Mike Talks about Stepping Away from World of Warcraft

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  • @aleywqs
    @aleywqs 3 роки тому +166

    Preach's channel was the only one I didn't unsub after quitting wow, because he always found interesting things to talk about, I wish you guys all the success in your new path!

    • @aleywqs
      @aleywqs 3 роки тому +1

      @@thentil That's a great idea, I often forget about that.

    • @LillaLue91
      @LillaLue91 3 роки тому +1

      Same

    • @marioStortuga
      @marioStortuga 3 роки тому +2

      Same reason I stayed

    • @bengough6955
      @bengough6955 3 роки тому +1

      Same. Good for him for walking away. Game hasn't been good for a while now and this is really bad

  • @Cendude308
    @Cendude308 3 роки тому +470

    This is actually hard to watch and I have 100% respect for what youre saying here.

    • @GamingDualities
      @GamingDualities 3 роки тому

      just another content farmer jumping on train nothing new. u know who is even more scammier? people that make fake sexual accusations and play victims to ruin some else carrer. they are making it worse for the real victims. feels like u all sheeps repeating some information that no1 knows if it is actually true or not. u all act like u are fighting against harassment while in fact probably just supporting another nutjob girl who plays vicitm and make false accusations to ruin others life

    • @bradmiles1984
      @bradmiles1984 3 роки тому +12

      @@GamingDualities Maybe you don't want to deal with reality. There was a 2 year investigation and evidence was found. It has been verified by many employees what was going on. This isn't one random female employee making accusations.

    • @GamingDualities
      @GamingDualities 3 роки тому

      @@bradmiles1984 what evidence

    • @bradmiles1984
      @bradmiles1984 3 роки тому +5

      @@GamingDualities You'll find out when it is released in court. There was a 2 year investigation by the state before they brought suit against activision blizzard. They aren't going to do that unless there is substantial evidence they acquired during the investigation. This isn't a single person suing blizzard, it's a lawsuit brought by state officials. Outside of that dozens and dozens of employees and ex-employees have publicly admitted that it is true about the things that were going on. This isn't a case of he said she said where a single employee made accusations. The accusations have been around for years but they quietly took care of them.

    • @greenarcangel
      @greenarcangel 3 роки тому +5

      @@GamingDualities fucking read, inform your self, don't be happy in your ignorance. Let apart the sue and all the mistreatment of their employees... The fucking game its bad and boring and they like it this way and you better pay the money to enjoy their minimum effort on make it.

  • @scrappybristol2011
    @scrappybristol2011 3 роки тому +508

    End of an Era, beginning of a new one.

    • @KutluMizrak
      @KutluMizrak 3 роки тому +17

      Reborn, one might say.

    • @lynxace1602
      @lynxace1602 3 роки тому +5

      Every ending is simply a new beginning - anonymous

    • @darius8652
      @darius8652 3 роки тому +2

      either reborn activition blizzard or beginning of a New World.

    • @lewisgarland8281
      @lewisgarland8281 3 роки тому +3

      I think blizzard hitting rock bottom is exactly what we need in order to build this game back up from the the ground up.

    • @lordhughmungus
      @lordhughmungus 3 роки тому +10

      A seventh astral era, perhaps.

  • @Berthier90
    @Berthier90 3 роки тому +301

    He decided and i respect his decision. Still gonna Watch him.

    • @csimmeri
      @csimmeri 3 роки тому +17

      I'll probably watch more now tbh

    • @jeremy244
      @jeremy244 3 роки тому +5

      I look forward to new creations of Drama Time

    • @nolabets3130
      @nolabets3130 3 роки тому

      I'm not going to watch him because honestly I don't like his personality enough to do that, it's not the same as asmongold where he is the main show, preach is a really good wow analyst because he came from that high end part of WoW, im a woe player so I came here to get legit insight from a dude with 14 years experience, no point now.

    • @CosmicCleric
      @CosmicCleric 3 роки тому +3

      @@nolabets3130 he can't give that kind of analysis with other video games?

    • @ryaneckert6568
      @ryaneckert6568 3 роки тому +3

      Preach has been my favorite variety game streamer for many years. Looking forward to more of that in the future, best of luck, Mike. Enjoy yourself

  • @matheusmterra
    @matheusmterra 3 роки тому +89

    This is actually heartbreaking, but Mike actually gave voice to what was brewing inside my brain.
    Whatever the direction Preach Gaming takes I'll be there. The end of an era but also the beginning of something new and wonderful.

