Sweet Baby Inc Writers Panic as Secrets EXPOSED + Woke Lunatics DESTROY The Witcher & Cyberpunk

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11 Jul 202422:52

Summary

TLDRThe video script discusses the influence of ESG (Economic, Social, and Governance) agendas and DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) on game development, particularly at CD Projekt Red. It raises concerns about the potential impact on the authenticity of game worlds, such as in the Witcher and Cyberpunk series, due to increasing diversity mandates. The script also highlights the hiring of Mary Kenny, known for her support of Sweet Baby Inc, a narrative consulting group criticized for pushing 'woke' narratives in games. It speculates on the future of CD Projekt Red's games, suggesting that these trends may lead to a loss of consumer trust and the decline of once-beloved franchises.

Takeaways

  • ๐Ÿง™โ€โ™‚๏ธ The Witcher and Cyberpunk game series by CD Projekt Red are influenced by ESG (Economic, Social, and Governance) agendas, similar to DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion), which may alter the game's content to reflect modern diversity standards.
  • ๐Ÿ’ผ CD Projekt Red is a publicly traded company, making it susceptible to investor influence, which could impact the creative direction of their games, including increased diversity in characters and narratives.
  • ๐ŸŒ The authenticity of The Witcher 3's world design was primarily due to less DEI influence at the time, reflecting the Slavic European folklore and customs of its Polish origin.
  • ๐ŸŒˆ Concerns are raised about the future games like Witcher 4 or Cyberpunk 2, where diversity might overshadow the fantasy element, potentially detracting from the essence of the game world.
  • ๐Ÿ“ Mary Kenny, a senior writer at CD Projekt Red, previously defended Sweet Baby Inc., a narrative consulting group, and is known for her woke stance in modern game development.
  • ๐Ÿ•Š๏ธ Sweet Baby Inc. has been associated with controversial changes in games, such as shifting the focus from iconic characters like Wolverine and Spider-Man to more diverse characters like X23 and Miles Morales.
  • ๐Ÿงฉ There is speculation that Sweet Baby Inc.'s involvement could lead to similar character shifts and narrative changes in upcoming CD Projekt Red games, affecting the reception and success of these titles.
  • ๐Ÿ›‘ The layoffs at Surgeon Studios following the release of Tales of Khara Zal raised questions about whether white male developers were disproportionately affected, hinting at a potential bias in the industry.
  • ๐ŸŽฎ A list of 39 games has been leaked, revealing Sweet Baby Inc.'s involvement with various high-profile titles, which could impact their market performance and reception by gamers.
  • ๐Ÿ† CD Projekt Red received a DEI award in 2023, indicating their commitment to diversity initiatives within the company, which could influence their future game development.
  • ๐Ÿ“ฐ Mary Kenny's background as a game journalist and her advocacy for LGBTQ representation in games suggest that her work at CD Projekt Red may further integrate these themes into their games.

Q & A

  • What does ESG stand for and what is its relevance to the gaming industry?

    -ESG stands for Environmental, Social, and Governance, which are criteria used to measure a company's commitment to sustainable and ethical practices. In the gaming industry, ESG is becoming increasingly important as it relates to the diversity and inclusivity of game characters and narratives, as well as the corporate practices of game developers and publishers.

  • How has CD Projekt Red's approach to game development been influenced by ESG and DEI?

    -CD Projekt Red has been bending the knee to ESG or economic, social, and governance agendas, which are similar to DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion). This has led to a shift in their game development approach, with an increased focus on representing diverse characters and narratives that reflect modern societal values, even if it deviates from the original source material or the authentic world design of their games.

  • What concerns does the video transcript raise about the future of The Witcher and Cyberpunk games?

    -The transcript raises concerns that the future of The Witcher and Cyberpunk games may be negatively impacted by the push for ESG and DEI, leading to less authentic world designs and narratives that cater to modern diversity standards rather than staying true to the original source material and the Slavic European folklore that the series is based on.

  • Who is Mary Kenny and what is her role in the gaming industry?

    -Mary Kenny is a game developer who has worked on titles like Spider-Man 2 and Miles Morales. She is known for her work in narrative design and has recently joined CD Projekt Red as a senior writer. The transcript suggests that her involvement could lead to a more 'woke' approach to game development at CD Projekt Red.

  • What is Sweet Baby Inc and how has it been involved in the gaming industry?

