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For admiring Neil Druckmann, could Cory Balrog also put an SJW agenda in GOD OF WAR 2 ??

For admiring Neil Druckmann, could Cory Barlog also put an SJW agenda in GOD OF WAR 2 ??

  • yes

    Votes: 77 40.1%
  • no

    Votes: 59 30.7%
  • maybe

    Votes: 56 29.2%

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RSB

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Based. Playstation Russia also.
 

Yoboman

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Point flew over your head faster than the millennium falcon.

I'm saying that where people are already monetarily invested and have let their guard down emotionally and politically, it's a scum move to insert things that are far beyond what the fans would be expecting.
The first TLOU had 3 gay characters

Its only a problem now because you see it as a problem now
 

Soodanim

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Yes, it's absolutely possible. Which is why I personally put so much effort into backlash. I don't want this crap infecting games I love. If you don't want that either, then keep speaking out. Don't let this crap go. It's time we did something about the stuff we don't like in the industry instead of going, "Well, don't you know devs are allowed to make whatever they want?" And then keep buying the dang stuff. It's not going to stop until they get the message.
This reads like the whole industry is on the verge of an epidemic, but I don’t see what you see. Outside of TLoU2, which has one transgender character and a muscle lady, what other games are on your list?
 
What the hell are you babbling on about? I bet that if they included a moment in God of War 5 that shows gender fluid Loki and weird beastiality shit like from Norse myth, you anti-SJW maniacs would get mad at SSM for being “woke” and “SJW” instead of just following Norse mythology and doing stuff that would fit God of War
 

Umbral

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I remember when Ree tried to cancel Kingdom Come Deliverance and everyone here was like "thats so stupid, go make your own game if you don't like the creators vision".

Now everyone here is like "no not like that!"
You’re fighting just as many illusions as the other side you admonish.
 

Kerotan

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SJW stuff can easily fit into TLOU2 because it's real life. So it doesn't piss me off or ruin the game. I just give it an eye roll then move on.

However God of war is based on norse mythology. You must remain somewhat faithful to it and not push modern day agendas.

It's like making a Bible game and jesus is gay.
 
Godess of War incoming.
Ninja Theory tried, and failed.

I wonder if you peanuts are going to be upset when Kratos dies. Atreus/Loki
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And find out Atreus/Loki shapeshifts into animals and women.

“Lady Loki is a female version of the beloved trickster god, and also one of the most notable of Loki’s shape-shifting forms. During the events of Ragnarok, Loki is reborn as a woman. More specifically, he inhabited the form of Lady Sif, Thor’s lover, whose spirit was trapped elsewhere.” marvel comics
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Loki turning into a women isnt a new idea. Its been portrayed in many media. Will you guys call SJW then?
 

sircaw

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This shit is everywhere, it will effect everyone and every thing

Its basically an infection. The problem is, everyone is terrified to say anything against it in fear of being ----------- insert 5000 words of Racist, sexist, etc etc etc.

Kratos will soon have a gay lover, its coming and that was not meant to be a pun.
 
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Yoboman

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You’re fighting just as many illusions as the other side you admonish.
I dont have a side. I left the idiots at Ree for being reactive babies, and ran into some new ones here 🤷‍♂️

At least I can call out the stupidity here without being banned though
 

Yoboman

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Ninja Theory tried, and failed.

I wonder if you peanuts are going to be upset when Kratos dies. Atreus/Loki
2pkx85v0xct01.jpg

And find out Atreus/Loki shapeshifts into animals and women.

“Lady Loki is a female version of the beloved trickster god, and also one of the most notable of Loki’s shape-shifting forms. During the events of Ragnarok, Loki is reborn as a woman. More specifically, he inhabited the form of Lady Sif, Thor’s lover, whose spirit was trapped elsewhere.” marvel comics
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Loki turning into a women isnt a new idea. Its been portrayed in many media. Will you guys call SJW then?
So the Norse were SJW cucks?
 
Yes and he will. "Stop calling me boy. It's not how I feel inside".👦 Get ready for a softer Kratos cause manly and masculine is "toxic". Higher pitch voice.
 

GlockSaint

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Tbh i liked the direction GOW has taken, kratos used to be an entitled mindless goon who does nothing but kill kill kill. Dont mind a little sjw stuff as long as it naturally fits the story, (like kratos being more righteous because of his son and him regretting his past actions was done pretty well in the last game). Just gimme more of that lore!
 
The first TLOU had 3 gay characters

Its only a problem now because you see it as a problem now
First off, at least 2 of those characters weren't shown as that till the DLC. So not part of the main game.

