Episode 50: PC Culture Claims Another Victim with the Saints Row Reboot

Volition’s upcoming reimagining of the Saints Row series will not feature the over-the-top humor and offensiveness that made the game stand out in a sea of generic third-person, open-world shooters. We discuss how today’s political landscape led to a watered-down version of a beloved franchise as well as Twitch socialist Hasan Piker’s hypocrisy in buying a multimillion-dollar mansion, the upcoming live action Cowboy Bebop butchering Faye Valentine’s look, Blizzard’s decision to rename Overwatch’s McCree to placate fans, why not every piece of media needs to cater to all identities at all times, and more.