    -Sweet Baby Inc is a narrative consulting group that has been involved in the development of several major games. The company has been criticized for its influence on game narratives, with the transcript suggesting that it pushes for more diverse and inclusive characters and storylines, sometimes at the expense of the original vision of the game.

  • What is the controversy surrounding the layoffs at ZA/UM Game Studio?

    -The controversy stems from the fact that the employees laid off from ZA/UM Game Studio, following the poor reception of their game 'Tales of Arise', were predominantly white male developers. The transcript suggests that this could be indicative of a bias against white male developers in the gaming industry, rather than a reflection of the performance of the diverse game itself.

  • What impact has the push for ESG and DEI had on the gaming community's trust in CD Projekt Red?

    -The push for ESG and DEI has raised concerns among some fans that CD Projekt Red may be sacrificing the quality and authenticity of their games to meet diversity quotas. This could potentially erode the trust of the gaming community, especially after the rocky launch of Cyberpunk 2077.

  • What are the implications of Mary Kenny's hiring at CD Projekt Red for the future of The Witcher and Cyberpunk series?

    -Mary Kenny's hiring could signal a shift in the direction of The Witcher and Cyberpunk series towards more diverse and inclusive narratives. While this may be seen as a positive move by some, it also raises concerns among fans who worry that it could compromise the authenticity and quality of the games.

  • How does the transcript suggest that the gaming industry is responding to the push for ESG and DEI?

    -The transcript suggests that the gaming industry is responding to the push for ESG and DEI by incorporating more diverse characters and narratives into their games. However, it also raises concerns about the potential negative impact on the quality and authenticity of games, as well as the potential for bias against certain groups of developers.

  • What is the potential impact of ESG and DEI on the storytelling and world design of future games from CD Projekt Red?

    -The potential impact could be a significant shift towards more diverse and inclusive storytelling and world design, which may not align with the original vision or the authentic cultural context of the games. This could lead to a disconnect with fans who appreciate the traditional elements of the series.

Outlines

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๐Ÿ˜  ESG and DEI Impact on Game Development

The video script discusses the influence of ESG (Economic, Social, and Governance) and DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) on game development, particularly at CD Projekt Red, the creators of 'The Witcher' and 'Cyberpunk'. It mentions that these initiatives have been altering the direction of game narratives and character designs to reflect modern diversity standards, which may conflict with the original fantasy settings. The script also introduces Mary Kenny, a senior writer at CD Projekt Red, who has been vocal about the importance of diversity in games and her previous work with Sweet Baby Inc, a narrative consulting group that has been criticized for pushing 'woke' agendas in games.

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๐Ÿค” Concerns Over Narrative Control and Diversity in Games

This paragraph delves into the role of narrative consultants and their impact on game development, using the example of Sweet Baby Inc. It emphasizes that these consultants don't have the final say and that the core development team must agree with their suggestions. The script raises concerns about the potential for forced diversity in upcoming games like 'The Witcher 4' or 'Cyberpunk 2', suggesting that this could detract from the original appeal of the franchises. It also speculates on the possible involvement of Sweet Baby Inc in future projects, given their connection to Mary Kenny.

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๐Ÿ˜ก The Influence of Sweet Baby Inc on Game Industry

The script outlines the pervasive influence of Sweet Baby Inc across the gaming industry, with the company being involved in a significant number of high-profile games. It suggests a pattern where games with diverse characters and narratives, possibly influenced by Sweet Baby Inc, may not resonate well with audiences, as evidenced by layoffs at studios that have released such titles. The paragraph also highlights the potential for bias in layoffs, with non-diverse staff being let go despite having less influence over game content, and speculates on the future impact of this trend on game development.

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๐Ÿ˜ฑ The Fallout of 'Woke' Game Design and Its Critics

This section of the script addresses the backlash against 'woke' game design and the potential consequences for the industry. It discusses the case of 'Tales of Arise' and the layoffs that followed its release, suggesting a possible connection between the game's themes and its commercial performance. The script also speculates on the future of games like 'Indiana Jones' and 'Wonder Woman', which are suspected to be influenced by Sweet Baby Inc, and predicts that these games may not be well-received by audiences due to their perceived political agendas.

