A developer on Cyberpunk 2077 made earnest remarks about some of the sci-fi RPG's shortcomings, including the shortage of homeless characters on its streets.
    • WanderingVentra@lemm.eeEnglish
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      2 days ago

      Ya I always figured cyberpunk got big in the 80’s because it was a commentary of the hyper capitalist neoliberal policies of the era, which have only gotten stronger since then.

      I’ve never double-checked or researched this but I always thought it made sense.

    • FilthyShrooms@lemmy.worldEnglish
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      2 days ago

      Sorta. The whole point is more capitalism gone to the extreme, homelessness and poverty are just a consequence of that.