Bullying Works

Summary

The video discusses a controversial announcement for Splitgate 2 at the Summer Games Fest, where the presenter, wearing a 'Make FPS Great Again' hat, criticized Call of Duty for its repetitive releases and microtransactions, while hypocritically offering expensive skin bundles in Splitgate 2. The game's pricing strategy led to backlash, causing the studio to reduce the prices and issue partial refunds to early buyers. The presenter’s approach to the announcement, marked by contradictory statements and poor decisions, tarnished the game’s launch, despite its promising beta. The video ends with a reflection on how online criticism led to change.

Takeaways

• 😀 The announcement for Splitgate 2 at the Summer Games Fest was controversial.
• 😬 The presenter wore a 'Make FPS Great Again' hat, which was considered cringy.
• 😤 The biggest issue was the way the presenter criticized other games instead of focusing on his own.
• 🎮 The speaker played the beta of Splitgate 2 and thought it was good but criticized the presentation.
• 👾 The presenter complained about Call of Duty releasing the same game every year and wanted Titanfall 3.
• 🤨 The hypocrisy was clear when Splitgate 2 was announced with $8 skin bundles after criticizing microtransactions.
• 💥 The internet reacted negatively, calling out the presenter for the double standards.
• ⚡️ After backlash, the studio lowered the skin prices and offered partial refunds to players who bought at the original price.
• 💸 The price reduction showed that internet bullying led to a change in the studio's pricing strategy.
• 😔 The speaker was disappointed that the game launched in such a poor manner despite having potential.

Q & A

What was the main issue with the presentation of Splitgate 2 at the Summer Games Fest?

The main issue was that the presenter criticized Call of Duty for releasing the same game every year and having excessive microtransactions, yet Splitgate 2, which he was presenting, had similar issues, including expensive skin bundles. This hypocrisy led to backlash from the internet.

How did the presenter of Splitgate 2 criticize Call of Duty?

The presenter complained about Call of Duty releasing the same game every year and having a lot of microtransactions, implying that Splitgate 2 would not follow the same pattern.

What was the hypocritical aspect of Splitgate 2's launch?

Despite criticizing Call of Duty for its microtransactions, Splitgate 2 itself featured expensive in-game skins, which was contradictory to the presenter's earlier statements.

What happened after the backlash regarding Splitgate 2's microtransaction pricing?

After the backlash, the studio behind Splitgate 2 lowered the prices of the in-game skins, with the most expensive skin costing half as much as before. They also issued partial refunds to those who had already purchased skins at the original prices.

What did the presenter wish for regarding Titanfall?

The presenter expressed a wish for Titanfall 3 to be released, a sentiment that many in the gaming community shared.

How did the presenter’s comments about Titanfall 3 affect the perception of Splitgate 2?

By expressing a desire for Titanfall 3, the presenter seemed to align Splitgate 2 with Titanfall’s unique qualities, suggesting it might be a more innovative game. However, the hypocritical issues with microtransactions led to disappointment in the game’s launch.

Why was the presentation of Splitgate 2 described as 'cringe'?

The presentation was considered 'cringe' because of the presenter's controversial remarks, such as wearing a 'Make FPS Great Again' hat and criticizing other games without offering a strong or coherent alternative.

What impact did bullying have on the pricing of Splitgate 2 skins?

The online bullying and criticism of the game's pricing led to a change, with the studio lowering the prices of skins in response to the backlash.

What was the reaction from the gaming community regarding Splitgate 2’s launch?

The gaming community reacted negatively, pointing out the hypocrisy in the presenter's comments and the high prices for in-game items. This led to widespread criticism online.

What could have made Splitgate 2's launch more successful?

A more thoughtful and consistent presentation, with a clear commitment to avoid the issues found in other games like Call of Duty, could have made Splitgate 2’s launch more successful. Avoiding the hypocrisy surrounding microtransactions would have helped as well.