I'm not worried about Mass Effect 5 Rumors, hiding WOKE content from gamers

[@sungrandstudios]

I politely ask you all to not be mean to any "woke" people who leave negative comments here. We have to allow them to leave their cult so they can rejoin the rest of the world and be with real people who actually accept and respect them. I'm only asking, not telling you to do anyhting. You can do whatever you want.

[@TheSpiritBeaver]

Sorry dad, I'm a bad listener.

[@onedeadcat]

Request rejected. Games made for Larry Fink and Alex Soros should be mocked endlessly.

[@MikeBaia]

Sorry about your friend. I lost my sister to cancer she was 42 mother of 3. There isn’t day that goes by where I don’t think about her. Best wishes for your friend.

[@CoL_Drake]

see, i dont think you get teh whole picture. sweet baby inc and co aint woke, they make shitty decicions. if a game allowes free choose of genders of genitals thats not "woke" thats just customisation that you can choose or not xD i see a big problem here, that on the one side we have sweet baby inc and other groups that hate games and wanna destroy games and on the other side a bunch of just bad humans, racists bigots that use "anti wokeness" as a umbrella to hate on people and people are to be hold responsible which whome they are standing shoulder by shoulder. this woke vs anit woke is a ONLY american thing ... this just doesnt exist outside the usa ... its NOT REAL diversity is good and should be in games but not implemented to make the game worse by people who hate games and gamers both sides are mentally ill ...

[@johnboling7426]

Yes sir

[@WW-bt3tx]

I am a Canadian that stopped saying sorry, if that gives you any idea how fed up I am with this cult propaganda.

[@FoxHills-u3s]

Damn.

[@budoshi-f2l]

As I Canadian I never did. Always had a back bone. Better late than never I suppose.

[@twistedfocus]

As an American, I assume this means your maple related privileges have been stripped from you for this heresy. For that I’m sorry. 😂

[@GameDevChad]

My god you have twisted my reality, anything is possible

[@AKATenn]

Canadian here, I can't stand that our tax dollars are being used to fund this crap. That even if just a small amount, they are using my money to make this stuff makes me so angry.

[@TheSpiritBeaver]

It would take a miracle, after Andromeda, for me to pick up a new Mass Effect title.

[@sungrandstudios]

Oh yeah. Good point...

[@peterpop-off]

Completely forgot about Andromeda.. Thanks brain!

[@arthurlloyd5165]

I had to completely divorce it from the original trilogy mentally in order to even play it.

[@arnoldp3740]

Andromeda has the best controls and combat but the worst story

[@josephscottadams39]

@@arnoldp3740Just finished the Legendary Edition and was thinking about playing 4. Is the story really that bad?

[@TheRealmDrifter]

I just want good games that feel authentic.

[@sungrandstudios]

Me too.

[@somedopemojo43]

Gran blue fantasy relink, Like a dragon infinite wealth, Tekken 8, SF6, Palworld, Visions of mana, Metaphor, Marvel Rivals and frost punk 2 are games released this year that I wld strongly recommend

[@HFranklin]

​@@somedopemojo43Don't forget about Astrobot, FF 7 Rebirth, Wukong and Stellar Blade too

[@missilecarrier]

​@@somedopemojo43 basically avoid Western games, especially the well-funded AAA titles

[@smoadia85]

i just bought MudRunner for 80% discount and having a blast. Authentic trucking experience.

[@DelayofUpload]

"Worrying is like paying a debt you don't owe" - Mark Twain

[@Osgorion]

And yet an inescapable part of human nature. (- some random idiot ;) )

[@randalthor6872]

@@Osgorion I worry about worrying :( It's a curse!

[@CommDante]

"Worrying is as productive as trying to calculate Pi by chewing bubblegum." Tsun Zu class of '76

[@Blox117]

im not worried because i wont buy it

[@randalthor6872]

@@Blox117 this is the way! Bioware already lost me forever.

[@FoxHills-u3s]

Mass Effect 5 is so low on my list of concerns that I forgot it was even a thing. Needless to say I'm not looking to buy a copy.

[@SummeR00393]

Andromeda basically buried it after the ME3 ending debacle and then Anthem buried old Bioware. This new Bioware and fake ME5 are pretenders.

[@williamyoung9401]

I'm more concerned about the patches with Cyberpunk 2077 and Baldur's Gate 3. You know, actual video games.

[@planexshifter]

I have a love/hate relationship with CyberPunk. It was not what we were promised but everything that was good, was really good. But the good only made the flaws more obvious……

[@sacredpower7530]

​@@williamyoung9401No way they would mess BG3, plus doesn't BG3 already have some of that stuff in the game already?

[@Bluelyre]

​@@sacredpower7530 yes, It does. The difference is that it never focuses or even shines a light on it. It's not important, and the game and by extension larian understands that.

[@BeefJurfy]

It doesn't matter to me. I've already blacklisted Bioware, Ubisoft, Obsidian, and other woke devs. New devs are starting to pop up everywhere, and I'm focusing on them and their great games like Stellar Blade, Black Myth Wu Kong and Kingdom Come Deliverance. No more Ass Creed, Dragon Age, Mass Effect. Moving on to better games.

[@Nazzychan]

Support indie games as well,most of them are making games clearly for gamers and not for some social credit points.

[@ArielCleirigh]

Don't forget Naughty Dog and probably Sucker Punch on that black list.

