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Beyond Gamergate

Neutral Good

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Episode  ·  17:29  ·  Feb 18, 2024

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In this episode of Neutral Good, host Tig delves into the ongoing implications of Gamergate, reflecting on its impact over the past decade. The episode revisits the controversial figure Milo Yiannopoulos, discussing his tenure at Breitbart and how his provocative articles and actions during Gamergate garnered attention and readership for the site. Tig also highlights the shift in Yiannopoulos's career following his resignation due to controversial remarks on consent and his current role in a religious home shopping network. The episode aims to explore both the positive and negative legacies of Gamergate, including its effects on gaming journalism and the rise of the alt-right. Tune in for an insightful discussion on a pivotal moment in online culture.Cheyenne Lin's video essay "Why Nerds Joined the Alt-Right"Innuendo Studios video "Always A Bigger fish"This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

17m 29s  ·  Feb 18, 2024

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