Reuben is also cited as being islamophobic & homophobic
Not saying this about anyone specifically, but what I think a lot of people don't get when talking about replacing Reuben is, he's also contributed a lot past and present to DMC and Capcom beyond his vocal performances and mocap. He helped build and modernize Capcom's mocap and performance knowhow, and contributed a lot to the script and localization of DMC3 and to a varying degree on their later collaborations. He helped define the character of Dante as much as Itsuno, Shimomura and writer Morihashi. He's also close personal friends with the two former and many others at Capcom. And he and his team aren't just typical actors and performers. They're involved from very early on in their Capcom productions, particularly DMC. And he's active in the promotion of DMC games in a way that most performers, even Dan and Johnny, aren't. He is essentially one of the two faces of DMC, and is very respected both in Japan and internationally for his oeuvre.
Excising Reuben from Capcom and DMC isn't impossible like Sugiyama, but it's incredibly unlikely. It's not just about picking a new voice and performer.
Neat. John Schnatter literally founded Papa John's. Yet that didn't stop him from getting the axe when his racist BS came to light.
Capcom/Japan just not caring that much is the main thing keeping him around.
Which sadly is not too surprising, as much of Rueben's garbage is squared at us black people. And women. 2 groups which Capcom themselves have treated poorly on numerous occasions.
I'm pretty sure if Rueben said something directly offensive to Itsuno/Capcom, how much he did in the past suddenly wouldn't matter.
Capcom is not primarily an American company, and a public-facing CEO has a much bigger spotlight on them at all times than someone like Reuben. Different cases.
Right, Capcom doesn't care enough to excise a close partner.
They "care" enough to do a diversity initiative, because that's what's good for business. If Reuben was a significant liability to their business, they'd get rid of him.
Right. And I never said Reuben was completely immune, and indeed I've said the exact opposite before in a topic I've previously made about Reuben.
Fair enough.
As much as I can't stand the guy, I will acknowledge that Rueben is still largely flying under the radar with his horseshit. Maybe if he to the point of becoming radioactive like Vic Mignogna did, he'll be dealt with. Until then, I guess he'll just be like...James Arnold Taylor.
*sigh*
Fair enough.
As much as I can't stand the guy, I will acknowledge that Rueben is still largely flying under the radar with his horseshit. Maybe if he to the point of becoming radioactive like Vic Mignogna did, he'll be dealt with. Until then, I guess he'll just be like...James Arnold Taylor.
*sigh*
Or recast Dante & not throw the baby out with the bathwater. They shouldn't let a problematic actor drag an iconic character down with them. Dante existed before Reuben & he'll exist after him.
Or recast Dante & not throw the baby out with the bathwater. They shouldn't let a problematic actor drag an iconic character down with them. Dante existed before Reuben & he'll exist after him.
Replace his VA you mean. Why the fuck would they kill Dante
I don't want to derail the thread because this is much more important than DMC's lore/story, so I'll just edit my og post.Replacing his VA you mean. Why the fuck would they kill Dante because of that douchebag ?
No worries. It would be really strange for me to hear a new VA for Dante, because i'm so used to Langdon voicing him. But in that specific situation, i'll be more than happy if Capcom replace him.I don't want to derail the thread because this is much more important than DMC's lore/story, so I'll just edit my og post.
They'll care when people stop buying their products as a result.
We know that wont happen. If history told us anything, the numbers will go up even. Gamergate is a curse.They'll care when people stop buying their products as a result.
Those assholes tend to be a very loud minority.We know that wont happen. If history told us anything, the numbers will go up even. Gamergate is a curse.
Like I said, recasting should be the only option. No use in throwing the baby out with the bathwater. Itsuno & the Japanese VA shouldn't have to suffer for Reuben's fuckery.Fucking kill Dante or recast him and use a new mo-cap studio.
Like Sesha said earlier I understand that people at Capcom are close friends with him but this is past the point of "he is just crazy/clueless" and it's obvious that he is just a shitty person.
