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What Does Gaming and Internews USAIDS Have in Common?
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Wings, Landfall, SBI, and the UN: Games Meet Global Influence

Alright, buckle up. This one’s a wild ride through indie games, global institutions, and some seriously eyebrow-raising overlaps. If you’ve been following Gothic Therapy on YouTube, you already know the scoop: Take Us North (the "empathetic", socially conscious game about migration) wasn’t always just Take Us North.While being showcased at the United Nations, it went by the codename American Dream. And yeah, that little detail suddenly makes the web of connections around this game look a lot messier. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5se6mRtHWTsVideo: Take Us North Exposed! Sweet Baby Inc, Wings & The United Nations! | Gothic Therapy The Indie Puzzle: SBI, Wings Interactive & Landfall Games Here’s what’s already out there: Sweet Baby Inc., Wings Interactive, and Landfall Games are entangled in a crazy network that’s as cozy as a family reunion. Here’s the funderful breakdown for anyone not familiar with the landscape:Landfall Games – […]

Ayefkay August 26, 2025

Alyssa Mercante Put the Fries in the Bag Video
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Put the Fries in the Bag – The Alyssa Mercante Song

More Satirical Funsies in the Form of a Music Video Well, it happened again - I got bored and a video got made. This time,  the spotlight’s on Alyssa Mercante - ex-Kotaku editor, professional victim, and now the star of my musical roast that nobody asked for (but I had way too much free time to make). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k1U337S8CbI Video: Put the Fries in the Bag - The Alyssa Mercante Song | ReportAFK Following up my songs about Hasan and Ludwig (embedded below), I figured it was only fair Alyssa got her own theme music too. Edgy, satirical, and about as subtle as a drive-thru speaker at 2AM, this was pretty fun to make ngl. Chorus TL;DR: Put the fries in the bag Moral of the story: Don’t start drama if you can’t handle the receipts. If you like this kind […]

Ayefkay August 25, 2025

Alyssa Mercante Cope Olympics Bad at Gaming
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The Cope Olympics: Why Gaming Journos Can’t Admit They’re Mid

When I came across Alyssa Mercante’s recent article on Marvel Rivals at GameSpot, I honestly didn't know what I would be stepping into. I wasn't prepared to take the kamehama to the face in the form of roughly 1,100 words of pure and unadulterated cope.Her article, “Marvel Rivals Made Me Quit Competitive Gaming”, isn’t really about Marvel Rivals at all. It’s about how one failed ex-Kotaku editor decided that losses in a free-to-play competitive game weren’t her fault, but the system’s.This is the kind of mental gymnastics that has become invasive in modern gaming journalism. Rather than looking in the mirror and admitting, “hey, maybe I’m just mid,” writers like Alyssa weave elaborate narratives about toxic communities, unfair matchmaking, or oppressive design choices.But really, this is just the Dunning-Kruger Effect and self-serving bias dressed up as content. Dunning-Kruger and the Self-Serving […]

Ayefkay August 22, 2025

Game Over Kotaku Sold to the Swiss Dungeon
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Game Over, Kotaku: Sold Off and Sent to the Swiss Dungeon

Kotaku’s Funeral: Sponsored by Keleops and Woke Fatigue Well folks, it finally happened. Kotaku, once upon a time a halfway-decent gaming site and now a walking Twitter thread of regret, has been sold off by G/O Media to *checks notes* a random Swiss media group named Keleops. Sounds like a Final Fantasy boss or maybe a new pharmaceutical that treats online addiction with ironic detachment and funsies? Image: Emerald Keleops lol | Final Fantasy 7 | Square Enix | ReportAFK The sale is being spun as a positive by a few former staffers who apparently think giving a legacy brand CPR in a European basement is a win. But let’s be real: this was a mercy kill. G/O Media didn’t pass on Kotaku as some holy torch...they chucked it into a ravine and hoped nobody noticed the smoke. The Long, […]

Ayefkay July 3, 2025

Cody Dennison Kicked from Game and Geeks Expo
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12 Days Before the Con: Cody Dennison Cancelled from GGE

Retro Games, Real Problems: GGE Cuts Ties with Creator Cody Dennison Just 12 days out from the Game & Geek Expo (GGE), legendary Nascar driver, YouTuber and content creator Cody Dennison - better known online as camlot331 - was abruptly told he’s no longer welcome at the event.After months of planning and reportedly spending nearly $1,000 on custom merch to sell at his booth, Cody received an email from the event’s organizers, Raleigh Retro Games, saying “thanks, but no thanks.”The reason?His content, his beliefs, and some very vague “community concerns.”Welcome to the next episode of inclusivity...but only if we like you. Kicked to the Curb Over “Concerns” Cody was originally scheduled to appear at GGE, part of a growing lineup of creators, vendors, and guests.But out of nowhere, on May 25th, he received an email that essentially said: "We appreciate […]

Ayefkay May 26, 2025

Sweet Baby Inc Origins Possibly Revealed by Gothic Therapy
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The Curious Case of Sweet Baby Inc. – Hidden Origins Unveiled?

