Review-bombing and bigotry: Why studios are wrong to listen to toxic fanbases !
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Euronews.com
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Sony has pulled its video game 'Concorde' just two weeks after release due to low sales and critical reviews. Game director Ryan Ellis mentioned that the company listened to feedback. The article discusses how public feedback has influenced major franchises, particularly in response to toxic fandoms that target diversity and inclusion. Studios are reportedly consulting these fanbases to avoid backlash, which raises concerns about creative freedom and capitulation to bigotry. The trend of toxic fandom is highlighted, especially in sci-fi and fantasy genres, where gatekeeping by certain demographics has been prevalent. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)