• Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos DOUBLES DOWN on WaPo Not Endorsing Kamala Harris...
    Oct 30 2024
    The Left hates Jeff Bezos now, and he’s doubling down on The Washington Post not officially endorsing a presidential candidate.

    The Washington Post’s decision not to endorse a presidential candidate led to resignations of three editorial board members and thousands of subscription cancellations, including from celebrity Mark Hamill.

    Bezos’ choice may have been influenced by Harris’ proposed tax on billionaires, as he is a billionaire who pays little tax and has a personal interest in avoiding increased taxation.

    The Post’s decision was criticized as potentially being motivated by a desire to avoid alienating right-leaning advertisers, as the newspaper is reportedly "bleeding cash" and relies heavily on ad revenue.

    Bezos defended the non-endorsement by claiming that endorsements do not influence election outcomes and create a perception of bias and non-independence.

    The decision was made internally without consulting either campaign and was implemented with "inadequate planning" and "not enough time before the election".

    Bezos admitted he was "not paying attention" to the Post’s operations until it began losing money, suggesting a lack of oversight in the newspaper’s management.

    Jeff Bezos defends The Washington Post’s decision to refrain from endorsing candidates, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing news reporting and maintaining editorial independence amid criticism and financial challenges.

    00:00 Jeff Bezos defends The Washington Post’s choice to refrain from endorsing candidates amid backlash, highlighting a trend of newspapers prioritizing news reporting over endorsements.

    01:43 Jeff Bezos defends the Washington Post’s non-endorsement of Kamala Harris, asserting that it won’t impact elections as most voters have already made their choices.

    04:20 The Washington Post’s refusal to endorse Kamala Harris has triggered resignations, subscription losses, and raised concerns about bias amid financial instability.

    06:33 Bezos refrains from endorsing Harris over her billionaire tax plans, facing criticism for perceived cowardice and political motives.

    08:12 Bezos clarifies that the Washington Post’s non-endorsement of Harris stems from poor planning, not strategy, amid a changing political landscape.

    09:57 Bezos defends the Washington Post’s independence from his business interests, stressing the need for active management to combat declining journalism standards.

    12:42 Bezos defends The Washington Post’s non-endorsement of a presidential candidate, facing criticism for prioritizing financial interests over editorial integrity amid voters’ economic motivations.

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  • Hasbro, the Toy Company, is OVER.
    Oct 30 2024
    Hasbro has laid off even more employees, is looking to outsource more IP, is moving away from toys, and is even planning to uproot the company from Rhode Island to Boston. Toy giant Hasbro, as we’ve known it, is OVER.

    Hasbro is facing significant financial struggles, including declining revenue and layoffs, as it shifts its focus from traditional toys to digital and AI initiatives under new leadership.

    00:00 Hasbro is struggling financially, facing layoffs and disappointing sales despite a slight uptick in Transformers merchandise.

    01:25 Hasbro is struggling financially due to failed media investments and poor movie release timing, despite some success with Transformers.

    02:53 Hasbro is pivoting from physical toys to digital and AI under CEO Chris Cox, facing revenue declines and layoffs despite some growth in specific lines.

    04:15 Hasbro is facing significant layoffs and declining revenue, with plans to relocate and restructure by 2026.

    05:30 Hasbro’s revenue has fallen 18% this year, prompting layoffs and a shift towards efficiency as it plans to relocate by mid-2026.

    07:20 Hasbro’s leadership prioritizes profit over toys, focusing on mobile apps and potential crypto ventures while considering a move to a new headquarters that reflects a shift away from traditional toy company values.

    08:39 Hasbro’s 15% revenue drop highlights a loss of identity and direction, raising doubts about the future of its franchise brands.

    10:22 Hasbro is effectively no longer in existence.

    Hasbro is abandoning its Rhode Island roots, moving to Boston by 2026 despite efforts from local leaders, signaling a dramatic shift in company culture and priorities.

    New CEO Chris Cox, from Microsoft, aims to transform Hasbro into a digital play company using AI, despite the toy industry’s challenges and layoffs in AAA gaming.

