Moral Misconceptions

Episode 150 As long as the games industry has been around, various moral panics have cropped up around certain games and sparked public outcry. Games like Grand Theft Auto, Mass Effect, and more have drawn unwarranted suspicion for their controversial content. Today, we talk about games that have stirred controversy over the years and why those opinions are almost always misguided. As always, we conclude by talking about the games we're playing (Resident Evil 2 Remake, Human Fall Flat, Timberborn). This episode was recorded in January 2024. Royalty free music from BenSound. Questions or comments? Tweet @PodcastGametalk Or chat us up in Discord - discord.gg/JZCj5Qn Timestamps: 0:00 - Examples of Games that Caused a 'Moral Panic' 22:45 - Growing Up with Parents That Don't Understand Games 41:05 - Controversial Material in Games and How The Kids and Parents Handle It 52:35 - Resident Evil 2 (Remake) 58:48 - Human Fall Flat 1:01:53 - Timberborn