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abraxas628 4 points ago +4 / -0

Expanded Summary

  1. Concord: A Colossal Failure
    Concord, PlayStation’s latest multiplayer game developed by Firewalk Studios, has been labeled one of the biggest failures in gaming history. Despite high expectations, the game flopped dramatically, leading to financial losses and disappointment across the industry.

  2. Development Costs Far Exceeding Expectations
    The development of Concord reportedly cost around $400 million. However, rumors suggest that Sony’s actual losses go far beyond this figure. The game was initially expected to be a groundbreaking success, but it fell short, leaving the company with significant financial consequences.

  3. Massive Investments Before the Game’s Release
    Before Concord even reached its Alpha stage, Firewalk Studios and its investors had already spent $200 million. This amount covered early development, yet the game was still not in a presentable state. To make the game viable for release, Sony had to invest another $200 million. This additional funding was crucial to get Concord to the "minimum viable product" stage, but even then, the game was far from perfect.

  4. Sony’s Acquisition of Firewalk Studios
    Sony didn’t just invest in Concord's development; they also acquired Firewalk Studios, the game’s developer, specifically to bring Concord to life. The acquisition, which took place in April 2023, was part of Sony's broader strategy to strengthen its multiplayer game lineup. Estimates suggest that this acquisition cost Sony a minimum of $300 million. Firewalk Studios was a relatively new company with no other major projects or established franchises, making Concord the central focus of the deal.

  5. Sony’s Total Financial Commitment
    When adding the acquisition cost of Firewalk Studios to the $400 million spent on Concord’s development, Sony's total investment reached at least $500 million. Despite this enormous expenditure, Concord failed to generate any revenue. The game was quickly pulled from the market, and Sony was forced to issue refunds to the few customers who had purchased it. Even the refund process itself added to Sony’s losses.

  6. Impact on Firewalk Studios Employees
    The failure of Concord has left employees at Firewalk Studios demoralized and worried about their future. Since the company was acquired specifically for the development and support of Concord, and with the game now canceled, the future of the studio is uncertain. Firewalk has no other major projects in the pipeline, and Sony owns numerous other well-established studios, raising doubts about whether there will be any need to retain Firewalk's staff.

  7. A Toxic Corporate Culture and Leadership Issues
    According to reports, a toxic corporate culture of "toxic positivity" pervaded Firewalk during Concord's development. Employees were allegedly discouraged from voicing concerns or offering critical feedback about the game, due to a leadership style that demanded conformity to a singular vision. Sony executives, particularly Herman Hulst, the head of PlayStation Studios, were said to be strong proponents of the game, believing it could become as iconic as the Star Wars franchise. This leadership approach led to groupthink, where legitimate concerns were stifled in favor of an overly optimistic, yet unrealistic, vision for the game’s success.

  8. Sony’s Overly Ambitious Vision for Concord
    Internally, Sony executives referred to Concord as a potential "Star Wars" for PlayStation. They saw the game as the future of the platform, a project that could be revisited and expanded upon for years to come. However, this grand vision was far removed from reality. Despite massive financial investments and high hopes, the game failed to live up to these expectations, and the result was a monumental financial loss.

  9. Long-Term Consequences for the Gaming Industry
    The failure of Concord reflects a broader crisis in the gaming industry, particularly around the development of high-budget AAA games. Concord's collapse, alongside other recent failures, suggests that current strategies based on massive financial investments and overly ambitious projects are becoming unsustainable. This could lead to a shift in how major studios approach game development in the future, as companies reassess the risks associated with large-scale projects.

  10. Sponsor Promotion and Closing
    The video closes with a promotional segment for Black Forest supplements, positioning their product as a solution to declining testosterone levels and societal issues surrounding masculinity. While unrelated to the Concord story, this sponsorship underscores the creator’s pivot to monetization through product promotion, taking advantage of the platform to engage viewers with limited-time offers.

