Kotaku Editor F*cks Around, Finds Out After Calling Out Indie Game Dev...

Clownfish TV: Audio Edition

🐠 Become a MEMBER of The Reef at http://ClownfishMinus.com Alyssa Mercante, senior editor at Kotaku, faces backlash for engaging in online feuds and alleged harassment of gamers and developers, raising questions about her journalistic integrity. She dredged up a 2022 article accusing Moon Studios director Thomas Mahler of fostering an oppressive workplace was challenged by Mahler, who stated that disagreements are normal in game development. Her controversial reporting on games like Assassin’s Creed: Shadows and Outlaws has led to criticism of her interview spin and potential misrepresentation of facts. Mercante’s Twitter behavior of labeling critics as "incels" and "bigots" has been criticized for vilifying individuals and potentially stifling free speech. The editor’s actions have reportedly led to lawsuits, drawing comparisons to the defamation suit against Deadspin, owned by G/O Media at the time. Mercante’s controversial reporting and social media conduct have resulted in increased scrutiny of her work and credibility as a gaming journalist. ➡️ Official Merch Store: http://ClownfishMinus.com ➡️ Audio Podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/ClownfishTV ➡️ Official Website: http://ClownfishTV.com ➡️ Official Clownfish TV subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/ClownfishTVOfficial/ Alyssa Mercante of Kotaku faces significant backlash for mocking indie game developers and misrepresenting their work, raising concerns about journalistic integrity and the toxic attitudes within the gaming industry. 00:00 Alyssa Mercante of Kotaku faces backlash for mocking gamers and indie devs, raising defamation concerns reminiscent of Deadspin’s issues. 02:10 Alyssa Mercante of Kotaku faced backlash for mocking indie dev Thomas Mahler, highlighting frustrations over corporate activism overshadowing quality gameplay in gaming. 03:49 Alyssa Mercante’s criticism of indie game developers highlights the gaming industry’s toxic attitudes and dismissive treatment of diverse experiences. 05:53 Alyssa Mercante faced backlash for mocking an indie developer who exposed her false claims about working on the Ori games. 07:23 Alyssa Mercante faced backlash after mocking an indie game developer and attempting to discredit him for questioning her claims of association with a game. 08:52 A Kotaku journalist faces backlash for critiquing indie game development despite lacking experience, highlighting the value of team discussions and tough decision-making in the creative process. 11:19 Alyssa Mercante faced backlash for criticizing an indie game developer, revealing her misunderstanding of the development process and her unsuitability for her role. 12:54 Alyssa Mercante faces backlash and potential legal issues after misrepresenting an indie game developer’s comments, raising questions about Kotaku’s journalistic integrity. About Us: Clownfish TV is an independent, opinionated news and commentary channel that covers Entertainment and Tech from a consumer’s point of view. We talk about Gaming, Comics, Anime, TV, Movies, Animation and more. Hosted by Kneon and Geeky Sparkles. Disclaimer: This series is produced by Clownfish Studios and WebReef Media, and is part of ClownfishTV.com. Opinions expressed by our contributors do not necessarily reflect the views of our guests, affiliates, sponsors, or advertisers. ClownfishTV.com is an unofficial news source and has no connection to any company that we may cover. This channel and website and the content made available through this site are for educational, entertainment and informational purposes only. These so-called “fair uses” are permitted even if the use of the work would otherwise be infringing. #Games #Gaming #News #Commentary #Reaction #Podcast #Comedy #Entertainment #Hollywood #PopCulture #Tech