[@SummeR00393]

Check out crimson desert. Its like mount and blade single player on UE5. Ive been scouring the new releases for non woke studios. There are a few now. Thats all I need because my backlog is huge along with indies even Fantasian from the creator of Final Fantasy and his music director who went to Apple to make their game after selling off FF to Sony is on Steam now, used to be apple exclusive.

[@KingRavenJ]

​@@SummeR00393Seems like most non-western studios are the best bet. European ones are hit or miss.

[@zarddin]

@@Nazzychan During my last 5 years the best games I have played were indie games.

[@austinclark5278]

Mass Effect is my favorite game franchise and man it’s sad we can’t get another good one. Sucks being a fan of anything these days constantly being worried that ur favorite franchise could be next on the chopping block….

[@sungrandstudios]

You are not alone. I absolutely feel that. Many of my favorite franchises have been dismantled.

[@jonas000111]

I'm sorry for your loss. Wokies killed my Star trek. I ended up joining a gym.

[@austinclark5278]

@@jonas000111 They also killed Star Wars for me. So nothing is sacred anymore. 🥲

[@JJSAccount-m5t]

Yeah, mine too. But sometimes you have to accept that stuff end. Feel the same way about Star Wars.

[@Hedgehobbit]

I feel lucky that I've never played a Mass Effect game before. Now I can do so knowing in advance that it's a three game series.

[@SGTDread12]

I hate to hear that Brother. =( My Mother lives with the wife and I, due to dementia and I can understand how horrible that disease is. It is tearing me apart. Respect my friend.

[@williamyoung9401]

Food. It all boils down to food. All the new studies coming out are saying vegetable oils over time destroys the body AND mind. Not to mention heart disease and a whole host of other health concerns. When my grandparents started to go, we were all mystified. We thought it was genetics. 15 years later, we finally understand it was all the horrific, corporate food they ate every day. Can't trust grocery stores anymore. Fast food, too. Stay strong all.

[@SGTDread12]

@ I think the local farmers market is the deal

[@williamyoung9401]

@@SGTDread12 100%. And even making more food ourselves. My mom wanted to make rum balls for the holidays, and she bought 'Nilla Wavers' as part of the recipe, and when I looked at the ingredients, I was horrified. So I offered to make her fresh "Nilla Wavers" with only 5 ingredients in them and it's a breeze. I found a recipe online. Just type in "homemade" or "authentic". It takes a little time, but it's also cheaper. I know, obviously, food isn't the only thing concerning health and dementia, and while genetics and having gravity under your feet does play a big factor, food is a big one too.

[@PhantomGB]

I am sorry to hear about your friend. It sounds like you were very close and I can see the emotion in that. You and your friend are in my thoughts.

[@sungrandstudios]

I appreciate that. Thank you. Now let's find some awesome games to lool forward to.

[@TheBlueB0mber]

well said

[@spiderjeranimo4992]

F Cancer.

[@WadsworthGaming]

The people who made ME are long gone. No effort from these writers could ever stand up to the original trilogy, woke or not. a shame, Shepard gave me a figure to idolise as an icon of strength and generosity, of charity and sacrifice. and BioWare will never be able to produce such a character or game in its current state. Rest in peace, the guilded age of BioWare.

[@matthewtedeschi5646]

That's why I'm glad for the ending of ME3 current bioware made it age like fine wine

[@denkerbosu3551]

​@lonewanderer_n7 funny enough, ME3 was my first ME, because it came with my PS3, and I liked the ending too, mostly.

[@Nidhogg13]

Just so you know, some ex-Bioware luminaries have formed a new studio and are working on a sci-fi game called Exodus. Seeing the trailer the other day has me hyped for a game for the first time in years.

[@SpectreStatus]

We defeated the Reapers with Destroy. End of epic. ✌

[@DelayofUpload]

That's one of the best things about living in the times we're in, in the part of the US I live in, if I don't want to partake of something, no one can force me to spend money on it. I'm sorry to hear about your friends, I hope everything goes as smoothly as possible, whatever the outcome may be.

[@sungrandstudios]

Thank you. Let's focus on the positives and game studios who focus on the gamers.

[@EyesOfGehenna]

Woke is not a sexual preference but a bad attitude. As someone who has cancer, my biggest lesson seems to be that I really need to stop worrying about everything and enjoy what's left of my life. As for how to do that... still working on it.

[@supimzazz]

My advice is to make a bucket list of all the things you always wanted to do and try to complete it (ofc as long as it doesn't involve hurting others, if there are people that hurt you they are honestly not worth your precious time) and write a book of yourself and your adventures, your friends and dear ones will appreciate it :)

[@wykydytron]

Yeah well you do have much more important things to worry. Health is literally only thing worth working. Everything else can be fixed one or another way in due time. Good luck bro.

[@theonewhowrotethis5681]

I hope it's not terminal. You have my condolences nevertheless.

[@lMINERl]

not all "leaks" are really leaks, sometimes in politics they practice rumors just to test water and people reactions . same story goes for a company that tries to shift thier policy or vision.

[@Sonny_McMacsson]

This kind of leak can actually tank their product because it creates wariness about it. If it was on-purpose, they didn't think it through.

[@Airtroops83]

@@Sonny_McMacsson they just didnt understand just how done almost all gamers are now with all this bullshit. they thought they knew, but they had no idea the degree

[@ricardohoang8452]

They already lost after failguard

[@alivelake69]

That only applies to games that aren’t mostly woke.

[@rps215]

The reputation of the studio already stinks, good luck for them trying to hide anything else that won't result in them being put under a microscope. Even if that ain't true, another thing is players are already fed up pre-ordering as they already killed FOMO, and many just wait for a month or so while playing something else.

