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The saga of Dragon Age: The Veil Guard exemplifies a broader trend in gaming and entertainment. The industry’s increasing infusion of social justice messaging, often driven by activist developers, appears to be at odds with consumer expectations for entertainment that prioritizes storytelling and gameplay. Critics argue that this shift toward activism is damaging both the quality of games and their commercial success.
It highlights a significant challenge: balancing social consciousness with engaging gameplay. When activism dominates creative decisions, it risks turning beloved franchises into ideological battlegrounds rather than sources of entertainment.