Positivity in Perspective: Top Conversations in Gaming & Entertainment from Q1 2021
Video games and entertainment continue to be an escape for audiences – both old and new. Whether diving into a fresh show, enjoying island life with friends, slinging Poké Balls, or finding the imposter among us, gaming and entertainment offers something for everyone.
Let’s celebrate the conclusion of another year by reflecting on the topics that brought us the most joy across gaming and entertainment in 2021, curated using Spiketrap’s exclusive and AI-powered sentiment metrics.
To get started, let’s look at the top convos from January, February, and March.
January



For the second year, Animal Crossing brings us our top conversation of January, with a giveaway that saw an overwhelmingly positive 98/100. Goes without saying that Animal Crossers are a happy bunch, but the proof is in the sentiment!
Animal Crossing is joined by conversations around Zendaya and John David Washington’s Malcolm & Marie on Netflix, the return of Genshin Impact’s beloved and highly anticipated Lantern Rite Festival, two Zelda topics (trick shot and wild NPCs!) and more.
Top Positive Conversations: January 2021
# | Entity | Conversation Topic | Sentiment |
---|---|---|---|
1 | Animal Crossing | Giveaway: Animal Crossing Switch Console & Game | 98 |
2 | Netflix | Zendaya & John David Washington’s Malcolm & Marie | 96 |
3 | Genshin Impact | Lantern Rite Festival | 83 |
4 | HBO Max | Godzilla vs. Kong | 81 |
5 | iPhone 12 Pro Max | Camera Test Comparison: iPhone 12 Pro Max vs. Samsung Galaxy S21 | 77 |
6 | The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild | Wild NPCs | 76 |
7 | The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild | Level 2 Trick Shot | 73 |
February



While some may have thought that Animal Crossing’s collaboration with Sanrio would’ve claimed the top spot in February, other beloved franchises enjoyed even warmer discussions this month. The countdown for Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella release on Disney Plus took the top slot, with a 98/100 sentiment, followed closely by and the movie title announcement for Sonic the Hedgehog 2.
These are joined by the Sonic game title announcement, the Pokémon Sinnoh remake news, CrunchyRoll’s top 6 anime shows to watch, and more.
Top Positive Conversations: February 2021
# | Entity | Conversation Topic | Sentiment |
---|---|---|---|
1 | Disney Plus | Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella Release Date Countdown | 98 |
2 | Sonic the HedgeHog Movie | Title Announcement | 96 |
3 | Animal Crossing | Sanrio Collaboration Announcement, New Styles, and More | 92 |
4 | Netflix | Shadow and Bone Teaser | 91 |
5 | Pokémon | Sinnoh Remake Announcement | 89 |
6 | Sonic the HedgeHog Game | Title Announcement | 80 |
7 | CrunchyRoll | Article: 6 Animes Everyone Should Watch | 76 |
March



People were particularly excited this month about the new battle styles for Pokémon – and who can blame them? The beloved game was joined this month by extremely positive conversations around the new Obi-Wan Kenobi series and WWE’s Molly Holly being inducted into the Hall of Fame.
The 2021 Grammy Awards also sparked high engagement conversations for various subjects (from Taylor Swift applauding Beyonce to BTS’ first performance at the show), but the performance of Bruno Mars’ Leave the Door Open came in highest at a 94/100 sentiment.
Top Positive Conversations: March 2021
# | Entity | Conversation Topic | Sentiment |
---|---|---|---|
1 | Pokémon | New Battle Styles | 98 |
2 | Star Wars | Obi-Wan Kenobi Production Announcement | 96 |
3 | WWE | Molly Holly Inducted Into Hall of Fame | 95 |
4 | The Grammy Awards | Bruno Mars’ “Leave the Door Open” Performance | 94 |
5 | Oprah | Meghan Markle & Prince Harry Feature | 89 |
6 | The Falcon & The Winter Soldier | Entertainment Weekly Cover Reveal | 88 |
7 | Gehshin Impact | Windblume Festival | 73 |
Up Next: April, May & June Top Convos!
Over the next week we’ll share the top positive conversations in gaming and entertainment for the rest of 2021. Follow Spiketrap on our social channels for the latest updates!
Methodology
The conversations referenced in this article reflect the largest and most positive stories for their given month. For each month, conversations were first ranked by their total engagement volume. From the top 30 conversations, the conversations yielding the 7 highest sentiment scores were included.
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Positivity in Perspective: Top Conversations in Gaming & Entertainment from Q1 2021
Video games and entertainment continue to be an escape for audiences – both old and new. Whether diving into a fresh show, enjoying island life with friends, slinging Poké Balls, or finding the imposter among us, gaming and entertainment offers something for everyone.
Let’s celebrate the conclusion of another year by reflecting on the topics that brought us the most joy across gaming and entertainment in 2021, curated using Spiketrap’s exclusive and AI-powered sentiment metrics.
To get started, let’s look at the top convos from January, February, and March.
January



