Game developers don't work the way you think.

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  • Опубликовано: 6 окт 2024
  • Figured this happens often enough that I may as well make a video addressing it once and for all! It'll be the only time I ever talk about it, pls don't feel like you need to share this trash with me.
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  • @jester1176
    @jester1176 Год назад +1854

    I was at Riot Games and we were reimbursed $300 for video game purchases every year just to make sure we'd keep playing the latest and coolest stuff. People have NO idea how much we're all rooting for each other.

    • @Zionswasd
      @Zionswasd Год назад +114

      Too bad the suits who make the actual decisions aren't rooting for us.

    • @oedalis
      @oedalis Год назад +65

      I think it's really just children or people who've never been employed.

    • @Invictus-Solaris
      @Invictus-Solaris Год назад +11

      Ahhh, Riot Games… That’s quite the place. 😶‍🌫️

    • @cinystarr4657
      @cinystarr4657 Год назад +15

      Maybe if gamers knew this, it would kind of curb the fanboy intensity? It might help them see that they don't need to be so obsessed when the actual workers in the industry aren't ?

    • @bujin1977
      @bujin1977 Год назад +53

      @@cinystarr4657 It wouldn't help. The sad reality is that humans a tribal species and some will always need to pick a side and fight a war against their perceived enemies. Doesn't matter if the thing they're fighting over is real or not. It's the fighting that's important to them. It's been going on since before we became homo sapiens, and it will continue long after we've evolved into the next species.

  • @niklas3947
    @niklas3947 Год назад +1759

    People seriously underestimate how little those companies care about the petty and irrational "rivalries" of their consumer base.

    • @SabiJD
      @SabiJD Год назад +28

      That's true, but it's still company policy at the top to essentially keep it going. Starfield is an example; it should be multiformat - but it's locked to Xbox because MS imposed that stipulation on Bethesda.
      Stuff like that doesn't help.

    • @Vlad-bu3mr
      @Vlad-bu3mr Год назад +76

      @@SabiJD its internet drama though...99% of ppl either don't see it or don't care, that gets them even more annoyed

    • @dream8870
      @dream8870 Год назад +73

      @@SabiJDI mean Microsoft had no choice, they’re fanbase continues to say they have no exclusive games, and that playstation is beating them in that regard, so you can’t really blame them for making starfield xbox and pc only, blame the exclusivity nerds

    • @orenbartal8504
      @orenbartal8504 Год назад

      Echo chambers and internet drama create delusional people who have no idea how the world works or what the general public feels.
      Hogwarts legacy is a good example for that. Sometimes it's amusing to see the harsh reality check that these people get when they are faced with numbers and facts that are completely different than what their echo chamber brainwashes them to believe.

    • @niklas3947
      @niklas3947 Год назад +12

      @@dream8870 They went with the new IP for that as well, not one of the established ones (which is why I think this lip service to silence the exclusivity crowd so they don't get all riled up when Fallout, Elder Scrolls and Cod continue to be multiplatform because why would MS care, they get their money regardless). There's basically two sides from which you can look at the industry from a business sense; you can either go the Sony route, focus on exclusives to lock people into their platform so they profit from all subsequent game sales...or you do it like Microsoft and just, you know, buy some of the most successful IPs on the planet and take money from everyone which you can then funnel partly into sustaining your own ecosystem (which has a decidedly more multiplatform approach). Pretty sure if Sony let them, they'd sell gamepass on PS, too. Just because that's where their business focus lies.

  • @dialogoqualquer
    @dialogoqualquer Год назад +1834

    This is insane, people should be more grounded and not talk that much nonsense. You're great.

    • @giakotia2690
      @giakotia2690 Год назад

      What a simp

    • @Joe-pz7cg
      @Joe-pz7cg Год назад +21

      Hi! Welcome to the internet! Lol the one thing you should try and learn is not to look at anything commented about you.

    • @bobjoe5937
      @bobjoe5937 Год назад +37

      Yup. That's Sony fanboys for you.

    • @tsivilsඞ
      @tsivilsඞ Год назад +29

      Omg "grounded"??? Are you promoting Xbox on a channel run by someone who works at Playstation???? /j

    • @Tyrgermanic
      @Tyrgermanic Год назад +26

      People? It sounds like 13 year olds. Today's schoolyard console wars

  • @Jehayland
    @Jehayland Год назад +437

    “Too old for this” is such a vibe. When I hit my late 20s I really started to feel it. The farther I progress in my 30s, the feeling only grows. I encourage everyone to embrace this stage of life when you reach it.

    • @charalanahzard
      @charalanahzard  Год назад +116

      I think it happened to me at like 27 maybe. I just stopped caring about drama.

    • @golfjuyi
      @golfjuyi Год назад +4

      @@fabolousjada5070 She doesn't need to care.

    • @hiimzucky7089
      @hiimzucky7089 Год назад +5

      "Too old for this" but not too old to make a pointless video. Oh wait, it's just a quick cash grab video. Typical woman moment

    • @charalanahzard
      @charalanahzard  Год назад +86

      @@hiimzucky7089 This video isn’t pointless, I’m explaining how the industry actually works regarding this for the clearly countless people who don’t know.

