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Interestingly, during the game's promotional period, many mainstream outlets heavily shilled Veil Guard, aligning with a broader industry trend of politicized and woke narratives in gaming. However, once the game underperformed commercially, the narrative shifted. Critics and analysts questioned how such a hyped release could fall so flat despite seemingly positive coverage from outlets that had heavily promoted it. This divergence further highlights issues with media integrity and the influence of hype cycles in AAA game marketing.