Call of Duty Actor Sentenced for Sexual Abuse

Conor McGregor, the famous name of mixed martial arts and Call of Duty Infinite Warfare player, was fined 248 thousand Euros for sexual abuse. McGregor, who denied the allegations but failed to convince the court, faced serious sanctions in both the sports world and the gaming industry after his punishment.

McGregor and IO Intreactive Collaboration Ends

Following the conclusion of the lawsuit, an important decision was made for McGregor’s special character in IO Interactive’s game HITMAN. IO Interactive, one of the leading names in the gaming world, announced that the famous fighter will be completely removed from all of its productions. Thus, his presence in Hitman was completely ended.

McGregor’s presence in the Call of Duty world created a great excitement for his fans. However, it is clear that his actions in the real world have cast a shadow over this collaboration. This development has brought the gaming industry’s sensitivity to ethical responsibilities back to the agenda. Big studios like Infinity Ward and IO Interactive have to pay attention to their careers as well as their behavior when working with famous names.

This decision has once again demonstrated that big brands in the industry act with a sense of social responsibility, not just entertainment.

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