    • @TheLilcr8zy
      @TheLilcr8zy Год назад +22

      ​@@charalanahzarddon't even bother responding to people like this because they're clearly not paying attention to what you're explaining in the video. It was very insightful and it's good to know that it's not a war amongst fellow employees even if it's for a different company. Thanks again and I feel you on the not caring about what people think. I don't post a reply often but when I do it's about something I'm passionate about keep your head up. Thanks for the great work

  • @Lordcamilli
    @Lordcamilli Год назад +293

    I was the LatAm PR manager for Square Enix and I can tell you the “wars” were never a thing, even in those departments. Actually we had great collaborations with other publishers, brands, and of course developers, so these are people just talking out of sheer ignorance and emotion.
    Keep up the great work, Alanah

    • @lordsathariel4384
      @lordsathariel4384 Год назад +5

      well it is the internet when was the last time you saw someone sane arguing on twitter or reddit lol these people are all just mad for the sake of it and they go from one toxic bandwagon to the next the of life is ignore them

    • @subjectdelta17
      @subjectdelta17 Год назад +1

      People project their own insecurities onto the developers they love.
      There are still a ton of people who unironically think bethesda and obsidian hate each other when there's 0 proof to show for this, other than the fact that a lot of bethesda and obsidian fans hate each other

    • @it2spooky4me79
      @it2spooky4me79 Год назад +1

      ​@@subjectdelta17Plus Microsoft/Xbox owns both Obsidian and Bethesda, and to add another note Obsidian also notes they would love to make another Fallout game, so yeah, I don't see bad blood between them either

  • @andrewshandle
    @andrewshandle Год назад +151

    Nothing compares to the guy from a few years ago who tried to get her fired for attending a gaming convention on a weekend. He tweeted the head of her studio saying she should be working over the weekend instead and the fact she wasn't shows she doesn't care.

    • @kirbyjoe7484
      @kirbyjoe7484 Год назад

      May that guy's testicles blister and peel like century-old paint under the desert sun..

    • @lavellelee5734
      @lavellelee5734 Год назад +6

      Tf😂?!

    • @NaudVanDalen
      @NaudVanDalen Год назад +13

      That guy probably wants all game developers to work 12 hours a day, 7 days a week, so his games get released earlier.

    • @RavenLotz
      @RavenLotz Год назад +5

      That’s insane that people do shit like that. People need days off

    • @theworldisyours4495
      @theworldisyours4495 Год назад +1

      that guy was probably blown off by Alanah

  • @LincolnAlice
    @LincolnAlice Год назад +405

    Power to the Alanah ✊🏼 Congrats to your family and sister 💛

  • @rranft
    @rranft 11 месяцев назад +3

    Game dev mantra : "Play all games".
    It's called "research". I've been literally told to play a dozen games in a genre to get my head around the key points. It helps you focus on what you're making and who you're making it for. Diversity is the spice of life, so yeah, play games no matter who makes them for which platform. There are gems scattered across all platforms.

    • @LupusMechanicus
      @LupusMechanicus 2 месяца назад

      ah so that's why there is an endless stream of shit

  • @sirtra
    @sirtra Год назад +405

    Congratulations on earning this rare achievement!
    You know you've finally made it in 2023 when you have haters trying to get you cancelled over a video game.
    Keep on slaying 😉

    • @lordspencer6195
      @lordspencer6195 Год назад +10

      Only 1.9 of starfield player earn the achievement. 😂😅😂

    • @lyndonsimpson1056
      @lyndonsimpson1056 Год назад

      Facts. This is the new mark for success no joke!

    • @diazepamkit
      @diazepamkit Год назад

      stop the cap!

    • @fakegeek5462
      @fakegeek5462 Год назад +1

      It would be one thing if it was a game they worked on it would be look at these gamers being mean the devs of the game. No its gamers mad at a dev playing one of the biggeset games of the decade maybe for a long while. This is insane let them enjoy the game and take ideas from it.

    • @kaytrell
      @kaytrell Год назад +1

      Hahahahaah, best comment yet 🤣

  • @Beaveris
    @Beaveris Год назад +381

    As a Brazilian and a very old fan of your work over the years, all I can say is I’m sorry for some stupid people and keep doing amazing work.

    • @MetalGamer666
      @MetalGamer666 Год назад +2

      Brazilian fans are among the worst in the world, I'm sorry to say. I'm not from Brazil, but I've always been a huge fan of Brazilian football and the national team. But it's scary to watch the reaction of the Brazilian fans when the national team does poorly. I've also watched a lot of MMA, and some of my favourite fighters have been Brazilians (I practice BJJ), but I hate watching events that take place in Brazil because the fans are so negative and aggressive. Thankfully not everyone are like that, but it's enough to become an issue.
      Sorry for bashing people from your country! :D

    • @richardgray3112
      @richardgray3112 Год назад +2

      hueeeeeeeee

    • @caiooca5793
      @caiooca5793 Год назад +11

      Sempre tem um brazuca fazendo merd a verdade seja dita.

    • @AlexandreNegrao
      @AlexandreNegrao Год назад

      Eu sempre vejo americano fazendo/falando merda na verdade, como no caso desse THEAP99. Mas nunca podemos subestimar a capacidade de fazer merda dos BR hahaha!

    • @CristianBotelho
      @CristianBotelho Год назад

      also as a Brazilian Im with u, she`s not gonna read this, but love her work since IGN

  • @ERRORCODE616
    @ERRORCODE616 Год назад +123

    This imaginary console war has really rotted people's brains. Just enjoy good games regardless of platform , call out shitty behavior by companies and execs, and don't harass ground level workers who have regular ass adult lives and are just trying to get by and also enjoy things.
    Also that "I'm so sorry" right at the end made me cackle.