[@idindunuphenwong]

Finding somebody who is genuinely honest about the state of the video games industry is like catching lightning in a bottle. If the content gods exist they are sitting on this mans shoulders 25 hours a day, 8 days a week, 366 days out of the year, 367 days on a leap year, while whispering the truth into his ear every night when he sleeps. Prayers for those helping their family and friends take care of family or friends with dementia or alzheimer's. I had to take care of my grandmother who had dementia which developed into alzheimer's. One of the hardest thigs a family member could ever do is watching your family member forget their ability to speak and forget their ability to eat while knowing there's nothing you can do about it. 😇🙏

[@stephanbalaur4828]

I am so sorry for your friend, Thank you for putting content out there that helps remind me of the real issues of the world. Our wallet and our money is better served spending on things we enjoy, and go out and meet some folks who are well adjusted at local businesses. Thank you.

[@sungrandstudios]

Thank you for watching and understanding. Have a great holiday season!

[@Squidaniel]

My dude, that is the absolute best clear definition of what it means to be “woke” You are a gentleman and a scholar

[@Caveman787]

When they take away your entertainment and games. They take away your outlet to escape all those things that you mentioned. Thats the problem. For many of us gamers it is gaming that allows us one of our limited means of socialization these days.

[@DaenaMichelle]

This, this is what true tolerance actually sounds like. Also I'm sorry about your situation, hope you are surrounded by people as good-hearted as you are that support you and everyone affected. All I can do is remind you that, as long as you are the genuine you, you'll never be alone. *virtual hug*

[@igodreamer7096]

Mass Effect died in Mass Effect 3, and I'm in peace with. Bioware now is just a husk of studio. Let it go. ⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@rclaws3230]

Way to reframe the discussion to what truly matters in the world. Thank you for sharing, and we all hope things turn out for the best, I'm sure.

[@sungrandstudios]

Thank you for understanding.

[@runplatypus]

They hate us men so much they are hell bent in destroying the things we love, one of which is videogames.

[@The80sWolf_]

Dude, its just videogames, your world is not falling apart

[@kelp7060]

@@The80sWolf_ Dude! We're allowed to love games. Why the f*** are you here? Why do you think we're here?

[@The80sWolf_]

@@kelp7060 So your world has fallen apart? Nobody is taking your videogames away from you

[@Roescoe]

@@The80sWolf_ ON the contrary, they actually have. See many games removed from stores or "force updated" or any number of other tricks which take away the game that the gamer originally purchased. You can contract law quote me all day, but you should recognize it's scummy and "legal" doesn't mean "good" or "moral" or "not stealing".

[@easportssucks4347]

This. It's all about giving that middle finger. Pure hate.

[@freedomwriter1995]

Optimistic gamer - "Maybe this time it will be different and it won't be woke like the previous game released by bioware" Pessimistic/cynical gamers response - "OH YEAH RIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

[@sungrandstudios]

Sadly, Bioware isn't responding well to player feedback.

[@CommDante]

Seems the Optimistic gamer is bad at pattern recognition, or trying to ignore it. The pessimistic one obviously just got out of an (decade long) abusive relationship...

[@fantasticmrmonk]

Those last types of gamers are also called “realist”

[@mateoreyes6921]

​@@CommDanteThere is a disapointed optimist inside of every pecimist

[@jurassicarkjordanisgreat1778]

They won’t hide it. They will always be blatant about it

[@Halfrican-Jones]

5:28 Oh my god...I'm sorry Jor...My condolences!! Please know you are not alone in grief, and know we understand if you need to stop uploading for a while.

[@kenshiroson4893]

Just wanted to say ur tie is absolutely awesome 👌

[@sungrandstudios]

Oh hey thanks for that!

[@GTrain1984]

Your concerns are actually real world problems. That's another thing that makes me angry at these Devs. They have all the money and resources, and all they care about is identity politics and making as many people angry as possible. Imagine being that pathetic

[@gaius2451]

While I don't disagree with your point, that being there are better things to worry about, these IPs being molested in the ways that they are is still quite upsetting for me. As a kid, I moved constantly, I've lived in more places then years I've been alive. As a consequence, I didn't have many friends growing up, so RPGs where my social outlet. I can't help but feel emotionally attached to them, which is why I feel as strongly as I do on the subject.

[@sungrandstudios]

Of course we can still care about these games and topics. We can care but not worry about them. We should still fight for what we believe in.

[@fcukugimmeausername]

This fellow has; - A tiny beard - A nice tie - A fancy outfit

[@minimaleffortlive]

I just realized that you're about to hit 100k subscribers. I'm super stoked for you, my friend.

[@lilmovieperp3599]

its ez...say what everyone else is saying.

[@Silmarilo]

Bro, this hit so hard... I live in Serbia, and I know that situation is dire all over this blue ball, but ths things you mentioned, even more that I am 34 since couple of days ago, gets me... I remember 20 years ago I would go with my uncle camping, families were meeting, there were people all around you. Today, I feel a deep unsatisfation from everyone, and i am also the one go blame... I bought a tent, a lamp, punching bag, all the equipement that I need to go out, but I continue working one full job, one part time and I'm slowely but surely going crazy...so my question is: is it just my fault... maybe it is my perspective of the world... Listening to you state your 10:34 concerns makes me a bit lighter, I hope that we all get through this smarter than ever, not necessaeily IQ, just to be able to enjoy life again. I hope that your friends get better.

