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Nov 29, 2024

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NECA Pop Culture Collectibles Brand Manager Accused Of Sending Inappropriate Picture To A 14-Year-Old Boy

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Nov 29

NECA is one of the biggest brands in collectibles culture, including action figures and more, but they’re being rocked after their Brand Manager has been accused of sending an inappropriate photo to a 14-year-old boy after having a text relationship with the child.

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Movies & TV

Report: Major Corporations Remain Committed To DEI Despite Massive Backlash

John F. Trent

Nov 29

Report: Major Corporations Remain Committed To DEI Despite Massive Backlash

A relatively recent report claims that major S&P 500 companies are committed to DEI initiatives, programs, and policies despite significant backlash to it.

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Books

RazörFist Calls For Co-Opting Thanksgiving And Imbuing It With Heavenly Import

John F. Trent

Nov 29

RazörFist Calls For Co-Opting Thanksgiving And Imbuing It With Heavenly Import

Popular YouTube commentator The Long Moonlight writer and Ghost of the Badlands creator RazörFist called for Thanksgiving to be co-opted and imbued with heavenly import.Fandom Pulse is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.

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Video Games

'The Great Rebellion' Developer Blasts 'Avowed' Art Director As "Unstable" And "Childish"

John F. Trent

Nov 29

'The Great Rebellion' Developer Blasts 'Avowed' Art Director As "Unstable" And "Childish"

Roland Moritz, the founder of Kvltgames and the main developer for The Great Rebellion blasted Obsidian Entertainment, Avowed, and its Art Director Matt Hansen.Fandom Pulse is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.

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Video Games

Earthworm Jim Creator Doug TenNapel Blasts Woke Video Games: "The Best Gamers I Knew Were Conservative"

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Nov 29

Earthworm Jim Creator Doug TenNapel Blasts Woke Video Games: "The Best Gamers I Knew Were Conservative"

In 2024, gamers exposed the woke mind virus destroying video game culture after it had infected Hollywood, books, comics, and more. Now, Earthworm Jim creator Doug TenNapel is chiming in on the situation after Elon Musk announced his AI gaming studio to take back video games from massive corporations.

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Tabletop Games

Elon Musk Teases He May Buy Hasbro To Save D&D After Lead Designer Attacks Critics As "Grognards"

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Nov 29

Elon Musk Teases He May Buy Hasbro To Save D&D After Lead Designer Attacks Critics As "Grognards"

Dungeons & Dragons remains a hot topic over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend thanks to conversations stirred about Elon Musk regarding how the current owners, Wizards of the Coast, are treating the game’s founder Gary Gygax. Now, Musk has stirred speculation he might by the parent company Hasbro to preserve D&D’s legacy.

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Video Games

'Dragon Age: The Veilguard' Facebook Group Bans Laugh Reacts

John F. Trent

Nov 29

'Dragon Age: The Veilguard' Facebook Group Bans Laugh Reacts

A nearly 13,000 member strong Dragon Age: The Veilguard Facebook group bans members from reacting to posts with laugh reactions.Fandom Pulse is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.

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Video Games

Obsidian Whistleblower Describes 'Avowed' Art Director Matt Hansen As "Pure Evil"

John F. Trent

Nov 29

Obsidian Whistleblower Describes 'Avowed' Art Director Matt Hansen As "Pure Evil"

A former employee at Obsidian Entertainment, the developer behind the upcoming Avowed game, described the company’s Art Director Matt Hansen as “pure evil” while also revealing the company has been captured by woke ideology.Fandom Pulse is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscrib…

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Video Games

'God Of War' Director David Jaffe Defends 'Avowed' Art Director Matt Hansen

John F. Trent

Nov 29

'God Of War' Director David Jaffe Defends 'Avowed' Art Director Matt Hansen

David Jaffe, the director of the original God of War and Twisted Metal games, defended Avowed Art Director Matt Hansen. Fandom Pulse is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.

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NECA Grooming Accusations, Corporate DEI Still Going Full Speed Ahead, Avowed Controversy Gets Crazier - Fandom Pulse Daily Breifing

NECA Pop Culture Collectibles Brand Manager Accused Of Sending Inappropriate Picture To A 14-Year-Old Boy

Report: Major Corporations Remain Committed To DEI Despite Massive Backlash

RazörFist Calls For Co-Opting Thanksgiving And Imbuing It With Heavenly Import

'The Great Rebellion' Developer Blasts 'Avowed' Art Director As "Unstable" And "Childish"

Earthworm Jim Creator Doug TenNapel Blasts Woke Video Games: "The Best Gamers I Knew Were Conservative"

Elon Musk Teases He May Buy Hasbro To Save D&D After Lead Designer Attacks Critics As "Grognards"

'Dragon Age: The Veilguard' Facebook Group Bans Laugh Reacts

Obsidian Whistleblower Describes 'Avowed' Art Director Matt Hansen As "Pure Evil"

'God Of War' Director David Jaffe Defends 'Avowed' Art Director Matt Hansen

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