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Kirk McKean, a verified journalist and deputy editor at VG 24/7, epitomizes this trend. McKean has publicly retweeted Neil Druckmann's compilation of attacks and death threats, emphasizing the severity of harassment faced by the developers. However, beneath this veneer of victimhood, McKean's actions have veered toward aggressive censorship.
He has called for "deep platforming" critics and has been involved in controversial narratives, such as dismissing skepticism about Sony and Naughty Dog's claims regarding leaks. VG 24/7 itself has a mixed reputation; while reporting on leaks, it has also circulated stories that seem selectively curated or dismissive of independent voices, including outright false reports from unreliable sources.