The popular YouTuber Asmongold received all kinds of negative comments for making a very misguided remark about a specific game. He said he hopes Metal Gear Solid: Delta Snake Eater doesn't make the game political. If you're unfamiliar with Metal Gear Solid, you might not understand the irony in his statement. The series has always been known for its deep political themes and commentary on real-world issues.
An alleged game developer posted anonymously to the GameDev subreddit admitting that he hates gamers and that members of the Asmongold community are some of the worst offenders. This sparked a heated discussion about toxic behavior in gaming communities and the responsibility of content creators like Asmongold to address and combat it.
Much can be said about popular streamer Asmongold, but he's never been one to shy away from speaking his mind. Recently, he went to bat for Western television and anime localizers who have come under fire for injecting 'woke' language into English dubs not present in the original content. Asmongold argued that creators have the right to adapt and interpret material in their own way, even if it means adding new elements.