our President is wording these proposals, will actually cause our country more harm in the end. I did not vote for Trump but I want to see him succeed because he is my countries President. I just see him as being very abrasive and callous, and I do not think thats a very good image for us.

[opinionated]

That's understandable but he is not wording it any differently than it has been in the past. People will say anything to make it look like Trump is off the rails as a rogue president. All I'm saying is take everything you hear with a grain of salt. If you hear the media crying about how unprecedented, unconstitutional and un-American something is then research it. 9 times out of 10 they are full of it.. It's not unprecedented or un-American at all. It's business as usual actually lol, don't fall for the talking points.

[themodern_age]

Oh no, I agree totally. I do not let any media outlets sway my thinking. I listen to what both sides have to say and then I have to just follow my heart. I actually agree with certain things Trump says and does, again I just feel the guy could act a little more "humble" or "gracious" considering he is the President. I never run away from a good discussion, I always keep an open mind.

[BadElf]

Wow, when are people actually going to understand? Insomniac, no one cares about what you think. They just care about what game you're making next

[Nodoze]

correction...for the most part 99% correct, but change the word 'just' to now state 'used to' and this is 100% accurate.

[Zarock]

It's a matter of national security It has nothing to do with religion. All those countries listed In the ban are basically war zones and Infested with terrorist groups. It's a logical decision to ban them and no I'm not from US.

[XXanderXX]

Good for insomniac, we need more studios , publisher to take a stand against this craziness.

[PiperMCFierceson]

What YG says in that song!!!

[enzobot]

Contrary to the dissenters, this video is VERY relevant. Video games are primarily designed by immigrants. I work in film and have run into many VFX artists... they are all Polish, German, Russian, Danish, Chinese, etc.

[Rob_Ko]

and do you see any of these countries on ban list?

[MAULxx]

No thanks I support the ban.
Why are they spinning this into something its not?

[Rob_Ko]

looks like I'm not buying Spiderman.

[zb1ftw777]

Insomniac......employ cheap immigrant labour.

Of course it will hurt them.

Plus, there isn't an immigration ban. Get facts correct before speak.

[Tonykid]

oh no there's politics on my video games.

[James Vanderbeek]

Why are people so clueless? So ted you are going to hire ISIS members? that is the whole point of this temporary ban to make sure we let the right people in. What is wrong with that when you have isis all over these parts saying they want to bomb us and kill Americans? he isnt banning the people that belong here. JESUS!!! LOL

[James Vanderbeek]

ted price go over to those countries and be American. lets see if you come back. good luck

[Kabaneri]

Yup Im not buying that new Spiderman. You wanna have a political opinion where it shouldnt be its gonna hurt your wallet. Just ask Pepsi and Kellogg after the Breitbart boycott.

[Ants909]

Stay out of politics please. Make games.

[alfcrippinjr]

Insomniac Games good games company a lot better then the other well known ones

[Dirtnapstor]

Smh....They are entitled to their own opinions, but they need to stay off the bandwagon and focus on what they know and not play politics.

[Surt]

Leave it to the SJW and we would take in all of Syria. Ask Germany how well that intake of refugees is going? We are a world of nations. And every nation has borders.

And those countries were on DHS lists before trump took office. Feeling sad for so and so means nothing. It's not logic.

[SilentGuard]

I wonder how many Jews, homosexuals, and atheists are in that picture that most refugees would love to stone to death if given the chance, or at the very least turn a blind eye to. I wonder how many of the women there would love to be forced to live the kind of life muslim women do. Funny how with liberals anti-semetism, homophobia, and sexism is ok as long as it comes from the religion of Islam, an ideology built around religion more in common with nazism than people want to believe. But hey, being PC is fashionable, if illogical, right? So lets import millions of people with a religious ideology that is hostile to the liberal values we all enjoy.

[SinkingSage]

I like how they put asians at the front so they look like a diverse team.

[SynestheticRoar]

Ted Price is standing up. God bless him. A great man once wrote "Fools multiply when wise men are silent." Nelson Mandela.

[redknight80]

Definitely will be coming to this site less if those involved decide to get more and more involved in Politics...I come here to get away from that shit, come on now...

[DarXyde]

While the ban is temporary, I still disagree with it. It was recently mentioned that some of those countries may be on the list indefinitely, so to dismiss it as temporary is a bit preemptive. And really, if you're going to do this, why would you skip over Saudi Arabia or Pakistan? Those countries are quite well known, more so than other countries on the ban list, for their violence. Could it be because, gasp, the president has business interests in those two nations?

Liberals and conservatives are a bloody joke. Both sides are sensitive in their own ways. Whether it's policing language or popping a blood vessel because someone takes a knee during the national anthem, both involve expression and speech, fundamental parts of the constitution.

