RiME developer CRIED for TWO DAYS after reading NeoGAF comments

Overview

The video discusses an interview with Edge magazine in which RiME creative director Rubén Rubio says video game criticism—specifically hostile forum commentary—has gone too far.

Rubio reportedly spent time reading NeoGAF threads and, after wading through roughly 2.5 years of user comments about RiME, said he cried for two days, unable to understand the “cruelty” of some accusations.

Why the RiME Backlash Gained Steam

The commentary explains several factors that fueled the backlash:

• Development controversy: RiME was originally announced as a PS4 exclusive, promoted with a gameplay trailer that some NeoGAF users claimed was a faked “bullshot” cinematic—an allegation presented without solid evidence.
• Platform rights change: When the PS4 exclusive deal fell through and Tequila Works reacquired the rights, the game was re-announced as multiplatform, leading to renewed outrage.
• Pricing dispute: Additional anger followed when the Switch version was revealed to cost £10 more than other platforms, with some arguing the game “should never have been made.”

Community Response: Was NeoGAF to Blame?

After the Edge interview, new threads on NeoGAF debated whether the community was at fault. While many users agreed NeoGAF should “chill out,” others argued:

• NeoGAF did nothing wrong, and
• Rubio shouldn’t have read the comments if he didn’t want to get upset.

The video also notes that some NeoGAF users claim forum culture itself causes stress—people being attacked for not sharing popular opinions.

Key Takeaway

The video’s overall message is two-sided:

• It criticizes extreme, personal, and evidence-free harassment, such as “scam” accusations and “bullshot” claims.
• It emphasizes that developers generally shouldn’t actively seek out negative criticism online, since criticism is inevitable once work is made public.

In conclusion, the video argues that while criticism and debate are necessary in games, bullying and cruelty are not.

Presenters or Contributors

• Rubén Rubio — Creative Director, RiME
• Edge — magazine interviewer/source (no individual name given in subtitles)
• Video narrator/host — unnamed (speaks throughout the commentary)