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Abubakar Salim Confronts Racism After Launch of Tales of Kenzera: Zau. Abubakar Salim, creator of Tales of Kenzera: Zau, recently addressed the "fever pitch" of racism and targeted harassment his studio has faced since the game's release, as reported by Eurogamer. Inspired by Salim's own story of grief, the game is set in an Afrofuturist world based on Bantu Tales and African folklore. In a Twitter post, Salim said they are facing constant targeted harassment from people who see diversity as a threat. Salim stressed that diverse characters and perspectives enrich the gaming experience, encouraging openness to different cultures. ”If the characters are a different race, or a different gender, or a different ideology, or a different perspective, that doesn't mean the game isn't for you.” "It can still be for you. It's an opportunity to live in rich new worlds, to explore different perspectives, to explore different cultures... you just need to be open to it.” In response, he collaborated with Nintendo to reduce the game's price in the US until the end of June to make it more accessible. Despite his efforts, Salim and his team have faced further abuse with accusations that they fabricated the harassment as a marketing ploy. Salim remains committed to the belief that games can bring people together. THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT