Jeff Kaplan, formerly of Blizzard Entertainment, has been in the gaming industry for quite some time. He’s worked a number of games you’ve either played, including World of Warcraft and Overwatch. So, when it comes to offering advice about the state of gaming, he is someone worth listening to.
During a recent livestream showcasing and answering questions about a project he is currently working on, The Legend of California, Kaplan touched on several topics, including the growing toxicity within parts of the gaming community.
At one point during the stream, Kaplan addressed a behavior that many players have likely noticed over the years: people loudly criticizing games they have no intention of playing. He argued that if someone has no interest in a game and has never played it, there is little reason for them to spend time complaining about it.
It is a sentiment I can definitely agree with, and I suspect many others feel the same way. There are always threads, posts, videos, and endless social media takes from people looking to grab a few minutes of attention by dunking on a game. What makes it worse is that many of these critics often have no real interest...
