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Gaming the System News: Impact of Corporate Policy Changes on the Gaming Industry
In the first episode of 2025, hosts Alex, Jem, and Matt dive into recent gaming and adjacent news stories through a feminist lens. They discuss the implications of Meta and Amazon scaling back their diversity programs due to political pressures and how this connects to broader societal issues, including the influence of social media, the rise of 'tech bro' culture, and the political landscape shaped by figures like Trump and Musk. The conversation highlights the ripple effects on the gaming industry and the importance of unionization and local activism as countermeasures.
00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview
01:54 Meta's Fact-Checking Program and Diversity Cuts
03:15 Impact of Social Media on Democracy
06:16 Tech Giants and Political Influence
12:35 Economic Inequality and Corporate Power
14:13 Unionization and Worker Rights
20:35 Masculine Energy and Misogyny in Tech
32:33 Conclusion and Call to Action

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Gaming the System News: Impact of Corporate Policy Changes on the Gaming Industry
In the first episode of 2025, hosts Alex, Jem, and Matt dive into recent gaming and adjacent news stories through a feminist lens. They discuss the implications of Meta and Amazon scaling back their diversity programs due to political pressures and how this connects to broader societal issues, including the influence of social media, the rise of 'tech bro' culture, and the political landscape shaped by figures like Trump and Musk. The conversation highlights the ripple effects on the gaming industry and the importance of unionization and local activism as countermeasures.
00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview
01:54 Meta's Fact-Checking Program and Diversity Cuts
03:15 Impact of Social Media on Democracy
06:16 Tech Giants and Political Influence
12:35 Economic Inequality and Corporate Power
14:13 Unionization and Worker Rights
20:35 Masculine Energy and Misogyny in Tech
32:33 Conclusion and Call to Action

📢 Support the Podcast!

Let us know on BlueSky (@gamingthesystem.bsky.social), Instagram (@gamingthesystempodcast) or in the comments on YouTube!

If you love Gaming The System, consider supporting us:
🔹 Patreon: patreon.com/gamingthesystem – get exclusive content!
🔹 PayPal Donations: [email protected]
🔹 Subscribe & Review: Share the podcast with fellow gamers!

🎙 Gaming The System releases new episodes every Thursday

Thanks for listening, and remember – there’s always another game to play that isn’t full of nonsense. 🎮✨

#GamingTheSystem #GamingNews #MarvelRivals #BoobPhysics #GamingCulture #FeministGaming #ElonMuskGamingScandal #GamerGuilt #feministgamingpodcast​ #feministgamers​ #intersectionalgaming​ #equalityingames #girlgamer​ #gamergirl​

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