Gaming Culture CLASHES With POLITICS in 2025

Join William Del Pilar and guest Tony, a veteran game developer (ShadowInk Designs), on Red, White, and Rude for a dynamic discussion on gaming culture, Star Wars’ decline, and ancient discoveries. They explore Jimmy Kimmel’s hypocrisy, Gene Hackman’s tragic death linked to a rodent infestation, and whether Star Wars is dying due to Disney’s missteps. The episode also covers a newly discovered ancient temple in Mexico tied to child sacrifices, challenging romanticized views of past civilizations. Tune in for insights on DEI in gaming and more!

Chapters:
00:00:11 Opening
00:01:55 Guest Introduction: Tony, Game Developer
00:05:06 Tony’s Background and Game Development Journey
00:08:32 Challenges of Indie vs. Big Studio Game Development
00:12:29 Make Gaming Great Again Movement
00:15:10 Sacrifices of Being Conservative in Gaming
00:19:46 Jimmy Kimmel’s Hypocrisy and The Man Show
00:28:23 Gene Hackman’s Death and Rodent Infestation Tragedy
00:38:26 Star Wars Celebration Japan 2025 and Franchise Decline
00:48:25 Is Star Wars Dying? Wokeness and Oversaturation
00:59:49 Ancient Temple Discovery and Child Sacrifices
01:11:04 DEI Impact on Gaming Industry
01:18:38 Assassin's Creed Shadows and Cultural Missteps
01:27:02 Future of Gaming and Closing Thoughts