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Despite the numerous allegations and the viral outrage on platforms like Twitter and YouTube, mainstream gaming journalism and media outlets continue to portray the situation differently. Instead of reporting the controversy or highlighting the suppression tactics, they focus on the game's release status, such as claiming that The Last of Us Part II has gone gold.
Ryan criticized this approach, saying it reflects media complicity and a lack of transparency. The media's silence about the false strikes and censorship efforts contributes to a broader distrust among the gaming community towards traditional outlets, pushing fans increasingly toward alternative media sources like YouTube.