Steam Pulls Indie Game Developed by White House Correspondents' Dinner Shooting Suspect
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Valve has pulled the indie title Bohrdom from Steam after its creator, Cole Tomas Allen, was identified as the suspect in a shooting attempt at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
Valve has removed the indie game Bohrdom from Steam following news that its creator, Cole Tomas Allen, was arrested as a suspect in a shooting incident at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. Allen, a 31-year-old game developer, originally released the chemistry-focused title on the platform back in 2018. The game received little attention upon launch, maintaining a low profile until recent headlines propelled the title back into the public eye.
Following the arrest, internet users and curious players tracked down the 49-cent title, causing a sudden surge in traffic and player counts over the weekend. The game quickly amassed more than one hundred user reviews, with many players leaving morbid jokes and dark humor in the review section. While the store page remains visible, the purchase button has been disabled, preventing any new sales. Players who already owned the title retain access to their libraries.
Legal authorities charged Allen with multiple offenses, including firearm use and assault on a federal officer, after he allegedly breached security at the high-profile media event armed with a shotgun and knives. Reports indicate that he did not reach the room where President Donald Trump was located. Valve has not yet issued a public statement regarding the removal of the game from its storefront. Original reporting by Patricia Hernandez for Polygon provides further details on the ongoing situation.
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Original article: Polygon