    Hasbro is outsourcing iconic brands like Mighty Morphin Power Rangers and My Little Pony to other toy companies, potentially diluting brand control.

    The company faces a 15% revenue drop and 18% year-to-date decline, with expectations of 12-14% consumer product decline in FY2024.

    Hasbro’s Dungeons & Dragons movie suffered from poor timing, coinciding with the controversial OGL 1.1 debacle that alienated core fans.

    Despite massive retail displays, Hasbro’s Transformers movies continue to underperform at the box office, failing to drive expected toy sales.

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  • California is McF*cked.
    Oct 30 2024
    California’s anti-business policies under Governor Gavin Newsom have allegedly caused a mass exodus of companies, including Hollywood productions, to more business-friendly states like Texas and Nevada.

    The state’s $20 minimum wage hike for fast food workers in April 2023 reportedly led to menu price increases, restaurant closures, and over 1,000 delivery drivers being fired by employers like Pizza Hut and Round Table Pizza.

    California’s private sector jobs have drastically decreased while government jobs have skyrocketed, particularly in healthcare due to an aging population.

    Unaffordable housing and extreme cost of living in California have resulted in employers struggling to fill entry-level jobs in retail, construction, and home care, despite wage growth.

    Hollywood, a major industry in California, is reportedly experiencing a significant exodus due to high taxes and cost of living, particularly in Los Angeles.

    The state’s high taxes and cost of living have allegedly led to a significant decline in private sector jobs and an increase in government jobs.

    California’s deteriorating economic conditions, characterized by high taxes, rising living costs, and poor governance, are driving a significant exodus of businesses and residents seeking better opportunities elsewhere.

    00:00 California’s worsening economic situation, driven by high costs and poor governance, is prompting businesses, including Hollywood studios, to relocate.

    01:25 California has drastically changed since the ’80s and ’90s, becoming unrecognizable and unsafe, prompting many, including the speaker’s family, to leave for better opportunities elsewhere.

    02:45 California faces a 30% drop in job openings and rising unemployment due to high taxes and living costs, prompting businesses to relocate to states like Nevada.

    05:50 California faces a mass exodus of residents and companies due to high taxes, crime rates, and living costs.

    07:36 California faces a job market crisis with a loss of 154,000 private sector jobs amid soaring living costs and real estate prices, prompting calls for economic reforms.

    10:23 Hasbro may move to Boston for tax benefits as California’s high minimum wage and inflation lead to job cuts and increased automation.

    12:08 California’s high costs and anti-business policies are prompting a mass exodus of companies and rising unemployment, threatening its entertainment industry dominance.

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  • Twitch Might IMPLODE Soon?!
    Oct 29 2024
    Twitch could face a potential "Adpocalypse", drawing parallels to YouTube’s struggles in 2017. Devin Nash explained that Twitch is currently in an "advertising nightmare," with sponsors leaving the platform due to the spread of controversial and extremist content. He argues that Twitch needs to take drastic action, either by banning all politically charged and controversial content or allowing none of it, to prevent the platform from further alienating advertisers. Nash points to competitor platforms like Kick, which have capitalized on Twitch’s inconsistent content policies and captured around 10% of its audience​.

    Nash’s comments highlight Twitch’s growing challenges, as it continues to face pressure from advertisers and the broader live-streaming market. Many streamers and fans agree with his assessment, urging Twitch to return to its gaming roots and avoid the controversies plaguing the platform.

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  • Sony BURNS DOWN Concord Game Dev Firewalk Studios!
    Oct 29 2024
    Sony is taking the L and shutting down Firewalk Studios completely after the failure of hero shooter Concord. Sony owned the studio for less than two years. Concord had a disastrous launch, being pulled from sale just two weeks after release due to poor performance, low player counts, and tepid reviews. Sony has offered refunds to players who purchased the game. The closure reflects growing challenges in the live-service game market, as even major publishers like Sony grapple with competitive pressures and underperforming titles

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  • MrBeast Just Got Reported to the FBI?!
    Oct 29 2024
    Recently, YouTuber Rosanna Pansino reported MrBeast (Jimmy Donaldson) to the FBI after uncovering disturbing messages exchanged between MrBeast and his employees on a work Telegram chat. The messages, which range from 2020 to 2021, reportedly include inappropriate jokes, some of which involve sexual content and highly sensitive topics. Pansino’s investigation, conducted alongside a former MrBeast employee, led her to report these findings to the authorities, hoping that they would look into the matter further.

