The entertainment narrative of late 2020 cannot be told without mentioning video games. Titles like Among Us and Fall Guys were at their zenith around September 24th. These weren't just games; they were social hubs. In a time of physical distancing, gaming provided the "third place" for people to congregate, talk, and share experiences. This era solidified gaming as a pillar of mainstream popular media, equal in cultural weight to film and music. The News Cycle and Information Fatigue