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Advocates like gaming personality Gron (real name Mark Kern) used social media to amplify these calls. He emphasized that the controversy was rooted in a double standard—Western studios often face no censorship regarding nudity or sexual content, unlike Japanese and Korean releases. Many saw this disparity as evidence of cultural bias and industry hypocrisy.
Industry and Media Reactions
The reactions to this movement were polarized. Some industry insiders and journalists labeled the petition and campaign as over-the-top or unhinged. Jessica Cogwell, an editor at GameSpot, described the efforts as "unhinged," implying that fans' demands for what was initially promised were unreasonable or excessive.