    • @AuntSally1
      @AuntSally1 3 роки тому +2

      I agree a very sad video

    • @PetriAL
      @PetriAL 3 роки тому +1

      Preach is/was such an amazing WoW creator, no clickbaits just extremely well pointed out opinions. I am so going to miss his WoW-stuff, but indeed, I will not turn my back on Mike. :)

  • @DarthYogurt
    @DarthYogurt 3 роки тому +308

    Preach going off and saying f*ck you made my day.

    • @UDav-kh2bd
      @UDav-kh2bd 3 роки тому +7

      I felt those. Felt to the point where I started saying it with him.

    • @iamrichlol
      @iamrichlol 3 роки тому +2

      Timestamp?

    • @iamrichlol
      @iamrichlol 3 роки тому +5

      @5:33 found it

    • @jeCktHeReal
      @jeCktHeReal 3 роки тому

      I bet it did you loser

    • @polluxkhansado6813
      @polluxkhansado6813 3 роки тому +3

      Hell yeah it did, he had the courage to say it

  • @xzBorn_
    @xzBorn_ 3 роки тому +137

    27:38 ”This game gave me a lot.”
    You don’t owe the game a single thing. None of us do.

    • @dzelman444
      @dzelman444 3 роки тому +15

      You paid for it and put time into it and you got value for it. That's it.

    • @UDav-kh2bd
      @UDav-kh2bd 3 роки тому +16

      You are taking it to literally. We obviously don’t owe anything, however he was able to make a career out of it. He is just paying homage to a game that at a time, captivated all of us. And now, it’s a just a complete shit show. R.I.P AZeroth. It’s been a wild ride.

    • @TheAssirra
      @TheAssirra 3 роки тому +2

      This sounds good on paper but not entirely true.
      This game gave me now 15 year long friends.
      Not to mention that back in my dark depression days of getting bullied for years it was the 1 thing to focus on to forget about that.
      Without wow, i would probably no longer be alive.

    • @Lexacus_94
      @Lexacus_94 3 роки тому +1

      @@TheAssirra I understand what you're saying, but that doesn't mean that you owing the game your friends means you can't move on. The game was great 15 years ago and the friendships you made shouldn't depend on whether you guys play WoW or not.
      You've changed and the game has too. And its not the same game, not the same developing team, not the same company.
      Try to find what made you feel good back then in something else, don't be still in waiting for WoW to be reborn from its ashes, or you'll sink with it.
      Lastly, not to be rude, but seek medical help if you feel like wanting to end it. It's helping me a ton.

    • @TheAssirra
      @TheAssirra 3 роки тому +1

      @@Lexacus_94 oh i know and those days are over, otherwise i wouldn't talk about it on public forum.
      My point was that this game brought a lot of joy for a lot of people so it's not that easy to go.

  • @Totalcomms
    @Totalcomms 3 роки тому +95

    Chin up Preach, totally respect your decision and pretty much agree with everything you said about WoW. Whatever you do I know you will keep entertaining us mate👍

  • @sleepydruid100
    @sleepydruid100 3 роки тому +74

    Watching this was so heartbreaking.

  • @UMCorian
    @UMCorian 3 роки тому +119

    No one with a lick of sense would have faulted you for staying with WOW a bit longer. Your entire angle has been wow. Pivoting radically is extremely brave and risky. I for one will be supporting you and watching all your videos even if you decide to cover a game I hate... I'll just auto play the vid making sure to click the ads.

    • @12345Granada
      @12345Granada 3 роки тому +3

      nah, he makes almost no money from youtube and most of his twitch is variety content already.

    • @ScorpionP2C
      @ScorpionP2C 3 роки тому +2

      So brave, so stronk. LOL

    • @opmnz
      @opmnz 3 роки тому +4

      @@12345Granada yep, Preach has been moving away from WoW for ages now. If this didn't happen he'd have to keep making wow content occaisonally just to not alienate his core audiance, but now he gets to ditch wow and it makes him look good for doing it.

  • @jaimecalatayud8816
    @jaimecalatayud8816 3 роки тому +72

    Preach, it would be an honor for so many other games to be cover by you! I hope I see going you into other games. All my love and respect champion! 💜

    • @georgelane7660
      @georgelane7660 3 роки тому +1

      100%. There are so many cool games being made at the moment, and so many great videos to be made about them. Cant wait to see what you do.

