EA clamping down on Battlefront videos
EA has launched a crusade to remove any videos showing off key gameplay details of their upcoming title, Star Wars: Battlefront.This past Thursday, a select number of gamers were allowed to participate in a closed alpha of the anticipated shooter. As part of the agreement, players were told not to share any footage of the game online.
EA has launched a crusade to remove any videos showing off key gameplay details of their upcoming title, Star Wars: Battlefront.
This past Thursday, a select number of gamers were allowed to participate in a closed alpha of the anticipated shooter. As part of the agreement, players were told not to share any footage of the game online.
Many players ignored this edict, however, and countless videos began to appear, showing off new gameplay details for the title.
EA’s “strike team” has taken executive action, removing videos from Youtube, Vimeo, and Daily Action. These videos highlighted some key aspects of the new Star Wars shooter, including a the survival game type and a Walker Assault battle on Hoth.
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