In any other circumstance I'd say that this isn't going to matter in the grand scheme of things, but the music is such an integral and highly praised part of DOOM, this can't go without making...
In any other circumstance I'd say that this isn't going to matter in the grand scheme of things, but the music is such an integral and highly praised part of DOOM, this can't go without making waves. If anything, Gordon probably only wants his reputation back to keep working in the industry, I can imagine the reddit post had a real impact on his career financially as well, doxxing aside.
I imagine Id right now is being silent to prepare a response. The question is if they will bury him in lawsuits or if they will let it go to avoid public scrutiny.
There's bringing receipts to an argument and there's bringing the entire file cabinet as a bludgeoning weapon. Sheesh. If this is true, absolutely insane that Marty and id software behave the way...
There's bringing receipts to an argument and there's bringing the entire file cabinet as a bludgeoning weapon. Sheesh.
If this is true, absolutely insane that Marty and id software behave the way they did. All they EVER had to do was pay Marty (a drop in the bucket for them) and take down the reddit post. Mick would have made them a banger soundtrack and made them more money and everyone would be happy. Instead manager's ego was so high up in the clouds they would rather burn bridges with everyone, fans included. Unreal.
Such a shame that they would do this to Mick, one of the nicest people on the planet and one of the best musicians/composers. I know he will be fine, his work and reputation are basically sealed...
Such a shame that they would do this to Mick, one of the nicest people on the planet and one of the best musicians/composers. I know he will be fine, his work and reputation are basically sealed in my opinion.
The tone of this makes my skin crawl. I know it's not healthy to get invested in this kind of drama, but seriously, how the hell do they get away with calling the post "one-sided and unjust" when...
The tone of this makes my skin crawl. I know it's not healthy to get invested in this kind of drama, but seriously, how the hell do they get away with calling the post "one-sided and unjust" when it's a direct response to their choice to publicly trash him on reddit? A fairly measured and (given the circumstances) professional response with stacks of supporting evidence, at that.
As for saying they "unequivocally support Marty, Chad, and the team", it seems like the dates on the contracts and file metadata should be enough to undermine that attitude regardless of how any interpersonal issues pan out, no? That's an incredibly strong statement to make if there's any chance at all it was their fuck up, and proving that it was their fuck up seems as simple as confirming that the contract wasn't sent out until after the announcement and checking who signed off on using the unpaid assets in the game.
I saw this on reddit earlier and someone had helpfully suggested what they should have said:
I saw this on reddit earlier and someone had helpfully suggested what they should have said:
We here at Bethesda are troubled by the allegations made by Mick Gordon and promise they will be investigated thoroughly. We are saddened by the dissolution of this professional relationship and strongly oppose any personal attacks made by or against ANY party involved.
This is a reputational nuclear warhead for Id.
Right? Who would choose to work with them after this?
In any other circumstance I'd say that this isn't going to matter in the grand scheme of things, but the music is such an integral and highly praised part of DOOM, this can't go without making waves. If anything, Gordon probably only wants his reputation back to keep working in the industry, I can imagine the reddit post had a real impact on his career financially as well, doxxing aside.
I imagine Id right now is being silent to prepare a response. The question is if they will bury him in lawsuits or if they will let it go to avoid public scrutiny.
There's bringing receipts to an argument and there's bringing the entire file cabinet as a bludgeoning weapon. Sheesh.
If this is true, absolutely insane that Marty and id software behave the way they did. All they EVER had to do was pay Marty (a drop in the bucket for them) and take down the reddit post. Mick would have made them a banger soundtrack and made them more money and everyone would be happy. Instead manager's ego was so high up in the clouds they would rather burn bridges with everyone, fans included. Unreal.
Such a shame that they would do this to Mick, one of the nicest people on the planet and one of the best musicians/composers. I know he will be fine, his work and reputation are basically sealed in my opinion.
Bethesda's official response:
https://twitter.com/bethesda/status/1592971214817222656
The tone of this makes my skin crawl. I know it's not healthy to get invested in this kind of drama, but seriously, how the hell do they get away with calling the post "one-sided and unjust" when it's a direct response to their choice to publicly trash him on reddit? A fairly measured and (given the circumstances) professional response with stacks of supporting evidence, at that.
As for saying they "unequivocally support Marty, Chad, and the team", it seems like the dates on the contracts and file metadata should be enough to undermine that attitude regardless of how any interpersonal issues pan out, no? That's an incredibly strong statement to make if there's any chance at all it was their fuck up, and proving that it was their fuck up seems as simple as confirming that the contract wasn't sent out until after the announcement and checking who signed off on using the unpaid assets in the game.
this feels unusually aggressive and accusatory for corporate PR speak. I wonder who wrote it?
I saw this on reddit earlier and someone had helpfully suggested what they should have said: