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In her subsequent responses, Pereira attempted to defend her position by arguing that "representation matters" and that her exclusion was simply a "fun experiment" for diversity in her game. However, critics swiftly pointed out the blatant nature of her bragging about excluding white males — a demographic that constitutes a significant portion of her target audience.

The Issue of Virtue Signaling and Victimhood

Pereira’s actions epitomize a broader pattern observed in the industry: prioritizing activism and virtue signaling over storytelling, gameplay, and customer engagement. Critics argue this is driven by a desire to signal moral virtue through exclusionary practices rather than genuine inclusivity.