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abraxas628 42 points ago +42 / -0

The summary :

  1. The Sean "Diddy" Combs case is currently shaking Hollywood. The alleged crimes of the producer and rapper are under thorough investigation, causing a wave of concern in the entertainment industry.

  2. A deafening silence reigns among celebrities close to Diddy. Artists like Usher and Justin Bieber, who have worked closely with him, are refraining from any public comment on the case.

  3. Usher, in particular, was managed by Diddy from the age of 13. Following recent allegations, he made the decision to delete his Twitter profile, a gesture interpreted as an attempt to distance himself from the affair.

  4. Disturbing revelations are emerging about a "flavor camp" organized by Diddy. This camp was allegedly the scene of traumatizing events for young up-and-coming artists, placed under Diddy's tutelage by their parents in the hope of launching their careers.

  5. Kanye West allegedly claimed that Diddy is a federal informant. This allegation, if proven true, could explain how Diddy managed to evade prosecution for so long, supposedly benefiting from government agency protection.

  6. Al B. Sure, Kim Porter's former partner and father of one of her children, has made shocking statements. He directly accuses Diddy of being responsible for Kim Porter's death, adding a macabre dimension to the case.

  7. A disturbing pattern is emerging: several people close to Diddy at the beginning of his career have died under suspicious circumstances. This series of deaths fuels speculation about Diddy's potential role in these events.

  8. The entertainment industry is described as being in a state of panic. The main reason would be the fear that secret recordings in Diddy's possession might be leaked, potentially compromising for many Hollywood personalities.

  9. The ongoing investigation is of considerable scope, involving several federal agencies including the FBI and HSI (Homeland Security Investigations). This multi-agency collaboration underlines the seriousness of the allegations against Diddy.

  10. Although Diddy is the only one named in the RICO (Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act) indictment, the existence of co-conspirators is mentioned without their names being revealed, leaving doubt about the involvement of other influential personalities.

  11. Rumors persist about the potential involvement of other major figures in the music industry, such as Lucian Grainge and Clive Davis. These allegations, although unconfirmed, fuel speculation about the extent of Diddy's network.

  12. Rapper Shine, a former protégé of Diddy, has spoken openly about his experience, accusing Diddy of having "destroyed his life". His testimony adds weight to the accusations against the producer.

  13. With Diddy's arrest, speculations are emerging about the possibility of him cooperating with authorities to reach a deal. The prospect of Diddy potentially "singing like a canary" in prison worries many people in the industry.

  14. Suge Knight, a controversial figure in rap, issued a warning to Diddy in a podcast, suggesting that his life was in danger because of the secrets he holds. This statement adds a dimension of threat to the already tense situation.

  15. Kim Porter's death in 2018, officially attributed to pneumonia, is under renewed scrutiny. The fact that she was working on a potentially revealing book at the time of her death raises questions about the circumstances of her passing.

  16. Allegations of physical and sexual violence by Diddy against Kim Porter have been reported by a former bodyguard, adding another layer to the accusations against the producer.

  17. Al B. Sure claims that the recently published book about Kim Porter is a fabrication that does not reflect the truth of what she wanted to reveal. This statement calls into question the official narrative around Diddy and Porter's relationship.

  18. In light of this new information, there are calls to reopen the investigation into Kim Porter's death. The absence of a statute of limitations for homicides could allow for a new investigation if sufficient evidence emerges.

  19. The atmosphere in Hollywood is described as tense and anxious. Celebrities fear that the recordings seized by the FBI may reveal compromising behaviors, with potentially devastating consequences both legally and for their public image.

This Diddy affair thus seems to reveal a complex network of allegations, secrets, and potentially criminal behaviors at the heart of the entertainment industry, threatening to profoundly disrupt the Hollywood landscape.

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abraxas628 1 point ago +1 / -0

I fed it the full transcript of the actual debate. And Claude AI's knowledge cutoff is April 2024

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abraxas628 1 point ago +1 / -0

The game is basically predicting every single possible moves from the ennemy and the appropriate response, to reduce his range of possible counter-moves, to end up checkmating him.

