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The video discusses prevalent issues in the Apex Legends community ahead of a new collection event. Thor and Smash highlight widespread player plans to boycott the event, citing dissatisfaction with EA's anti-cheat measures and specific complaints such as cheaters remotely shutting down PCs—a concern raised by g dolphin, kimchi, and Furia Watson. There is also frustration over player accounts being reset to level one and a generally negative reception to the upcoming Void Reckoning event. Moreover, the video delves into the controversy surrounding the new battle pass by Respawn Entertainment. The speaker notes the lack of acknowledgment from Respawn despite significant community backlash evident through YouTube dislikes and review bombing. They criticize EA's monetization tactics and urge the community to continue voicing their discontent and withholding financial support until meaningful improvements, particularly in server performance and anti-cheat systems, are made. Viewer engagement is encouraged, emphasizing collective action for change.
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In this part of the video, Thor and Smash discuss the new collection event for Apex Legends, which is scheduled to drop tomorrow. They highlight that many players plan to boycott the event and question whether the community will take a stand. They mention ongoing issues in the game, specifically regarding EA’s anti-cheat system. Noteworthy is the problem cited by g dolphin that cheaters can remotely shut down PCs, a concern echoed by community members like kimchi and Furia Watson. Additionally, they discuss the issue of players’ accounts being reset to level one. They also point out the mixed reception to the upcoming Void Reckoning event, which has received a significant number of dislikes and negative reviews, highlighting a growing dissatisfaction within the community.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the ongoing controversy with Respawn Entertainment regarding the new Apex Legends battle pass. Despite multiple reports, Respawn has not acknowledged the issue, leading to community backlash expressed through YouTube dislikes and review bombing. The speaker encourages the community to continue voicing their discontent, particularly as a new event with limited new content and a monetized skin system is about to launch. The speaker criticizes EA’s monetization strategies and stresses that community action is crucial. They hope for improvements in game issues like server problems and anti-cheat measures and urge viewers to withhold financial support until changes are made. The segment concludes with an invitation for viewers to share their opinions on the event and battle pass changes, and a shoutout to the speaker’s editor’s channel.