Marvel Rivals Layoffs: Why Headlines Matter
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This week, Zak and Aaron revisit the world of Marvel Rivals, albeit tangentially and under less than pleasant circumstances. In the wake of some unexpected and unfortunate layoffs at NetEase's Seattle-based studio, the duo noticed some hyperbolic headlines circulating online that not only felt slightly misleading, but also contrasted with the titles for similar articles about the much more severe job cuts recently suffered at the hand of Warner Bros.
So, they set out to have a (hopefully) nuanced discussion about the importance of headlines, what we should expect from good reporting, rage-baiting, and profit motives, among other things.
Please, enjoy.
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Chapters
1. Intro & Tomfoolery (00:00:00)
2. Layoffs at NetEase and Disclaimers (00:01:39)
3. The Headlines and Why They Matter (00:07:04)
4. Examples of Good and Hyperbolic Headlines (00:21:40)
5. Warner Bros. Closures Comparisons and Riding the SEO Bullet Train (00:28:04)
6. Takeaways (00:39:34)
7. Thank You’s and Outro (00:55:18)
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