  • @mrmantup69420
    @mrmantup69420 3 роки тому +93

  • @VeePlaysMMO
    @VeePlaysMMO 3 роки тому +39

    As someone who feels the same about a lot of the stuff you've said, I can't do anything but get behind this. My understanding of the game, the community I'm speaking to, and the experience with the game itself, are a lot smaller - but as someone passionate about creating the content I love, and being in the community of the game I love, I understand. And that's why I left. That's why so many of us left.
    We, people with families who depend on us to put the food on the table, people who directly depend upon the content being served to us, people with teams behind us. People who have things to lose, yet cannot justify making content that exhausts us.
    The tone of your voice cuts deep for me, as this whole video is spoken from the heart. The love you've demonstrated for this game and its community is so overflowing and contagious; I simply cannot believe it's come to this. I listened to the whole thing and I've unapologetically cried on multiple occasions throughout it.
    I'm so exhausted from this immersion break, knowing I'll never log into World of Warcraft again without seeing it as a product - not a very good one at the moment, and made under horrendous circumstances. The world for me has shattered. It's become nothing but a place to log into. And I can't even do that, as the personal trauma, memories and experiences kick in whenever I do, making me physically ill when I think about them. That's what the game and the state of the company has made me feel. Triggers, bad memories, and stuff I don't ever want to think about again. And I'm left heartbroken.
    Thank you for your honesty. I, like many others, will follow your content - for you.

  • @Swagswag837
    @Swagswag837 3 роки тому +34

    Not gonna lie, I'd still be subbed to you regardless because I actually enjoy your content and what you stand for. I think you have handled the entirety of the decline of wow with more poise then others and have tested and provided feedback respectfully but a relationship goes two ways. Il still be here for you buddy, do what makes you happy and what keeps you with a good head of hair

  • @freakindamnshiki
    @freakindamnshiki 3 роки тому +89

    even Square, when XIV was released like shit stopped subs for a while, and started working on a new version, and on top of that for the players that kept playing and paying until the end have, to this day, cheaper subscriptions, It is hard to looks to the other side of the fence and see people being treated well, and having fun while in this side everyone feels more and more miserable

    • @buscava
      @buscava 3 роки тому +12

      Yah when 1.0 turned out garbage they shut the store down and made it free. Then made the game exploding actual Canon.

    • @cas6382
      @cas6382 3 роки тому +8

      You also got a special legacy back tattoo on your character to mark them as an original from 1.0 which is pretty badass. I've only seen 1 person with it in all my time playing since ARR launch but its so freaking cool.

    • @shinon748
      @shinon748 3 роки тому +3

      @@cas6382 you can toggle it off with a special emote. I have mine off since I don't like how it looks.

    • @rivertam711
      @rivertam711 3 роки тому +1

      Remember square Enix fired a victim of workplace sexual harassment instead of doing anything to help them and no one gave a shit. The grass is not greener because it’s better, you just are unaware of what lies in the dirt.

    • @TheSilverwing999
      @TheSilverwing999 3 роки тому +2

      Square enix is god awful as well. You know that right? Don't put companies on pedestals. You will be disappointed.

  • @sicus5D
    @sicus5D 3 роки тому +75

    I have to admit, quitting wow was a tough choice that I never thought I would make. I also really hope that your content survives. I, personally, only watch your wow content because for a long time that was the only game I cared to take content in for. I presume a lot of your viewers are the same. I hope that there's a silver lining for you, for both of us, after this.

    • @Velshin1986
      @Velshin1986 3 роки тому +3

      That is because you lack vision and casual....I have been playing video games since the 80s WoW is not the only game that I used to play (Yes I quit the game recently and never looking back) in the end it is a video game. If you cant quit the game or find it hard? then that is totally your fault not the game fault no offense. You need to have self control over your life.

    • @AbigatorM
      @AbigatorM 3 роки тому +10

      @@Velshin1986 i absolutely disagree. If you put years of effort into something it is not always easy to leave all your progress and achievments behind + nostalgia. There is a reason why in so many toxic relationships people keep beeing together.

    • @coreydillon4330
      @coreydillon4330 3 роки тому

      It’s about not supporting a company that treats the community that built the pedestal they stand on for granted and treating the allegations like one big joke.

    • @TheAssirra
      @TheAssirra 3 роки тому +6

      @@Velshin1986 insulting somone with "no offence" is still insulting asshole

    • @Evilminiature
      @Evilminiature 3 роки тому +1

      @@Velshin1986 You prove to everyone that you are either a young person with little to no life experience or just dumb as a tree.

  • @Chinfrimm
    @Chinfrimm 3 роки тому +36

    Thanks for everything Mike, I'm following your content wherever you go. I can't support Blizzard any more, it's like watching an old friend just become addicted to meth

  • @Harry-dh2pm
    @Harry-dh2pm 3 роки тому +48

    I think this is the start of something beautiful. I'm an OG, I want to see the excited, hopeful preach of Cata and early MoP. I'm sure we'll see that with mostly non-WoW videos.
    IMO, your USP is really the unashamed geek min maxed. I'd love to see you try your hand at speedrunning N64 games, or blindfolded bioshock, or w/e.
    GG Blizz, no fucking re.

