Summer Game Fest 2025 served as a backdrop to significant social upheaval in Los Angeles, where protests against ICE and federal deportation actions escalated dramatically. Jess Conditt reflects on the profound disconnect between the joyful atmosphere at the gaming festival and the harsh realities of the demonstrations outside. The events highlighted the failure of escapism amid serious ongoing societal challenges, vividly captured by the smoke from burning Waymos witnessed during the festival.
The juxtaposition of the playful environment of Summer Game Fest and the chaos of city protests around me served as a poignant reminder of our current societal divide.
As I left the media lounge, the smoke from burning Waymos was a stark reminder of the protests happening just outside the celebration of video games.
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