Secondly, people have criticized it for making that more of an in your face thing instead of it just being what it is and focusing on more of a story of survival like what made the first game so great. Even though Druckmann is on record saying he already had a secret agenda with that game as well... Well now that he got more control you can see that agenda even more clearly.

Thirdly, one of the main characters in part 2 makes NO logical sense whatsoever.

Fourthly, it DID inject certain sjw issues,
lev and the bigoted Christian cult, "Bigot Sandwich" and so on
.

Fifthly, how it treated it's male characters has been called into question as well as being out of character compared to the first game.

Lastly, you don't get to tell me what is and isn't a big enough issue to me to speak out. Everyone has a line and their tolerances are different. I'm not going to take a wait and see approach anymore. I'm fed up with this crap after seeing it start to infect more and more AAA games.


Trying to say you stand the same ground as the people saying titties shouldn't be in games.
You aren't following anything I've been saying man. I'm totally fine with that... As long as it was that way from the beginning... or at least expected and not out of left field. For instance, it would be really dumb to put bare boobies in a Sea Of Thieves sequel.
 
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Yoboman

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First off, at least 2 of those characters weren't shown as that till the DLC. So not part of the main game.

Secondly, people have criticized it for making that more of an in your face thing instead of it just being what it is and focusing on more of a story of survival like what made the first game so great. Even though Druckmann is on record saying he already had a secret agenda with that game as well... Well now that he got more control you can see that agenda even more clearly.

Thirdly, one of the main characters in part 2 makes NO logical sense whatsoever.

Fourthly, it DID inject certain sjw issues,
lev and the bigoted Christian cult, "Bigot Sandwich" and so on
.

Fifthly, how it treated it's male characters has been called into question as well as being out of character compared to the first game.

Lastly, you don't get to tell me what is and isn't a big enough issue to me to speak out. Everyone has a line and their tolerances are different. I'm not going to take a wait and see approach anymore. I'm fed up with this crap after seeing it start to infect more and more AAA games.



You aren't following anything I've been saying man. I'm totally fine with that... As long as it was that way from the beginning... or at least expected and not out of left field. For instance, it would be really dumb to put bare boobies in a Sea Of Thieves sequel.
Left Behind was 7 months after the main game and was literally about Ellies sexuality. It wasn't a big deal then and it's not now. And Bill was an out and out gay character in the first game.

Like I said, if you didn't care then you've been conditioned to think you should care now.

It isn't in your face. Have you actually played the game? It's no more in your face than any straight relationship in any other game or even the straight relationships in this gamd.

Which character makes no "logical" sense, please impart this logic for us.

Lev identifying trans is literally one line in the game that is otherwise not mentioned. Blink and you'll miss it. Much like how Bill was handled in the first

And there is no Christisn cult. Clearly you havent played the game and are feeding off fake leaks still

I suggest you play the game because its pretty embarrassing watching you try to formulate an opinion on something you've not played.
 

Paracelsus

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Uncharted: Cassie, Chloe, Nadine.
The Last of Us: Lev, Abby, Dina, Ellie.
Horizon 2: Aloy
Spiderman 2: Miles Morales
Project Athia: unnamed Black woman
Returnal: unnamed White woman
Demon's Souls: character creator
Ratchet: furry

I think it's a foregone conclusion, especially since they love to sneak those things in pre-established series to ride that success.
They already evirated the gameplay for modern audiences, time to go all the way.
 

nowhat

Member
Uncharted: Cassie, Chloe, Nadine.
The Last of Us: Lev, Abby, Dina, Ellie.
Horizon 2: Aloy
Spiderman 2: Miles Morales
Project Athia: unnamed Black woman
Returnal: unnamed White woman
Demon's Souls: character creator
Ratchet: furry

I think it's a foregone conclusion, especially since they love to sneak those things in pre-established series to ride that success.
They already evirated the gameplay for modern audiences, time to go all the way.
You are seeeriously pushing it.

But what do I know, I've always enjoyed R&C, perhaps I've always been a closet furry.
 

GodofWhimsy

Member
They want creative freedom except when that freedom is used for something they don't like.

I believe artists should be able to create whatever they want. it doesn't mean that art is immune to criticism. Put yourself out there and people will voice their opinions.
 
I hope not. My asian eyes are getting tired of the SJW stuff in games and in other media.

Though we might see Kratos scolding Atreus for screwing a bunch of animals. I mean the world serpent's dad is Loki.
 

Kdad

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Big Phil’s tweet (via GameRant) reads as follows: “Congrats to you and the team on the success with a really great game.”

So...does that mean every Xbox game will now be affected since Phil acknowledged its a great game?

