Tech Founder Tenderloin Night Shift Controversy [Confirmed] – Game Sparks Outrage in San Francisco

Tech founder Pierre‑Louis Biojout released the free web game Tenderloin Night Shift, a Call of Duty‑style zombie shooter set in San Francisco’s Tenderloin district, on October 13, 2024, prompting immediate condemnation from city residents and officials. According to verified reports from PC Gamer, the game allowed players to shoot characters modeled after local homeless individuals and a Black security guard, sparking accusations of dehumanization. San Francisco leaders, including the SF Coalition on Homelessness, demanded the game’s removal, which the developer complied with after intense media pressure. Biojout initially defended the project as a “vibe coding” experiment, noting he earned $300 from in‑game ads before the takedown. The controversy highlights growing tensions between tech‑driven entertainment and community sensitivities. For further context on tech‑related game backlash, see our coverage of the [Tenderloin Night Shift Game Pulled After SF Outcry [Confirmed]](/news/tenderloin-night-shift-game-pulled-after-sf-outcry-confirmed).