[@Python_Bacon]

LOL, “If you liked Veilguard you’ll like Mass Effect 5.” That made me laugh. But you are right, much bigger things to spend time focusing on. They say if you find yourself worrying about anything, then just start taking action on fixing that thing.

[@Dual_Kirito]

Your attitude and takes on these issues in the gaming industry are so refreshing. So many people have become so vitriolic when discussing topics of DEI, wokeness in games and the culture wars. You are truly a gem to the community and to your friends, i hope yoh get the chance to make it out there to cali to be with them during this difficult time

[@FirstLast-rb5zj]

I do talks on other platforms about this and have raised an issue. Gaming is a really important part of enjoying life and being able to rest to recover. It is also important for many for training certain skills. This is more than just a bad style as well. Woke is specifically an attempt to indoctrinate and brainwash people through forcing itself upon them by injecting itself into the media they consume. However there often are greater concerns than bad game releases. DEI in games is one problem. The problem is that it's not just in gaming. In my country it is law. I am discriminated against from employment and other opportunities by law in my country which has had Woke reform with DEI having been implemented at the highest levels. This is even the case for voting in our government. Quotas are in place and if there are too many of one type of person then they are removed from the ballot. There is the game on the computer and then there is the game of our entire national system that we live in and depend upon. This situation is more dire than people might appreciate. It is something that impacts your immediate life circumstances and your prospects in life. This is not something that is simply in gaming. It's just highly visible because that's the nature of publishing games. The games industry is down stream. This is happening because this has already fully saturated the UN, UNESCO, national governments, academia, all other critical institutes and is in many cases law. One of the reasons that this is so systematic is because of that. They get tax breaks for it, indemnity, it is required for legal compliance in many jurisdictions and they have a serious problem because they normally hire elite talent through universities and most students are heavily indoctrinated into this. They are at the mercy of the supply available to them. There are many games companies that went Woke but had zero intention of doing so. Nothing meaningfully changed in respect to how they ran their companies. They would put out job offers just as always asking for graduates of universities with at least a fair reputation, the appropriate qualifications and in the appropriate field.

[@RezzNations]

Your average Wal-Mart American must find this woke sh*t weird.

[@sungrandstudios]

Yeah, I agree. I have friends who see the forced political messaging and are so very confused.

[@RezzNations]

@@sungrandstudios Do you think its the trans people that are the problem? I'm genuinely curious, out of the LGBQT, is the T the big issue that's setting the games industry on fire?

[@Vaguer_Weevil]

​@@sungrandstudios Lucky, most people I know don't even seem to know it's happening. Granted I don't live in America, but it's definitely been spreading offshore as well..

[@Vaguer_Weevil]

Oh cool my comment was removed, I wonder why that would be. Thanks KZbin. Silenced once again.

[@bl4ckout36]

​@@Vaguer_Weevilyou have to cens** shit like crazy

[@Luke.Skywodka]

I think you've helped more people with this video who watch this and think about it subconsciously for a few days than you think. Respect, what an important message! Thanks and I take my hat off!

[@HyakuSh1ki]

Don't worry, they won't hide a thing, they'll proudly display it on the trailer.

[@ericcorcoran6228]

I am a total stranger and my opinion means nothing among the 100s of shared opinions. However, I have to say that you have put things into perspective. I had a similar experience a while ago. I was enjoying the company of some of my friends and, as disscusions tend to do, we started talking about work, our jobs. I am an English as a Second language teacher at the highschool level and one of my friends is also a teacher but at the college level. We were talking about how immature our students were and the many difficulties of teaching. My other friend works in a metal foundry. He was not participating much. But when he did, it put things into perspective…he just said we are lucky this month there were no explosions and no one died. My friend and I just shut up for a few minutes and we started to talk about other things. Thank you for your video and take care of yourself too. If you want to be there for your friend and family, you MUST be healthy physically and mentally. Like I ve stated before, I am nobody, but I do care.

[@ni.fatcat]

Big hugs from Chile. Stay strong my friend.

[@Kh3micalX8]

I'm really happy i found your channel. I see you have good intentions despite what those shitty people may try to say. Your message and words are reaching people and will have a positive impact on those who listen.

[@Kross415]

It's not over until it's over, my best heartfelt wishes to you and your friend.

[@sungrandstudios]

I appreciate that. Thank you. We were given the gift of saying goodbye. We don't often have that luxury in life.

[@supimzazz]

​@@sungrandstudiosThis year hasn't been too kind on you man, too many hardships to reflect on, although the news are very sad it's somehow relieving to hear you all got the time for a proper goodbye, like you said, not many have the chance to do so as I think leaving suddenly and alone with so many unsaid things is one of the worst ways to go (imo).

[@tni333]

If you’re still holding out hope for BioWare, you haven’t been paying attention. I know it hurts to see a game studio you used to love go down in flames, but all we can do is stand by and watch.

[@italianspiderman5012]

It’s like gamers never learn, we’re hopeless, like one balding streamer said “any gamer boycott ends with a cool cinematic trailer” or something like that, and it’s soo true.

[@josegamurca]

From the start, the very announcement I knew this was just about earning easy money from a beloved franchise. This will be the next Dragon age Veilguard. Lazy, close minded employees and greedy bosses. And taking in consideration the Veilguard's sales... I'm here for their failure.

[@sungrandstudios]

I don't understand why they just hire based on merit and let developers make games that people want. I also don't understand why these modern western development studios hate us and openly insult us so much.