    The messages allegedly contain inappropriate discussions, including comments on minors, which Pansino and others have described as "disturbing." MrBeast has not publicly commented on the allegations yet, leaving his fan base divided on how to interpret the leaked content. Some supporters believe the jokes may be taken out of context, while others argue that given MrBeast’s massive influence, especially on younger audiences, higher standards of conduct should be expected.

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  • Kamala Harris is Using FORTNITE to Poach Gen Z Voters?!
    Oct 29 2024
    How do you, fellow kids? Kamala Harris’s 2024 campaign has launched a custom Fortnite map called "Freedom Town" to engage younger voters ahead of the upcoming elections. The virtual space features mini-games centered around key campaign issues like clean energy and economic recovery. This initiative follows the same digital strategies used by the Biden-Harris team in 2020, where they utilized platforms like Animal Crossing to reach a younger demographic.

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  • Right-Wing Pundits HATE Gamers... and Action Figures?!
    Oct 28 2024
    Right-wing pundit Glenn Beck seems to hate gamers, won’t let his daughters date gamers, and thinks your little action "figurines" are girly, too.

    Right-wing figures like Glenn Beck and Matt Walsh are facing backlash for their anti-gaming rhetoric, which reflects a broader cultural conflict over masculinity and leisure, potentially alienating gamers from conservative alliances.

    00:00 Glenn Beck and right-wing figures like Matt Walsh are facing backlash for their criticism of gamers and nerd culture amid rising conservatism.

    02:15 Glenn Beck sparks controversy by banning his daughters from dating gamers and action figure collectors, claiming these interests harm masculinity.

    03:55 Right-wing pundit Matt Walsh disparages gamers, equating their gaming habits to women’s TikTok addiction, while warning of a conspiracy to immerse society in a virtual reality.

    05:28 Right-wing pundits like Glenn Beck and Ben Shapiro face backlash for their anti-gaming stance, reflecting a broader cultural conflict over masculinity and leisure.

    07:26 Right-wing pundits are scapegoating gamers for societal issues, threatening the alliance between gamers and conservatives.

    09:54 A right-wing pundit criticizes gamers and action figures, while the speaker reflects on their vintage toy collection.

    11:52 The speaker critiques Glenn Beck’s dismissal of gaming as childish while pondering the future of gaming for older generations and the fleeting nature of temporary alliances.

    13:43 Right-wing pundits may initially court disenfranchised gamers and anime fans for views but will ultimately betray them, reflecting a cultural backlash that leaves these communities feeling isolated.

    Glenn Beck banned his 18-year-old daughter from dating gamers, calling gaming and collecting figurines "weakening hobbies" that aren’t "manly enough" and equating them with being "immature."

    Beck accused "leftists" of scapegoating guns for school shootings, arguing that "video games" should be targeted by federal regulators instead.

    Beck declared that women who date gamers are "ignoring nature’s role for men," urging right-wing dads to ensure their daughters don’t date men who game or collect figurines to maintain "traditional gender roles."

    Beck’s anti-gaming views are part of a larger trend of "right-wing pundits" attacking pop culture, potentially leading to a "satanic panic"-like backlash against gamers and nerds.

    Beck’s criticism of gaming is based on "conspiracy theories" about "Zuckerberg and Silicon Valley elites" plotting a "Ready Player One"-style simulation.

    Former "GOP House Speaker Kevin McCarthy" and "Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick" echoed Beck’s views, proposing to ban violent video games for teenagers after the "Dayton, Ohio shooting."

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