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๐Ÿค” The Future of Gaming Amidst Identity Politics

The final paragraph of the script reflects on the broader implications of identity politics in gaming, questioning whether the push for diversity and inclusion is beneficial or detrimental to the industry. It cites an interview with Mary Kenny, who advocates for greater representation of LGBTQ+ characters in games, and discusses the potential challenges of achieving this while maintaining the integrity of game narratives. The script concludes by expressing skepticism about the future of certain game franchises and the need for developers to balance representation with the desires of their audience.

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Keywords

๐Ÿ’กESG

ESG stands for Environmental, Social, and Governance, which are a set of standards for a company's operations that socially conscious investors use to screen potential investments. In the context of the video, ESG is likened to DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) and is portrayed as a set of initiatives that have been negatively influencing companies, including game developers like CD Projekt Red, by pushing for certain social and governance changes that may not align with the original vision or themes of the games they produce.

๐Ÿ’กCD Projekt Red

CD Projekt Red is a Polish video game developer known for creating the critically acclaimed Witcher series and the controversial Cyberpunk 2077. The video discusses the company's alleged shift towards ESG agendas, suggesting that this could impact the authenticity and quality of their future games, such as Witcher 4 or Cyberpunk 2, by forcing diversity and other changes that may not resonate with the original spirit of the game worlds.

๐Ÿ’กDiversity

Diversity, in the context of the video, refers to the inclusion of a wide range of characters and perspectives in video games, particularly those that reflect different ethnicities, genders, and backgrounds. The script suggests that an overemphasis on diversity within game development can lead to forced representation that may not feel authentic to the game's setting or story, potentially detracting from the game's overall appeal and quality.

๐Ÿ’กFantasy

Fantasy, as a genre, is characterized by imaginative and speculative themes that are typically set in fictional worlds or realms. The video argues that the imposition of real-world diversity standards on fantasy games can undermine the genre's ability to provide an escape from reality, as it may force developers to adhere to modern social norms that are not inherently part of the fantasy setting.

๐Ÿ’กSweet Baby Inc

Sweet Baby Inc is a narrative design consultancy for video games, mentioned in the video as a company that has been involved in various game projects and has been criticized for allegedly pushing certain social and political agendas within games. The video suggests that their involvement could lead to changes in game narratives that favor diversity and inclusion over other aspects of storytelling or gameplay.

๐Ÿ’กMary Kenny

Mary Kenny is a game developer and writer who has worked on titles like Spider-Man 2 and is now working at CD Projekt Red. The video expresses concern about her hiring due to her previous statements and actions that are seen as supportive of ESG and DEI initiatives within the gaming industry, which the video's author believes could negatively impact the quality and direction of future Witcher and Cyberpunk games.

๐Ÿ’กGamergate 2

Gamergate 2 refers to a controversy within the gaming community that arose due to perceived ethical issues and conflicts of interest, including the influence of political and social agendas in game development. The video mentions that Mary Kenny was involved in this controversy, defending Sweet Baby Inc against criticism and arguing for the importance of diversity in games.

๐Ÿ’กCyberpunk 2077

Cyberpunk 2077 is a role-playing video game developed by CD Projekt Red, which faced significant backlash due to technical issues and unfulfilled promises at launch. The video uses this as a backdrop to express concern about the future direction of the company and its games, suggesting that the push for ESG and DEI could further jeopardize the quality and reception of their upcoming projects.

๐Ÿ’กThe Witcher 3

The Witcher 3 is a highly praised action role-playing game developed by CD Projekt Red, known for its rich narrative and world design. The video contrasts the game's predominantly 'authentic' European setting with the potential for future Witcher games to include more diversity, questioning whether such changes would be authentic to the series' roots in Slavic European folklore.

๐Ÿ’กRemake

A remake in the context of video games refers to a new version of a game that reimagines or updates the original, often with improved graphics, gameplay, or narrative elements. The video expresses concern that a remake of the original Witcher game might remove elements like the 'sex card' mini-game, suggesting that modern remakes may sanitize or alter original content to fit contemporary social standards.

๐Ÿ’กInvestors

Investors, in the context of the video, are individuals or entities that own shares in a publicly traded company like CD Projekt Red. The script suggests that investors can influence a company's direction, including its commitment to ESG and DEI initiatives, which may affect the creative and narrative decisions made in game development.

Highlights

CD Projekt Red, the developer of The Witcher and Cyberpunk, has been influenced by ESG (Economic Social Governance) agendas, similar to DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion).

