American McGee sends dildo-snail image to EA Marketing to halt 'sexy' game requests
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Updated · Kotaku · Apr 24
American McGee sends dildo-snail image to EA Marketing to halt 'sexy' game requests
2 articles · Updated · Kotaku · Apr 24
McGee revealed he emailed a doctored image of a snail with dildos to Electronic Arts Marketing during the development of Alice: Madness Returns in response to their push for a 'sexier' portrayal of Alice.
He explained that EA Marketing wanted a more violent, horror-focused, and sexualized version of the game, which conflicted with his creative vision. The unusual financial terms of the project allowed McGee to retain creative control.
McGee's actions effectively stopped further 'sexy' requests from the marketing team, highlighting ongoing tensions between creative direction and marketing demands during game development. No previous reports have detailed this specific incident.
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