Black Myth Wukong IGN Hitpiece Journo HIDES After Game SMASHES Records, Smear Campaign FAILED

Summary

The video discusses the overwhelming success of 'Black Myth Wukong', a game that has defied critics and smashed records on Steam. It highlights the backlash against an IGN reporter, Rebecca Valentine, who had previously smeared the game's developers and has since left Twitter. The video also touches on the broader issue of activists and journalists attempting to discredit games based on the personal views of developers, emphasizing the importance of separating art from the artist and the need for a more balanced approach to game journalism.

Takeaways

• 🐒 'Black Myth: Wukong' has achieved massive success, defying the criticisms from online activists and a negative report from an IGN journalist.
• 🏆 The game is on track to become the most played game ever on Steam, with a record-breaking concurrent player count.
• 🔒 The IGN reporter, who previously criticized the game's developers, has left Twitter and locked her account following the game's viral success.
• 👎 The script criticizes the reporter's actions as 'pathetic' for not standing by her statements and going into 'protected mode' on social media.
• 📉 The IGN outlet has shifted its stance, now providing gameplay guides and positive coverage of 'Black Myth: Wukong' post-release.
• 🤔 The script discusses the controversy surrounding the game's developers, who were accused of sexism and misogyny based on mistranslated social media posts.
• 🚫 The video argues against the cancel culture, stating that jokes made by developers should not lead to job losses or game boycotts.
• 🎮 The narrator supports games regardless of the political views of the developers, emphasizing the importance of separating personal beliefs from professional work.
• 😄 The video finds humor in the situation where activists and critics are 'hiding' after the game's success, suggesting they cannot handle the backlash.
• 👀 The script promises to monitor the situation to see if other journalists or activists follow suit in changing their stance or going silent.

Q & A

What is the controversy surrounding the game 'Black Myth: Wukong'?

The controversy stems from accusations of sexism and misogyny against the developers, Game Science, following a report in 2023 that highlighted posts from Chinese social media containing sexual innuendos and references to genitalia.

How has the game 'Black Myth: Wukong' performed on Steam?

The game has performed exceptionally well, smashing records and being on track to take the number one spot for most played game ever on the platform in terms of concurrent players.

What was the reaction of the IGN reporter, Rebecca Valentine, to the game's success?

Rebecca Valentine, who had previously smeared the game's developers, has left social media, locking her Twitter account in the wake of the game's massive success.

How has IGN changed its approach to covering 'Black Myth: Wukong' after its release?

IGN has shifted from attacking the game and developers to providing gameplay guides and trailers, likely due to the game's success and public backlash.

What is the peak concurrent player count for 'Black Myth: Wukong' on Steam?

As of the time of the script recording, the peak concurrent player count was 2,358,580.

How does the script's author view the criticism and controversy surrounding the developers' social media posts?

The author believes that while people are allowed to find the posts distasteful, it does not necessarily equate to the developers being sexist or acting unprofessionally towards women.

What is the author's stance on the activists who criticized the game and developers?

The author finds it pathetic that activists, after making claims and writing articles, hide behind locked social media accounts instead of standing by their stance.

What was the comparison made in the script regarding the game's success and the controversy?

The script compares the situation to 'Hogwarts Legacy', where activists tried to boycott the game due to controversies but went silent or changed their stance after the game's success.

What is the author's opinion on the relationship between developers' personal views and the quality of their games?

The author believes that developers should be able to separate their personal views from their professional work and that their games should be judged on their entertainment value, not the personal beliefs of the team.

How does the script describe the initial reaction of some journalists and activists to the game's success?

The script describes it as hypocritical, with some journalists and activists who had previously criticized the game now hiding their stance or avoiding the topic after its success.

