What is a Sweet Baby Inc? | Let's Talk About It (and Harassment) (VL778)

In this episode, Richard Hoeg delves into the internet drama around video games and gamergate, with a focus on the controversy surrounding Steam Curator "Sweet Baby Inc." He explores the company's role within the gaming industry, its storytelling methods, and potential legal action against them. Richard also discusses Sweet Baby Inc's involvement in Alan Wake 2 and encourages listener engagement.

In this episode, Richard Hoeg delves into the internet drama around video games and gamergate, with a focus on the controversy surrounding Steam Curator "Sweet Baby Inc." He explores the company's role within the gaming industry, its storytelling methods, and potential legal action against them. Richard also discusses Sweet Baby Inc's involvement in Alan Wake 2 and encourages listener engagement.

STEAM
https://steamcommunity.com/groups/sweetbabyinc-detected/curation
https://help.steampowered.com/en/faqs/view/6862-8119-C23E-EA7B
https://store.steampowered.com/online_conduct?snr=100601___
https://store.steampowered.com/subscriber_agreement

DISCORD
https://discord.com/terms/

SBI
https://sweetbabyinc.com/

HARASSMENT LAW
https://apps.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=9a.46.020
https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CCP&sectionNum=527.6.

KOTAKU
https://kotaku.com/sweet-baby-inc-consulting-games-alan-wake-2-dei-1851312428

AFTERMATH
https://aftermath.site/sweet-baby-detected-conspiracy-theory-steam

GUARDIAN
https://www.theguardian.com/games/2024/mar/08/gamergate-trolls-woke-game-consultants

OTHER ARTICLES
https://www.pcgamer.com/gaming-industry/a-company-called-sweet-baby-inc-has-become-the-target-of-anti-woke-gamers-because-it-offers-consultancy-work-an-industry-standard-service-thats-been-normal-for-years/
https://www.eurogamer.net/spider-man-alan-wake-ridiculous-fishing-devs-speak-up-in-support-of-consultancy-studio-sweet-baby-inc
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/why-are-valve-and-discord-permitting-harassment-against-sweet-baby-inc-
https://www.theshortcut.com/p/sweet-baby-inc-detected-what-actually-happened

TWITTER
https://twitter.com/alyssa_merc
https://twitter.com/marykanpie/status/1765390220940185854
https://twitter.com/HoegLaw/status/1765741352912859647
https://twitter.com/RBryant2012/status/1767271072087285783
https://twitter.com/EveilCharm/status/1767306112615763982/photo/1
https://twitter.com/kabrutusrambo/status/1764688393571569759?s=20
https://twitter.com/Lyde15/status/1767330020324991309

TAKE THIS
https://www.takethis.org/2024/03/responding-to-gamergate2/

(0:00) Introduction and discussion on internet drama, video games, and gamergate
(1:31) Steam Curator "Sweet Baby Inc. Detected"
(6:02) Introduction to the topic of virtual legality
(14:00) Controversy and allegations of Harassment
(20:19) Sweet Baby Inc.'s role within the gaming industry
(42:05) Sweet Baby Inc's storytelling methods
(1:03:38) The role of consultancy work
(1:14:08) The Sweet Baby Inc controversy
(1:30:00) Encouragement for viewers to engage in discussions on these topics
(1:39:58) Discussing potential legal action against Sweet Baby Inc.
(2:00:27) Discussing the role of Sweet Baby Inc in Alan Wake 2
(2:06:46) Closing remarks and thanking listeners for their support