    • @3mileisland516
      @3mileisland516 Год назад +1

      If it's imaginary then why is Alanah's studio's game God Of War: Ragnarök unavailable for Xbox consoles?

    • @farmsalot1233
      @farmsalot1233 Год назад +1

      It's social media in general. No matter what a person follows social media encourages obsessive behavior. It's why politics in the west are so bad, it's why there's folks obsessed with any hobby. Social media needs regulation

    • @3mileisland516
      @3mileisland516 Год назад

      @@farmsalot1233 Social media isn't the problem, social media USERS are the problem. They lie, obfuscate, gaslight and con one another. The tech is neutral, the users are the problem.
      Case in point, I would argue the original commenter was lying about the 'console war' being imaginary. For this, I will likely be attacked (despite being objectively correct) because people always want to be right, in person and online.

    • @keiichi8191
      @keiichi8191 Год назад +5

      It's nothing unique to consoles or video gaming. People are tribalistic. They do the same petty sh-t with graphics cards (AMD vs. NVIDIA), CPUs (AMD vs. Intel), car manufacturers, sports teams; pretty much anything you can think of in which there's differing choices and some sort of vague competition amongst them will have obsessive fanboys who hate other people for not being on their "team" or not liking their chosen brand. Nothing you can do about it, it's just human nature to form groups around anything and everything and oppose people who aren't a part of that group.

    • @Phyzm1
      @Phyzm1 Год назад +2

      To be fair its not imaginary. Microsoft is buying up all the gaming studios at an alarming rate. Their recent acquisition of activision blizzard for 69 billion dollars is pretty insane. Starfield hit some nerves cause it shows intent since it was a bethesda product. If all of microsofts now obtained games went exclusive playstation would fail in the usa. Regardless of what side you are on, we can all agree if microsoft bought Rockstar and GTA was an xbox exclusive, it wouldnt be good for consoles as a whole. You will see alot of people just switch to PC with controller to avoid not being able to play their favorite games.

  • @michaelgleason4791
    @michaelgleason4791 Год назад +23

    It must be incredible to just be happy with the job you have.

  • @Dremikanix
    @Dremikanix Год назад +470

    Every year that passes, I feel more honored to have lived decades before the internet and social media. Words were said face-to-face, and most of the time, accountability was definite and instantaneous.

    • @RandomUser25122
      @RandomUser25122 Год назад +32

      Accountability is the key here. Keyboard warriors are one of the downsides of having an internet.

    • @xavierlucky397
      @xavierlucky397 Год назад +5

      Ok boomer, lmao.

    • @FlexedNoose
      @FlexedNoose Год назад +1

      Well we often use bullets instead of words now

    • @sinmaticx3257
      @sinmaticx3257 Год назад

      yep... cant count how many times I was randomly called fag in WOW just before quitting that game when the panda crap came out...... had that happened to me in RL I would have put my boot in their chest and offered them my cock to suck on.

    • @sinmaticx3257
      @sinmaticx3257 Год назад +33

      @@xavierlucky397 might wanta look up what a boomer is. Gen zers are not boomers LMFAO but that just harkens to the level of ignorance of young people today... cant even figure out what a woman is.

  • @ZaxUnderdark
    @ZaxUnderdark Год назад +107

    Keep being you Alanah, it's what we are all fans of.

  • @codagaming9186
    @codagaming9186 Год назад +68

    I always really liked your level-headed takes, and I remember seeing how excited you were when you were joining SMS. That excited reminded me how much I loved making games and that the game dev industry is still a viable career path. Now I'm attending Uni for Game Design, and I am so excited to just be making games and trying everyone else's games. Thank you Alanah

    • @charalanahzard
      @charalanahzard  Год назад +25

      Ahh thank you for sharing, I’m so glad to hear it!!

    • @kaanozkuscu5079
      @kaanozkuscu5079 Год назад +3

      "game dev industry is still a viable career path." who would have tought that an industry, which is bigger than radio+tv is "viable" ; )

    • @hoo2042
      @hoo2042 Год назад

      @@kaanozkuscu5079 I mean, there are a lot of very real issues in the game dev industry right now, with respect to labor and job security. Not to mention, making a successful career in radio or TV aren't exactly safe bets either (although likely safer for most people than breaking into the movie industry). That said, it is viable, as long as you are willing to work hard and take a few jobs that aren't perfect fits as you get your introduction in the industry.
      FWIW, I'm a software engineer, not a game dev, but have long considered moving over and have several friends on the game dev side of things (mostly programmers, but a few artists). Most of what's stopped me from making the switch is how much harder you have to work, the less cushy comp and benefits, and the competition to work at the top studios that I'd want to work for.

    • @walkinghazards7528
      @walkinghazards7528 Год назад

      @@kaanozkuscu5079 You say that, but their concern and uncertainty is valid. The industry is ruthless a lot of the time, it's extremely difficult to break into and even once you're in, with all these layoffs and closures happening there's never any certainty that you'll always be employed, ESPECIALLY for QA devs in my experience. It's a huge industry, but that doesn't make it any less scary and/or risky to try and choose game dev as your career path, speaking from personal experience at least, obviously not everyone will have those same fears.

    • @docc19
      @docc19 Год назад

      Did these crazy people forget that Alanah did VO works for Gears of War 5? She is a massive Gears fan but also love XBox as well like this is known. I dont understand why theyre so hostile about it.

  • @mistywillowfarm
    @mistywillowfarm Год назад +61

    Glad to find such a refreshingly mature video about games and the gaming industry. Your professional stance is also strong evidence that you are a valuable member of your team(s).