[@josegamurca]

​@@sungrandstudios Because the buyer wants to devalue the companies that It wants to buy. The Chinese government have been founding the ESG/DEI way of operation. Buy cheap and then Use it to acquire a gaming industry monopoly. They can make good games, Wokong for example. Imagine what China can make with Dragon Age or Mass Effect. Also I'm responding a second time because I believe KZbin algorithm has blocked The Word, Bla-c-k-ro-c-k

[@josegamurca]

@@sungrandstudios You tube is deleting my answers.... I assume I'm correct. I tried to explain several times.

[@1238a8]

If they'd be greedy, they'd make games, which brings money. Seems like, that's something different.

[@josegamurca]

@@1238a8 Again... message deleted ....

[@CrispyBarOfSoap]

I’m glad I was a gamer during the time of developers being hired based on talent and skill, working hard to provide gamers with a fun experience and an escape from reality. Not activist nut jobs being hired to push their politics and lecture gamers on how we should like what they like and if we reject it then we are the problem. I miss the pre-20teens gaming landscape. Those were good times and great games. And I feel sorry for all the kids and teens that grew up in a post-Fortnite era, where this crap is all they know.

[@Maykholiv]

My condolences to you my friend on the departure you will embark on from your mentor and for those who you travel alongside with. I agree with your take on the current state of gaming, we will overcome as long as we have the support of the likes of you who create and stand up for products that don't hate us, the gamers. Stay strong, stay authentic!

[@BTRshow]

1:15 The difference between woke and progressive is that woke takes it too far. Woke is taking progress views and then hiding hate and toxicity behind those views. Jeopardizing the entire product to push an agenda that isnt actually widely accepted. Progressive games (Bayonetta, hellblade, the walking dead, ratchet and clank rift apart, final fantasy, ect) , gives you representation/diversity/cultural understanding/and views on social ideas AS A DETAIL! There is an entire story/game behind those details that doesnt rely on those details. A woke game (dustborn, Dragon age: Veilguard, concord, suicide squad KTJL, ect) are ONLY a vessel to push an agenda/message. The gameplay/story takes a back seat so an agenda can lead. Get the progressive values before, but back them with the EXACT hatred these values supposedly stand against, while being presented immaturely as if it was made by 14 year olds. Woke games currently are being made almost as a protest due to anger against the current political climate. Woke games wont succeed because they're NOT made to succeed. Theyre made to force feed you agendas and give self absorbed devs a means to self insert for their ego. If the game fails and the studio shuts down, it doesnt matter to them. They went out with a hateful pathetic bang, and that all they ever wanted.

[@kenpachi1114]

Very great video. Puts it in perspective that we have a choice what to focus on. The negativity and bad things in the world versus important things like family, friends, making a difference, etc.

[@lilmovieperp3599]

and ur here watching a guy complain about a game not out yet...

[@kenpachi1114]

@ I didn’t hear him complain at all. He was offering advice on what to focus INSTEAD of just complain on the internet. Focus on more positive things and work to make a difference in other’s lives.

[@WW-bt3tx]

Just heard about your friend and I understand what you are going through. The fact you care about him this much makes you better than most, Jarrell.

[@cyberturkey77]

I'm not worried about Mass Effect for three reasons: -I know Mike Gamble the project lead -The main writer is the woman who wrote Deus Ex Human Revolution -If it does turn out woke nobody will buy it. EDIT: -The game artists are from the original trilogy. P.S. I am sorry about your friend I wish I could do something nice for you.

[@marducms]

And today some of the markers of wokeness can't be hidden. Like strange or ugly characters, specially the female. They can remove pride flags, strange quests and pronoums, but not the characters.

[@EllanaWolf]

Indeed. Mike Gamble appears to want to take Mass Effect back to its roots. He doesn’t seem like one of those blue haired pronoun obsessed fools that helped destroy DA.

[@FrankiePS]

I am of the same mind. Mary DeMarle was a great hire, as well as Michael Tucker who made a YT vid on how Mass Effect could be the next Game of Thrones if adapted to TV; video however has been taken down I believe. Mike Gamble has been there since the beginning and knows ME's highs and lows... so I am cautiously optimistic.

[@marducms]

And today some of the markers of wokeness can't be hidden. Like strange or ugly characters, specially the female. They can remove pride flags, strange quests and pronoums, but not the characters.

[@cyberturkey77]

@@EllanaWolf His favorite game is Elden Ring I mean that must mean something dude.

[@JaimieSch]

I'm so sorry to hear about your friend. My nan has dementia, and it's heartbreaking watching the effect it's had on both her, my mum, and especially my grandad. Your point about young people not meeting up much these days is very true. That's one of the reasons I've lost touch with so many of my friends over the years. I don't really like going out for drinks or clubbing, and it feels like that's the only way most young people want to hang out, outside of work.

[@jesshorn257]

sorry to hear about your IRL problems...May God give you the best outcomes or at least acceptance for it

[@molavk3114]

I truly am sorry to hear about your friend, as well as his wife. It can be all too easy to become disconnected from reality when one is connected 24/7 to the internet, and situations such as that can be akin to being dunked into an icy, cold bath and realizing how inconsequential all of this internet drama actually can be in comparison to those around you. I wish you and your friends all the best.

[@danielelkin995]

I’m not worried either. After the remake I’m out from any MA title.

[@Anonobody315]

The message here is crystal clear - focus on the things that actually matter in life. Find meaning and purpose that will benefit yourself as well as others. I hope your friend and his family pulls through. At the very least, they should take comfort in having such a genuine and sincere man like you as a friend.