Sweet Baby Inc. and the Ghost in the Startup Machine Let’s be real - Sweet Baby Inc. (SBI) has been a lightning rod for controversy in the gaming world, sparking the beginning of the second wave of Gamergate last year. They’re a mysterious narrative consulting firm that keeps popping up on AAA projects like your ex in your Instagram feed. They often bring with them a certain...flavor. You know the one. That distinct taste of forced DEI checkboxes, preachy character writing, and storylines that feel more like corporate HR trainings than actual games - all wrapped up in some neon purple packaging.Now, a new twist has emerged from the shadowy underworld of YouTube commentary, thanks to a recent deep dive from Gothic Therapy, and it changes everything you thought you knew about SBI.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjBXOx700SYVideo: The End of the Sweet Baby Lie: Hidden Founder […]

Ayefkay May 20, 2025

Kotaku Writer Doubles Down on Skippable Boss Fights
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Boss Fights Are Essential to Games – Even If Kotaku Disagrees

Kotaku Wants You to Skip Boss Fights. Maybe They Should Just Play Games. Look, I’m not trying to "gatekeep" here - but if you're writing about video games and your hot take is “what if we just remove the part of the game that’s, you know, the actual game,” maybe it’s time to pick up a new hobby. Like knitting. Or yelling at clouds. Or writing about your fee fees in film school forums, where gameplay isn't an obstacle.This week’s subject of critique is Kotaku’s John Walker, who’s back with another article that reads like it was written by someone who spent more time fumbling with the accessibility menu than actually pressing “Start.”In his mind-numbing article advocating for skippable boss fights and his follow up piece where he attempts to defend his position, he insists that optional challenge is an affront to […]

Ayefkay May 19, 2025

Alyssa Mercante and Smash JT Lawsuit Gamergate 2 Timeline
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The Gamergate 2.0 Timeline: ft. Smash JT and Alyssa Mercante

A Case Study in Crybulling Ah, the gaming industry - where the journalists act like rockstars, the YouTubers play watchdog, and everyone thinks they’re the main character. Enter Jeff Tarzia, aka Smash JT, a former game industry insider turned YouTube commentator, and Alyssa Mercante, the (now former) senior editor at Kotaku, a site once known for actual game journalism way back in the day, before it pivoted to clickbait and culture war commentary.What kicked off as a few spicy tweets and YouTube videos quickly devolved into a digital food fight: Mercante accused Smash of harassment, Smash fired back with receipts, and the internet, as always, grabbed popcorn. But let’s be clear - this wasn’t some unprovoked attack by a rando on the internet. It was a public figure throwing punches from her soapbox and then crying victim when someone dared to respond […]

Ayefkay May 16, 2025

Giant Bomb Indie Media Reboot or Paywalled Farewell Tour
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Giant Bomb’s Indie Media Reboot or Paywalled Farewell Tour?

The Scrappy Reboot No One Asked For Well, it finally happened. Giant Bomb, once one of the most respected names in gaming media, is now floating in the icy waters of independence after years of corporate shuffling. Vox Media, after acquiring both Polygon and Giant Bomb, went full Order 66 on their teams - mass layoffs, gutted staff, and enough drama to keep Reddit humming for weeks. But unlike its cousin Polygon, which was unceremoniously purged, Giant Bomb didn’t go out with a whimper. Nope. The remaining staff suprisingly grabbed the wheel and bought the ship themselves. Giant Bomb lives! Fandom has sold the site to us and it is now fully independent and employee-owned. We'll see you all on Tuesday for the Giant Bombcast.For more info right now, head over to https://t.co/eOhDx8bEYV pic.twitter.com/5Rib2uv9ig— World’s Famous Giant Bomb (@giantbomb) May 10, 2025 And while […]

Ayefkay May 11, 2025

Press X to Skip Bad Gaming Journalism
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Press X to Skip Bad Journalism: How Gaming Media Lost the Plot

Skipping Boss Fights: The Final Boss of Gaming Journalism Is Gaming Itself Remember when beating a tough boss felt like an achievement instead of a hate crime?Well, according to Kotaku's John Walker, that feeling is sooo 2008. In his latest piece of "I swear I like games, guys," titled "Could We Be About to Enter a Skippable Boss Fight Utopia", he excitedly reports that South of Midnight will include a boss skip button. Yes, a literal "Skip Boss" option, for those who apparently bought the game by accident and are just here for the vibes. Image Source: imgflip.com Let that sink in: imagine paying full price for a game, then opting to not actually play the game. We’ve reached a point where journalists want a “Press X to Not Try” feature - and they’re celebrating it like it’s the Second Coming of Accessibility […]

Ayefkay May 7, 2025

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