That all being said, I can get behind Insomniac on this. They're voicing their opinion on the matter, which they're allowed to do, just as some of you are allowed to be whiny enough to boycott their games for not even personally offending you (unless you WERE personally offended, in which case, seek help). It's amazing how divided America has become in a week, yet complained that the last 8 years have been so divisive. Politics didn't bother people then to nearly the same degree.

I encourage everyone to put away their overnight political science degrees to realize that you're being manipulated. It's all an elaborate multiple-tiered act to keep you divided with several failsafe plans. If you're not divided by race, there's religion, political affiliation, ideology, etc.

If you care about making things better, come together. Call your congressman. Listen to your fellow man without condemning their products and services just because you disagree.

[NicSage]

Free speech comes with a price; Sometimes it hits your bottom line or could jeopardize your employment. I let my voice be heard with my wallet as many others do as well. Only reason I say this is because you said " Listen to your fellow man without condemning their products and services just because you disagree. " sometimes condemning products or services is the only way to make our voice heard. Consumers are the only reason companies are in business, I think companies forget that sometimes.

I'm not personally offended but rather will not support someone or group who disregards safety for my family and community. That is what this temp ban is all about safety and that is far more important than jobs or feelings.

[DarXyde]

If that's ALL it is, I might be inclined to agree.

Like I said, Saudi Arabia is surprisingly absent from that blacklist. It's business interests. Make no mistake, this is not a gesture of security exclusively.

[FreakyFox]

Ted Price and Insomniac just lost alot of fans and support becuase of this.

My money aint going to anyone who supports open door policy in these uncertain times.

[fathertime4464]

Screw insomniac. None of those people shown even come from one of the banned countries. Also we have always banned travel to and from countries that we're at war with.
Suck it up ya big babies. It's cry babies like insomniac and all those that support garbage like this that would rather see people murdered and buildings bombed rather than do what's needed to protect citizens from those initiating the attacks. All most all attacks on US soil have been done by individuals with a visitors visa, so deal with it and shove political correctness where the sun don't shine!!

[EliteGameKnight]

I hate it when the entertainment industry decides to get political.

[DarXyde]

Didn't we elect an entertainment industry figure into the white house?

[NicSage]

I love insomniac games but I 100% disagree with this. This is more than jobs. This is about safety for my family, myself and my community. Has anyone seen what Europe looks like now? I stand with President Trump.
#boycottIG

[Bladesfist]

Have you? I was in Cologne in August and personally did not notice a change, although I spent most of my time inside the event.

[Donnie81]

I served in the United States Marine Corps and I'm proud to say I fought for the freedoms of all Americans no matter what race or religion. During my two tours in Iraq I met many good people and I wish Mr Trump understood the average people in those countries affected by this ban are more scared of terrorism than we ever could be, they live with it every day.
Insomniac stood up for what they believe in
and did it in a respectful way. You guys remember that and try to respect other peoples believes and try to discuss things in a civil manner. I just wish we lived in a world where we didn't have to worry about such things.

[fathertime4464]

I served in the army. I understand their fear, however I am an American and I put my country first above all. I'm sick and tired of the freebies we give out in the name of understanding. I didn't serve for other countries citizens to be happy and safe. I don't pay taxes for none citizens to be housed, clothed, fed, and educated. I did and do these things for the freedom, protection, and welfare of my fellow US citizens, for my country, family, and friends. There are citizens denied social security, financial aid, housing, education, food, clean water, and even simple compassion. However we give it to illegals' and "refugees" without question. Home and country first. If you disagree that's your right.
However to those that burn our flag I say leave, pick a country and go there. See if your as free as you are here. Yes Canada and the UK is pretty free, dugh

[scofios]

From now on i buy every insomaniac game day one , respect

[MagicBeanz]

Does your company employ illegal terrorists? If not you should be ok Ted. Now go back to making video games.

(mod note: just my free speech opinion as Ted had his, please dont ban me)

[GAMExxOVER]

Only cowards disable comments and ratings.

[NWOslave]

i think people are loosing their minds over things that reasonable people shrug off.

[game4funz]

I say Trump should let all refugees in like they are in Europe. These people are a lost cause...cant wait to see what happens...

[jasonpugh]

Great now we get to argue politics on a video game site. Who the heck cares. Go to another forum to discuss this shit. I'm personally tired of hearing about it.

[mav805]

Insomniac Games CEO & Founder Ted Price just proves that he has no basic understanding of our Constitution, of history, or of common sense.

1) Nowhere in this order does the word Muslim or Islam even appear, so how does anybody suppose that it has anything to do with race or religion when the order leaves the 50 other Muslim countries, including 9 of the 10 largest, untouched? The fact is that the affected countries have largely dysfunctional governments in which vetting is largely impossible. This list was taken from the Obama administration and is completely reasonable and prudent.

2) Obama did the same thing, as did President Carter, when they shut down immigration from specific countries due to national security risks.