    • @WaveForceful
      @WaveForceful Год назад +3

      I think there is an issue with gaming culture, it is quite sexist, racist and full of angry toxic people.

    • @mistywillowfarm
      @mistywillowfarm Год назад +1

      @@WaveForceful, while this may be the case, this has not been my experience in the social games I play (which, to be fair, are limited in number). I have found that, in Fallout 76, as an example, most players are generous and welcoming.

    • @WaveForceful
      @WaveForceful Год назад +1

      @@mistywillowfarm I suppose it just depends on how fortunate you are to not bump into toxic people. I don’t really play any social games barring Destiny 2 and the community in that game is at times horrendous.

    • @GameslordXY
      @GameslordXY 9 месяцев назад

      ​@@WaveForceful
      There are sexists,racists and toxic people everywhere, so it's hardly surprising gaming fell victim to them

  • @mdtmusic1279
    @mdtmusic1279 Год назад +130

    It's so stupid. I feel like it's worse than ever. Loved hearing how healthy it seems to be behind the curtains with devs supporting each other! Keep bringing awesome content and congrats to your family with the new member🙂👍🏼

    • @David-xl8zf
      @David-xl8zf Год назад +3

      It got dreadfully worse over the last couple of years, yes. It was friendly, humorous banter at first until some people and PR/Media departments started taking it way to serious and now we are living in times where people are receiving threats for stating their take on a product.

    • @darkshamrock5763
      @darkshamrock5763 Год назад

      @@David-xl8zfThe media drives it for clicks and views. We’ve seen an uptick in outrage farming more and more. Even more so now with blue check marks outrage for that sweet Elon money on twitter.

    • @samuraibeluga3749
      @samuraibeluga3749 Год назад

      its worse because the internet, at least certain circles, cultivate actual tribal behavior, its literal sociological regression, and the worst part is that years ago you could easily turn off the screen and realize real world/real people are way different and less irrational, but now you see this pattern of behavior seep into it aswell, although its still very much a terminally online people thing. people who otherwise are lonely and since they feel embraced in a certain community, will agressively defend it against any possible "threat", and since these communities are filled with comfirmation bias, circlejerking, and yes people, they end up pumping each other up further down into the rabbit hole. its the same thing thats happening with young men embracing right leaning mentalities wich lets be honest goes hand in hand with gamer communities.

  • @Teraplexor1
    @Teraplexor1 Год назад +40

    Bruh... Some people really are special in the head if they think this.

    • @oedalis
      @oedalis Год назад

      They are just ignorant children

    • @k.r6715
      @k.r6715 Год назад

      yeah too many people are dumb asf nowadays i dont even get how their brain works 🤷🏻‍♂

  • @gimmibox
    @gimmibox Год назад +22

    Sometimes I feel like the human race is just doomed

    • @ShadyPaperclips
      @ShadyPaperclips Год назад +2

      it is unfortunately

    • @Moh-ib2zp
      @Moh-ib2zp Год назад +1

      First time?

    • @evilmoffintop6081
      @evilmoffintop6081 Год назад +3

      It’s always been this way 😂 Twitter just exposed everyone to the rest of lunacy

    • @dream8870
      @dream8870 Год назад +3

      we sadly are, I just don’t understand it, why are we so focused on being as negative as we can be? It’s just ridiculous, our mindsets are so skewed towards negativity, we driving ourselves to extinction. This video isn’t even the only thing either, I have experienced this in real life, it’s just, I don’t know we’re failing as a species

    • @kiwikemist
      @kiwikemist Год назад

      Good. Humanity are a plague that should be purged from the universe. Hopefully the Aliens do it for us

  • @EmilAlexandru
    @EmilAlexandru Год назад +6

    This made me subscribe. I like how honest you are about it, about what you like, about what others think of you

  • @coyotemoon722
    @coyotemoon722 Год назад +8

    I was a console fanboy...then I turned 14.

  • @J_Tevo
    @J_Tevo Год назад +88

    Don’t worry Alanah, this is just another Starfield side-quest you’ve stumbled upon, you might have triggered it when visiting these NPC’s planet ‘Path-Ehtik 1’.

  • @WHITEPERSUAS1ON
    @WHITEPERSUAS1ON Год назад +89

    Congrats to your sister and your family!!!

    • @RawHeat100
      @RawHeat100 Год назад +2

      did you not hear she doesn't read any comments

    • @Dwight_
      @Dwight_ Год назад +2

      @@RawHeat100
      She does some

    • @32lilbruce
      @32lilbruce Год назад

      No congrats to you for commenting, you did it!

  • @LonghornsLegend
    @LonghornsLegend Год назад +3

    Notice how 99.9% of hate comments are people afraid to show their face or real identity? I always find that part amusing

  • @tymothyhenry
    @tymothyhenry Год назад +190

    I'm actually really glad you addressed this and did it in this way. There is often a ton of talk about "don't give these takes air to breathe" or "just block and move on", and where there is some value to those tactics it just isn't always the case. There is value is shaming people like this, in making it abundantly and publicly clear that expressing opinions like this is hilariously moronic and out of touch with reality. Anyone who was bullied in school knows that if you "just ignore your bully" they will either become more aggressive or move on to hurt someone else. Ignoring these types online can be easy, but it can leave you stunned when you run into someone in the real world who unironically spouts views like this. Sometimes you have to share a workspace with a person like this or are otherwise unable to just ignore them. Being able to keep a level head and calmly pick apart these views is invaluable.

