In this episode, Richard Hoeg delves into the internet drama around video games and gamergate, with a focus on the controversy surrounding Steam Curator "Sweet Baby Inc." He explores the company's role within the gaming industry, its storytelling methods, and potential legal action against them. Richard also discusses Sweet Baby Inc's involvement in Alan Wake 2 and encourages listener engagement.

https://steamcommunity.com/groups/sweetbabyinc-detected/curation

https://help.steampowered.com/en/faqs/view/6862-8119-C23E-EA7B

https://store.steampowered.com/online_conduct?snr=100601___

https://store.steampowered.com/subscriber_agreement

https://discord.com/terms/

https://sweetbabyinc.com/

https://apps.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=9a.46.020

https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CCP§ionNum=527.6.

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https://aftermath.site/sweet-baby-detected-conspiracy-theory-steam

https://www.theguardian.com/games/2024/mar/08/gamergate-trolls-woke-game-consultants

https://www.pcgamer.com/gaming-industry/a-company-called-sweet-baby-inc-has-become-the-target-of-anti-woke-gamers-because-it-offers-consultancy-work-an-industry-standard-service-thats-been-normal-for-years/

https://www.eurogamer.net/spider-man-alan-wake-ridiculous-fishing-devs-speak-up-in-support-of-consultancy-studio-sweet-baby-inc

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https://www.theshortcut.com/p/sweet-baby-inc-detected-what-actually-happened

https://twitter.com/alyssa_merc

https://twitter.com/marykanpie/status/1765390220940185854

https://twitter.com/HoegLaw/status/1765741352912859647

https://twitter.com/RBryant2012/status/1767271072087285783

https://twitter.com/EveilCharm/status/1767306112615763982/photo/1

https://twitter.com/kabrutusrambo/status/1764688393571569759?s=20

https://twitter.com/Lyde15/status/1767330020324991309

https://www.takethis.org/2024/03/responding-to-gamergate2/

(0:00) Introduction and discussion on internet drama, video games, and gamergate

(1:31) Steam Curator "Sweet Baby Inc. Detected"

(6:02) Introduction to the topic of virtual legality

(14:00) Controversy and allegations of Harassment

(20:19) Sweet Baby Inc.'s role within the gaming industry

(42:05) Sweet Baby Inc's storytelling methods

(1:03:38) The role of consultancy work

(1:14:08) The Sweet Baby Inc controversy

(1:30:00) Encouragement for viewers to engage in discussions on these topics

(1:39:58) Discussing potential legal action against Sweet Baby Inc.

(2:00:27) Discussing the role of Sweet Baby Inc in Alan Wake 2

(2:06:46) Closing remarks and thanking listeners for their support