The gaming community is divided over conservative commentator Matt Walsh's views on video games, with some welcoming his perspective on wokeness in games while others criticize him for his stance. Walsh clarifies that he did not intend to start a 'war' on gamers and expresses surprise at the backlash. The controversy has sparked discussions about inclusivity and diversity in gaming, with some labeling the situation as 'Gamergate 2.0.'
I feel like the Matt Walsh/Elon Musk anti-video game crusade is about ten years too late. Most gamers don’t actually think games are too “woke” now. They’re chasing an audience that doesn’t exist many years after gamer gate (which was anger at reviewers not games).
More games now include diverse characters, so losers are trying to start 'Gamergate 2' https://t.co/DQPcwo3Gy9 https://t.co/1y8OwA5Naj
Angry gatekeeping gamers are like “why doesn’t anyone want to talk about the woke mind virus in video games?” And then the moment an outsider talks about it they get upset and tell conservative commentators to stay in their lane. You don’t get to choose your allies in this… https://t.co/RTBlA3tcbq
Gamergate 2.0 acting all catty about Matt Walsh entering the fray was a huge fumble. Daily Wire is one of the few conservative organizations that is making meaningful investment in changing entertainment and culture. You should welcome someone who wants to be your ally in the…
I have to say, I've been the target of some extremely unreasonable backlashes in the past. But this one is probably the most ridiculous yet. This time people are mad that I talked about an issue in the news. Apparently I have no right to discuss it because I'm not in the club.… https://t.co/UksgZoQlD3
GAMERGATE 2: The PARASITES are COMING! People just looking to profit from our issues can go elsewhere. No need for @MattWalshBlog or the dailywire Also we're apparently like the holocaust. Let's talk about it: 🔗👇 https://t.co/q0lOZyfzqr
Why @MattWalshBlog hates video games. In fifth grade he got a Super Nintendo instead of a N64 for Christmas and he was so upset because he bragged to his friends he was getting an N64. Do you people have no sympathy? Source: Episode 863 https://t.co/p1v7TlTw64
I did one segment on wokeness in video games and then a bunch of people started screaming at me for saying things I didn’t say. That’s the extent of the “war” I’m waging. I’m waging such a war that I didn’t even know it was happening until last night. https://t.co/dnGhdkmPAZ
So why is @MattWalshBlog & his team (@gregg_re )waging a war on right wing & moderate leaning gamers? Shouldn’t we consider them a positive influence infiltrating that space?
The Daily Wire is pulling the same scam like they did with movies: After years of mocking anyone that enjoys that product, they suddenly jump on the bandwagon when the grift starts to become profitable. This is why Con Inc shouldn't ever be taken seriously. https://t.co/8BoBWZH6Rr
I'd happily welcome @MattWalshBlog to the frontlines. I would love to sit down and make a case for why video games are not "stupid kids stuff." I would like to hear his side, too. The more voices pushing back, the better. I'm not saying he has to love them, just not hate them.
The more people talk about GamerGate 2.0 and the Sweet Baby Inc. controversy with wokeness and DEI in games the better. It doesn’t matter if the voices are coming from people who don’t play games or even respect the medium. There’s a bigger war to be fought. Gregg Re is right,… https://t.co/ES49sDWmY4
Guys, Matt Walsh totally cares about video games. https://t.co/5IJVcHuCWp