Marvel Rivals is currently under the testing of closed alpha allowing popular content creators to engage in epic PvP battles and share experience with their audience. However early players are made to sign Non-disparagement that prevents any kind of criticism or negative review.
Popular Twitch content creator Brandom Larned, popularly known by A_Seagull expressed disappointment in comparison with its competitors, and detrimental speech leading to the bad reputation of Marvel Rivals is strictly prohibited. Sadly most creators signed the contract without carefully reading just to get early access and key codes.
Extremely disappointed in @MarvelRivals.
Multiple creators asked for key codes to gain access to the playtest and are asked to sign a contract.
The contract signs away your right to negatively review the game.
Many streamers have signed without reading just to play
Insanity. pic.twitter.com/c11BUDyka9
— Brandon Larned (@A_Seagull) May 12, 2024
Below are the restrictions of Marvel Rivals’ Non-Disparagement contract
- The Content Creator agrees not to make any public statements or engage in discussions that are detrimental to the reputation of the game. This includes, but is not limited to:
- Making disparaging or satirical comments about any game-related material, such as game features, characters, or music.
- Engaging in malicious comparisons with competitors or belittling them. gameplay or differences of “Marvel Rivals” or providing subjective negative reviews of the game.
Another Twitch creator and YouTuber Asmongold TV exposed the terms and conditions of the contract. It seems like sponsored talks where gamers are forced to keep the audience in darkness by picking the positive side of the game.
While there’s a flaw that grants alpha key through direct referral from a close friend without the actual need to be bound by the contract. There has been no official response from the developers yet.
