Rapper PACT Embroiled in Copyright Controversy with 'Love in Deep Space' Game Developers
Singer PACT has found himself at the center of a controversy after releasing a diss track aimed at the popular mobile game "恋与深空" (Love in Deep Space). The track, which was posted on his Weibo account on August 26, used footage from the game and made derogatory comments about its age verification system, calling it "形同虚设" (essentially useless). The post quickly went viral, garnering over 3.44 million views, 141,000 comments, 35,000 shares, and 1.66 million likes.
27 August 2024
However, the game's operator, Shanghai Diekatou Network Technology Co., Ltd., was quick to respond. The company claimed that PACT's post infringed on their copyright, constitutes libel, and damaged the reputation of both the game and its players. They demanded that PACT apologize and remove the post, and warned that they would take "all necessary measures" to protect their rights.
The company has since released a formal statement, declaring that they will "pursue the matter to the end" and "seek justice through the law". In response to the fallout, PACT deleted the post, but not before it had sparked a heated debate online, with many users criticizing PACT's behavior as an attempt to provoke a dispute.
The drama surrounding the dispute has taken a turn for the absurd, with many netizens laughing at PACT's hasty deletion of the post after receiving a lawyer's letter from the game developer. "The most hilarious thing is that PACT thought he could just diss the game and get away with it," wrote one netizen. "He didn't realize that the game's developer would come after him with a lawyer's letter. It's like he's waking up from a dream, 'wait, what's going on?'"
The incident has also drawn attention from other celebrities and music critics, who have weighed in on the issue. The game developer has vowed to take further action, including filing a lawsuit, if PACT does not comply with their demands. The company has also urged the public not to share or disseminate the offending content to avoid violating relevant laws.
The online debate has also drawn in other celebrities and influencers, with some expressing support for PACT and others criticizing his actions. The incident has raised questions about the boundaries between free speech and copyright infringement, as well as the responsibilities of public figures in the digital age.
As the situation continues to unfold, it remains to be seen how the parties involved will resolve their differences. One thing is certain, however: the online community will be watching closely, eager to see how this drama plays out. The game developer's statement has been viewed over 344 million times, with many netizens expressing their opinions on the matter. The engagement metrics for the incident are staggering, with over 14.1 million comments, 3.5 million shares, and 166 million likes on Weibo alone.