Penguin Colony Developer Blocks Game Sales in Israel for Palestine Solidarity

Video game developer Origame Digital has blocked sales of its game Penguin Colony in Israel, stating the action is intended to demonstrate solidarity with Palestine in the absence of organized sanctions. The decision was confirmed by the game's publisher in a Steam forum thread, who said the developer requested the regional block and that the company fully supports the move. The game also includes a land acknowledgement and a direct statement on the Palestinian genocide, which the reviewer called the most explicit industry stance on the issue. The action aligns with broader industry efforts, including an open letter to the Game Awards that was ignored and developers citing the BDS movement for withholding games from certain platforms. The publisher emphasized developers have the right to control where their games are sold.