3) There is absolutely nothing unconstitutional about this order, even if the order specifically stated a ban on certain religions, which it does not - The Constitution is a document that limits the Federal Government in it's control and influence over US citizens and states, it has nothing to do with foreign nationals.

The reaction to this very moderate and reasonable decision is completely asinine. It is a temporary moratorium on immigration on people from certain high risk countries in an effort to protect US citizens. Citizens of other countries have no absolute right to come to the US, I'm sorry to break that to some of you, but it is good will of the US that allows for that, but we shouldn't put ourselves needlessly at risk while doing it.

[dubal-e]

I love it. Great message!!!

[SOUTHNECK]

Mad because Hillary the money launderer didn't win. Real rich.

[amnalehu]

spot on

[SOUTHNECK]

50 employees at $150/hr standing around with their hands in their pockets for nearly 2 minutes — that's a lot of money you could've just sent to some refugees, or veterans, or homeless Americans. Let the military worry about security. You make video games.

[PiperMCFierceson]

Never knew so many video gamers support trump and extream conservative ideology. I would've figured a more progressive one would be

[PiperMCFierceson]

More people should speak up about politics. Who ever is president not just trump. The government gets away with a lot of injustice. It's a shame that the sleeping progressives only became active once this happened.

[RedPill86]

This has nothing to do with games. Keep your politics to yourself.

[HomoLuden]

Bravo !

[HomoLuden]

The reason why their games are so good because so are their minds ! I <3 u Ted and all Insomniac Games​ Each game you have made is a masterpiece and I <3 you for not stating silent when cacophony is ruling the world !

[Twinblade]

Insomniac Games, you better focus on games because you haven't made a good game in a long time now. Nobody cares about your political views.

[andyo13]

Go ahead, down vote me. But where was the protesting when Obama banned Iraq for 6 months? This is a temp ban while they suss out their immigration setup. Not permanent. The list of banned places was made by Obama. There's a strong movement against Trump because of a campaign started by Hillary. If you do the research you'll find the vast majority of his comments have been taken completely out of context. As for it being a "muslim ban", 90% of muslims are still free to come to America. The establishment is trying to divide us because they lost. Criticise Trump when it's justified such as when it comes to abortions, don't criticise Trump just because you hate the guy and want him to fail.

[pyroxxx]

How about yo stfu an go make some games Ted,..No one gives a shit about your PC bs,.. It is admirable you love all races and creeds as everyone should,.. but no one gives a shit. There is nothing wrong for a nation that has borders protect them and it's citizens either. That is the function of the state,.. On the one side Liberals and leftists are statists like no other,,.. they want to micromanage human activity to the point of absurdity,.. but when it comes to the rule of law and basic functions of the state they don't like ,.. then they go bat shit crazy. There is a legal frame work for becoming a citizen in every country,.. really don't see why US should be any different

[Simmo3D]

CUCKS. Im sick of everyone and everything getting involved in the politics.
Its OK for Obama to block access, but not Trump? Trump is enforcing the policy Obama and the Democrats created in 2015 and banned the EXACT SAME muslim countries for 6 months in February 2016.
The Presidents Job is to protect Americans. All Trump is doing is enabling the same policy Obama used until they can vett people more thoroughly. FAR OUT PEOPLE ARE STUPID. He is block the 7 most HIGH RISK countries ---> TEMPORARILY<----- for a grand total of 90 days, so they can can get a better process in place.
Im sick of these idiots saying he is racist. He hasn't blocked Asia, or Europe, or Oceana, or other Middle Eastern countries. WHAT THE F***K is wrong with these idiots??

Looks like George Soros and the brain damaged Liberals are pushing their way into the gaming community to slowly brainwash us into hating Trump.
All the man is doing is trying to protect Americans. How is this bad?

Come on Insomniac!! WHERE THE HELL WERE YOU WHEN OBAMA DID THE EXACT SAME THING IN 2016??????

[Tankbusta40]

Yeah it's all propaganda, calling it a Muslim ban, there are 47 countries when Muslim is the dominant religion... I don't know about you but 40 countries aren't banned and therefore it's not a Muslim ban.

[Tankbusta40]

Everyone who wants an open door policy to everyone in America should be forced to "sponsor" immigrants legal or illegal and be held accountable for their actions directly. I highly doubt Ted price or any of the other countless people on the left would want a Somali to move in with them.

These people all live in gated communities where they never have to encounter anyone they don't want to, but yet think the country should be open to everyone.

These leftists aren't compassionate, immigrants are just votes to them. All they think about is the next election.

[Kombatologist]

I'm more afraid of a mentally ill white kid shooting up a school, church or movie theater than I am of an immigrant from any other nation. 9/11 turned this country into a bunch of pussies. Furthermore, the 19 terrorists in the 9/11 attacks were from Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Lebanon and the United Arab Emiratesban. None of those countries are effected by the immigration ban, so what's the point?

[redaxis]

This game company is just too cool.