Devs CAUGHT Working With Sweet Baby Inc & MELTDOWN As 'Capes' Game Gets Added To DEI Detected

Summary

The video discusses the controversy surrounding the game 'Capes' by Spitfire Interactive, which was added to the 'Dei Detected' website for its association with Sweet Baby Inc. The developer's response, explaining their brief collaboration with Sweet Baby Inc for voice casting, has not appeased gamers concerned with the game's focus on diversity and narratives pushed by mainstream media. Despite recent positive reviews, 'Capes' has received criticism for its gameplay and character design, with some accusing it of being a derivative of popular titles. The video also highlights the game's modest sales and player numbers, suggesting that the developer's response may not win over skeptics.

Takeaways

• 📢 The video discusses the controversy surrounding the game 'Capes' being added to the 'Dei Detected' website, which lists games with connections to Sweet Baby Inc.
• 😡 Developers are said to 'freak out' when their games are added to the list, fearing a loss in sales due to potential boycotts by gamers who do not support the company's practices.
• 🎮 'Capes' is a tactics game that has recently been added to the list after it was revealed the developers consulted with Sweet Baby Inc.
• 🔍 The video mentions that the game has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it simplistic and lacking in character depth and diversity beyond token representation.
• 💬 Spitfire Interactive, the developer of 'Capes', responded to the controversy, stating they had already been addressing player concerns and focusing on diversity and inclusivity in their game.
• 🤔 The developer's response suggests that Sweet Baby Inc.'s involvement was minimal, mainly to help with voice actor coordination, but this claim is met with skepticism by the gaming community.
• 📉 Despite claiming an 80% positive reception based on recent reviews, the overall player feedback and sales numbers for 'Capes' indicate a less than stellar reception.
• 👥 The video suggests that the game's focus on diversity may have been driven by a desire to appeal to mainstream narratives and potentially secure future employment for the developers.
• 📊 The video points out that the game has not performed well in terms of player engagement, with low active player counts and a small audience.
• 💔 There is a clear divide in the gaming community, with some players supporting the game for its diversity efforts and others boycotting it due to its association with Sweet Baby Inc.
• 📝 The video concludes that the developer's response to the controversy may not be effective in winning over skeptical gamers and could potentially harm sales further.

Q & A

What is the primary concern of game developers when their game is added to Dei detected?

The primary concern is that they may lose sales, as many gamers do not want to support products associated with Dei detected.

What does the term 'Dei detected' refer to in the context of the script?

It refers to a website that lists games which have been influenced by or associated with certain ideologies or groups, such as Sweet Baby Inc, which some gamers boycott.

What is the name of the game developed by Spitfire Interactive that has been added to Dei detected?

The game is called 'Capes'.

What was Spitfire Interactive's response to having their game 'Capes' listed on Dei detected?

Spitfire Interactive issued a statement explaining their brief collaboration with Sweet Baby Inc and emphasizing that there was no hidden agenda or forced narrative.

What role did Sweet Baby Inc play in the development of 'Capes' according to Spitfire Interactive?

Sweet Baby Inc was mainly involved in helping the small indie dev team connect with suitable voice actors during the early stages of development.

What was the community's reaction to 'Capes' being added to Dei detected?

There was a mix of reactions, with some gamers boycotting the game due to its association with Sweet Baby Inc, while others might support it due to the controversy.

What does the script suggest about the player base's perception of diversity in games?

The script suggests that while developers are allowed to focus on diversity and inclusivity, some players may not support games perceived to push a certain narrative or ideology.

What criticism did 'Capes' receive from the gaming community according to the script?

Criticisms included the game being too simplistic, having a lack of character depth, inconsistencies in tone, and being derivative of other games.

How did the script describe the sales and player engagement for 'Capes'?

The script indicated that 'Capes' had modest sales, with around 9,000 copies sold and a peak of 664 players at launch, but with a declining active player count.

What is the script's perspective on the role of developers in creating games?

The script suggests that while developers should be passionate about their creations, they must also consider the broader audience and the potential impact of controversial associations on their game's reception.

What does the script imply about the gaming industry's current state in terms of audience engagement?

The script implies that the gaming industry is facing challenges with audience engagement, as modern audiences, referred to as 'sensitive snowflakes,' may not be purchasing games as expected.

