Update: PlayStation have done much the same for their June 4th event, saying “we do not feel that right now is a time for celebration and for now, we want to stand back and allow more important voices to be heard.” EA announced the nonannouncement on Sunday in a statement titled “It’s Game Time”: It really is quite surprising from a large video games company like EA. Especially considering the NFL has at times opposed players simply kneeling before matches to protest police brutality and racism. “We stand with our African American / Black community of friends, players, colleagues and partners. Our immediate attention is on actions we can take to drive change against the unjust treatment and systemic bias that is plaguing the nation and our world. “We’ll find another time to talk football with you. Because this is bigger than a game, bigger than sports, and needs all of us to stand together and commit to change.”
