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The debate highlights the broader tension between creative direction and audience expectations. Many argue that such changes could damage the game's core appeal, especially when it deviates from historically or culturally accurate portrayals. Critics worry that outspoken activism by voice actors, who often promote their personal beliefs during press junkets, further politicizes entertainment. The hosts noted the risk of alienating existing fans and causing a backlash fueled by perceptions of ideological bias, with some feeling that the mainstream industry is increasingly driven by social activism rather than storytelling.