Edmond Tran

edmondtran.bsky.social

17 October 2026 21:18

I’ve attempted to report on the Freeplay Parallels 2026 situation as comprehensively as I can at this point in time, over one week later. I’ve received comments from the Melbourne International Games Week organising team on the matter, and Wren has also provided some new remarks.

This Week in Videogames

thisweekinvideogames.com

17 October 2026 21:18

Australian indie game community organisation Freeplay has been accused of discrimination following the removal of a sponsor hours before its annual showcase event. The organisers of Melbourne International Games Week, which it was part of, have called it "a clear breach" of its code of conduct.

Wren Brier

wrenegade.bsky.social

11 October 2026 22:07

I've just learned that Freeplay has removed me as a sponsor for Parallels due to an accusation from a speaker that I am a "zionist". Where did the speaker get this idea? Because Unpacking was included in a listicle in an online Jewish publication a few days ago. I didn't even know about the article.

Wren Brier

wrenegade.bsky.social

11 October 2026 22:07

(No Unpacking jokes please)

Wren Brier

wrenegade.bsky.social

11 October 2026 22:07

Just wanted to say thanks to all those who responded or messaged me with their support. This morning I felt isolated and unwelcome in my own community, and now I feel like people have my back. I’m in the middle of packing for my move back to Australia so I’m gonna get back to that. See you in Aus 👋🏼