    • @michaelbeleut6480
      @michaelbeleut6480 3 роки тому +3

      I remember Preach videos from back then. Me along with him and everyone else was happy to play WoW and pretty much everything else related to it. The way the game is now makes me not want to sit at my PC and delete everything Blizzard related.
      I know this is a bit off from the post, but I recently bought a bunch of games from the Steam sale and I have to tell you, playing Shadow of the Tomb Raider and other games makes me feel extremely happy compared to when I’m playing WoW. The happiness of playing WoW went into the bin a bit ago. The only tiny bit of happiness I got was during Legion, nothing since.

  • @shadowlife15
    @shadowlife15 3 роки тому +15

    Even if you never cover WoW again it will be ok for me, watching you play other games was incredible and I honestly enjoyed it more!
    Your divinity playthrough, fallout, and more were so fun to watch. I'm here for you man!

  • @shanoer82
    @shanoer82 3 роки тому +19

    Feels like I'm watching drama time BUT it is all of us.

  • @jacquiboda
    @jacquiboda 3 роки тому +16

    Unsubbed a month ago to play ff14. Love it. Glad I was already gone in light of the latest.

  • @someoneelse307
    @someoneelse307 3 роки тому +84

    Will probably watch Preach more that he is dropping WoW now.

    • @zeening
      @zeening 3 роки тому +5

      same here man, couldnt stand seeing people propping this dog shit up so hard after what blizz has done to the game, all this insanity aside.

  • @rurouni4974
    @rurouni4974 3 роки тому +291

    The disgust in his face while talking about wow and blizzard speak volumes.

    • @Ben-gq9tx
      @Ben-gq9tx 3 роки тому +5

      Yeah, most of the videos that covered it felt more like people milking it for views. Mike is the first content creator i see covering this that actually looks as if he really feels for the victims.

    • @GamingDualities
      @GamingDualities 3 роки тому

      u know who is even more scammier? people that make fake sexual accusations and play victims to ruin some else carrer. they are making it worse for the real victims. feels like u all sheeps repeating some information that no1 knows if it is actually true or not. u all act like u are fighting against harassment while in fact probably just supporting another nutjob girl who plays vicitm and make false accusations to ruin others life

    • @ProffNinja
      @ProffNinja 3 роки тому +10

      @@GamingDualities are you really suggesting that it’s all bs? And literal government investigations into the company is all fake evidence?

    • @GamingDualities
      @GamingDualities 3 роки тому

      @@ProffNinja who even is state of California a? some old fools? 2 girls and 1 simp going together on court? tell me? just because it is "the state of california" or because they say it is 2 year investigation..that doesn't mean sheet...that doesn't give it any more credibility...u all are acting like we have some proof while we have 0 of them,...we haven't ehar a single proof of sexual abuse...it is all probably another fake accusation and girls playing vicitm... won't be the first time... look at all these sheep content creators jumping on hate train what a joke is this social media...and where is proof the suicide has anything to do with the situation? it is all just another bullsheet. People spreading misinformation around...information spreading so quickly no1 has a clue what is true or not anymore... too any,loopholes... u are all acting like sheeps...thinking u are fighting against harassment while in reality just supporting another dimbo making fake accusations to ruin others life,... won't be the first time...

    • @toonasandwiches
      @toonasandwiches 3 роки тому +5

      @@GamingDualities blizzard won't hire u bro take ur meds

  • @bigman8876
    @bigman8876 3 роки тому +69

    I don’t watch Preach because of WoW, I watch the channel because of Preach.

    • @hosemarino
      @hosemarino 3 роки тому

      I came because of WoW news when SL alpha/beta cycles started, definitely stayed because of Mike's charisma.

    • @apharys8921
      @apharys8921 3 роки тому

      Same, I stopped playing WoW a while ago but Preach is always a baller.

    • @jaeger5529
      @jaeger5529 3 роки тому

      Preach is a fuckin loser

  • @rogerarayasaborio549
    @rogerarayasaborio549 3 роки тому +23

    Off. This was rough, I wish the best for you and yours.

  • @jedichotc9071
    @jedichotc9071 3 роки тому +6

    Mad respect... definitely going to continue to watch... can't wait to see what's to come!

