In this episode of Red, White, and Rude, William Del Pilar and special guest Hodey Johns dive deep into the battle between gaming journalism and influencers, the politicization of video games, and the fallout of “woke” trends. They explore the decline of traditional game media like Kotaku and Polygon, the rise of independent reviewers, and whether political activism is ruining the industry. Plus, they discuss Dragon Age: The Veilguard, Ubisoft’s struggles, and the impact of culture wars on gaming studios. Don’t miss this fiery debate on the future of video game media!
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Chapters:
00:00 Opening
02:30 Guest Intro: Hodey Johns & His Background
05:22 The Hitman Series & Changing Tastes
08:46 Politics in Gaming: Activism vs. Entertainment
12:45 The Rise of the “Woke Detector” in Gaming
18:15 Ubisoft, Assassin’s Creed Shadows & Studio Struggles
22:25 Indoctrination Tool?
28:46 The “Ugly-fication” of Video Game Characters
34:40 YouTube Influencers vs. Game Magazines
41:20 Kotaku & Polygon’s Decline – Winds of Change?
47:14 Why do Conservative Games Fail?
52:30 Industry Culture Wars: Who’s Winning?
58:12 Dragon Age: The Veilguard’s Sales & Controversies
1:03:04 Final Thoughts & The Future of Gaming Reviews
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