The creator of The Darkest Files said democracy is under attack
is a game about investigating Nazis long after WWII has ended in order to deliver justice for their victims. And in an unusual moment that punctuated the evening’s typical industry hype, its director, Jörg Friedrich, appeared on stage at Gamescom 2025’s Opening Night Live showcase to highlight why games like his are important.
“ shows we cannot simply stand by and watch, we must take action,” Friedrich said. “Games are more than entertainment; like any great form of art they reflect our concerns, our fears, our hopes, and what preoccupies us. Democracy is under attack right now. Minority rights are being violated.” He continued, “The world is becoming increasingly interconnected. So games are a powerful medium for addressing these issues and they have the potential to inspire change. I am glad that not only are many people in the video game industry engaging in projects like this but also more and more institutions like the European Commission or the United Nations.
While Friedrich didn’t say exactly who democracy is under attack from, the comments come amid the backdrop of right-wing authoritarian shifts in several governments across the globe, including President Trump’s recent deployment of military forces on the streets of the U.S. capital.
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