  • @thomlingard7666
    @thomlingard7666 3 роки тому +20

    Your own morals and values are so important to staying sane, especially in this line of work - we're all here for you and your entertainment talent and personality, not for the game alone ❤️

  • @Aegishand
    @Aegishand 3 роки тому +5

    Love you and your team and family and will continue to support and admire your character and creativity. Thanks for all you do and have been through. Legend Mike.

  • @PanicRolling
    @PanicRolling 3 роки тому +17

    Preach, I personally love your content in spite of the fact that it's mostly WoW content, not because of it.
    I'd much rather watch you doing things you're excited about and proud to cover.

  • @animelytical8354
    @animelytical8354 3 роки тому +17

    The "You're part of the problem" bollocks. Customers can simultaneously be disgusted and realise that the customers are not going to get content in a game they are subscribed to because of total creeps and incompetent leadership with no respect for their employees.
    If people don't care, then whatever. That's not most people.

    • @Hekk.
      @Hekk. 3 роки тому

      I'd say that employee that said customers wanting their paid for products are part of the problem, is even bigger part of the problem - if the accusations were true, I feel for them, but I still want my products, its not my problem company had issues, shouldve come out with accusations sooner or outright quit instead of just making game shittier and shittier and blaming customers.

  • @onyxian4978
    @onyxian4978 3 роки тому +3

    Mike, I looked up to you and it helped me become a mythic raider in WoW. I even managed to get a CE! I respect your decision and understand your frustrations. I clinged onto the game since 2006, and to see Blizzard in this state is devastating. I am probably going to have to say goodbye to this game for good. Wish you the best of luck and can’t wait to see what you do next!

  • @brookspn
    @brookspn 3 роки тому +12

    I don't watch this channel for his WoW content. I watch it because Mike and the gang make good content. And, really, if y'all can make content this good about a game this bad, I can't wait to see what you do with games that are actually good.

  • @aimscoes5756
    @aimscoes5756 3 роки тому +5

    Good Job man. There is a feature in something else as well, i have moved on long time ago and i am happy to see you do this as well.

  • @kriscotter8545
    @kriscotter8545 3 роки тому +65

    Preach sounds like he’s just gotten out of a toxic relationship and is finally going to find himself

    • @AbigatorM
      @AbigatorM 3 роки тому

      Funny enough i used the exact same words when i wrote to jesse cox that i switched to FF14

    • @matthewkeating6970
      @matthewkeating6970 3 роки тому

      Another game with a subscription model? Try guild wars free till u need an expansion (the expansions go sideways not up).

    • @Kalsimir
      @Kalsimir 3 роки тому

      @@matthewkeating6970 subscription fees aren’t the issue

    • @AGrumpyWitch
      @AGrumpyWitch 3 роки тому

      100% how I feel about quitting Wow.

  • @p4ttl344
    @p4ttl344 3 роки тому +35

    if you're covering a variety of different games then you'll gain more viewers i look forward to watching them

    • @enragedsun1826
      @enragedsun1826 3 роки тому +1

      Yeah I honestly stopped watching Preach when I personally quit WoW and if he's planning on covering other games I'll 100% start watching again.

  • @MorbidBloodshed
    @MorbidBloodshed 2 роки тому +2

    note to self: whenever you get excited or hyped about a new expansion: watch this video again to clear your head.

  • @Truecaveman1999
    @Truecaveman1999 3 роки тому +20

    Not a huge wow player since high school, but my buddies and I would sub for a month or two and play every now and again. Not gonna do that again, but I’ll still watch Preach. Good on you for putting your foot down.

  • @truetype80
    @truetype80 3 роки тому +10

    You are totally strong enough to get through this, especially on UA-cam, I will up my subscription amount to keep your ass a float, I will watch you do/ play just about anything.

  • @stabthebunny3661
    @stabthebunny3661 3 роки тому +5

    I have never turned on youtube notifications until just now. I have so much respect for what you are doing and will support you and your team. Keep being amazing and the community will have your back.

  • @volishun
    @volishun 3 роки тому +2

    End of an era for sure. We all appreciate everything you do bro. Definitely excited for what you have next. Good luck to you!

  • @NostalgiaXV
    @NostalgiaXV 3 роки тому +3

    Mike feels so bloody tired here, and it's easy to see why. Good luck, Mike. Thanks for all the years :) you've been my favourite WoW content creator, and I've come back to the game a few times just due to your coverage. I'll happily tune in to new stuff.

  • @jakobcoggin9483
    @jakobcoggin9483 3 роки тому +6

    Respect your decision Mike. Most of us will still watch your content for you and your entertainment value. Glad you took a solid stance and tell it how it is.

