The Gaming Industry’s Reaction to the 2020 Presidential Election

The 2020 Election was a long and intense one but in the end Joe Biden beat the odds to be elected as the 46th President of the United States. Many have taken to social media to express their jubilation and those in the gaming industry are no exception.

From developers to voice actors, legends in the industry and media personality, these are a few reactions form figures in the gaming industry regarding the 2020 Election.

Reactions from the Industry

Gears of War creator Cliff Bleszinski looked back at how his opinion on Trump has changed in the last four years.

As a young man in this country I grew up wanting to be Donald. (80's Regan kid)

In my 20's I got a pic in front of his logo on a building in NYC, even.

I've never gone from wanting to be someone to loathing them with every fiber of my being more in my entire life.

BYE FELICIA!
— Cliff Bleszinski (@therealcliffyb) November 7, 2020

Brianna Wu kept it simple.

pic.twitter.com/64As3R1rul
— Brianna Wu (@BriannaWu) November 7, 2020

So did Alanah Pearce.

https://twitter.com/Charalanahzard/status/1325162430427668484

Game commentator and critic, YongYea had a powerful message to share based on his experience.

As an immigrant in America under the Trump presidency, I have felt, no, been under threat pretty much every day for the last 4 years. It's been hell. To everyone who voted, thank you. For the first time in 4 years, I feel hope that I can live and dream like every other American. pic.twitter.com/0Xm6ol8L1B
— YongYea (@YongYea) November 7, 2020

Indie developer and activist Rami Ismali saw it as one of the few happy moments of 2020.

I'm happy to report https://t.co/VpNGevbVxX has not been updated. https://t.co/MT8K3vI4pm
— Rami Ismail (رامي) (@tha_rami) November 7, 2020

Game reporter for The Washington Post, Gene Park, shared this victory video.

this was always one of my fave routines https://t.co/2zFMDLuBqz
— Gene Park (@GenePark) November 7, 2020

Eric Lang had some good reasons to see Trump go.

Adios, you weak, lying, racist, sexist, fragile sack of shit. pic.twitter.com/WTj3XqyOTn
— Eric Lang (@eric_lang) November 7, 2020

Neil Druckman, creator of The Last of Us, thanked Vice-President Elect Kamala Harris.

You sure did! Congrats! https://t.co/UZeEKKo4GO
— Dr. Uckmann (@Neil_Druckmann) November 7, 2020

So did The Game Awards producer and host, Geoff Kighley.

No matter your politics, this morning I'm thinking of all the young girls and women who are hopefully empowered and inspired by Kamala Harris becoming the expected first female vice president of the United States. https://t.co/fA2DRQpAcr
— Geoff Keighley (@geoffkeighley) November 7, 2020

Chip tune artist, Professor Shyguy, reused a classic catchphrase.

You’re fired! @realDonaldTrump
— Shyguy (@ProfessorShyguy) November 7, 2020

The team at IGN were also expressing their joy:

We back!

We have a President that commits to doing at the very least the bare minimum! https://t.co/hGn2APYIjh
— Justin Davis (@ErrorJustin) November 7, 2020

pic.twitter.com/MexW6n5b3V
— Brian Altano (@agentbizzle) November 7, 2020

The dam holding back the obvious has broken! https://t.co/jJxbINydEC
— Dan Stapleton (@DanStapleton) November 7, 2020

pic.twitter.com/EQF6oAUQ1C
— DAEMON (@DaemZero) November 7, 2020

What was your reaction to the 2020 Election? Please share your thoughts in the comment section.

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