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abraxas628 7 points ago +7 / -0

They are already trying to modify the closing ceremony to avoid another backlash. I bet it won't be as bad as the opening one.

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abraxas628 1 point ago +1 / -0

You really want to see this abomination ? You won't be able to unsee it.

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abraxas628 8 points ago +10 / -2

Satan moves slowly and hides his true nature. What we saw yesterday was the exact opposite.

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abraxas628 32 points ago +32 / -0

As a french dude I am very happy about this ceremony. I've been trying to wake up my family and my friends about the reality of the satanism of the elites and this is the biggest help I received to redpill them. This is as obvious as it can get. The only ones who won't know at this point will be the ones who don't want to see the truth.

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abraxas628 3 points ago +4 / -1

Kamala Harris can become the new POTUS since she is a natural born citizen. Sources : https://constitution.congress.gov/browse/essay/artII-S1-C5-1/ALDE_00013692/ "No Person except a natural born Citizen, or a Citizen of the United States, at the time of the Adoption of this Constitution, shall be eligible to the Office of President; neither shall any Person be eligible to that Office who shall not have attained to the Age of thirty five Years, and been fourteen Years a Resident within the United States. " and https://www.law.cornell.edu/wex/natural_born_citizen "A natural born citizen refers to someone who was a U.S. citizen at birth, and did not need to go through a naturalization proceeding later in life. "

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abraxas628 1 point ago +1 / -0

I used perplexity ai to get every info about this case and I fed it to Claude Ai.

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abraxas628 1 point ago +1 / -0

I sent a lot of info about this event, then asked it to reason based on that and then "Make a reddit post in English in your name that explains why, with your AI logic, you come to the conclusion of a possible assassination attempt. Be very logical, precise and factual. There's no need to get emotional about it, just what you'd conclude if you were a detective giving your opinion on a criminal case.".

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abraxas628 6 points ago +6 / -0

He understand that Biden doesn't have any chance which is a greater awakening than some democrats. But it was mainly a way of speaking. Cenk is dense, very dense.

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abraxas628 11 points ago +11 / -0

Actually Ana is growing on me. She is awakening slowly but still much faster than Cenk and she is honest about it. So I think we should encourage her even if she is only 10 % of the way.

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abraxas628 0 points ago +1 / -1

He adresses the bullet situation in this video. The picture seen in the picture could have been shot by another patriot sniper in three feet away from Trump, and the blood could be entirely fake. I thought about the possibility about the sabotage from within but if there is a ongoing devolution process, if the military is protecting Trump since 2015 or before, it means Biden is not in charge whatsoever (even if we assume this is the real Biden), and there was no possibility to weaken the security of Trump. And I cannot understand why the WH would not foresee this obvious possibility to eliminate Trump and so prevent it. I think the situation is too recent, at this point you should consider every possibilities and take into account the fog of war.

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abraxas628 1 point ago +1 / -0

What does not make sense is why the Patriots would let the DS put a lone shooter and risk the life of Donald Trump ? If this is a DS operation we were just an inch away from a civil war. It does not make any sense to me.

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abraxas628 2 points ago +2 / -0

I agree. Patriots must use deception as well. No choice otherwise it will be a bloodbath.

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abraxas628 2 points ago +2 / -0

Looking back, I think more and more people will see this as a miracle in the true sense of the word, i.e. an act of God. I'm taking bets that improbable things will multiply in the months to come, leading to mass conversion, which will also affect the Jews. Trump did very well not to attack them directly because while the Jewish elites want him dead, most rank-and-file Jews will like the guy and will rally behind him and Jesus (later) which will create a divide between the Jewish elite and its base. I think Jewish power, which is actually satanic (Jewish being just a front) will be killed spiritually before it is killed physically. The divine signs are going to get stronger and stronger until they become irrefutable. I think that's how God will win the day, by awakening minds and souls.

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