For the second year, Animal Crossing brings us our top conversation of January, with a giveaway that saw an overwhelmingly positive 98/100. Goes without saying that Animal Crossers are a happy bunch, but the proof is in the sentiment!
Animal Crossing is joined by conversations around Zendaya and John David Washington’s Malcolm & Marie on Netflix, the return of Genshin Impact’s beloved and highly anticipated Lantern Rite Festival, two Zelda topics (trick shot and wild NPCs!) and more.
Top Positive Conversations: January 2021
# | Entity | Conversation Topic | Sentiment |
---|---|---|---|
1 | Animal Crossing | Giveaway: Animal Crossing Switch Console & Game | 98 |
2 | Netflix | Zendaya & John David Washington’s Malcolm & Marie | 96 |
3 | Genshin Impact | Lantern Rite Festival | 83 |
4 | HBO Max | Godzilla vs. Kong | 81 |
5 | iPhone 12 Pro Max | Camera Test Comparison: iPhone 12 Pro Max vs. Samsung Galaxy S21 | 77 |
6 | The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild | Wild NPCs | 76 |
7 | The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild | Level 2 Trick Shot | 73 |
February



While some may have thought that Animal Crossing’s collaboration with Sanrio would’ve claimed the top spot in February, other beloved franchises enjoyed even warmer discussions this month. The countdown for Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella release on Disney Plus took the top slot, with a 98/100 sentiment, followed closely by and the movie title announcement for Sonic the Hedgehog 2.
These are joined by the Sonic game title announcement, the Pokémon Sinnoh remake news, CrunchyRoll’s top 6 anime shows to watch, and more.
Top Positive Conversations: February 2021
# | Entity | Conversation Topic | Sentiment |
---|---|---|---|
1 | Disney Plus | Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella Release Date Countdown | 98 |
2 | Sonic the HedgeHog Movie | Title Announcement | 96 |
3 | Animal Crossing | Sanrio Collaboration Announcement, New Styles, and More | 92 |
4 | Netflix | Shadow and Bone Teaser | 91 |
5 | Pokémon | Sinnoh Remake Announcement | 89 |
6 | Sonic the HedgeHog Game | Title Announcement | 80 |
7 | CrunchyRoll | Article: 6 Animes Everyone Should Watch | 76 |
March



People were particularly excited this month about the new battle styles for Pokémon – and who can blame them? The beloved game was joined this month by extremely positive conversations around the new Obi-Wan Kenobi series and WWE’s Molly Holly being inducted into the Hall of Fame.
The 2021 Grammy Awards also sparked high engagement conversations for various subjects (from Taylor Swift applauding Beyonce to BTS’ first performance at the show), but the performance of Bruno Mars’ Leave the Door Open came in highest at a 94/100 sentiment.
Top Positive Conversations: March 2021
# | Entity | Conversation Topic | Sentiment |
---|---|---|---|
1 | Pokémon | New Battle Styles | 98 |
2 | Star Wars | Obi-Wan Kenobi Production Announcement | 96 |
3 | WWE | Molly Holly Inducted Into Hall of Fame | 95 |
4 | The Grammy Awards | Bruno Mars’ “Leave the Door Open” Performance | 94 |
5 | Oprah | Meghan Markle & Prince Harry Feature | 89 |
6 | The Falcon & The Winter Soldier | Entertainment Weekly Cover Reveal | 88 |
7 | Gehshin Impact | Windblume Festival | 73 |
Up Next: April, May & June Top Convos!
Over the next week we’ll share the top positive conversations in gaming and entertainment for the rest of 2021. Follow Spiketrap on our social channels for the latest updates!
Methodology
The conversations referenced in this article reflect the largest and most positive stories for their given month. For each month, conversations were first ranked by their total engagement volume. From the top 30 conversations, the conversations yielding the 7 highest sentiment scores were included.
Recent Posts
Positivity in Perspective: Top Conversations in Gaming & Entertainment from Q1 2021
Video games and entertainment continue to be an escape for audiences – both old and new. Whether diving into a fresh show, enjoying island life with friends, slinging Poké Balls, or finding the imposter among us, gaming and entertainment offers something for everyone.
Let’s celebrate the conclusion of another year by reflecting on the topics that brought us the most joy across gaming and entertainment in 2021, curated using Spiketrap’s exclusive and AI-powered sentiment metrics.
To get started, let’s look at the top convos from January, February, and March.
January