[@peterpop-off]

6:00 wasnt ready for that.. best of luck to your mates

[@kingjay6009]

I'm sorry about your friend. I lost my sister because of cancer. I feel your pain. Keep your head up, and live for today. Thank you for sharing your voice on youtube. You're needed in the videogame discussion space.

[@majordabalert]

You’re not alone in your worries. I find it hard to get out and I currently have very few if any friends. But I do feel something akin to friendship when I watch your videos. I’ll try to get out more often and keep the bars alive. You’ll get to California, your hard work will pay off

[@MervtheWarlord]

yeah just protect yourself though, from other peoples energy. make sure to go to the good vibe spots only!

[@champdynasty8992]

Dude you’re killing it. I’m so worried about the woke ideology and where it inevitably leads if not challenged. Please stay passionate and keep doing what you’re doing!

[@shaneH1]

Prayers for your m8 and his wife. May he rest easy when that time comes

[@Roescoe]

Amen.

[@FreezingToad]

I'm just bummed to see an industry that I love so much fall down the crapper. I play video games for the stories they tell, but lately it just seems that a large swaths of AAA games have nothing interesting to say. It's one of the reasons I've started work on a GDD to make my own game.

[@N7Prometheus]

Good luck

[@Ross-2077]

Sorry to hear about your friend’s situation, it sucks when hard life events inevitably get in the way of life, watching a good friend that is family slowly loose a battle is hard and will forever change you

[@justlamb]

Assuming it's not fake. Why? why patch it in later? because you're admitting you know people don't want it, why go through the cost and effort of doing it? makes 0 sense.

[@sungrandstudios]

Exactly. Exactly.

[@Jindrolim]

Because on launch the game looks good, gets good reviews, good player reviews. When you patch it later, it won't get "traditional" gaming media coverage and you can't refund it. Will it damage the company and franchise reputation in the long run? Absolutely. Do they care? No, it makes money now, who cares about the company 2 years from now? Just sell it to Microsoft, Sony or Tencent

[@MundaneThingsBackwards]

To lock in the sale to keep the increasingly upset and nervous shareholders happy but accomplish the true task of normalizing and perpetuating their ideology. It's actually fairly straight forward. Politics is downstream from culture. This is how they capture the culture.

[@JokerJK-jg1gi]

Look at Indiana Jones, thats a Horrifically boring product that is barely even a game but they managed to keep it somewhat clean of "that stuff". And you find ppl saying its GOTY just because it is not immediately repugnant, thats how deep the bar has fallen, that you just need something that functions and doesn't preach at you and that's enough for some to put it on a pedestal. They think so low of us that they think we will fall for that. Well, the numbers don't lie, and they spell disaster for them.

[@gryswuld8549]

I wonder if that would fall under some sort of false advertising law/regulation. I know nothing about this sort of thing so I thought I'd ask. ​@@Jindrolim

[@konachris6587]

I empathize with you, my friend. My mom is currently undergoing chemotherapy, and it is incredibly difficult for her to remain positive and perform daily tasks. All we can do is be there for the people we love and care about. That's what is important.

[@dizzyforyou9469]

Ever notice how woke and DEI is all about me, me, me? More personal power at the expense of others...

[@dizzyheads]

It's not even related to whatever message they are trying to say or claim to be projecting

[@annojance]

That was an excellent message at the end. There's so much more to life than mean comments and video games. The mean comments can be ignored, people can be blocked, and bad video games made by AAA developers can be skipped because there are a lot of good games still being made by lesser known developers.

[@TroubleshootGamingMeds]

Love your videos man. Gonna use the tailor you used for your pink suit, for a suit of my own. Godspeed!

[@sungrandstudios]

Hey thanks for hanging out here and enjoying the videos. It's cool to hear from you! Be sure to DM the tailor and ask for a relaxed/loose fit for the pants. Otherwise you may end up getting an uncomfortably tight fit. Happy Holidays!

[@TroubleshootGamingMeds]

@@sungrandstudios of course Jerell, I truly appreciate your work. I'm very sorry for your friend, and although he is in a horrific situation, he was blessed to have a friend like you who clearly cherishes him. You'll be back in Cali before you know it.

[@jeffreysherman8224]

This some of the realest stuff I've heard in the past 10 years. Jerrel is one of the best father figure/role models in I've ever seen in a public space. I'm so blessed to hear and see what proper priorities, emotional maturity, candor & integrity, what determination & compassion can look like while presenting oneself with respect, dignity. He is neither ashamed or apologetic of his gender. He is proof that despite what you've been through, what you've been taught by peers or authorities, or what is propagated in various forms of media, you do not have to be ashamed of how you were born. You can have stability and even confidence in the face of negative messaging. Thank you so much, Jerrel.

[@danielelkin995]

The most annoying thing is that us gamers have invested many hours and monies building these studios and this is how they repay us. Nah BioWare can go bye bye.

[@The80sWolf_]

Dont overrate yourself 😂

[@FluffySylveonBoi]

I used to care about problems of people on the internet I barely knew, not telling anyone in real life as it was "my privacy, my business" Used to talk about heavy topics that weighed me down and I needed a break. Now I only care about my real friends and when someone I barely know has a problem I try to show them other people I know online, more suited to help them than me. One person can't bear the weight of the world. I cut my time on social media and started doing more hobbies and I feel happier. That said, I always feel bad for genuine people like you and your friends when they have trouble and I hope you will be able to be there with your friends to help them. What I can do is spread your videos to my friends and see if they can spread them further.