  • @nacujo
    @nacujo 3 роки тому +31

    I really appreciate your honesty. There really isn’t a single good thing to say about wow right now. The game is so bad.

  • @warhammerguy
    @warhammerguy 3 роки тому +16

    Big props and respect to you Preach.
    Not many people would be brave enough to step away from the main thing that made their channel and their livelihood.
    But i think you and your team will do fine.
    You are not the first wow channel that has successfully stepped away from wow and you wont be the last.

  • @simmimon
    @simmimon 3 роки тому +3

    "I'm so fucking sad". I feel that right now. Been playing for so long like many of us. It's hard to support a company where they treat their employees so poorly on top of the game being not very good.

  • @ImDissonance
    @ImDissonance 3 роки тому +10

    I will always watch your content Mike regardless of what you cover.

  • @georgisaksson7500
    @georgisaksson7500 3 роки тому +10

    I totally agree with you, just stopped my subscription, sick of this and it seems every day there comes more shit, and their response is terrible. Love your show and hope this works out for the best, good luck with everything in the future.

  • @Koroto
    @Koroto 3 роки тому

    Never thought I'd see Preach step away from Wow, it really is an end of an era. Thank you for being so honest with us, the "how can you fuck this up so bad" line really struck me, how can you go from the Legion that, although flawed, was miles ahead in terms of systems, (content wise it just had 1.5x the dev time, so that's obvious) to BfA where every single system had to be reworked. What's finally pushing me away is how the game is essentially a waste of time to play until the last patch, why create anima saying that it will last the xpac if you open the flood gates a few months later, why gate torghast, why create a mount that takes hours to get that allows you to traverse the maw if the restriction gets waved soon there after etc etc. I just don't feel like my time is being rewarded, if anything, its being punished.
    Can't wait to see where you take the channel next Preach, us MMO folk may finally have a few titles to look forward to with Ashes, New World etc.

  • @mistapinion7595
    @mistapinion7595 3 роки тому +8

    I love the Legacy videos. Some of my favorite videos on YT.

  • @jacobkohute3432
    @jacobkohute3432 3 роки тому +3

    Brother, you took me years ago from a team that couldn't kill normal killrog deadeye, to a mythic raid leader with world rank 1 parses. Thank you and I'll be with you laughing and enjoying your content till the sun no longer shines!

  • @otone7seven
    @otone7seven 3 роки тому +6

    How do Blizzard even come back from this man? Crazy, Mike you've been the main person fueling my passion for wow, from the webshows to the guides. Thank you for everything. Will look forward to whatever you do

    • @The_Yukki
      @The_Yukki 3 роки тому +2

      They will, they'll hire more women to show how reformed they are and ppl will forget about it. People asked "how will they come back from it" after fallout 76 fiasco, and yet noone speaks about it now. (and no i'm not saying it's comparable in scope)
      Internet is fast to jump on to something and even faster to forget. Case will be either won or lost or settled (let's be honest it'll be mostlikely settled), after the news of "case against blizzard goes nowhere cause ppl were in it for the money not the principle and agreed to the settlement" it'll take a month or two and ppl will forget. It is what it is

    • @JDmix123
      @JDmix123 3 роки тому

      @@The_Yukki well that’s the point you can’t have white makes running activision blizzard for all eternity can you?? Bunch of sexist men.

    • @vicc6790
      @vicc6790 3 роки тому +1

      @@The_Yukki No they won't, like Preach said, even in a world without the lawsuit, the decisions being made in the game are already killing it. The lawsuit just pushed pretty much everyone over the edge now. Blizzard is incapable of making a good game anymore, it's over.

    • @alexgosser5587
      @alexgosser5587 3 роки тому

      @@vicc6790 Eh never say never.
      Bad cultures can decimate a company - lawsuits can force changes - or crash and burn. We will just have to wait to see what happens

    • @jamieweir645
      @jamieweir645 3 роки тому

      @@JDmix123 Pepelaugh

  • @nickjohnson398
    @nickjohnson398 3 роки тому +1

    Prech idk if you'll ever see this but I started watching ur videos back in 2011 when I was 11 years old and I'm 20 now. The "I guess you win Blizzard" part really hit me hard because your th person who got me into WoW all those years ago, thank you for maintaining such a high standard of quality all of these years and I'm pretty much down for whatever game you decide to cover next as I stick around for you and you content style, not the game you cover.

  • @xzygy
    @xzygy 3 роки тому +4

    fwiw, as a patreon supporter, my not going anywhere is stronger today, though it was already pretty strong. For the information that both of us have right now, I believe that you're making the right call.