ESG and DEI are perceived as initiatives that have been negatively impacting companies from within.

The Witcher 3 was authentic in its world design due to less DEI influence at the time of its development.

The Witcher series' Slavic European setting and characters are based on the Polish author Andrzej Sapkowski's works and upbringing.

Future Witcher games are expected to include more diversity, reflecting modern real-world standards.

The push for diversity in fantasy games may compromise the genre's ability to provide an escape from reality.

Mary Kenny, a senior writer at CD Projekt Red, is known for her woke stance in modern game development.

Kenny defended Sweet Baby Inc, a narrative consulting group, during the Gamergate 2 controversy.

Sweet Baby Inc has been involved in various games, influencing their narratives and character development.

The company's involvement often leads to character changes that promote diversity, sometimes at the expense of the original characters.

CD Projekt Red's future games might be affected by the push for ESG, potentially impacting their quality and fan reception.

The Witcher remake is expected to remove controversial elements like the 'sex card' mini-game.

Kenny's hiring at CD Projekt Red raises concerns about the influence of Sweet Baby Inc in the company's future projects.

Layoffs at game studios sometimes disproportionately affect white male developers, suggesting a hierarchy in expendability.

The gaming industry's push for diversity and ESG might be harming the quality of games and alienating consumers.

Mary Kenny's past statements indicate a strong belief in the importance of LGBTQ representation in games.

The GLAD report suggests that LGBTQ gamers feel underrepresented and not considered in game design.

Kenny emphasizes the need to pull every lever to make gamers accept identity politics in games.

The speaker expresses skepticism about the future of games like Wolverine, Spider-Man 3, and The Witcher 4 due to these influences.

Transcripts

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what's up everyone it's emion and it

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looks like sweet baby got exposed and

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now we know officially everything they

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have worked on or will be working on in

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the near future Beyond this The Witcher

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and cyber punk are about to get modern

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audience into Oblivion and much more to

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begin let's start with The Witcher in

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cyberpunk so in case you're unaware CD

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project red which made those games has

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actually been bending the knee to ESG or

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economic social and governance agendas

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for a few years now what does this mean

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you may be asking well ESG is a lot like

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Dei or diversity equity and inclusion

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these are acronyms designed to convey

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initiatives that have slowly but surely

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been rotting out companies from the

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inside out for years now unfortunately

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for CD project red they are also a

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publicly traded company meaning

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investors can sway the inner workings of

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the company based on how many shares

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they own and so on this is why when you

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played The Witcher 3 the game was

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predominantly authentic in terms of its

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World design and more because at the

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time they weren't as heavily invested by

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Dei basically everyone in the game was a

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white European individual which these

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days would never really happen ever

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because that's racist apparently but

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obviously if you know anything about The

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Witcher the series is based on the works

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of Andre sukowski who is Polish himself

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therefore the entirety of The Witcher

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Through The Eyes of its writer has been

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based on Andre's upbringing and

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surroundings which is obviously going to

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be Slavic European folklore and Customs

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CD project red is also a Polish studio

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and this is why The Witcher 3 is what it

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is however mark my words going forward

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when the next Witcher game releases this

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will no longer be the case suddenly

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there will be tons of diversity because

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everything must reflect the real world

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these days which if we're being honest

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here kind of goes against the whole

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point of fantasy in the first place if

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fantasy must adhere to the real world

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then that means in turn that the

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Fantastical world is no longer anything

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but a fabled allegory that has direct

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ties to the modern day effectively

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ruining its entire point of existing in

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the first place so do I have hope that

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the Witcher 4 or cyberpunk 2 will be any

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good I think from a gameplay perspective

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and World design these games will likely

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be top of their class however that's

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never really been in doubt for me or

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others but like Spider-Man 2 which

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objectively has great combat game

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traversal mechanics and is technically

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sound all around the complaints

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surrounding that game came down to its

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story and characters being complete dog

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water and that's putting it lightly and

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this brings you to the story sorry for

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the long-winded setup but you needed to

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know some stuff before we got into this

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so this comes from that Parkplace and

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it's titled sweet baby Inc Defender who

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says every lever must be pulled to push

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lgbtq plus agenda announces she's joined

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CD project red Mary Kenny of Insomniac

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who worked on stuff like Spider-Man 2

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and Miles Morales who has also confirmed

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that she has worked on The Narrative of

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the upcoming Wolverine game from

