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Dec 02, 2024

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Video Games

'Twisted Metal' Director David Jaffe Says 'Avowed' Developers Are "Just Trying To Work" As They Inject Evil Gender Ideology Into The Game

John F. Trent

Dec 2

'Twisted Metal' Director David Jaffe Says 'Avowed' Developers Are "Just Trying To Work" As They Inject Evil Gender Ideology Into The Game

David Jaffe, the director of Twisted Metal, attempted to defend the developers of Avowed by claiming they are “just trying to work” despite the fact they are injecting gender ideology into the game.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

'Avowed' Lead Environmental Artist Says "This Is The Most Confident I've Ever Been" Ahead Of Game's Release

John F. Trent

Dec 2

'Avowed' Lead Environmental Artist Says "This Is The Most Confident I've Ever Been" Ahead Of Game's Release

Dennis Presnell, the Lead Environmental Artist for Avowed at Obsidian Entertainment claims that “this is the most confident I’ve ever been” ahead of the game’s release in February.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

Xbox Blocking Reviews Of 'Indiana Jones And The Great Circle' Until Game Goes Into Advanced Access

John F. Trent

Dec 2

Xbox Blocking Reviews Of 'Indiana Jones And The Great Circle' Until Game Goes Into Advanced Access

MachineGames, Bethesda Softworks, and Xbox are blocking reviews of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle until the games goes into Advanced Access.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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Tabletop Games

Original Dungeons & Dragons Creator Robert J. Kuntz Destroys Modern D&D As "A Fitful, Tragic Ride"

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Dec 2

Original Dungeons & Dragons Creator Robert J. Kuntz Destroys Modern D&D As "A Fitful, Tragic Ride"

Dungeons & Dragons received mainstream attention recently after it was revealed how Wizards of the Coast lead designer Jason Tondro attacked creator Gary Gygax in a recent book detailing the history of the tabletop RPG. Now, Robert J. Kuntz, student of Gygax and one of D&D’s original founders has chimed in with his disapproval of the current iteration o…

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Movies & TV

Jack Posobiec Blasts 'Wicked' For "Celebrating DEI And Wokeness Targeting Children"

John F. Trent

Dec 2

Jack Posobiec Blasts 'Wicked' For "Celebrating DEI And Wokeness Targeting Children"

Jack Posobiec, the creator of The Island of Free Ice Cream and Agent Poso: Task Force Aegis blasted Universal Pictures recently released Wicked film for “celebrating DEI and wokeness targeting children.”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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Celebrity

J.K. Rowling Exposes How She's Received Death Threats, Attacks On Her Children, And More Harassment For Speaking Out Against Evil Gender Ideology

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Dec 2

J.K. Rowling Exposes How She's Received Death Threats, Attacks On Her Children, And More Harassment For Speaking Out Against Evil Gender Ideology

J.K. Rowling was not on many people’s bingo cards to become “literally Voldemort” to the shrieking harpies of the radical left in entertainment. Now, in a thread on X, the Harry Potter author detailed how horrific her experience has been since speaking out against evil transgender ideology.

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Video Games

Xbox Blacklists Reviewer For "Harsh" 'Dragon Age: The Veilguard' Review And Demands Positive Comments For 'Avowed'

John F. Trent

Dec 2

Xbox Blacklists Reviewer For "Harsh" 'Dragon Age: The Veilguard' Review And Demands Positive Comments For 'Avowed'

Xbox and Obsidian Entertainment have reportedly denied a review code to a reviewer for Avowed because of her “harsh” criticism of Dragon Age: The Veilguard.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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Books

Gender Fluid Dwarves and the State of Modern Fantasy

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Dec 2

Gender Fluid Dwarves and the State of Modern Fantasy

Transgender dwarves are everything that is wrong with modern fantasy. Well okay maybe not everything, but it’s still a very jarring thing to encounter in a book that you were actually looking forward to reading.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

Mouthwashing Audio Developer Loses His Mind After Asmongold Covered The Game: "I Feel Sick To My F***Ing Stomach"

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Dec 1

Mouthwashing Audio Developer Loses His Mind After Asmongold Covered The Game: "I Feel Sick To My F***Ing Stomach"

Mouthwashing is a single-player science fiction adventure game that’s been getting positive reception from gamers on steam. However, Asmongold started playing the game and the music and audio developer Martin Halldin completely lost his mind because of it.

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Movies & TV

Star Trek Doubling Down On Lower Decks As Star Tawny Newsome Developing Live-Action Comedy Show

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Dec 1

Star Trek Doubling Down On Lower Decks As Star Tawny Newsome Developing Live-Action Comedy Show

Star Trek has been subject to a host of bad decisions since Alex Kurtzman took over the property for streaming programs. Now, it appears as if Paramount+ is doubling down as it looks like Paramount+ is moving forward with a live-action comedy show starring Tawny Newsome from Lower Decks.

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XBox Banning Critical Reviewers, D&D Designer Slams Woke, JK Rowling Attacked - Fandom Pulse Daily Briefing

'Twisted Metal' Director David Jaffe Says 'Avowed' Developers Are "Just Trying To Work" As They Inject Evil Gender Ideology Into The Game

'Avowed' Lead Environmental Artist Says "This Is The Most Confident I've Ever Been" Ahead Of Game's Release

Xbox Blocking Reviews Of 'Indiana Jones And The Great Circle' Until Game Goes Into Advanced Access

Original Dungeons & Dragons Creator Robert J. Kuntz Destroys Modern D&D As "A Fitful, Tragic Ride"

Jack Posobiec Blasts 'Wicked' For "Celebrating DEI And Wokeness Targeting Children"

J.K. Rowling Exposes How She's Received Death Threats, Attacks On Her Children, And More Harassment For Speaking Out Against Evil Gender Ideology

Xbox Blacklists Reviewer For "Harsh" 'Dragon Age: The Veilguard' Review And Demands Positive Comments For 'Avowed'

Gender Fluid Dwarves and the State of Modern Fantasy

Mouthwashing Audio Developer Loses His Mind After Asmongold Covered The Game: "I Feel Sick To My F***Ing Stomach"

Star Trek Doubling Down On Lower Decks As Star Tawny Newsome Developing Live-Action Comedy Show

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