    • @evolicious
      @evolicious Год назад +7

      Doubtful addressing these issues solves any problem, because they never have before. Anyone that might seemingly be on-the-fence will just double-down. Social media culture is toxic and should never be regarded as having any value to the conversation. It's not real life, you can block and move on, or ignore the takes, and you will be just fine. Real life doesn't have a block or ignore function, lol. Terrible comparison.

    • @LDillon
      @LDillon Год назад +9

      @@evolicious _'Real life doesn't have a block or ignore function'_
      That's exactly @tymothyhenry3853's point, when he says:
      _'...it can leave you stunned when you run into someone in the real world who unironically spouts views like this. _*_Sometimes you have to share a workspace with a person like this or are otherwise unable to just ignore them.'_*
      Hence, his other solution:
      _'Being able to keep a level head and calmly pick apart these views is invaluable.'_
      What would your solution be?

  • @argosprtn4931
    @argosprtn4931 Год назад +113

    Keep being the amazing gamer that you are. One of the reasons I have followed you for years is your passion for video games. Keep sharing that with all of us.

  • @crispy_338
    @crispy_338 Год назад +213

    You are one of the most level headed and reasonable people I’ve ever seen. I know it’s just your nature but it’s really cool to see how you deal with shit

    • @freezingmoon75
      @freezingmoon75 Год назад +2

      Really? Even when she told to someone to go "die in a fire" on Twitter?

    • @cinystarr4657
      @cinystarr4657 Год назад +5

      @@freezingmoon75 ? I don't know anything about that

    • @crispy_338
      @crispy_338 Год назад +3

      @@freezingmoon75 When? Gotta link?

    • @Fulldrag7802
      @Fulldrag7802 Год назад

      @freezingmoon75 no link/proof= troll. Keep crying lil ni**a

    • @TheBraddy2610
      @TheBraddy2610 Год назад +8

      @@cinystarr4657 He might be talking about the time she roasted a paedophile on Twitter. I'd say telling them to die in a fire is actually very level headed looking at the context.

  • @HousePlant_Ambient
    @HousePlant_Ambient Год назад +9

    I’m 33 and I really stopped caring what others think. Really odd as I remember being in my 20s overthinking about everything.

  • @nemesisrtx
    @nemesisrtx Год назад +16

    When you're a public figure, people will always find a reason to hate

  • @Raijin-RyuX24
    @Raijin-RyuX24 Год назад +125

    Weird people say weird things. Good on you for avoiding the toxicity. You’re rad. Hope you stay rad. Congrats to your sister.

  • @adamcogan211
    @adamcogan211 Год назад +173

    Congratulations on being an aunt!! (Not sure if it’s your first nephew/niece but that’s exciting news!) Glad you’re able to ignore the morons and bot give them the attention they so desperately crave

    • @pyktkmrge
      @pyktkmrge Год назад +3

      She isn't going to read any of these comments

    • @jorelc6
      @jorelc6 Год назад

      we're just bots for the algorithm anyways

    • @adamcogan211
      @adamcogan211 Год назад +2

      @@pyktkmrgei don’t care

    • @pyktkmrge
      @pyktkmrge Год назад +2

      @@adamcogan211 keep simping homie

    • @qoez
      @qoez Год назад +1

      Playstation won

  • @GeekoVO
    @GeekoVO Год назад +8

    Professional and amazing as always. Keep on keepin' on, Alanah.

  • @wmredwine
    @wmredwine Год назад +104

    Congratulations on being an auntie! I miss you on Unlocked, but am so glad to hear how much you're enjoying your work at SMS.
    Keep on being your amazing self.

    • @RawHeat100
      @RawHeat100 Год назад +3

      did you not hear she doesn't read any comments

    • @wmredwine
      @wmredwine Год назад +6

      @RawHeat100 fair enough. Still giving her the engagement.

  • @Denashi
    @Denashi Год назад +27

    I only have ONE thing to say about this video...
    Congratulations to you and your family, Auntie Alanah!!!

  • @mp5wes
    @mp5wes Год назад +112

    "I'm a grown woman with bills to pay..." much respect 👏
    Congratulations on being an aunt! 👍

    • @voidcheque7019
      @voidcheque7019 Год назад +5

      Most of us are grown adults with bills to pay lol chill out.

    • @grablicH
      @grablicH Год назад +2

      independent strong woman that does not need men and have a dog

    • @EvaristoMoreira86
      @EvaristoMoreira86 Год назад +3

      Grown adults that have way more to think than console wars. Leave that to the teens hidden behind their firewalls

    • @meisrerboot
      @meisrerboot Год назад +1

      @@grablicH sad

    • @exvex5108
      @exvex5108 Год назад

      Dude... Adult that pays bills? no waaayyy... whats the point of the "respect " thing?

  • @ocher8931
    @ocher8931 Год назад +1

    The internet is literally melting people’s brain.

  • @h_x_h
    @h_x_h Год назад +26

    I am a little surprised you responded to this, but I am not surprised at your perspective. Thanks for continuing to be a grounded and positive/moving-forward-focused voice. And congratulations to your family on the baby! My extended family has had a few babies this year and each one has brought precious moments with family. You’re doing just fine.

  • @arellajardin8188
    @arellajardin8188 Год назад +20

    I'm glad you've found a way to filter the online discourse. I've seen too many get run off RUclips or social media by hateful trolls.

