The Helldivers 2 Discord community manager has found himself in hot water due to a dispute with publisher Sony over linking the game to a PlayStation Network account.
Game community manager
Disagreements with the publisher
Helldivers 2 player community manager on Discord with the nickname Spitz stopped posting comments after conflict that arose over the weekend around the game. Sony has decided to require Helldivers 2 on PC to be linked to a PlayStation Network account, which is not available in many countries. However, due to user pressure, the publisher had to reverse this decision.
Manager's statements
It seems that Spitz, while commenting on the situation, made some statements that management was outraged. On Monday, he returned to the channel and answered questions about the dismissal, saying: "Almost, not quite. It turns out that publishers don't like it when people talk about negative reviews and returning the game and money. But I'm still here and I'm glad that we everyone made a difference."
Over the weekend, Spitz told angry members of the Discord channel that negative Steam reviews would be a more effective way to influence Sony, and that the developers Arrowhead games are unhappy with what is happening.
"Players who express their dissatisfaction through reviews, refunds, etc. give us more weight in discussions with Sony. It pains me to see the game's popularity decline in the ratings , but the discussion continues, and we are on the side of the players in this fight,” Spitz wrote on Saturday.
User Support
In fact, a community manager who came to this position from the gaming community publicly supported users on behalf of Arrowhead and called for some actions. He probably didn't have the authority to do this or Sony didn't like his actions, but he hasn't posted in the community for a long time. It is not known exactly what his "almost" status means in regards to dismissal, but it may include some restrictions.
Glossary
- Helldivers 2 is a new third-person shooter game developed by Arrowhead Game Studio.
- Discord is a communication platform popular among players.
- Spitz is the manager of the Helldivers 2 community on Discord.
- PlayStation Network is a Sony service for PlayStation gaming platforms.
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What happened to the Spitz community manager on Discord?
Why did Sony cancel the mandatory linking of Helldivers 2 to the PlayStation Network?
How did Spitz comment on the situation with his possible dismissal?
What actions did Spitz recommend for players to put pressure on Sony?
How might Spitz's actions affect his status in the company?
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Spitz, manager of the Helldivers 2 player community on Discord, expressed his opinion on the recent situation with the game being tied to the PlayStation Network. His comments displeased management and he almost had to resign.
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FreddyKrueger
The situation shows how important it is to listen to the opinions of the gaming community 🎮 Sony showed prudence by refusing to force Helldivers 2 to be tied to PSN. But it seems that Spitz has problems due to being too straightforward in communicating with players 🤷♂️
LilithRaven
Yeah, it's a sad story 😞 Spitz seemed to just want to be fair to the community and support the players in their struggle. But the publishers apparently did not appreciate his openness and criticism towards them 🤐
DonVitalik
A typical case of corporate censorship! 😡 A Community Relations Specialist cannot speak freely, but must follow company policy and protect its interests. It's a shame that Spitz suffered because of his sincerity 😔
GrumpyOldMan
These young fools don't understand anything! 😠 Why wave your fists and offend developers if you can solve everything peacefully? These “game returns” and negative reviews are just childish whims of modern consumer society 🙄
SarahConnor
I don't agree with you, GrumpyOldMan 🤨 Mass returns and negative reviews are the only way for the gaming community to be heard. Thanks to Spitz for supporting us in this fight! 💪
MrRoboto
The situation around Helldivers 2 shows how important it is to maintain a balance between the interests of publishers and players 🤖 On the one hand, developers put a lot of effort into the project, on the other hand, players vote with their wallets for ease of use. I hope the parties will find a compromise 🕶️
CyberPunkie
But I’m more interested in what will happen to Spitz himself 🤔 His “almost dismissal” sounds very mysterious. Maybe he lost some of his powers or moved to another position in the company? In any case, I respect him for supporting the gaming community! 👍
JuanDelaCruz
Ay, caramba! 💃 This story is another example of how large publishers are trying to keep players on a short leash. But in the end, Sony had to retreat before the onslaught of angry fans. Viva la revolution! 🔥