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Insomniac as well we know this cuz it's

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said so in her Twitter bio and we also

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know that Mary Kenny here as a stalwart

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defender of Sweet Baby Inc she has now

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confirmed here that she now works at CD

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project red it reads without further Ado

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it's time to announce my new job today

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was my first day as a senior writer at

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CD project red best known for The

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Witcher series in cyberpunk 2077 I can't

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wait to talk more about my project I'm

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thrilled to be getting back into RPGs

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and my team is talented welcoming and

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just flat out cool here's to a new

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adventure this would fill me with joy

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but however Mary Kenny here is about as

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woke as it gets when it comes to Modern

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game development let's turn the sands of

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time back a little here to when sweet

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baby Inc inadvertedly started gamergate

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2 themselves you all know the story of

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kutus Rambo who's a friend of the

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channel getting his SBI detected called

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out by Chris Kindred who works at Sweet

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Baby Inc and all of this exploded and

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now gamergate 2 is something that has

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been raging on ever since during that

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Saga Mary Kenny here who worked at

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Insomniac games at the time was throwing

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her hat in the ring and defending SBI

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from everyone calling for them to be

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removed from games entirely Mary Kenny

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back earlier this year stated and I

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quote some of you don't seem to

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understand how narrative Consulting on

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games works but don't worry I do yes

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this is about sweet baby because I've

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worked with that team and they're one of

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the finest in the business it starts

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with Dev team has an idea maybe the they

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already have an outline of their story

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and a core gameplay Loop maybe they got

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a whole script and a playable build

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either way something is missing could be

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any number of things a character feels

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underbaked maybe a whole faction the

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backstory of a map has weak sauce World

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building and no one on the team has time

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to do the research and brainstorming in

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order to make it cool maybe the dev team

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has gotten a ton of notes from

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Publishers and Executives on things that

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aren't working in the game maybe the

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notes are all internal the team knows

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something is wrong but not how to

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identify or fix it wherever you are in

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development and wherever the notes are

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coming from the problem is the same

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something's wrong and that the team

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can't figure out how to fix it that's

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when you call Sweet Baby this next part

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is key because some of you seem really

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confused narrative Consultants do not

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get final say and they don't override

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the core Dev team and leads it doesn't

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get into the game if we don't approve it

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they consult they do research pitch

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ideas give feedback and maybe even write

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Scripts but none of that gets into the

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game unless the core Dev team agrees

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with it I'm going to keep saying that

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because it's key sweet baby is not nor

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is any Consulting Group coming into wck

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games they're helping smooth out plots

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and deepen characters they ease the

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burden on the core narrative team

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they're addative in every way and if the

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dev team disagrees with them on

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something the dev team doesn't take the

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note it really is that simple so no

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sweet baby did not kill your game of

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course they had nothing to do with the

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layoffs duh they gave notes pitches

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advice in research the studio made the

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final call on what win in the game if

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you have beef it's with us keep it with

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us end quote so Mary Kenny here is a

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Defender and believer in sweet baby Inc

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remember that a lot of the time when SBI

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actually gets involved with projects as

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time goes on it's because they know

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someone in one of these companies it's

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no surprise that Wolverine has SBI

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attached considering SBI also worked on

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Miles Morales and Spider-Man 2 and since

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Wolverine obviously Stars a straight

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white male character like Spider-Man 2

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also did you can expect the main

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character to be sidelined about halfway

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into the story like they did with Peter

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Parker why do they do this you may ask

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it's simple they know you won't buy a

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game about x23 being Wolverine the same

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way you would buy a game with Logan as

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Wolverine but if they can lure you in

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with fancy graphics and a cool battle

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system which shows Wolverine doing all

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of his stuff then you go and buy the

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game and you start playing it eventually

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partway through they can introduce x23

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which is Wolverine's clone and is

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obviously a woman and immediately

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switched the story to her being the main

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character over Wolverine effectively

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meaning that sweet baby Inc gets what

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they want which is of course your money

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but they are able to steer the story and

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direction towards someone who is more

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diverse in their eyes it's a catch 22

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and it's very disingenuous it's the same

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thing that was done with Spider-Man too

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they lure you and Peter Parker then

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halfway through suddenly Miles Morales

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starts becoming the main character only

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for the story to end with Miles as the

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main Spider-Man going forward they

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pulled the fast one on everyone and the

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reaction from the fan base was not very