  • @darkrai6543
    @darkrai6543 3 роки тому +2

    It needed saying. I look forward to the future, and I think it says something about you, preach, and about the quality of your team, that when you were listing the projects ahead I honestly look forward to those more than what we might have had otherwise.

  • @0ldfan480
    @0ldfan480 3 роки тому +24

    I feel so bad for Mike, He sounds sooo defeated. Best wishes bud.

    • @isabellekawczynski2864
      @isabellekawczynski2864 3 роки тому

      Those are really tears glistening in his eyes as he talks.

    • @buscava
      @buscava 3 роки тому

      Yah this is honestly brutal

  • @vintagetimmy1893
    @vintagetimmy1893 3 роки тому

    Wow this truly broke my heart to watch, back when I started playing WoW almost 10 years ago, Preach was the 1st real channel I came across with his knowledgeable class guides. I came for the class guides but stayed for Mike's, Ghost's, & Emma's personalities. This was before Preach's first born son Max was even born lol. Ben (the dog) was the baby at that time. I remember the transmog competitions, the PG & Ghost shows/New Years specials, the Drama times, and all the amazing memories I've shared with them both. I will make sure I support PG even more for taking this difficult stance. My raiding guild disbanded about a week before 9.1 was announced after raiding together for 3+ years, love you Mike, and appreciate all the time you put in over the last 10 years.

  • @guradem6133
    @guradem6133 3 роки тому +3

    Fecking hell, even the old guard is retreating now. I was always sad i stopped playing at the end of WotLK but now I'm starting to think i did the right thing.

    • @NunYurbis
      @NunYurbis 3 роки тому

      Most of the old guard quit the game half a decade ago, if not longer...
      As someone that played wow since the friends and family-alpha testing, most of the big, recognizable names have been gone since a bit after WotLK at the latest, Preach was basically the only old one still giving them the benefit of the doubt, despite the game being utter shit for a decade.

  • @manofculture8225
    @manofculture8225 3 роки тому +2

    Still gonna watch buddy. You have earned my loyalty for sure. Class act and all around good dude brother. Keep up the good fight.

  • @txmits507
    @txmits507 3 роки тому +7

    A lot of us show up to hear you chit chat at us :) Hope things transition well.

  • @ManOfSteel445
    @ManOfSteel445 3 роки тому +2

    Thanks for saying everything many of us have been thinking for a while Mike. Power to you and thanks for being great. As far as your interviews and such, I completely believe you are fair as well. Blizzard needs a reality check and the only way to help them is to be honest -- you're one of the few that are and have always been with them.
    Take care and know that your community supports your decisions and we're here for the long haul. Respect.

  • @AlexCoombes123
    @AlexCoombes123 3 роки тому +15

    I am thinking of leaving also. Wishing you all the best Mike, you carried WoW for a long time.

  • @FlowFuzz
    @FlowFuzz 3 роки тому +2

    I think it shows a hell of a lot of integrity for you to be stepping away from WoW Mike. You're a man of principle and I have nothing but respect for that. I'll be sticking around for any game you decide to dive into next.

  • @TheKSUspartan
    @TheKSUspartan 3 роки тому +11

    I watched preach long before I started wow and I plan on watching him for ages after. I do selfishly really hope to see him dip his toe into ffxiv. I unsubbed from wow back in April and picked up ffxiv at the beginning of June, ever since I’ve fallen in love with it he’s been the content creator I want to see give it a go the most.

    • @orbitalstitch
      @orbitalstitch 3 роки тому +1

      Mike and people like myself loved wow at least in the last 10 years because of the high-end raid content, and speaking as someone that's now playing ffxiv while loving it for different reasons, it's just not the same.
      Ultimate raids haven't yet crossed that line for me of novelty/difficulty/teamwork that I've experienced with WoW.

    • @TheKSUspartan
      @TheKSUspartan 3 роки тому +1

      @@orbitalstitchI can’t quite speak on this yet since I haven’t tried Eden’s Promise or The Epic of Alexander yet (I’ll probably be caught up with the main story today and then start working through Eden first). I can say I quit wow out of frustration as soon as my guild got cutting edge and I was ready to quit the instant SLG died really. The ultimate raids seem to be basically equivalent to mythic end bosses in difficulty. I think I’ll be fine with a well crafted and balanced last boss when everything around the raiding (like all of the classes being nearly perfectly balanced) is so much better.