It makes as much sense as the argument postulated here.

Go play some games and breathe.
 
I mean, there were already reviews of GoW '18 that praised it for its examination of "toxic masculinity", before that game Kratos was the epitome of "toxic masculinity" and the new game deconstructs that.
 
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Vaelka

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I think that a lot of people in the industry as well as streamers are just doing what Alanah Pearce mentioned in her video about reviews being written for their Twitter followings and other game journalists.
They're just jerking each other and themselves off and trying to improve their reputation inside the industry.
You either do that or you stay silent if you have negative opinions.

In the case of TLOU2 and Neil especially I just think that there's this sense that he's '' one of us '', so they're trying really hard to defend '' their own ''.
Sorta like if you have a friend or a friends friend that you're somewhat familiar with and someone shit talks them. You're gonna feel and be defensive about it.
TLOU2 has sorta become part of the culture war too, so a lot of people just wanna show that they're on '' the right side '' so to speak. And that also goes for people who didn't like the game too btw, a lot of people are just hating on the game to fit in with a group they identify with.
 

Vaelka

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I mean, there were already reviews of GoW '18 that praised it for its examination of "toxic masculinity", before that game Kratos was the epitome of "toxic masculinity" and the new game deconstructs that.

People always say this but then they're too cowardly to go all the way.
The same thing happened with TLOU2 and it's one of my biggest critique of the whole message of the game, the fact that the game indulges in the violence to such an extreme extent makes the message feel a bit shallow and hypocritical imo.
I'd have more respect for it if they actually adapted the amount of violence to reflect the message more but they don't because violence sells and they know that. I mean most people aren't even focusing on the message most people just think that the gore and violence is awesome and really indulge in it and the game is designed to pander to those people too.

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LOL!
I went and checked the Arabia twitter account and it's true.
I dunno if I am supposed to be surprised no one has called this out or not.
 
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People always say this but then they're too cowardly to go all the way.
The same thing happened with TLOU2 and it's one of my biggest critique of the whole message of the game, the fact that the game indulges in the violence to such an extreme extent makes the message feel a bit shallow and hypocritical imo.
I'd have more respect for it if they actually adapted the amount of violence to reflect the message more but they don't because violence sells and they know that. I mean most people aren't even focusing on the message most people just think that the gore and violence is awesome and really indulge in it and the game is designed to pander to those people too.

Says more about you than the game, I have many friends who have trouble with the amount of violence in the game, it legit disturbs them. And that first part isn't meant as an insult, I'm a gorehound, myself, but I certainly don't see your point of view as valid, having an anti-violence message while... not being violent... just seems silly, it's like an anti-racist movie where no one's racist.
 

Vaelka

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Says more about you than the game, I have many friends who have trouble with the amount of violence in the game, it legit disturbs them. And that first part isn't meant as an insult, I'm a gorehound, myself, but I certainly don't see your point of view as valid, having an anti-violence message while... not being violent... just seems silly, it's like an anti-racist movie where no one's racist.

It's not the depiction of it, it's more the extreme amounts of it.
I don't think that most people are disturbed with it either tbh, or at least the response that they feel isn't what was probably intended.
People can get disturbed by the violence in MK11 too but it doesn't mean that they don't think that it's awesome. They just think that it's shocking in a cool way.
When you hear people talk about the violence in TLOU2 that's how they talk about it.

It's like if a game or a movie is supposed to have an anti sexual violence message, and it's depicted super realistically. But then it just keeps happening constantly throughout the whole movie and is thrown in constantly just for the sake of having it and depicting it on screen.
You sorta begin to wonder, because it's just there to be there and it ends up feeling exploitative.
If you're gonna have some kind of an anti-violence message in your game then I think that you should be more careful with your implementation of it.

I also think that it loses the impact a lot when it happens so often.
If the violence is more rare then the extreme depiction of it also ends up feeling more real and shocking.
 
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Says more about you than the game, I have many friends who have trouble with the amount of violence in the game, it legit disturbs them. And that first part isn't meant as an insult, I'm a gorehound, myself, but I certainly don't see your point of view as valid, having an anti-violence message while... not being violent... just seems silly, it's like an anti-racist movie where no one's racist.
This is not about being "anti-violence", just look at what's going on in the streets of the US right now. Antifa has taken the guillotine in many riots by now, they have been actually violent, etc. people get cancelled all over the place because they sneezed too far on the right. This whole thing is about control, if you are violent--even obvious cases of self defense--this is oppression it must stop right now, if we are violent this is oppression and it must be fought with violence, spinned in the media as "for the cause" or something.

So you better comply!
 
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