Dissecting the ‘Forspoken’ Controversy

Is there a real issue here, or is this a storm in a teacup?

Square Enix’s sparkling new IP, which is set for release next May, has somehow sparked the ire of many game journalists after a closed-door press conference. The remarks made by the hosts included some poorly chosen words to be sure, but these attacks made by the media feel highly unjustified in my…