Outlines

00:00

🔥 Black Myth Wukong's Viral Success Amid Controversy

The video script discusses the overwhelming success of the game 'Black Myth Wukong' despite previous accusations of sexism and misogyny against its developers by an IGN reporter, who has since left Twitter and locked her account. The game has broken records on Steam, potentially becoming the most played game ever on the platform. The controversy stems from social media posts by individuals from the studio containing sexual innuendos, which some found offensive. However, the script argues that these jokes do not equate to the developers being sexist, and criticizes the reporter for not standing by her statements after the game's success. It also mentions how other media outlets, including IGN, have shifted their stance on the game following its positive reception.

05:02

🤔 The Impact of Controversy on Game Development and Reception

This paragraph delves into the broader implications of the controversy surrounding 'Black Myth Wukong' and the developer's alleged sexist attitudes, based on social media posts. It challenges the notion that making jokes, even if distasteful to some, equates to professional misconduct or sexism. The script defends the developers' right to express themselves and argues that their personal jokes should not lead to their cancellation or job loss. It also addresses the issue of mistranslation of the posts in question and criticizes the tendency of activists and journalists to boycott games based on the personal beliefs of the creators, rather than focusing on the entertainment value of the game itself. The paragraph concludes by expressing satisfaction with the game's success and disappointment in those who hide from criticism, suggesting a double standard in how success can change public discourse.

Keywords

💡Black Myth Wukong

Black Myth Wukong is a video game developed by Game Science, which has gained significant attention and success. The game is central to the video's theme, as it discusses the game's virality and the controversy surrounding it. The script mentions the game's record-breaking performance on Steam and the backlash faced by critics who previously smeared its developers.

💡Activists

In the context of this video, 'activists' refers to individuals who have voiced complaints or criticisms about Black Myth Wukong, particularly focusing on the developers' alleged sexist and misogynistic behavior. The video discusses how these activists have been 'blown up in the faces' due to the game's success, illustrating a clash between the game's reception and the activists' stance.

💡IGN Reporter

The term 'IGN Reporter' refers to Rebecca Valentine, who is mentioned in the script as having 'smeared' the game's developers. Her actions and the subsequent reaction to the game's success are a key part of the narrative, highlighting the tension between game journalism and the gaming community's perception of the game.

💡Viral

The term 'viral' in this context means that Black Myth Wukong has become extremely popular and widely spread on the internet, leading to a surge in its player base and attention. The video emphasizes the game's virality as a point of contention against the critics who had previously disparaged it.

💡Steam

Steam is a digital distribution platform for video games, and in this video, it serves as the metric for measuring Black Myth Wukong's success. The script mentions the game's potential to become the most played game on the platform, with record-breaking concurrent player counts, demonstrating the game's impact and popularity.

💡Concurrent Players

Concurrent players refer to the number of people playing a game at the same time. The script uses this term to highlight the game's peak popularity, with a specific mention of 2,358,580 people at its all-time peak, underscoring the game's widespread appeal and concurrent success.

💡Misogyny

Misogyny is the hatred of, contempt for, or prejudice against women. In the video, accusations of misogyny were leveled against the developers of Black Myth Wukong, based on social media posts. The video discusses the controversy and argues that these accusations do not necessarily reflect the developers' professional behavior or views towards women.

💡Social Media

Social media platforms are where the controversy around Black Myth Wukong unfolded, with the IGN reporter and activists using these channels to voice their opinions. The video mentions the reporter's decision to lock her Twitter account, illustrating the impact of social media on public discourse and personal repercussions.

💡Hogwarts Legacy

Hogwarts Legacy is another video game mentioned in the script as an example of a similar situation where activists attempted to boycott a game due to controversies surrounding its creators. This serves as a comparison point to the Black Myth Wukong situation, showing a pattern of controversy and backlash in the gaming industry.

💡Sexual Innuendos

Sexual innuendos are indirect references to sexual matters. The script discusses posts from Chinese social media written by individuals from the studio that contained sexual innuendos, which were part of the basis for accusations of sexism against the developers. The video argues that these jokes do not necessarily reflect a sexist attitude.

💡Censorship

Censorship in this context refers to the attempts by activists to suppress or cancel the game due to the controversy. The video criticizes this approach, arguing that it is an overreaction to the developers' personal jokes and does not warrant the extreme measure of censorship.