  • @xandertriss4986
    @xandertriss4986 Год назад +16

    So sorry you're dealing with this. Btw your hair looks so good lately 😄 Drop that haircare routine for us girlies

  • @paparoxo3606
    @paparoxo3606 11 месяцев назад +4

    To trigger the brazilians that are complaining about you, you should've said that you don't speak spanish.

  • @Mondo_117
    @Mondo_117 Год назад +29

    People are nuts. Your are one of the most enjoyable people I listen to about games. I don't always agree about a specific game but I know both the excitement and the criticism comes from a place of love for the medium.

  • @2face_Trevor
    @2face_Trevor Год назад +18

    Congrats to Alanah (@charalanahzard) of becoming Aunt. New Perk been unlocked. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
    That's what is important than having an argument over liking something we all enjoy (video games). (I am scratching my right head now as of writing this with confusion and thinking why?). I better get back to enjoying my adventure of Starfield and other games as well.

  • @Comboinfinito
    @Comboinfinito Год назад +10

    Amazing video and amazing job Alanah. Cheers from Brazil!

  • @Thexis_
    @Thexis_ Год назад +1

    I would be very uncomfortable if I worked for 1 of these game companies and I was told I couldn't play the other company's games.

    • @samf.s.7731
      @samf.s.7731 Год назад +1

      They wouldn't do that themselves because it drives employees away.
      So don't worry about it, whomever did this was talking nonsense 😅
      Just the most tyrannical and fascist direction to take an industry into. Not gonna happen 😂

  • @noxgrim3207
    @noxgrim3207 Год назад +19

    Its awesome to hear how much you enjoy your job and workplace

  • @futurafreeze
    @futurafreeze Год назад +23

    you always have such an incredible way of expressing yourself and are so relaxing to listen to, even discussing a frustrating and immature topic like this.

    • @Mephilis78
      @Mephilis78 Год назад

      Incredible is a strong word. I'm old enough to remember this mind-set being normal amongst adults lol

  • @codyshepard7240
    @codyshepard7240 Год назад +47

    “I just love video games.” As someone who owns all the consoles, I’ve never figured out how to put that in words. This is why you’re my favorite person to listen to when it comes to games.

    • @kodyfulton7641
      @kodyfulton7641 Год назад +5

      So you've never thought of using the words "I just love video games" together and in that order before she came along?

    • @codyshepard7240
      @codyshepard7240 Год назад +1

      @@kodyfulton7641 usually it’s in an argument with a fanboy who wants to perpetuate console war bs so no, never put it like that.

    • @tonypee3465
      @tonypee3465 Год назад +2

      I only play on PS since og era, just because I've limited budget for this expensive hobby. And I HATE console tribalism.

    • @codyshepard7240
      @codyshepard7240 Год назад

      @@tonypee3465 it’s a very expensive hobby. I’ve been fortunate to find ways to be able to not only afford all the platforms but to be able to buy games for them. If there’s one you like, go play it. Who gives a damn what the next person prefers. Just have some damn fun ffs. 🤦🏼‍♂️

  • @ChadwickRider
    @ChadwickRider Год назад +2

    That is so f'ing stupid... that's like your bandmates getting mad at you for liking other bands. 🤦‍♂
    "Guess what guys, there is other music out there!"

  • @higorrqs
    @higorrqs Год назад +15

    I am brazilian and support your work! Please just continue doing this amazing job. And congrats for your sister, new aunt ❤

  • @Kevin_2435
    @Kevin_2435 Год назад +4

    I don't think people understand that devs aren't business people. Devs respect other devs. The business people are making decisions like making Starfield console exclusive. Todd Howard didn't make that decision himself. As a developer, he just wanted to develop his game. He also wants to experience everything else out there so that he can continue to influence and hone his craft. There's a difference between businesses competing and artists crafting their works.

  • @JS-vf5gn
    @JS-vf5gn Год назад +60

    Alanah is too genuine for the internet. Keep doing you A. Please don't let haters get you down. ❤ Your content, keep on winning.

    • @timeless74
      @timeless74 Год назад +3

      Haters are going to Hate, they’re miserable and unfortunately they try to bring you down to their level just to feel better about them self’s. It’s Sad.

  • @Youthman
    @Youthman Год назад +2

    I LOVE the passion you have for gaming REGARDLESS of who makes it. Keep up the great work. You certainly have the right perspective on the haters.

  • @landar486_TV
    @landar486_TV Год назад +7

    i really wish everyone had your measured mindset on these things. and i continue to appreciate your commentary.

  • @gpics900
    @gpics900 Год назад +7

    Starfield is such a great game! It’s a shame that instead of some people actually playing it, it’s become fuel for console wars and hate trains

    • @MyZ001
      @MyZ001 Год назад +2

      I mean, TBF... They don't have the option to play it in the 1st place😆

  • @michaelh4227
    @michaelh4227 Год назад +2

    How to use X/Twitter effectively:
    Step 1. Don't.

  • @rainydayz4334
    @rainydayz4334 Год назад +4

    I dont understand the mentality of "oh no her opinion is different lets try to ruin her life" so sad im sorry you have to deal with this shit

  • @CZProductions
    @CZProductions Год назад +5

    Ya I've seen this habit a lot in people on Twitch for example. The moment a streamer mentions another streamer a ton of people run over to that streamers channel and go "OMG THIS GUY IS TALKING ABOUT YOU". People must just live very mundane lives and relish the drama or something.

