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Intergalactic is on fire. After two weeks, criticism of Naughty Dog's trailer has not subsided

by Joseph Jan 01,2025

The unveiling of Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet at The Game Awards generated immediate buzz, quickly turning into a storm of controversy.

The game's protagonist and themes sparked intense debate, with accusations of a hidden "agenda" from a segment of the audience. Statements from Neil Druckmann and Tati Gabriel, intended to quell the criticism, only fueled the fire.

Even after seventeen days, the backlash continues. The announcement trailer polarized viewers, amassing a significant number of dislikes on YouTube. On the official PlayStation channel, dislikes surpassed 260,000, dwarfing the 90,000 likes. The Naughty Dog channel fared no better, with over 170,000 dislikes outnumbering the 70,000 likes. Comments were disabled to stem the tide, but the discussion migrated to other social media platforms.

However, the game's future remains uncertain. Naughty Dog has a history of transforming initial criticism into triumph, and Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet still has the potential to defy expectations.

This incident underscores a major challenge for large game studios: navigating the expectations of an increasingly demanding fanbase.

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