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This signal boost is significant because Musk's large audience exposes the controversy to mainstream viewers who might not usually follow gaming industry disputes. During a live stream hosted by Jeremy "The Quartering," prominent figures like Brazilian content creator Cab Brutus and veteran game industry veteran Mark Kern discussed the situation in detail.
Kern, with a background at Blizzard during its formative years, voiced concerns over the current state of gaming, particularly how woke ideology is influencing creative decisions. He highlighted a prevalent trend: the destruction or rewriting of beloved characters and IPs under the guise of diversity, often replacing strong, well-developed characters with tokenistic options that feel artificial to long-time fans.