  • @WandererRedux
    @WandererRedux Год назад +9

    Congrats to you and your sister! 🎉
    As for the topic of the video, treating it with indifference is all it deserves. Just one of the many joys of being a public facing figure 🙃.

  • @jokerrican7352
    @jokerrican7352 Год назад +8

    Play games, love life…and pay taxes 😂. People are silly and it gets funnier as you get older. Keep on keeping on!

  • @InternetMouse
    @InternetMouse Год назад +15

    So sorry to hear this is happening. People really do terrify me sometimes.
    Also, it's funny how its always twitter users that try to cancel you. Twitter is such a terrible site.
    Anyway, hope you are doing well. Stay safe ♥ 🐀

    • @DarkStryder360
      @DarkStryder360 Год назад

      Did the same with Hogwarts Legacy. Twitter users are parasites.

  • @MartinEvans
    @MartinEvans Год назад +6

    What really makes me laugh at stuff like this is the actual hardware is actually so close together, both AMD custom SOC, I love how you focus on the GAME and not the hardware, I've always found your opinion pretty balanced.
    Keep it up!

  • @cdmanjak
    @cdmanjak Год назад +4

    People still engaging in console wars need to get a life

  • @captainthunderbolt7541
    @captainthunderbolt7541 Год назад +1

    I know a dude who got fired from Nintendo for tweeting about owning a PS3.

  • @SirRocktober
    @SirRocktober Год назад +45

    Congrats on becoming an aunt, hope your sister and her baby are doing well!

  • @bobbyfischer9927
    @bobbyfischer9927 Год назад +51

    You’re dope as hell Alanah. Sad to see all these losers do this shit. Love your videos so keep killing it girl.

  • @austinembry2809
    @austinembry2809 Год назад +17

    Sorry you're dealing with this. You rock.

    • @RawHeat100
      @RawHeat100 Год назад

      did you not hear she doesn't read any comments

    • @Teraplexor1
      @Teraplexor1 Год назад +3

      ​@@RawHeat100you say that but she is currently replying to comments.. so lol

    • @danishhaikal8840
      @danishhaikal8840 Год назад +3

      @@RawHeat100moron

  • @TheTuttle99
    @TheTuttle99 Год назад +2

    After watching a few of your vids, I just wanna say I appreciate how genuine you come across. It's refreshing

  • @CharlesVanNoland
    @CharlesVanNoland Год назад +4

    Haters gonna hate. They hate us cuz they ain't us.

  • @PlushVader
    @PlushVader Год назад +6

    Congratulations to your sister!!! Also some people need to chill. Thanks for being awesome.

  • @goosewithagibus
    @goosewithagibus Год назад +8

    This is honestly fucking hilarious

  • @WhippyWhip2
    @WhippyWhip2 Год назад +1

    todays society is severely fucked up, social media has turned many ppl into idiots

  • @Renzorro1997
    @Renzorro1997 Год назад +23

    We love your content hun 💕

  • @magicfrae
    @magicfrae Год назад +12

    I followed you like ten years ago on facebook. its crazy to see how far you've come! really wish i would have gotten into the online presence back then XD

  • @RMSB30
    @RMSB30 Год назад +14

    Just keep enjoying games. I feel we are quickly approaching a time where someone’s mental age should be taken more into account then there physical one. Keep being you.

  • @markhorsburgh76
    @markhorsburgh76 Год назад +1

    Nice to see Alanah preparing for her role as, Tiabeanie, in the live action version of Disenchantment.... Can't wait!

  • @kaminobatto
    @kaminobatto Год назад +5

    Man, gotta love Alanah! So chill, so calm, and so down to the point! No BS! Very classy! More power to you 👌👊🙌

  • @waverlygarner6189
    @waverlygarner6189 Год назад +14

    Your work is incredible. I respect your coverage of games so much, and these sad men need to get real help and social training. Good lord, what is happening with the discourse surrounding this game?! Regardless, congrats to being an aunt, and keep up the good work!

    • @seanderoo37
      @seanderoo37 Год назад +1

      Completely agree. Emphasis on the social training.

  • @benkizer9509
    @benkizer9509 Год назад +12

    Love your videos and love your attitude. Keep up the good work and ignore the haters!

  • @Marsonis2ya
    @Marsonis2ya Год назад

    Like Katt said in the Pimp Chronicles "If you don't have a hater in your life, it means you are doing something wrong".

  • @urbanapache2
    @urbanapache2 Год назад +4

    Always found her reviews useful. Carry on!

  • @jonocooper3869
    @jonocooper3869 Год назад +4

    Well said Alanah and grats to your sister. Hope her and the bub are doing well.

  • @matajuegosoriginal
    @matajuegosoriginal Год назад +35

    Congrats to your fam dude!, all the starfield drama is so silly lol. it just makes me wanna play the game even more (can't afford it yet but soon)

    • @Crusina
      @Crusina Год назад +5

      It's sooooooo freaking worth it lol

    • @vetleallum2965
      @vetleallum2965 Год назад +6

      I hope you enjoy it when you're able to afford it.

    • @yasirugimhan5841
      @yasirugimhan5841 Год назад +3

      Starfield is MID

    • @ronelysimbol9108
      @ronelysimbol9108 Год назад +5

      ​@@yasirugimhan5841thanks for your opinion, let people enjoy things. I bet you tell people what to do like a damn fascist.

    • @ViridianFlow
      @ViridianFlow Год назад

      ​@@yasirugimhan5841Massive, Immersive and Diverse?

