Steam Curator Page Challenges Progressive Themes in Games, Calls on Developers

Steam user Kabrutus has initiated a new curator page titled "Sweet Baby Inc Detected," aiming to spotlight games influenced by the advisory services of Sweet Baby Inc, known for consulting on the integration of progressive themes within the gaming industry. The initiative rapidly gained viral traction, notably due to attempts by Sweet Baby Inc employees to organize a campaign against the page and to seek its banishment on Steam — efforts that, according to Valve’s response, were unsuccessful.

The curator page has sparked widespread discussion among the gaming community, attracting attention from both supporters and critics of Sweet Baby Inc's approach. Kabrutus shared in an interview with a journalist from Geeks + Gamers that the inspiration for creating the page came from the community's reaction to the game Suicide Squad Kill the Justice League. Expressing dissatisfaction with the "imposition of an agenda," he sought to create a platform that empowers the gaming community to stand against such practices.

Most notably, Kabrutus issued a direct message to game developers, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing the interests and preferences of the gaming community over external agendas. He encouraged the industry to resist succumbing to pressures and to focus on their players.

The development of the "Sweet Baby Inc Detected" curator page continues to unfold, sparking significant discourse within the gaming community. Kabrutus's call to action highlights a growing conversation about the balance between creative freedom and social agendas in video game development.