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positive to say the least this Mary

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Kenny person is obviously now working at

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CD project red now of course we don't

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know exactly what game she's working on

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at the studio as of right now as we can

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see from this fancy graph a CD project

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shared a few months back as of April

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30th 2024 not a single developer there

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is working on cyberpunk 2077 anymore

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which means that yes the game is

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finished and there is no more support

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for it which is is fine in my opinion

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since it is a complete single player

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game now all the other code name games

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down there like Polaris which is the

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code name for the next Mainline Witcher

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game as well as other stuff like Hadar

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and such these are all side spin-off

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games being worked on within the Witcher

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Universe to the best of my knowledge

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anyways that Parkplace also did an

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article recently on how there's a

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Witcher multiplayer game being made too

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which isn't being made by CD in-house by

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the way but by an indie Studio named

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Molasses Flood the the code name for

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that game right now is serious but I

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doubt Kenny is working on that because

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she is working directly as CD project

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red as a senior writer but she could be

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of course my guess is she is either

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working on Polaris which is the mainline

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fourth Witcher game or she is working on

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the remake of The Witcher one which we

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already know is going to remove

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problematic elements from the game like

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the sex card miname system if you didn't

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know in the first game geralt would get

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trading cards based on the women he

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slept with in the game pushing players

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to he got women to sleep with in order

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to complete their collections yeah that

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system is not going to exist in the

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remake which already means that the

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Remake will be taking away things fans

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enjoyed from the original this is what

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modern game remakes are however taking

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something beloved and then stripping it

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of all its edges until it's nothing but

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a sanitized product and it worries me

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when it comes to Witcher because CD

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project red is clearly starting to go

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down the Insomniac Games route they will

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say that diversity is their strength and

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all of that but objectively it clearly

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isn't because without this onic tenant

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guiding their company in the past CD

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project red was very clearly capable of

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making games that resonated with people

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the world over regardless of skin color

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or Creed the reality is that I worry for

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the future of CD because I genuinely

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believe that they are a premier game

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development Studio but I'm also worried

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this push for ESG will ruin them and

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they really can't afford for this to

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happen especially after the horrendous

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launch of cyberpunk and more the last

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thing CD project needs right now is to

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lose consumer trust again

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I can't fathom spending three more years

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of Dev time fixing cyberpunk in order to

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win back fan trust and then dumping all

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of that Goodwill again because some

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investors want everything to be lame and

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gay Mary Kenny being at CD worries me as

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well because for someone being such a

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Fang girl a sweet baby this is how these

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sorts of corporate parasites weasel

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their way into other companies CED is

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being forced to include diversity into

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Witcher four and naturally they're going

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to be looking at all of the the

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different things that they're adding and

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they'll probably struggle internally I

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guarantee you with a capital G that Mary

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Kenny will say well we're struggling

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with how to convey these diverse

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characters and Concepts maybe we should

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bring in someone who knows how to

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specialize in this sort of stuff after

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all I know a company that can help us

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with this very thing and that's when

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sweet Bing Bong baby gets the call and

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they rise up like the corpses they are

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to feed on yet another franchise like

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this the stench of the stinky baby is

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killing games we saw it with Tales of

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Kara zal laying off game developers

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after that game failed and by the way

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sides scrollers who are friends of this

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channel found something very interesting

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about the layoffs over there at zha's

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game Studio remember before I show you

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this clip that Zha was pushed as a

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diverse game made by a diverse group of

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Sweet Baby involved so who got laid off

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exactly well watch this clip because

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this is wild I got something for you

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guys I was just as I was looking at this

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I was um going back to the SE the the

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boss over at this studio here mhm and

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this is I'm just I'm not saying anything

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I'm just saying I noticed something just

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caught my eye while I was looking at

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this and I will let you guys make your

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own

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judgments right uh as as we do this but

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the the guy who runs the studio uh Mr

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Salim came out and had a statement okay

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and he said thank you so much for those

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who checking in in hurts deeply this

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news isn't what I wanted to share today

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and then after this uh he says you know

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if you have any opportunities available

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uh please consider these incredibly

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talented people right and he includes

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the people that were let go Chris tarant

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Ty

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Johns uh Phil Joe Luke Pete Jordan right

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these are all the people that he has

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listed on his timeline okay so I was

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like huh okay so I I mean I wanted to

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see who these people were so I went down