  • @icerider50
    @icerider50 Год назад

    Funny enough, a commercial for star field popped up when i started watching this😂

  • @jh4336
    @jh4336 Год назад +41

    Gosh Alanah is the most refreshing person. This right here is a person with integrity.

    • @deeznutz8320
      @deeznutz8320 Год назад +3

      If we ignore the fact she fought in creator clash for a 20K bag and tried to pull it off as pure charity

    • @tinkerbell2021
      @tinkerbell2021 Год назад

      And lied about cyberpunk being a good game lmao@@deeznutz8320

  • @ColinFilm
    @ColinFilm Год назад +4

    Always amazed at how matter of fact and resilient you are when one of these ridiculous claims pop up. Pay them no mind and keep moving forward! 🤘

  • @snipebeast
    @snipebeast Год назад +5

    What a wild take; I'm glad you decided to address it and immediately move on. Also have you seen a lot of people experiencing their saves not loading/crashing? It happened to me last night and there is no fix at the moment 🙃

    • @ReikiMaulana
      @ReikiMaulana Год назад

      That's definitely a corrupted save file, i know a work around for this issue on older Bethesda game but i don't know if it would work for Starfield..
      there is a mod called Save Cleaner on Nexus mods, it's a tool to fix a certain save file that would crash the game when you load it, if you want to get your save file back you could give that one a try.

  • @PaulGuy
    @PaulGuy Год назад +1

    Imagine refusing to eat at Taco Bell simply because you work at Burger King. That's how stupid these peoples' issues are.

  • @dhotnessmcawesome9747
    @dhotnessmcawesome9747 Год назад +3

    The console wars only exist on the internet.

    • @Pildug
      @Pildug Год назад

      lol Matt Booty literally said he wanted to spend her out of her job. Internet console wars are dumb, but, these companies compete in a very real way, despite all the kumbaya amongst devs she describes here.

    • @dhotnessmcawesome9747
      @dhotnessmcawesome9747 Год назад

      @@Pildug Your lack of understanding as to what the console wars is doesn't change what I said. I 100% said nothing about competition. If whoever you mentioned starts saying the things Console Warriors say to each other he'll be fired and charged with crimes.
      "I will make them go out of business because my choices are best for the strength of my company." Competition.
      "You're stupid for playing Starfield/Spider-man. Sony/XBox is the best becasue my opinion is fact. I'm important and you're worthless." The Console Wars.
      Russia and The USA say they have the best nukes. That's competition.
      Russia and The USA launch nukes killing everyone who doesn't wear their colour... WAR.

  • @ravendecoux
    @ravendecoux Год назад +4

    Everyone’s allowed to have their own reviews/ opinions, stay awesome Alanah :)

  • @yvanjean1981
    @yvanjean1981 Год назад +4

    Hey Alanah; I'm a quiet follower of your channel, and I thoroughly enjoy your content. You are one of my go-to sources on RUclips, and I truly value your insights and opinions.

  • @philleotardo8760
    @philleotardo8760 Год назад

    I work at Publix as a meat cutter and our boss will fire someone if they catch you buying groceries at a competitive grocery store like food lion or win Dixie.

  • @DragonHeart613
    @DragonHeart613 Год назад +6

    First off, major congrats Alanah on the birth of your sister's baby. Hope that the new mother & her child are both doing extremely well.
    This is why I thankfully don't do Social Media, never have had a facebook account or Instagram or Twitter (have occasionally thought about getting Twiiter but never did), etc. Way too many toxic trolls & weirdos infesting Social Media.

  • @ianosea
    @ianosea Год назад +5

    one new thing I learned from you recently was that devs will see a feature or mechanic they like from a new game (like Baldur's Gate 3) and instead of being jealous or angry about it, they're usually excited and are like, "Let's do that in our next game!"

  • @TazorNissen
    @TazorNissen Год назад +7

    One of the coolest things on X-twitter is the way game studios celebrate the achievements of other studios. I love seeing Larian or CDPR people be super excited about Starfield. They are in the industry because they love games.
    PS: Congratulations to your sister.

  • @Wrigglevision
    @Wrigglevision Год назад

    Reminds me of Snopes when the put out this satirical-yet-factual article about how they're in a unique position of being called biased by *the entire* political spectrum at the same time.

  • @fernandozavaletabustos205
    @fernandozavaletabustos205 Год назад +16

    I am sorry this has happened to you, you are a great journalist, developer, writer and content creator! Enjoy being an aunt.

  • @jjboonzaier
    @jjboonzaier Год назад +6

    People need to grip on reality. Keep on doing what you want. You're brilliant

  • @elbodoque9715
    @elbodoque9715 Год назад +7

    Muchas fuerzas, no dejes que personas que se toman enserio algo tan estúpido como la guerra de consolas te arruinem tu día y tu experiencia jugando starfield, yo soy fan de playstation y estoy contento de que seas parte de playstation studios, como fan de playstation me avergüenza lo que te están haciendo solo por disfrutar un juego de otra compañía, por favor no pienses que todos los fans de ps somos así de ridículos, muchos ánimos y disfruta al máximo starfield 💪🏼💙

  • @mrwalker6026
    @mrwalker6026 Год назад

    I look forward to Destin ,ColtEastwood and Phil Spencer sitting down to play Spider-man for a round table discussion next 😂😂

  • @deathbyrumuk7850
    @deathbyrumuk7850 Год назад +6

    I love watching you're videos, keep on doing your thing! ignore the idiots, just look at your subscribers/likes. Much love to ya x