Game developer defends online game scrapped by TVO

TORONTO – The makers of a game pulled from public broadcaster TVO’s website after it drew criticism from the premiers of Alberta and British Columbia say their game has been misinterpreted by media reports describing it as being an advocate for eco-terrorism. In a statement from Pop Sandbox, producers of the game Pipe Trouble, the company says the game is clearly intended as over-the-top satire and an engagement tool that promotes a “balanced” approach to natural gas development. The game was created to drive awareness about the Six Island Productions’ documentary film Trouble in the Peace, and prompt a larger discussion...