Jeff Kaplan: Stop Complaining About Games You Won’t Play

Jeff Kaplan Tells Gamers to “Shut the F**k Up” Instead of Criticizing Games They Don’t Play

Former Overwatch director and longtime Blizzard developer Jeff Kaplan is facing backlash after telling gamers to “shut the f**k up” if they criticize games they haven’t played. Kaplan, who spent nearly two decades at Blizzard and became one of the most recognizable developers in the gaming industry during his time leading Overwatch, made the remarks during a March 14 Twitch stream while playing his upcoming project, The Legend of California. Dur…

Jeff Kaplan: Stop Complaining About Games You Won’t Play

The ex-Overwatch director had choice words for people who complain about games they don’t even play

Former Overwatch Director Jeff Kaplan Slams Players Criticizing Games They Don’t Even Play

Former Overwatch Director Jeff Kaplan recently told players to stop complaining about video games they never had an interest in playing. According to the former Blizzard executive, developers do not actually listen to accounts being overwhelmingly negative online. Jeff Kaplan Says Some Players Should “Shut the F Up” Screenshot: Blizzard Entertainment Kaplan originally made the comments while livestreaming his new project The Legends of Californi…

"Shut the F**k Up, No One Cares": Former Overwatch Director Jeff Kaplan Tells Off Gaming's "Nerd Baby Rage" Grifters

Former Overwatch director and one of Blizzard's most well-known developers, Jeff Kaplan, has been in the news a lot recently. Part of that stems from an interview he did where he shared a significant event at Blizzard that was emotionally destructive for him, saying "it broke me," and played a huge role in his departure from the company. The other is the fact that he's making a new game called The Legend of California. As part of the latter poin…

Jeff Kaplan On Gamers Who Criticize Games They Haven't Played: "Shut The F*** Up!"

In a 10-hour livestream showing off his upcoming game, Kaplan shared his thoughts on both game development, and players themselves.