The speaker discusses their return to video uploading after a strike, expresses anticipation for the game "Last of Ac 2," and criticizes the disabling of comments and likes/dislikes on the game's trailer. They mention a controversy surrounding the game's feminist themes and potential LGBT representation, which has led to player backlash and pre-order cancellations. The speaker also touches on issues within the gaming industry, such as employee burnout at Noti Dog studio, and criticizes the influence of political agendas in games, particularly citing Anita Sargsyan's impact on game developers. Despite these issues, they look forward to "Last of Ac 2" and believe that the game's quality should not be overshadowed by its political elements.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The author was unable to upload videos for two weeks due to a "strike" on their channel.
2. The topic of the video is Last of Us 2 and the controversy surrounding it.
3. The official cover art of Last of Us 2 has been released and has been criticized for being poorly designed.
4. Some players are furious with the game's developer, Naughty Dog, over the game's storyline and characters.
5. The game's creative director, Neil Druckman, made a mistake by responding to criticism in a way that was perceived as dismissive and insulting.
6. The game's developer, Naughty Dog, has been accused of having a "feminist agenda" in their games.
7. Anita Sarkeesian, a feminist media critic, has been involved with Naughty Dog and has influenced their games.
8. The author believes that the gaming industry is plagued by the problem of employee burnout and exploitation.
9. Rockstar Games has promised to address the issue of employee burnout and exploitation in their studio.
10. The author believes that the gaming industry is driven by commercialism and that games are often designed to appeal to a minority of players rather than the majority.
11. The author criticizes the influence of social media and online critics on the gaming industry.
12. The author mentions that games such as Mass Effect: Andromeda and Captain Marvel have failed despite having a similar "agenda" to Last of Us 2.