Gamers Are Racist and Sexist? Breaking Down the Controversial Study
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This week on Digital Coffee, we're diving into the controversial findings of a new study that claims gamers are inherently racist and sexist, and questioning the validity of such sweeping generalizations based on a mere 304 participants. We'll also explore the latest happenings in the PC gaming industry, including JSOX's cancellation of their RGB Steam Deck dock and what that means for your gaming setup. Additionally, Brett shares his thoughts on exciting upcoming titles like Witcher and Dragon Age, as well as the latest updates on Red Dead Redemption 2 and Overwatch 2’s Halloween event. Plus, we’ll check out Rode's release of two new gaming microphones designed for streamers, which promise to up your audio game. Grab your coffee and settle in for a juicy discussion filled with news, opinions, and a bit of sarcasm!
Takeaways:
- Brett discusses the cancellation of JSOX's RGB Steam Deck dock and its implications.
- The upcoming Dragon Age Dread Wolf has reached its alpha stage, signaling progress.
- There are exciting new free games coming to Prime Gaming this November, including classics.
- Brett critiques a study linking racism and sexism to gamers, emphasizing its flawed methodology.
- Overwatch 2's Halloween event faces backlash for its pricing on new skins.
- Rode has released new gaming microphones aimed at streamers, featuring advanced processing technology.
Companies mentioned in this episode:
- Rode
- Valve
- AMD
- BioWare
- Rocksteady
- J Socks
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