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the list and I started looking and I

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looked at all these people I I'm not

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saying anything but just give me the

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theme that one that these got that the

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all these people have in

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common white

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males listen that's you saying it not me

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okay I'm just saying every bigot lady G

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what if those are women pretending to be

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dudes every single one of them every

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single person was a white guy look I'm

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not draw any conclusions outside of the

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information that's right in front of me

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right so take that for what it is crazy

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right suspiciously everyone who got laid

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off at Z's Dev Studio were all white

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male game developers that's interesting

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it's almost as if there is a hierarchy

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of who is the most Expendable at these

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game studios or something these days I

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guess if your diverse game flops you

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don't fire the diverse people who

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actually made the decisions that led to

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the product getting made that very

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clearly didn't resonate with a pay

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audience no of course not instead you

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throw the white male developers who had

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very little say in what actually got

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made instead it's like a boat that's

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taking water and these studios's first

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thought is to chop off pieces of the

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boat and throw food into the water so

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they don't drown it's incredible

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actually white people are clearly being

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treated like second class citizens

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Within game development I wonder if and

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when CD project does layoffs in the

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future at some point who will get laid

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off the nonbinary black they them or the

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white polish guy who's been working

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there for years that actually knows what

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he's doing the mark of the swed baby is

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akin to cancer at this point from a

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marketing standpoint nobody wants to buy

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these games and I really don't blame

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them for example FN loock the siege of

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dawn is coming out soon and nobody is

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talking about it you probably don't even

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know what that game even is that game is

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going to be dead on AAL mark my words

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within one year probably less to be real

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with you it'll be on ps+ and Game Pass

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there's no way that game ends up being

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profitable whatsoever and it turns out

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we know what other games that are sweet

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baby infected too so this next story

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comes from another YouTuber named smash

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JT if you don't remember smash is the

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same YouTuber who got his real life job

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contacted by Kotaku journalists trying

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to get him fired for compiling their

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works on his website and now it turns

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out that IMDb or the international movie

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database of all places has accidentally

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leaked some future sweet baby Inc

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projects before release so let's go look

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at that shall we one of the games

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confirmed to be sweet baby aligned and

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hasn't released yet is the new Indiana

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Jones game from Xbox as we can see here

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sweet baby is listed within Indiana

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Jones's credits which I mean it doesn't

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really surprise me really since in the

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original debut trailer we had that now

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Infamous game developer with a rainbow

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colored shirt and a soy body telling

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everyone that Indiana Jones was being

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made for a modern gaming audience this

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was confirmational ready that something

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was stinky behind the scenes and it

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turns out sweet babyies diapers are

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indeed being found in machine games over

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there while they're making Indie so that

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game is now SBI infected I wonder if

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people will actually buy that game

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knowing this especially considering that

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it is coming to Playstation even though

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it's made by Microsoft Studios mostly

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cuz Microsoft knows that game pass alone

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won't fulfill the cost of indies's game

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development and I mean they're right but

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once more people find out that SBI is

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connected to Indie will they even buy

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this game game I guess time will tell

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there's a whole list of games that are

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being worked on or have already been

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done by sweet baby that are listed here

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in total it's 39 games that were

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revealed here on this list alone as you

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can see stuff like God of War Ragnarok

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goth of knights Suicide Squad Zhao

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Assassin's Creed Valhalla which makes me

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believe that AC shadows will absolutely

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be sweet baby infected at this point too

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there's no way Shadows is not aligned

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with sweet baby come on dude yasuke a

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black samurai of all things randomly

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being inserted as a main character in a

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Japanese Assassin's Creed game sweet

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baby is absolutely involved they're not

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listed here yet of course but I would

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bet some shiny schmeckles of my own

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money that they will be exposed

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eventually as to being involved because

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remember that sweet baby was founded by

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two ex Ubisoft developers too so them

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coming back to work for the same

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publisher they met at it makes sense

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this also makes me wonder if they're

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involved with Star Wars Outlaws 2o that

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wouldn't surprise me either considering

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it's about an ethnically diverse woman

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with a knockoff Sigourney Weaver haircut

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shooting men in space Also the new

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Wonder Woman game that's being made by

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monolith the people that made the shadow

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of War Mordor games yeah also sweet baby

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infected and of course Wolverine is also

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listed on there as well which comes to

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the surprise of absolutely nobody at all