Outlines

00:00

😠 Controversy Over Game Addition to Dei Detected

The first paragraph discusses the controversy surrounding the addition of the game 'Capes' to the Dei Detected website, which tracks games associated with Sweet Baby Inc., a company known for its political activism. The developers of 'Capes', Spitfire Interactive, are criticized for their association with Sweet Baby Inc., leading to a potential boycott from gamers who disagree with the company's stance. The paragraph also mentions the mixed reactions to the game, with some supporting it due to its focus on diversity, while others are skeptical of its authenticity and the influence of activism on its development.

05:02

🤔 Mixed Reception and Developer Response to Backlash

The second paragraph delves into the mixed reception of 'Capes', highlighting the significant number of players who have spent considerable time on the game, yet express dissatisfaction with its gameplay, character design, and narrative. Critics argue that the game feels derivative and lacks originality, with some suggesting that it was developed to meet a diversity quota rather than genuine creative vision. The paragraph also includes a critique of the game's accents and character models, as well as its poor sales and player engagement numbers. Spitfire Interactive's response to the backlash is presented, which downplays the involvement of Sweet Baby Inc. and emphasizes the game's positive reception, but this response is viewed as unconvincing and unlikely to win over detractors.

Keywords

💡Dei detected

Dei detected is a website that tracks games and their associations with certain ideologies or groups, often related to social justice. In the video, it's mentioned that when a game is added to Dei detected, developers may worry about losing sales due to the potential boycott from gamers who disagree with the ideologies associated with the game. The game 'capes' by Spitfire Interactive was added to this list, sparking controversy and a response from the developers.

💡Spitfire Interactive

Spitfire Interactive is the developer of the game 'capes'. The company is central to the video's narrative as it has responded to the controversy surrounding its game being listed on Dei detected. The video discusses the company's reaction and the potential impact on its sales and reputation.

💡Sweet Baby Inc

Sweet Baby Inc is a company that is mentioned as having been involved with the game 'capes'. The video suggests that the association with Sweet Baby Inc, which is perceived to have certain ideological leanings, has led to the game being added to Dei detected and has caused a backlash from some gamers.

💡Boycott

A boycott is a form of protest where consumers refuse to buy a product or service to express their disapproval. In the context of the video, the term is used to describe the potential action of gamers who disagree with the ideologies associated with a game, leading them to refuse to support it financially.

💡Activist individuals

Activist individuals in the video refer to people who are aware of the Dei detected list and may actively promote or discourage the purchase of certain games based on their ideological alignment. They can influence others to support or avoid certain products, which can affect the game's sales and reception.

💡Diversity

Diversity in the video refers to the inclusion of a wide range of different characters in the game 'capes'. The developers of the game have focused on creating a diverse cast, which is a common goal in modern game development to represent different backgrounds and identities. However, the video suggests that this focus has been controversial and has led to criticism from some gamers.

💡Indie Dev team

An Indie Dev team, or independent development team, refers to a small group of developers who create games without the backing of a large publisher. In the script, it's mentioned that Spitfire Interactive worked with Sweet Baby Inc to connect with voice actors, indicating that they are an indie team and may have limited resources and influence.

💡Constructive discussion

Constructive discussion in the video refers to the dialogue that the developers of 'capes' claim to have had about the game's content, particularly regarding its representation of Dei. The developers assert that they have engaged in meaningful conversations with their player base to address concerns and shape the game's direction.

💡Reputation management

Reputation management is the process of shaping and maintaining a company's or product's public image. In the context of the video, Spitfire Interactive's response to being added to Dei detected is an example of reputation management, as they attempt to explain their actions and address the controversy.

💡Mainstream narratives

Mainstream narratives refer to the dominant stories or themes that are popular or widely accepted in society. The video suggests that the game 'capes' may have been designed to align with certain mainstream narratives, particularly around diversity and inclusivity, which has led to criticism from gamers who feel the game is pushing a particular agenda.

💡Player counts

Player counts in the video refer to the number of people actively playing a game, which is an indicator of its popularity and success. The script mentions specific games with low player counts, suggesting that they have not been well-received by audiences, possibly due to their association with certain ideologies.

Highlights

Dei detected's addition of games causes developers to worry about losing sales due to gamers boycotting products on the list.

Spitfire Interactive responded to its game 'Capes' being added to Dei detected after consulting with Sweet Baby Inc.

