Reader Discussion: Could Enthusiastic Fans Have A Negative Impact On A Game?

The internet has helped fans find communities of like-minded gamers and given them a wider forum to express their opinions about a series. Could this be a bad thing?

PBS' Game/Show is a YouTube series that explores thought-provoking topics on how games impact our society and culture. This week, the show explores how a game's rabid fanbase can influence the game's developers and public perception. What happens when the power of the internet corrupts?