[@pilouuuu]

Exodus is the real Mass Effect successor.

[@kittehgo]

I really hope that i can play it someday..

[@progste]

I'm keeping an eye on it but will stay skeptical until the game is out.

[@italianspiderman5012]

Yhm, like calypso protocol was dead space’s successor.

[@otmshank4778]

Don't be so hard on yourself. You're doing great. Wishing you and your friend all the best.

[@timothy4664]

That mug grants our boy here +5 sarcasm every time he drinks from it. Seriously though, I'm sorry about your friend and his family. I hope they find some peace, comfort, and you are able to receive the same.

[@ShmarveyXD]

I'm tired of woke being sprinkled into every game and also tired of people always souring their own experience by raging about woke all the time

[@Free-thinkingfoolery]

Greed and desperation. Makes you wonder if the boardroom discussions included a PowerPoint on 'How to silence bad PR with worse headlines.'

[@sungrandstudios]

They certainly are good at outdoing themselves.

[@BobaFett895]

I am sincerely sorry about your friend, and I am sorry about his wife as well. That is as difficult as it can get. While you said the chances don’t look good, I do hope he pulls through and you can keep that friend. I also hope that you find new friends, you are an intelligent and friendly person it might not be easy finding someone like you but don’t give up! You deserve friendship and I hope you find it. Your videos are so refreshingly authentic and generally soothing to watch. Keep up the good work, and good luck finding a friend 😊

[@Danceofmasks]

If their games got funded with ESG money, they don't even need sales to run their business. That's the entire plan the whole time, wasn't it?

[@Veylon]

Yeah. It's sad that woke people have mastered business so thoroughly that they basically have infinite money to throw around.

[@HandsomeTez]

Fantastic video, your entire message is spot on. Thank you. And sorry to hear about your friends. ❤

[@kregorovillupo3625]

I didn't mind "woke" content in media, ever. What I don't like are dynamics like this one: Manager- "Welcome all to this debrief about your characters and story in our new media. Let's begin. You first. You are the "nerdy" guy, awkward socially and inept in real life but a genius with tech" Actor- "Sure boss" M- "You instead are the extrovert, loud and proud youngster boasting confidence to hide his real insecurity and doubt about yourself and your abilities" A- "Ok boss, I'll work on that" M- "You take the role of the "mother goose" of the group: for what one can see from outside you're more interested about positive dynamics in the group over your own social status. Could be you had a difficult childhood to cope with? We'll see if your character is well recieved for expanding on it, keep this in mind" A- "Sure boss, let me deal with this" M- "Good. You instead have a big role to cover: you'll be the leader of the group, projected on the outside, the one who knows perks and flaws of people, the one that can glue all the other quirks togheter and have more than the sum from it, and the one that use intelligence instead of prevarication. Can you manage it?" A- "It's a big role, thanks, I'll try to insert some flaws to make it interesting. What about a past failing so disastrous that is still taking a toll on his sanity?" M- "Do at your will. Now you. You are gay" A- ".... and?" M- "And what" A- "I'm gay, ok, whatever, but what's my role?" M- "What are you talking about? Your role is... gay!" A- "... "gay" isn't an archetype for characters" M- "Yes it is, haven't you heard modern audience and all that identity stuff? It's named "identity" because it defines you. Remember to bring this up whenever you can, even if it's not pertinent, and be obnoxious with those pesky people trying to bring you down with theyr homophoby: it's important people knows we are allies. Bonus point if they are in the crew. Now, to work people!" A- "... ..."

[@Mofflin1]

I’m saddened for your worries Sungrand, I hope that you can hold onto the memories you cherish as your friend passes on. Watching someone you love succumb to cancer is hell, and dementia maybe even more so. I don’t think you’ll ever have trouble making friends in the future but that’s not the point, the ones we already have are the ones we love. In any case we appreciate you. You’re a sane voice with a wholesome angle in what can be a very dark landscape that is the internet. Stay safe and have a merry Christmas dude. Video games be damned.

[@AJtehJetPlane]

I’m so sorry to hear about your friend. I have lost a few family members to cancer and it’s devastating. I hope if at all possible you can be there to support him and his wife

[@halloweeenieful]

The second message of this video is hitting hard. Thank you for the food for thought and my condolences for your friend and his wife.

[@TheLogan771]

vulnerable, wise reminder to focus on what’s really important. I’m with the comment section, overall I just want good games

[@blackout0938]

You genuinely keep surprising us with the way these videos go. Sometimes we see music and sometimes we learn about stuff more personal. I wish things to go better for you and those you care about. Don't let the politics of people that wouldn't look your way keep you from caring about those you love. Keep that head up.

[@DocMoney_]

5:00 my sympathies about your friends. Know that they are no doubt proud of you.

[@sike2399]

I’m very sorry for what you, your friend and his wife are going through. It’s horrible. It makes me appreciate you all the more for the work you put in.

[@ColinFox]

Nice sentiment - gives perspective on things, that what's going on in your life is far more important than what's going on in a sphere of entertainment. Sorry to hear the troubles you're going through - we all face such tribulations as we get older.

[@redstarstorm2599]

Sorry about ur friends 😢 hope everything works out and stay strong 🫶🏻🥹 from Australia

[@daviddamasceno6063]

I'm not worried about ME5... because the series ended in ME3. And let's face it, that was a very definitive ending. Any other story set in this universe makes no sense, there is no reason to play it or even acknowledge it.

[@JJSAccount-m5t]

Man that was dark. Sorry about your friend. Dude you are gonna be fine. You are obviously a smart and thoughtful guy.

