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Adding fuel to the fire, some developers and journalists attempted to deplatform gamers who were merely broadcasting the games they were involved in or expressing their opinions. Instead of addressing the concerns or engaging in constructive debate, these industry insiders seemingly rallied to attack the very audience that sustains them—the gamers. This backlash failed spectacularly, backfiring on the proponents and shining a spotlight on underlying tensions within the industry.