The gaming community is divided; some may boycott while others may support games on the list due to activist influence.

Developers are realizing they cannot avoid being on the boycott list and must face potential sales loss.

Spitfire Interactive's game 'Capes' was criticized for its association with Sweet Baby Inc., leading to a mixed reception.

The game 'Capes' has a diverse cast, which some players feel is more about meeting quotas than creating authentic characters.

Spitfire Interactive's response to the controversy was seen as defensive and not well-received by the community.

The developer claims to have had constructive discussions about 'Dei' and focused on player feedback, but skepticism remains.

Sweet Baby Inc.'s involvement in 'Capes' raises concerns about the game's narrative and intentions behind its creation.

The game 'Capes' has received mixed reviews on Steam, with recent reviews being 80% positive but overall ratings mixed.

Some players find 'Capes' to be simplistic and lacking in character depth and gameplay variety.

The game's UI and character accents have been criticized for being inconsistent and lacking detail.

Spitfire Interactive's response suggests that they believe their game is misunderstood and that Sweet Baby Inc.'s involvement was minimal.

The controversy around 'Capes' and its association with Sweet Baby Inc. may have affected its sales and player base.

The gaming industry is seeing a trend where indie developers create games to align with mainstream narratives for career advancement.

Some players feel that 'Capes' lacks originality and is derivative of other games, lacking a unique identity.

The video discusses the importance of developers creating games for their audience rather than for their own satisfaction.

The video concludes by noting that Spitfire Interactive's response to the controversy may not help their game's sales.

