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Studying the Accusations Against Activision-Blizzard | Sacred Symbols+ Episode 107

For several years now, the games industry has been going through a tectonic shift -- in parallel with industries all around the world -- attempting to right the wrongs of archaic and sometimes sexist and discriminatory corporate cultures. In gaming, most of this attention has rightly been foisted upon the likes of Ubisoft and even long-time Sony partner Quantic Dream, but it's Activision-Blizzard that's under the newest (and perhaps severest) scrutiny. This is well above our paygrade to discuss in any meaningful way on the normal show, which is why we reserved an hour-long chat on + all about what's happening with California's myriad complaints against The House of Call of Duty. And who better to walk us all through it than Last Stand Media's newest (and so far only!) 'contributor,' lawyer Rick Hoeg. To get exclusive access to Sacred Symbols+, support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/LastStandMedia #ActivisionBlizzard #SacredSymbols #LastStandMedia

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Wayne Moss

Oh this should be good

Wayne Moss

Colin posted on Twitter that he was making this episode 107 free for all 😁

Michael Ferrari

Strange, my comment disappeared.... perhaps it was too controversial.

Will Hahn

Rick, you’re the bees knees, my dude!

Jesse spivey

Rick is usually showcased on the lords of gaming podcast so I’m glad he’s getting out there! Keep up the great work Rick!

Anonymous

It is more likely that Patreon accidentally marking it as spam. Happens to me on rare occasion. LSM has no control of that.

Michael Ferrari

I’m assuming it was something on Patreons end, I wasn’t implying you guys deleted it, I know this is the last place I have to worry about having my opinions censored. :)

Heathen James

Great interview and echoes much of what I discussed in my own video (which is both reassuring in my own stance, and a bit eerie). The fact that they cite Anita Sarkeesian's "work", of all people, should have been the first red flag for anyone looking at this suit. The other facet to this is that a lot of people seem (to me) to want to jump on a hatewagon due to the quality of Blizzard games as an indictment of their guilt, but also, their outward performative gestures to modern feminism, and I don't blame them in regards to the latter. I've often found that the most vocal advocates for progressive ideals are the ones who act most grievously against them.

Samuel Mills

Thanks for doing this and having Mr. Hoeg on. It’s hard to get a nuanced opinion on situations like this from social media etc.