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Ryan begins by sharing a startling personal incident: an IGN employee, Zachary Ryan—a verified director of editorial video at IGN—was compelled to issue an apology after criticising Ryan publicly on Twitter. This confrontation underscores the tensions between independent content creators and mainstream outlets, with Ryan’s critique centering on IGN's handling of The Last of Us Part II. He points out that IGN and other media entities have become "a laughing stock," citing their disconnect from actual gamers and consumers, as well as their willingness to manipulate narratives in favor of corporate interests.