Highlights

Black Myth Wukong's success has countered the negative activism and criticism it has faced over the years.

IGN reporter who criticized the game's developers has left Twitter and locked her account after the game's viral success.

The game is set to break Steam records for most played game with the highest concurrent players.

Black Myth Wukong has already reached an all-time peak of 235,858 players, indicating its massive appeal.

The reporter's criticism and the subsequent backlash highlight the challenges faced by game developers in the public eye.

IGN's change in narrative from attacking to covering the game suggests a shift in response to its success.

The game's success comes despite accusations of sexism and misogyny against its developers in 2023.

Critics argue that jokes made by developers do not equate to sexist behavior within the workplace.

Mistranslations of the developers' statements have contributed to misunderstandings about their intentions.

The speaker emphasizes the importance of separating personal opinions from the ability to create quality entertainment.

Activists' attempts to boycott games based on the personal beliefs of developers are criticized as misguided.

The speaker expresses happiness at the game's success and views the critics' retreat as a form of validation.

Rebecca Valentine's departure from social media is seen as a reaction to the game's success and her previous criticism.

The game's peak concurrent players reached 2,223, making it the second most played game on Steam.

The only game with a higher peak than Black Myth Wukong on Steam is PUBG with 3.2 million concurrent players.

The speaker anticipates that the game will reach even higher numbers over the weekend when more people are available to play.

Critics are accused of not standing by their initial stances and instead retreating when faced with the game's popularity.

The speaker calls out the hypocrisy of critics who change their tune after a game's success.

Transcripts

black myth Wukong has completely blown

up in the faces of the activists online

who have complained about it for years

at this point and the IGN reporter who

smeared this game's developers says

she's no longer on Twitter and has

locked her account after the game has

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now blackm Wukong has already done

