Fnastic, the study stunned behind The day beforeHe has taken legal actions against the Russian news site Yakutia.info for referring to the game as a “scam.” The demand is produced in the midst of a wide criticism of the management of the study of the study, its use of unpaid voluntary labor and its recent failed campaign of crowdfunding. This movement raises questions about whether the study is trying to restore its reputation or silence from the negative press.
Fntastic is sueing Yakutia.info, a Russian media based in Siberia, for allegedly damaging his reputation when calling The day before A “scam” and accusing the study of copying the mechanics of the game of other titles. Demand states that this terminology misrepresents Fentastic’s work and could deceive readers.
In response, Yakutia.info has defended his reports, stating that the word “scam” is relatively new in the Russian language and lacks a precise legal definition. Since then, the site has modified its articles, replacing the “scam” with “shame” and choosing directly to the influencers instead of paraphrasting their criticisms. Despite these changes, Fntastic continues its legal action.
The lawsuit has raised concerns about the decision of Fantastic to point to Yakutia.info, a relatively small means of communication, instead of international media or larger influencers that have also been critical of The day before. Yakutia.info has suggested that it was indicated due to its limited resources, which makes it easier to legally press. Meanwhile, criticism of the management of Fentastic de The day before It has come from all corners of the game industry, including the main game publications and content creators.
Once the smallest game of desires in Steam, The day before released for overwhelmingly negative reception due to its state of errors, its missing characteristics and deceptive marketing. Many players accused the study of misrepresenting the game, since it failed to fulfill the ambitious experience of MMO promised survival in the pre -launch trailers.
The violent reaction intensified when it was revealed that Fontastic depended largely on the developers of unpaid “volunteers”, a widely condemned practice in the industry. The situation got worse when the study retired The day before From the sale shortly after launch, promoting more accusations of incompetence or poor management.
Despite the consequences of The day beforeFntastic continues to progress with new projects. However, his recent Kickstarter campaign for a physics -based multiplayer game fell flat, raising only $ 2,351 of his $ 15,000 goal. Since then, the study has announced another project and once again is looking for “voluntary” unpaid contributions, reviving criticisms about its commercial practices.