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I mean sweet baby themselves even

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confirmed that they're working on the

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game in this tweet here which you can

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see on screen now and let's not forget

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that project red has also been heavy in

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this kind of stuff as well considering

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they were awarded a Dei award back in

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October 2023 by a company called 30%

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club Poland which does initiatives in

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Europe and Beyond they got the award and

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it reads here menstral leave was

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implemented in CD project in April 2023

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and allows a menstrating employee

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experiencing pain menstration to take

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one extra day off per month notice how

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it says menstrate employee not women

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yeah they are all in on this fellas and

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if you think CD won't be ruined in some

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way by identity politics need I remind

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you that this Mary Kenny of Insomniac

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has said in the past that every lever

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must be pulled in order to make Gamers

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accept identity politics and games this

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brings us to this article where Mary

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Kenny was interviewed by dual Shockers

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about this very subject where she

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references the Glad gaming report which

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glad stands for Gay and Lesbian alliance

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against defamation they're an

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organization that is a very big reason

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why your games have become much more

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woke and political over the years by the

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way they claim that only 2% of major

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games have queer representation which

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that number that feels grossly Low by my

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own estimates in the Western World

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anyways every game these days seems to

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have that representation to some degree

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so glad is pulling numbers like 2% to

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make it seem like it's dire when it

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isn't anyway here's what dual shocker

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said during their Mary Kenny interview

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and I quote Kenny who started her career

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as a journalist has written for some of

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the industry's most popular video games

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from Marvel Spider-Man Miles Morales and

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Batman the Enemy Within to The Walking

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Dead the final season and the upcoming

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Marvel's Wolverine Kenny has helped

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construct some of Gaming's most diverse

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characters like Clementine and Violet

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from telltale's The Walking Dead But fre

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admits that more needs to be done in

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game development to make lgbtq people

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feel like they are an important part of

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video game structure now and also its

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future delving into glads latest reports

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Kenny offers up two important insights

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while one is a positive and welcoming

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Outlook as often the lgbtq community

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wants to seek out safe spaces so they

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can feel accepted the other is extremely

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worrying and disheartening the Glad

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report tells us something key games are

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a way for lgbtq people to socialize but

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it also tells us something heartbreaking

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that lgbtq Gamers don't feel that

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developers are thinking of them when

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they design games Kenny Echoes his

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evidence by saying there are so many

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lgbtq developers and we want what

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players want to design experiences that

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tell the player we're here we're

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important and we belong this could

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become increasingly difficult as we see

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more and more pitches turned down amidst

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one of the worst years ever for gaming

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however Kenny remains adamant that

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something has to give way to allow

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change to happen we need to pull every

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lever we have Kenny says characters

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community support mechanics to make it

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so it's a subject she's clearly

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passionate about and her insights are

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thought-provoking end quote well well

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well to the surprise of absolutely no

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one it turns out Mary Kenny was a game

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journalist before all of this does that

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surprise anyone at all I thought not of

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course it would be a games Journal

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that's pushing this sort of thing like

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this if they want LGBT representation

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they could do it authentically sadly

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that doesn't seem like it'll be the case

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everything is checking boxes constantly

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it's clearly not paying off remember

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that Insomniac had layoffs following

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Spider-Man 2 which was kind of unheard

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of considering Insomniac has never

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really had layoffs pretty much ever but

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isn't it interesting that those layoffs

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coincide with the woke SBI Spider-Man 2

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being released in the first place and

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now this individual who's very clearly

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Pro let's make everything lame and gay

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is now working as CD project red how

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long until Game Dev Studios and

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Publishers realize that is just too much

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pandering going on everywhere how many

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more people must lose their jobs and how

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many more franchises must fail and die

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before we move on from all of this look

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I do what I do to keep you all informed

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and I hope that you learned something

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today because Wolverine is likely cooked

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as hell they will woo you with flashy

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trailers but I guarantee you within the

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actual story they will sideline Logan

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with x23 somehow mark my words I am not

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hyped at all for spider Man 3 knowing

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how they treated Peter in two and I want

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Witcher 4 to be amazing but at this

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point I am losing more faith with each

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passing day but what do you think about

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all of this can these games and

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franchises be saved or am I and many

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others just overreacting what about only

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white game developers being laid off

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from surgeon Studios when Tales of Kara

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zalo failed was it coincidence or by

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Design let me know about all this in the

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