Fandoms have increasingly become battlegrounds for cultural and ideological debates, with fans using metrics like player counts and sales to argue that their preferred media is superior. This trend reflects a deeper feeling of powerlessness, where people express their values through consumption. Discussions include the contentious reception of games like "Black Myth: Wukong" and "Helldivers 2," and the role of content creators at events like the Democratic National Convention. The obsession with numbers and metrics often distorts the original reasons for engaging with media, turning what should be entertainment into a competition of cultural validation.
Brandy Sousa
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Fandom Has Turned Everybody Into Emotional Shareholders
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As someone who works in game development, I can tell you that the obsession with metrics can be really damaging. It creates a situation where developers are more focused on pleasing the most vocal part of their fanbase rather than making the game they actually want to make. It's like fans are holding devs hostage with their wallets. It's important to remember that sales and player counts don't always equal quality or enjoyment.