Better Offline How Growth Is Killing Video Games
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Mar 5, 2025 In this engaging conversation, Gita Jackson, a games journalist and co-owner of Aftermath, teams up with fellow journalist Nathan Grayson, author of 'Stream Big.' They discuss how the relentless drive for growth is harming the gaming industry and leading to layoffs. The duo delves into how fandom culture can breed extremism and share how Aftermath approaches journalism differently. Despite industry challenges, they celebrate the creativity and brilliance of new games being developed, emphasizing the importance of storytelling and artistic integrity.
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Coyote vs. Acme
- Warner Bros. Discovery shelved the completed Coyote vs. Acme film for tax reasons, highlighting their mismanagement.
- This demonstrates the broader trend of prioritizing short-term financial gains over artistic merit.
Fandoms and Industry Exploitation
- Fandoms, while enjoyable, can foster tribalism and a focus on memorizing facts over genuine appreciation.
- This behavior can be exploited by the entertainment industry to sell products rather than tell stories.
Twitch Culture
- Twitch's live interaction fosters impulsive reactions and incendiary comments due to immediate feedback.
- This dynamic can lead to out-of-context clips and lasting damage, as seen with Hassan Piker's 9/11 comments.
