The new superhero shooter “Marvel Rivals” licensed by Marvel Games to be developed by NetEase Games has recently launched Alpha testing However, the testing agreement requires live streams and video creators adhere to “no subjective negative reviews”, which has subsequently caused controversy. social media became a day ago , NetEase apologized to X (Twitter) on the Discord game channel and announced that it would revise the terms and conditions.
Dear Marvel Rivals players,
Today is the third day of the Closed Alpha Test, and we are extremely grateful for all the love and support from the community.
We would like to take this opportunity to address the concerns we have seen regarding the terms of the Content Creator agreement…
– Marvel Rivals (@MarvelRivals) May 13, 2024
The gameplay of “Marvel Confrontation” is similar to Blizzard Entertainment’s “Strike”, focusing on a 6v6 team third-person shooter. All the characters from the Marvel comics are maps and several game modes, such as quick match, pocket world, custom battles , and more.
Many content creators also applied to the official for test certificates, but were asked to agree to unreasonable test protocols according to Seagull, a former “Strike” e-sports player and game streamer (Brandon Larned), including:
- Non-disparagement: Content creators agree not to make public comments or participate in discussions that would bring the game into disrepute. This includes but is not limited to:
a. Make offensive or hurtful comments about any game-related material (such as game features, characters, or music).
b. Make malicious comparisons with competitors, or destroy the game experience or differences of “Marvel Confrontation”, or evaluate the game negatively.
This approach to controlling topical comments is unpleasant, and Seagull is very disappointed crazy.” ” The tweet received 20,000 likes, and a large number of netizens found it unbelievable that NetEase was on terms of freedom to remove speech.
Very disappointed in @MarvelRivals.
Multiple creators requested key codes to access the playtest and are asked to sign a contract.
The contract waives your right to review the game negatively.
Many streamers have signed up without reading just to play
Insanity. pic.twitter.com/c11BUDyka9
— Brandon Larned (@A_Seagull) May 12, 2024
Then NetEase put out the fireThey issued a statement to foreign media PCGamesNIn the game’s Discord message, after receiving feedback from the community, the official realized the “inappropriate and misleading content” in the test protocol and apologized for giving the player an unpleasant experience. – everyone.
“Our position is completely open to suggestions and criticism to improve our games. Our mission is to use these constructive suggestions to make Marvel Contest more suitable to the needs of players.”
NetEase said that the current trial agreement is a “draft” for long-term cooperation with content creators interested in “Marvel Confrontation”. shared with the creation community immediately All terms will not take effect until discussed and agreed upon by both parties.
This test of “Marvel Confrontation” is only held in North America Interested players can contact us via WeChatPre-order for public beta on the official websiteEnglish versionDownload news from the official websiteor income Epic Games Store by Steam Wishlist.