Transcripts

whenever a game is added to Dei detected

the developers instantly freak out

because they know they are going to lose

sales because there are so many gamers

who do not want to support these types

of products and now Spitfire interactive

has responded to its tactics game capes

being added to the website after it

consulted with sweet baby ink I have a

few different things to show off but

before I get into the topic if you enjoy

the content I create check out the links

in the description join the community in

my live stream dreams and consider

supporting through patreon or YouTube

memberships now there are a ton of games

on this list so far and it's only

rapidly growing and that means that

these developers have come to the

realization that they cannot get away

from this list that there are going to

be people who are going to boycott their

products simply for being on the list

but it could also on the flip side

Garner them a couple of sales because

there are activist individuals who know

of the list and F and they could always

take those examples share them to their

followers and get people to positively

support those products by say purchasing

them but we know modern audiences don't

really buy games judging by all of the

titles that have released in their

minuscule player numbers but now

Spitfire interactive has issued a

response after its recently released

game capes was added to kab brutus's Dei

detected website after it was revealed

it consulted with sweet baby Inc people

are allowed to not support games just

like they're allowed to if they feel the

developers deserve their money and

unfortunately for Spitfire Gamers don't

feel like they deserve their money it

says cab Brutus Rambo announced the game

was added to Dei detected on X he wrote

sup guys I bring a new sweet baby Inc

game to you he then shared a link to Dei

detected which notes that sweet baby Inc

is listed in the game's credits

including the company's co-founder Dave

Bard and one of its main agitators Chris

Kindred the credits were actually pulled

from a YouTuber Christopher odds Channel

and it says Spitfire interactive

developer Penta decided to address being

added to Dei detectives website which I

just want to say of course these

developers can ultimately do what they

want but it happened so quickly it

doesn't really seem like there were

multiple people on the team that

consulted on this move and when you're

making a statement you are in fact yes

representing the entire company and this

isn't a very good statement it says that

we already had three months and 14 pages

of constructive discussion about quote

Dei in the Forum and delivered a

gameplay update focusing on exactly what

the player base wanted leading to 80%

positive re recent reviews he continued

you don't have to to take my word for it

you can actually read up on it

yourselves but we were already able to

explain that SBI only worked briefly

mainly to bring the four to five people

strong Indie Dev team in contact with

fitting voice actors together with the

devs two plus years ago and many first

skeptical players were able to find out

that there is no hidden agenda or

something we forc down your throats or

other concerns they had besides a

well-rounded diverse cast obviously so

yes they did admit that diversity was

one of their largest focuses when it

comes to this game and they're allowed

to focus on diversity and inclusivity

they're allowed to shove whatever

messages they want in a game but we are

also allowed to not support it and there

are a lot of people who are not going to

support your game because sweet baby Inc

at one point or another did dig their

claws into it and we can't trust you

that's the issue you can say oh they

barely did anything for us but at the

end of the day we have multiple

Consultants from sweet baby helping with

this game and we are also seeing a

product that does yes focus a lot on

narratives the mainstream wants to push

more specifically Dei it's fine to have

a diverse cast of characters but the

issue arises when you go on tangents and

you say oh you guys just don't

understand what this game is all about

and you have sweet baby and Consultants

working on it it we just don't have any

reason to trust you now he actually says

that the uh it's 80% positive recent

reviews and heading to steam for a

minute it does say yes recent reviews

are mostly positive there's only 31 of

them but the all reviews are sitting at

a mixed and there's

276 which definitely is not a good look

for them at least in my opinion and many

other people's opinions and the most

helpful reviews in the past 30 days

hilariously enough are negatives and

these are people who yes did buy it

people who didn't just play 5 or 10

minutes I mean we're talking about 5

hours on record 7 hours on record and

there are again people here who like it

and it seems that this game has found a

small but you know significant audience

that supports their title which is great

for them because they are an indie team

um but at the same time there are a lot

of people who do not like it and who are

calling it out for many of the things

we've talked about in the gaming

industry that are happening it says the

tactics aren't fun the cast is a

diversity quota checklist not actual

characters the game's tone is all over

the place I don't want to play it I

don't want to watch it for its story

either in both gameplay and Story the

game acts like a derivative of a

derivative of a derivative there's no

soul here nothing interesting it's like

a superhero game made by people who hate

superheroes we see this happen a lot

actually there are Indie teams who

create a game that follows along with

what the mainstream is pushing because

they want to use it on their resume and

said oh actually I did work on a really

diverse and inclusive game exactly what

your company is all about the type of

content your company is making and then

they get hired by those larger companies

their ranks are filled with activists

but it seems to me that that's exactly

what they did here they wanted to have a

game on their resume that pushes what

the mainstream is pushing maybe these

people do genuinely feel like they

created the game of their dreams and

it's amazing and I'm I'm happy for them

but like I always have to say while

developers yes have to be passionate

about what they're creating and feel

confident in it they're not making a

game for themselves to buy they're

making a product for other people to buy

and we know the group of people who

could be called modern audiences a AKA

sensitive snowflakes on social media

don't really buy games and there's only

a couple hundred to maybe a thousand

people like that who do look at player

counts on things like flint lock the

siege of dawn or Concord these are games

that are the definition of diversity and

that's all they've got going for them

and well people didn't show up to buy

them here's someone with 7 hours on

record saying the game is pretty

simplistic and basic the UI is very Bare

Bones and lacks detail both in terms of

giving details to the player and in

terms of visual Fidelity I have no idea

where this game takes place Accents in

the game are all over the place the main

characters each have a completely

different accent and they're basically

all completely different which to me

screams that they basically wanted to

create something like a valerant or an

apex Legends uh I did watch quite a bit

of gameplay I did look at the character

descriptions and that's at least how it

strikes me where in Apex if you don't

know they tried to shove a ton of

different characters with a ton of

different backgrounds in there and hey I

think the gameplay in that title is very

fun which is why I have played it in the

past but a title like this just doesn't

look like it has much to offer there

aren't nearly enough character models it

says this is mostly an issue in

cutscenes where you see multiple of the

exact same character same outfit same

colors on those clothes same weapons in

hand uh it sure would be nice if there

was some kind of variation the game has

been out for about 2 months from what I

can see online looks like they've sold

roughly 9,000 copies 41 active players

is the max number of active players in

the last 24 hours says steam DB now just

taking a really quick peek over on Steam

DB there's 23 players right now and 664

is the all-time Peak at launch and yeah

when it comes to single player games

people buy them people play them and

people move on until they release things

like DLC but this game does not appear

to be going particularly well for

Spitfire interactive and judging by this

response I don't think they're going to

get many other people buying it this was

not a good response it's basically a you

don't know what you're talking about an

hour game is fine sweet baby barely did

anything which again we have absolutely

no proof that that's the case it's just

them saying it so yes this new tactics

game capes has been added to Dei

detected website after it consulted with

sweet baby Inc and spitfire interactive

decided to release a response that I

don't think is going to Garner them any

more sales but that's all that I had to

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