In this episode, Hans and Edward weigh-in on the issues surrounding animosity, toxicity and entitlement within gaming culture; specifically in terms of negative behaviour affecting video game developers.

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  • 00:00 – Intro – Welcome!
  • 01:50 – Toxicity in gaming
  • 06:50 – Touch some grass
  • 11:00 – Evolving stereotypes
  • 14:30 – Problematic Online Cultures
  • 16:10 – Social armour, entitlement and narcissism
  • 22:40 – “Good versus evil”
  • 25:50 – Ruinous Extremism
  • 28:30 – Understanding animosity
  • 34:00 – Unheard voices
  • 36:00 – Unchecked entitlement 
  • 44:30 – Aged Fan Bases
  • 48:30 – Nuanced answers
  • 53:00 – Outro – Thanks for listening & always be kind!

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GETL (Get-All) is a podcast about Gaming, Entertainment, Technology & Geek Lifestyle. Hosted by long term geek industry pundits Hans Haupt and Edward Swardt from Vamers.com, this podcast hopes to engage, awe, inspire and educate. Listen today on all major podcast providers and YouTube.