absolutely amazing for game science it

has smashed records on Steam I think

over the weekend it is going to take the

number one spot for most played game

ever on the platform for most uh

concurrent people in game I think that

that is most certainly going to happen

in just a couple of days it's already

today when I'm recording this be in it's

alltime Peak hilariously enough and is

now sitting at

2,358 580 people alltime Peak as of 4

hours ago but now that the game is so

successful like a lot of us thought it

was going to be the IGN reporter who

smeared this games developers thinking

that it was going to go over well and it

might have been some like career

defining moment for her has locked down

her social media now I'm not saying she

can't do this right if she feels

uncomfortable if she doesn't like the

criticism that she's receiving she can

hide behind a block and hide behind a

protected account I personally just

think it's pathetic I've never privated

my account I've never blocked anyone I'm

blocked by her by the way and she's got

a locked account right now but that's

how these people act they say something

they do something and then they can't

stand by their statements or their

stance and they go into protected mode

which I think is kind of pitiful it says

though the GN reporter Rebecca Valentine

has indicated she's left X and locked

her account in the wake of her smears

against black myth Wukong developer game

science completely and utterly failing

we saw this happen last year as well

with Hogwarts Legacy there were tons of

Jos who were trying to attack it and

then as soon as the game came out and it

was a giant success they either went

completely silent about it or they

flipped the script and said wow this

game's actually really really great and

that's funny enough what IGN is doing

right now IGN every single time they

talked about Blackmouth Wukong over the

past year since this you know report

came out if you can even call it that

the smear campaign came out they had

attacked the game and the developers

every time they mention this title they

would mention the IGN report but now

suddenly that the game has come out and

it is a smashing success they're not

doing that anymore

if we just take a quick peek on YouTube

at IGN black myth Wukong they've got the

first 13 minutes of gameplay they've got

the official launch trailer um how to

unlock the secret area in Chapter 2 how

to absorb spirits and hey I think that

this is good that they're doing this

because they're ultimately talking about

the game they're doing what game

journalists should do which is cover a

game but they're clearly trying to cover

their asses now because they had smeared

the game so much and they realize oh my

God we have to put up these guides or

else we're not going to get views

because everyone is pointing and

laughing at IGN at Screen Rant at PC

Gamer and they can't stand by their

freaking stance anymore so now that IGN

is putting up all of these guides

Rebecca has suddenly left social media

her bio on X now reads no longer on

Twitter do not DM she locked her account

and protected her posts so only her

approved follower uh can view her posts

I personally think she's probably going

to be wiping her social media she's

going to be deleting a lot of the posts

that she's made over the past you know

year about this game but uh her leaving

X and locking down her account comes in

the wake of it seeing massive success

despite repeated smears levied at the

game soon after its release it became

the second most played game based on

concurrent players on Steam of all time

the game hit a peak concurrent of

2,223 and the only game it did not best

was pubg Battlegrounds which has an

all-time peak of 3.2 million and I do

think over the weekend it will hit these

numbers cuz we're talking about a

Tuesday release and it's already doing

amazing never mind going into the

weekend when people actually have a ton

of free time and everybody's basically

on at once now the article says the game

success comes following the report in

2023 that accused the developers of

sexism and misogyny it was reported that

several posts have surfaced from Chinese

social media written by individuals from

the studio that contain multiple

references to genitalia and sexual

innuendos now of course you are allowed

to not like these posts you are allowed

to sit here and think that oh my God

they're smudy and that they're you know

weird um yeah sure you can think that

but at the end of the day that does not

mean that the developers are sexist it

just means that they're making jokes

that you find personally distasteful it

does not mean that they act

unprofessionally towards women or they

view women as you know the Lesser sex

it's not like they think that females

shouldn't be playing their video games I

personally as a woman don't find offense

in these types of things I've been on

the internet for a long time at this

point there's no joke or humor that

really bothers me even I make expense at

my gender a lot like when I'm driving in

video games I say oh my gosh a woman's

driving be careful everybody off the

road like it's fine to do that even if

you don't like those jokes that doesn't

mean that they are so offensive that

these developers should be cancelled and

that people should lose their jobs and

yes a lot of the quotes and statements

that IGN had referenced were found to be

mistranslated and it's just so sad to

see this happen I get that you might not

like somebody on this develop team or

game science in totality but at the end

of the day they're just trying to create

a video game and yes they are ultimately

just human beings that are going to do

things like make jokes I say this all

the time I still support titles that

have teams filled with lefties because

there are individuals out there who can

leave their politics at the door and try

to create something new and unique and

fun and exciting and yeah sometimes

there might be somebody on a team that I

politically disagree with but that's

okay because they are just trying to

create entertainment and that's

something that these joural these

activists just don't understand they try

to get people to boycot titles based on

the fact that they don't like someone

who's behind it like with Hogwarts

Legacy they tried to get people to

boycott it because of JK even though she

didn't actually touch the game in any

way shape or form she simply signed

paperwork saying oh yeah you can make

this game let's do it aha this is going

to be so cool and look at Stellar blade

they tried to bury Stellar blade by

saying oh my gosh these developers

clearly think that women are just sexual

objects because the women are sexualized

in the game and how they're doing with

black myth Wukong they're saying oh my

gosh these developers are sexist because

the devs have made jokes on social media

in the past in my opinion that's

completely and utterly ridiculous yeah

you might find these jokes just was F

but they're just jokes at the end of the

day and they shouldn't really be taken

that seriously now I personally am very

happy to see this games smashing success

so far and it is also pretty funny to

see these activists go into hiding

because they write articles they make

claims on social media and then instead

of sticking by their stance they lock

their accounts down and they run and

hide which is just pretty pathetic in my

opinion if you can't take the heat get

out of the kitchen I guess that is what

Rebecca is doing she made this these

statements wrote These articles can't

stand by what she said and now she's

running and hiding because she sees how

much of a massive success this game is

so we'll be interesting to see if

anybody else does I know of course when

it comes to the Screen Rant situation

they have been hiding the activist

behind that review as well after it was

found out she worked for a

Communications consultancy company which

is not very shocking at all whatsoever

but I'll be keeping my eye on this to

see if any other Journal run and hide

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