Reuben Langdon said:"I have never supported the violence in the capital or Trump or his supporters. I shared no such content. Please point out where I did and I'd be happy to apologize and take it down."
"I am making reference to the double standards of the media, the hypocrisy of it all, and the blatant attack on the US Constitution. The storming of the capital was a disgrace to the USA. In no way do I or have I ever supported their behavior or any which incites violence or damage to property."
"Those responsible will be held accountable by law. This is about freedom of speech. And the hypocrisy of the media."
Just get Drew Coombs back to play Dante again.Or recast Dante & not throw the baby out with the bathwater. They shouldn't let a problematic actor drag an iconic character down with them. Dante existed before Reuben & he'll exist after him.
Eh, Drew wasn't all that great to begin with & I'm not sure if he'd fit the current depiction of Dante very well. I'd rather they just get someone new.
Guy can suck a dongle with this shit right here. It amazes me how these people can both sides this shit. Hopefully Capcom and others take this opportunity to distance themselves and their work from this shit heel.Reuben Langdon has provided a response to VGC...
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He still undermines the BLM movement by creating a false equivalency, which was the original point of this thread. So even if he doesn't support the MAGA terrorist attack, he's still spewing anti-BLM rhetoric. And that still doesn't account for the reports of his racism, islamophobia, & homophobia.
It's basically the equivalent of trying to dig himself out of one hole, only to find himself digging deeper into another (which was the original hole he dug).Guy can suck a dongle with this shit right here. It amazes me how these people can both sides this shit. Hopefully Capcom and others take this opportunity to distance themselves and their work from this shit heel.
White people who bury their head in the sand with this "God and prayer will fix the problem of police murdering black people!" make me sick.
This was such an easy one to get right though. Like this was an open and shut case, and STILL people came with the bull shit of trying to draw comparisons with a movement based on injustice and inequality.It's basically the equivalent of trying to dig himself out of one hole, only to find himself digging deeper into another (which was the original hole he dug).
He tried to backpedal by saying "But I don't support the MAGA riots or Trump". But his very false equivalency of the MAGA riots compared to the BLM protests is in & of itself a defense for the former (in addition to being inherently flawed logic). It's honestly beyond just being unaware, as the others who have cited Reuben's history of spreading bigoted conspiracy theories go a long way in painting the complete picture that is Reuben Langdon's beliefs.This was such an easy one to get right though. Like this was an open and shut case, and STILL people came with the bull shit of trying to draw comparisons with a movement based on injustice and inequality.
You'd think this would be the wake up call, but I guess that was expecting too much from certain people. A matter of perspective is just forever going to be lost on some people.He tried to backpedal by saying "But I don't support the MAGA riots or Trump". But his very false equivalency of the MAGA riots compared to the BLM protests is in & of itself a defense for the former (in addition to being inherently flawed logic). It's honestly beyond just being unaware, as the others who have cited Reuben's history of spreading bigoted conspiracy theories go a long way in painting the complete picture that is Reuben Langdon's beliefs.
The only problem i had with him was when he flubbed that "...fill your dark soul with liiiighghghtt!"Eh, Drew wasn't all that great to begin with & I'm not sure if he'd fit the current depiction of Dante very well. I'd rather they just get someone new.
DMC6 should be the adventures of a Father and Son while the crazy uncle fucks off somewhere else. Hell, Vergil is a Vegeta now so give him more time in the spotlight.
Vegeta tried to be better. Vergil is just given a free pass.DMC6 should be the adventures of a Father and Son while the crazy uncle fucks off somewhere else. Hell, Vergil is a Vegeta now so give him more time in the spotlight.
Also, really glad to see this is getting more coverage, maybe he'll finally face some consequences.
I'm afraid this response will be more than enough for some to keep on working with him, unfortunately.Reuben Langdon has provided a response to VGC...
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He still undermines the BLM movement by creating a false equivalency, which was the original point of this thread. So even if he doesn't support the MAGA terrorist attack, he's still spewing anti-BLM rhetoric. And that still doesn't account for the reports of his racism, islamophobia, & homophobia.