Attention Content Creators: You may have come across Operation: Harsh Doorstop, a free-to-play tactical shooter developed by the community. At present, it’s in Early Access on Steam but will exit this phase on February 28th. The studio behind this game has made it clear that issuing negative reviews might lead to potential legal repercussions.
CEO of tactical shooter Operation: Harsh Doorstop threatens legal action against content creators
The specifics regarding how this matter will unfold are unclear, but the CEO of game developer Drakeling Labs, better known as content creator Bluedrake42, made a warning on social media towards all content creators. In his post, he stated: “‘If you’ve received more than $10,000 USD in payments from studios we compete with over the past year and don’t disclose this in any reviews of our game, then you may face legal issues.’” It remains undetermined how Drakeling Labs would identify those who have been paid by their competitors or what the legal consequences might be. However, this statement has garnered attention, which could possibly be the intention behind it. Posting contentious comments on social media can sometimes serve as an effective marketing tactic.
Bluedrake42 further explains in their post: “I’ll provide additional warnings as we approach the release date, but in essence, if you’re going to post fabricated content criticizing games without any monetary compensation from them, I prefer not to have your coverage for our game at all.” This seems to target content creators who base their reviews on whether or not they receive payment from the studio. Currently, Operation: Harsh Doorstop has a 77% positive rating among over 17,000 user reviews on Steam, which is generally positive, but not extremely so. However, it’s unclear where Drakeling Labs will set their standards for what constitutes good or bad content regarding this game.
As a gamer, I’ve always wondered about who my favorite game competes against. Well, Bluedrake42, the CEO himself, shed some light on this matter through social media. When asked about it, he pointed out that games like Delta Force, Battlefield, Arma, and any other first-person shooter with a realistic/semi-realistic feel are the ones we’re up against. He even went as far as to suggest that content creators might have been compensated by these game developers, and they could potentially produce negative reviews for games that don’t dish out the cash.
It seems like a sweeping assertion to portray Operation: Harsh Doorstop as the innocent party amidst malicious attacks, without addressing legitimate concerns or criticisms from the game’s creators. On social media, Bluedrake42 has made contradictory statements, suggesting they can’t afford to compensate content creators but are also threatening legal action against those who don’t disclose being paid off – a costly move. This raises questions about their true financial situation and intentions.
Operation: Harsh Doorstop‘s rival, Battlefield. The latest addition to the Battlefield series is Battlefield 2042, which has been the least favorably received game in the franchise by both critics and fans. On Steam, it currently boasts a 48% positive user review rate. Yet, despite this poor critical reception, Battlefield 2024 managed to become the fifth best-selling game of that year in the US, surpassed only by two Call of Duty games, Madden, and a Pokémon title – all titles known for their consistent success. So, one might wonder why they would invest in positive reviews from content creators when even the least successful game in the series can still climb such impressive sales ranks?
The significance of reviews in determining game sales is undeniable, but for massive productions like those classified as “competitors” by Bluedrake42, reviews may not hold as much sway. This statement seems rather dismissive to me. Critiques from gamers, critics, and content creators will inevitably be directed towards Operation: Harsh Doorstop. It’s all too easy to dismiss such criticism as biased “attacks” by paid individuals. It takes a lot more effort to acknowledge the critique and strive for improvement in future projects. Adopting one of these two mindsets will lead to a more successful game.
Given the openness of this threat, it’s already deterring content creators from engaging with this game. Content creator Phan, in a screenshot on social media, commented: “This is making me less enthusiastic about playing or even featuring OHD in the future… You’re potentially alienating content creators and your potential audience.” With numerous other games available, it’s understandable that a content creator would hesitate to confront possible legal issues for a 7/10 free-to-play shooter.
Eventually, we’ll need to determine whether this threat materializes and if there are any more developments as we approach the launch of Operation: Harsh Doorstop in late February.
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2025-02-11 23:32