[@Zanduras1]

While I agree with this in principle the problem is that it's not happening to just one company. This is an industry wide problem, if it was just one company no one would give a shit we would just do what your are advocating. The real problem is the infestation of games across ALL companies in this sphere. There are so many loved franchises that have been destroyed. Move to indie? Sure, but I also need to rage and lament about what we have lost as well.

[@iluvBFMV07]

I am so sorry to hear about your mentor, and thank you for speaking up for the average consumer who just want good, engaging games. May only peace and love come your way going forward.

[@not.an.operator]

For real though deleting FB & Instagram was the best thing I've ever done. No one realizes how much time they waste scrolling down the meaningless pit.

[@porcuprana]

I wish to say don't worry, you already did a lot to people (even for those you don't know). You already gave us positive energy and inspiration. Please stay strong, my brother. I wish the best for your friend and his family and for you as well.

[@cirewillen243]

Love your strong stance on these topics, Mr. Jerel. I get a great feeling seeing people call out these topics and cult-like mindsets for what they are, even if they can anticipate some degree of overly bitter and rude reactions. I much appreciate you encouraging even those commenters who agree with you to not respond unkindly to other who dissent against the stance taken on these topics. Please keep up your videos responding to these concerns, I feel a certain level of relief hearing your speak about them.

[@Octarin]

I'm sorry for your loss Jerrel. Its a shitty situation. You truly do god's work. I lost my father to cancer and i remember the chemo... It was horrible. Stay strong.

[@CrimRui]

Does not matter, I will not pick up anything from them. If it turns up it's good, will give it a try.

[@darthonly5664]

I'm done with studios that hates their paying customers aka gamers. Bye2 bioware.

[@The-DashFox]

durrellI know it's not the same, as long as the internet survives, and so will the friendship you have made with all of us, I promise you the because the internet keeps us inside, and my disability keeps me most inside another reason why I left ubisoft that & obvious reasons. your videos, always cheer me up and your sense of humour is uplifting and I see it snow is good news but friends listen to others see the good times and the bad, and I promise many people here are here for you. Thank you for sharing set personal stories with us, your KZbin channel is quite unique and I've been buying your games since that time you showed us one of them about the girl in the wheelchair. Durrel As I said it may not be the same for you you have many friends here I come and see you all the time whenever a new video of you. P s hope I spelt your name right, I'm other people here just reminded me, I'm not a member as they donated, I'll do that when hey day rules around.

[@JohnCurtinmadrid]

Thanks

[@FoxHoundV]

Good luck with you and yours brother.

[@sungrandstudios]

Thank you. And to you too.

[@mightyfineincredible2252]

You forgot this king 👑

[@20windfisch11]

One of these some time ago tweeted something like, "We don't want your money, go spend it on something else." As unfortunate as that is, that's the honesty I appreciate. I am eager to do so. There are only three possible outcomes, and either of them is nothing to be worried about: 1. they remain profitable enough to continue. Then you're just not part of the target audience and you just carry on. 2. they don't remain profitable and adjust their business to cater to you. This is fine then, so you can have it. 3. they don't remain profitable and the thing disappears. You can then feel Schadenfreude if you want, and/or hope that the void is filled with something new you are the target audience of. When masks were mandatory on public transport here, and I couldn't wear one for a long time because of a PTSD originating from me nearly suffocating by being poisoned by industrial exhaust fumes during the GDR, having to be brought back to life in intensive care, when I told our German railroad company about that - a company that is trying to be OH SO inclusive - they answered with a mail written by a bot cancelling my subscription for getting 50% off all tickets. Of course, following that, I had spent exactly 0€ on train tickets. I bought a recumbent bike, trained and am now able to cycle for 150 km straight, and I lost 15kg of weight in that process. So I take this the way you do in all your videos. Of course I am NOT returning to public transport now, as it has become so unreliable that I say, we basically have no railways in Germany any more. During that time I have discovered so many fun things to do. I can pack a tent on my bike, even attach a trailer and carry a rubber boat, wetsuit and snorkelling gear and don't need to travel far for a good time. Regarding gaming, there is a lot from the 8, 16 and 32 bit eras that has aged well. I am planning to start a homelab as I enjoy tinkering with Kubernetes, AI and stuff. I don't need to eat out at fancy restaurants, some of which followed the same narrative during aforementioned times, and telling me they wouldn't need my money, my flat has a nice large terrace and my neighbours don't mind me BBQ'ing nearly every week during Summer, and there is plenty of street food I can get on my bike trips. I feel sorry for your friends, I had one equally very close friend who had bad kidneys which destroyed his body from the inside. I am so grateful that, when I left university and finally got a good job I am still in by today, he had at least been able to visit me for a few days at my then new home and we were at least able to eat out two times and visit the beach. He was so weak by that time that even a week later I couldn't reach him on the phone any more and only half a year later when I visited my old home town and talked to other people who knew him I got to know that he had passed away only a few days after he had visited me. I owe him so much for becoming who I am today. He had run a computer club in the 1990s where in the Eastern part of Germany, being a computer nerd was something everybody wanted to avoid and you were basically an outlaw if you were interested in that kind of stuff. He got me interested in other things not that closely tied to the computer like video editing where the computer was mainly used for effects and titles, and volunteering to do fun stuff for children like crafting in the holidays. I share your opinion to not be mean to anyone, just defend yourself if you are attacked and after that, go away. If everybody is consequent in that way, things will naturally sort themselves out.