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As the controversy escalates, many industry insiders and gamers draw parallels with Gamergate, citing similar patterns of targeted harassment and media manipulation. The current discourse reveals a deep-rooted dissatisfaction among gamers, who feel disregarded and betrayed by the very entities meant to serve them.

The explosion of criticism is largely fueled by revelations of how certain companies prioritize promoting inclusion, diversity, and "wokeness," sometimes at the expense of gamer interests. These companies, which include developers and consultancy firms like Sweet Baby Inc, are accused of pushing a political and ideological agenda that many gamers see as driven more by virtue signaling than by a genuine concern for their audience.