Gaming
About that Firewatch Developer Issuing DMCA’s Against Pewdiepie
Campo Santo, the developer behind the popular Indie title Firewatch is using DMCA requests to take down videos of its game featuring Pewdiepie. The Youtube personality Felix Kjellberg has found himself in another predicament yet again. And this time, I have a bit of an opinion in regards to the situation.
Firewatch No Longer Supports Pewdiepie
The reason behind Campo Santo’s decision is the fact that they had enough of Felix. The straw that broke their back happened after he said the word “N***er” during a livestream of PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds. The founder of Campo Santo, Sean Vanaman talked about the issue in a Twitter thread.
https://twitter.com/vanaman/status/906983575337107456
https://twitter.com/vanaman/status/906984060215427072
Afterwards, Sean called PewdiePie a “propagator of despicable garbage that does real damage to the culture around this industry.” Not only that, but he also encouraged other developers to follow suite in Sean’s actions. The reasoning behind this being that “A game in his channel = Endorsement”.
PewdiePie and Campo Santo are Both Acting Immaturely.
It’s time for me to step into the territory everyone hates me to cover, Politics. But while this might be a politic issue because of “Politically correct demands”, it’s also a big gaming issue that involves Youtube and Streaming. The fact that Campo Santo is issuing DMCA claims to terminate Pewdiepie’s video on the game is the worst way to handle this situation.
Here’s the deal, Youtubers like H3H3 Productions have been fighting in regards to what “Fair use” is. And while the cause of just wanting Firewatch out of PewdiePie’s picture is understandable. The company is doing the equivalent of using a Nuke instead of a Scalpel. Especially since Pewd’s Firewatch gameplay is still considered a “Fair Use” stream.
However, while I might have defended Pewdiepie the first time he did something like this. It’s time for me to address Felix’s behavior. First off, he’s the Face of Youtube according to many people. His high Subscriber count makes him one of the most viewed channels in the entirety of Youtube. But the problem is that this includes children who might copy his behavior.
Felix is supposed to conserve a professional image, even if he makes fun of X Y or Z topic. And while “The Face of Youtube” is a title that Felix does or doesn’t want to carry. It sticks with him regardless because he’s the most viewed person in Youtube regardless.
Other Youtubers and Word Impact: Could the “N-word” be acceptable?
Youtuber iDubbbz has once made clear when he went against Tana Mongeau that words can only get impact if the person gives it an impact. This actually does apply to Pewdie, because saying the “N-Word” couldn’t be offensive towards him or me for that matter. But the problem is that thousands if not millions of people actually give the word the level of impact it has.
I can defend Pewdiepie for his anti-semitic jokes, because that’s what dark humor is. But I can’t do so anymore due to the fact that even while those are his actions as an individual. He Still represents Youtube and other Youtubers, and as far as I know Youtube isn’t Purely Dark Humor.
This is certainly a sad case, because now the rest of Youtube will have to suffer through another “Adpocalypse”. Which had already started according to some minor Youtube channels.
Good number of my videos have been hit with demonetization. Renaming potentially triggering videos in an attempt to appeal.
— SammiFX (@SammiFX) September 8, 2017
And so it begins. A few vids were demonitised already, but all of a sudden another 60 were striked. Shit.
— Jim Caddick (@Caddicarus) September 7, 2017
I really don’t want to say this but, Felix. Shut the hell up. You’re ruining everyone’s lives by saying the words nobody wants to hear.
Helldivers 2 proved to be a surprising success, highlighting the unpredictable nature of the gaming industry. As per Circana analyst Mat Piscatella, it currently ranks as Sony’s seventh highest grossing game in the United States to date, trailing behind a trio of Spider-Man titles, a couple of God of War games, and Ghost of Tsushima. It’s only been on the market for less than three months and is not even being sold at full price.
According to Piscatella, a significant factor contributing to the game’s success is its release on PC. He mentioned that, based on Circana’s Player Engagement Tracker, the game has consistently ranked first in terms of active users on Steam in the US since its launch, including April. The release of Helldivers 2 on both PlayStation and PC has been an extraordinary triumph.
He stated that Helldivers 2 has already become the seventh highest-grossing Sony-published game in history. Without a PC, it would not currently be considered one of the top 20 games. While I’m emphasizing the success of the PC SKU, it’s important to note that I’m not disregarding the success of the PlayStation SKU. I just wanted to clarify that. This launch has proven to be incredibly successful.
Prior to the release of Helldivers 2, Sony made it clear that they would be launching their live service-style titles simultaneously on both the PS5 and PC. The success of this approach will undoubtedly strengthen their strategic vision. It will be intriguing to witness if the company reveals official sales figures in the near future, as the title appears to be one of the platform holder’s most successful sellers to date.
Gaming
The developer of Stellar Blade for the PS5 Expressing gratitude to the fans for their unwavering support amidst a recent controversy surrounding censorship
Shift Up, the Korean developer, seems to be reconsidering its contentious alterations to the Stellar Blade outfit. In a message to fans, they have urged everyone to stay tuned for updates and expressed gratitude for the passionate feedback from players. For those who may not be aware, a petition gained significant attention over the weekend when gamers discovered changes made to a few of the game’s costumes through a day-one patch.
The launch day update includes a fantastic New Game + mode, but some players were disappointed by the changes made to protagonist Eve’s outfit. These alterations sparked debates about censorship. Director Hyung-Tae Kim later clarified that this was the studio’s original vision, but he acknowledged that it may require further persuasion to win over users. Internal discussions were also underway to address any concerns.
Thanks to all our Stellar Blade fans for your passion & feedback. Stay tuned for updates🤍 pic.twitter.com/jCRzM4OQBS
— StellarBlade (@StellarBlade) May 1, 2024
There is no definitive confirmation regarding the reversal of the outfits, but considering the language used in the statement and the widespread controversy surrounding the alterations, it is highly likely that a future patch will restore the original costumes. If you want to get a sneak peek at all of Eve’s different outfits and learn how to unlock them, be sure to take a look at our comprehensive guide, All Outfits and How to Get Them.
It’s quite possible. Fans all over the world are interested in Shift Up’s highly anticipated action-adventure game, Stellar Blade. With its captivating post-apocalyptic setting reminiscent of Nier and a compelling protagonist named Eve, it’s no wonder the game has generated such widespread attention.
The game consistently impresses with its stunning visuals and high-octane action, leaving players in awe with each new trailer.
Yet, just like other noteworthy second-party and third-party game releases, fans are pondering: Will Stellar Blade be available on PC?
In this article, we delve into the details to determine the platform availability of the highly anticipated title.
Will Stellar Blade be available on PC? Allow me to provide you with the answer.
Unfortunately, Stellar Blade will not be available on PC, at least not initially. Currently, the game is only available on PlayStation 5 starting on April 26, 2024.
Regrettably, it appears that there is no indication of a potential PC release for Stellar Blade in the future. In most cases, trailers for PlayStation timed-exclusive titles conclude with a disclaimer that specifies the duration of their exclusivity.
In the Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth launch trailer, it is explicitly stated that the game will only be accessible on other platforms starting on May 29, 2024.
Regrettably, when it comes to the stellar blade, there is no indication of such.
It’s important to note that Sony Entertainment Interactive published Stellar Blade, unlike Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. This means that the chances of it being released on PC or other platforms in the near future are even slimmer.
However, it is worth noting that there is a chance the game might be released on PC in the future, given PlayStation’s track record of bringing their exclusive titles to the platform. However, it could be a while before this comes to fruition.
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