Unfortunately, I think that on average capital G Gamers (especially the ones on Reddit) are more likely to vilify specific companies for doing things like this while continuing to revere others, rather than coming to the correct conclusion that exploitation and inequality are natural consequences of the incentive structures of capitalism. It's very difficult for one of the most poisonously atomized subcultures to see things beyond the framing of individual bad actors and their inherent moral fiber. "Activision bad but CDPR give us le epic Keanu so CDPR good."
It's a shame though, because this shit is so naked in the video game industry that under different circumstances you would think gamers would be ripe for radicalization. I'd hypothesize that part of it boils down to the fact that, for a long time, the Right has had such a monopoly on internet propaganda (the kind that tends to reach lonely, alienated young men) - such that if gamers do radicalize, it's often in in the wrong direction. The online Left is relatively embryonic by comparison. Just spitballing, though.
Oh word? Tbh I didn't read the thread (I've been avoiding direct contact with Reddit as much as possible lol), was just sharing general impressions from previous experiences - that is definitely promising!
Unfortunately, I think that on average capital G Gamers (especially the ones on Reddit) are more likely to vilify specific companies for doing things like this while continuing to revere others, rather than coming to the correct conclusion that exploitation and inequality are natural consequences of the incentive structures of capitalism. It's very difficult for one of the most poisonously atomized subcultures to see things beyond the framing of individual bad actors and their inherent moral fiber. "Activision bad but CDPR give us le epic Keanu so CDPR good."
It's a shame though, because this shit is so naked in the video game industry that under different circumstances you would think gamers would be ripe for radicalization. I'd hypothesize that part of it boils down to the fact that, for a long time, the Right has had such a monopoly on internet propaganda (the kind that tends to reach lonely, alienated young men) - such that if gamers do radicalize, it's often in in the wrong direction. The online Left is relatively embryonic by comparison. Just spitballing, though.
Dude, I don't pretend that, but them saying "shit, g*me programmers should form a strong union to not be treated like shit" is a BIG start.
Oh word? Tbh I didn't read the thread (I've been avoiding direct contact with Reddit as much as possible lol), was just sharing general impressions from previous experiences - that is definitely promising!