In this episode, William Del Pilar discusses the cancellation of the Star Wars spinoff series ‘The Acolyte’ and the appointment of a new editor-in-chief at Kotaku. He criticizes the emphasis on woke messaging and diversity over storytelling and audience engagement in ‘The Acolyte’, and highlights the show’s negative audience reception and declining viewership. William also questions the qualifications and expertise of the new editor-in-chief at Kotaku, suggesting that the hire was based on demographic considerations rather than gaming expertise.
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Chapters:
00:00 Opening
00:10 The Acolyte: When Woke Messaging Overrides Audience Engagement
08:05 Keep it in the Bedroom: Pushing Diversity in Star Wars
11:42 Creating Great Stories vs. Pushing an Agenda
28:44 Kotaku’s New Editor-in-Chief: Diversity or Gaming Expertise?
35:18 The Importance of Audience Reception and Viewership
35:57 Controversy Surrounding Austin Williams’ Appointment at Kotaku
49:35 Impact of Sweet Baby Inc. on Game Development
54:06 Financial Struggles of Alan Wake 2
01:06:36 Unethical Use of Bots in Game Promotion
01:11:59 Future Outlook for Remedy Entertainment
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