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PirateSoftware Leaves OffBrand Games as Stop Killing Games Reaches Goal (www.si.com)
submitted 13 hours ago by cm0002@lemmy.cafe to c/games@sh.itjust.works
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I'm pretty sure this is the same guy who was ranting about Godot "being woke" last year lol

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[–] SandmanXC@lemmy.world 76 points 13 hours ago (1 children)

The review bombing is another fabrication:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2217000/Rivals_of_Aether_II/?curator_clanid=45028385

It seems like a minor influx of recent negative reviews. Most likely they didn't want his current status in the public perception to work against the marketing push they wanted from him.

Because let's be real, "director of strategy" doesn't seem accurate for someone who is obviously just an influencer marketing your game to his large audience.

[–] IcyToes@sh.itjust.works 4 points 7 hours ago (1 children)

Reviews since July first look at least 50% negative which was not seen before so there could be an argument it is happening.

[–] SandmanXC@lemmy.world 8 points 7 hours ago (1 children)

More than 0 reviews related to the drama = review bombing

He worked at blizzard for 7 years guys.

[–] IcyToes@sh.itjust.works 0 points 6 hours ago

You do understand that on Steam if you have 50% or more negative reviews, it is a "Mostly Negative" and puts people off even trying. Bad reviews can have a serious effect on sales. 10 negative reviews in millions is nothing, 10 negative reviews alongside 10 positive is detrimental. It's all about the percentage and indie games work at a different scale.

I'm unsure what the point about working for Blizzard means. You'll have to elaborate.