For the second year, Animal Crossing brings us our top conversation of January, with a giveaway that saw an overwhelmingly positive 98/100. Goes without saying that Animal Crossers are a happy bunch, but the proof is in the sentiment!
Animal Crossing is joined by conversations around Zendaya and John David Washington’s Malcolm & Marie on Netflix, the return of Genshin Impact’s beloved and highly anticipated Lantern Rite Festival, two Zelda topics (trick shot and wild NPCs!) and more.
Top Positive Conversations: January 2021
# | Entity | Conversation Topic | Sentiment |
---|---|---|---|
1 | Animal Crossing | Giveaway: Animal Crossing Switch Console & Game | 98 |
2 | Netflix | Zendaya & John David Washington’s Malcolm & Marie | 96 |
3 | Genshin Impact | Lantern Rite Festival | 83 |
4 | HBO Max | Godzilla vs. Kong | 81 |
5 | iPhone 12 Pro Max | Camera Test Comparison: iPhone 12 Pro Max vs. Samsung Galaxy S21 | 77 |
6 | The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild | Wild NPCs | 76 |
7 | The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild | Level 2 Trick Shot | 73 |
February



While some may have thought that Animal Crossing’s collaboration with Sanrio would’ve claimed the top spot in February, other beloved franchises enjoyed even warmer discussions this month. The countdown for Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella release on Disney Plus took the top slot, with a 98/100 sentiment, followed closely by and the movie title announcement for Sonic the Hedgehog 2.
These are joined by the Sonic game title announcement, the Pokémon Sinnoh remake news, CrunchyRoll’s top 6 anime shows to watch, and more.
Top Positive Conversations: February 2021
# | Entity | Conversation Topic | Sentiment |
---|---|---|---|
1 | Disney Plus | Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella Release Date Countdown | 98 |
2 | Sonic the HedgeHog Movie | Title Announcement | 96 |
3 | Animal Crossing | Sanrio Collaboration Announcement, New Styles, and More | 92 |
4 | Netflix | Shadow and Bone Teaser | 91 |
5 | Pokémon | Sinnoh Remake Announcement | 89 |
6 | Sonic the HedgeHog Game | Title Announcement | 80 |
7 | CrunchyRoll | Article: 6 Animes Everyone Should Watch | 76 |
March



People were particularly excited this month about the new battle styles for Pokémon – and who can blame them? The beloved game was joined this month by extremely positive conversations around the new Obi-Wan Kenobi series and WWE’s Molly Holly being inducted into the Hall of Fame.
The 2021 Grammy Awards also sparked high engagement conversations for various subjects (from Taylor Swift applauding Beyonce to BTS’ first performance at the show), but the performance of Bruno Mars’ Leave the Door Open came in highest at a 94/100 sentiment.
Top Positive Conversations: March 2021
# | Entity | Conversation Topic | Sentiment |
---|---|---|---|
1 | Pokémon | New Battle Styles | 98 |
2 | Star Wars | Obi-Wan Kenobi Production Announcement | 96 |
3 | WWE | Molly Holly Inducted Into Hall of Fame | 95 |
4 | The Grammy Awards | Bruno Mars’ “Leave the Door Open” Performance | 94 |
5 | Oprah | Meghan Markle & Prince Harry Feature | 89 |
6 | The Falcon & The Winter Soldier | Entertainment Weekly Cover Reveal | 88 |
7 | Gehshin Impact | Windblume Festival | 73 |
Up Next: April, May & June Top Convos!
Over the next week we’ll share the top positive conversations in gaming and entertainment for the rest of 2021. Follow Spiketrap on our social channels for the latest updates!
Methodology
The conversations referenced in this article reflect the largest and most positive stories for their given month. For each month, conversations were first ranked by their total engagement volume. From the top 30 conversations, the conversations yielding the 7 highest sentiment scores were included.