With the upcoming release of *Kingdom Come: Deliverance II*, there’s been a lot of chatter in the gaming community, which unfortunately seems to be overshadowed by claims that the game is ‘woke.’ Even though the developers have denied these rumors, many players are skeptical of their words. This illustrates a disturbing trend in how gamers interact with developers, often in a toxic and hostile manner.
Historically, we’ve seen instances like the backlash against *No Man’s Sky* when players harassed developers over unmet expectations. Multiplayer games seem to foster a culture of self-hatred, where community members unite to target developers unfairly. Take *Helldivers 2*, for example, which has faced unwarranted criticism that has led devs to delay important changes.
Just recently, while watching reactions to the game *Avowed*, I noticed how some reviews felt like they were rooting for the game to fail, and fans reacted harshly to even minor critiques of the game director. It seems like when something doesn’t meet player expectations, the response is often outrage rather than constructive feedback. This leads to a broader question: Is this toxic behavior just a part of gaming now? Can we change it, or are we stuck in this cycle?
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Totally hear you on this. When you call out toxicity in gaming communities, absolutely no one seems to agree without firing back. Take *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* for instance: sure, it’s not as great as older titles, but the hate it’s getting is way too extreme. It’s as if people want to see it fail instead of supporting the franchise to evolve. This approach doesn’t seem healthy; why not push for improvement instead of wishing for the downfall of developers?
It’s frustrating, isn’t it? I think the problem stems from the extreme tribalism in our current political climate, which spills over into entertainment like gaming. The sheer volume of outrage and negativity we see is often a reflection of this larger societal issue. Companies like Ubisoft, for example, are getting slammed for their recent games, and while some criticism is deserved, it feels disproportionate. Shouldn’t fans want the games they love to succeed instead of calling for their demise? That’s just wild to me!
I agree with a lot you’ve said! I’ve pretty much stopped reading game reviews or gaming articles. I just watch streams instead. That’s the best way to gauge whether a game resonates with me without the toxic opinions. The gaming journalism scene is filled with rage bait these days, and honestly, I feel like it’s dead. I wish gamers would realize that most of this drama is pointless to engage with.