  • @Screamingtilltheend
    @Screamingtilltheend 3 роки тому +2

    Its a shame but honestly, your coverage of other games has atleast for me been my favourite part of your channel/stream for a while now so im looking forward to seeing you do that some more. Like RPG week was fucking brilliant fun to watch

  • @matthewbreen1951
    @matthewbreen1951 3 роки тому +17

    Townsend's email is pretty much:
    Well I'm a woman in a position of power who has been here for four months and it hasn't happened to ME.
    To be so privileged.

    • @Darksoul9669
      @Darksoul9669 3 роки тому

      Damn I cant believe these people literally below me who I could fucking ruin arent harassing me, who is also 59!
      I cant decide if she just thinks people are that stupid to believe that shit or of she actually just lacks that much self awareness. But considering her background its probably a mix.

    • @renebaan7430
      @renebaan7430 3 роки тому +1

      It's called legal argument, you can't go and openly admit you're wrong unless you wanna lose the case.

  • @JordocTV
    @JordocTV 3 роки тому

    Man... this just about broke my heart. I tend not to enjoy watching other games and skip that content for the most part but I think its gonna be on me to give it an open minded effort and give back to the channel that I have pretty much grown up with and has entertained and put a smile on my face on so many occasions, Especially now and while it transitions to whatever the future holds. Chin up and move forward, the respect your community holds for you and your company will carry it wherever you want or need it to go!

  • @HKGeneral
    @HKGeneral 3 роки тому +8

    This is quite a sad state of affairs right now. Thinking back to all my memories growing up with this game, it really hurts to see how far the game has fallen. Blizzard really is gone..

    • @Sharkofspace
      @Sharkofspace 3 роки тому +1

      Everyone is suddenly acting like they never cared about the game at all. They're all out celebrating the death of Blizzard as if the past two decades never meant anything to them. It really makes the situation that much more depressing.

  • @subaquatictoaster
    @subaquatictoaster 3 роки тому

    I'm both looking forward to and dreading the video with your full thoughts on the matter. All I can say is I came for the wow content, I stayed for you. Love to you, the family, the team, and to every single person impacted by all of this. Employee, victim, fan.

  • @zum9745
    @zum9745 3 роки тому +3

    I agree with you 100%. Also the hair is coming in nice Mike!

  • @soap2421
    @soap2421 3 роки тому +2

    happy to hear the best of class stuff isnt being abandoned. i know this wasnt an easy decision but it seems to be the right one

  • @FishSkeleton-
    @FishSkeleton- 3 роки тому +5

    It's a shame the art, music, and voice acting teams for WoW have to go down with the sinking ship too, or take the same blows, or whatever one wants to call it. They've always continued to be great. I think Shadowlands zones are some of the best looking areas in the entire history of Warcraft, Ardenweald being a special standout in my eyes. Some of the music in recent years, such as Anduin's theme, still blow me away when I listen to them again. Even when they're delivering exposition for a plot I've grown frustrated by, the voice acting for characters like Jaina, Sylvanas, Wrathion, and so many other characters all make me so excited when I get to hear them monolog. But the game around all that is so grindy and monotonous now, and this controversy stuff is so bad, it makes it pretty much impossible to feel good about supporting Blizzard anymore, the good parts of them that I've described above included, unfortunately. (Good creatively, to be clear. I make no claims about anyone's personality or trustworthiness since I know none of them at Blizzard.)

    • @peregrine5327
      @peregrine5327 3 роки тому

      No kidding. I'm trying out FFXIV right now and god DAMN do I miss Blizzard's art direction, the game looks like ass. Yeah yeah, graphics not everything, but it's definitely taking some getting used to.

  • @blech71
    @blech71 3 роки тому +1

    So sad. I have along with so many others, grown up with Mike on our journeys with this once amazing game!
    I look into other games like FFXIV and I see so much more. So many systems incorporated like embracing crafting. WOW should be leading the charge on a huge foundational base that has been built upon over years but they tear the little house built and build anew every time…. Never building a huge skyscraper that we can all be in awe of. Instead we get a new little house on the same lot. And as of late they haven’t built a new house but rather just changed the wallpaper and chairs.

  • @dunspartacusnormie8397
    @dunspartacusnormie8397 3 роки тому +13

    Bless you Preach, I just unsubbed myself, and unless major heads roll for this outrage ActiBlizz won't see another cent from me or many others I'm sure. I respect your strength of character deeply and you'll always have my views no matter what you play.

  • @Waities
    @Waities 3 роки тому

    Ive been watching Preach for a long time, I remember him showing me how to do damage atop the wall in Orgrimmar in Cataclysm and talking about striving for moments of glory.
    I cant believe its coming to end. Im glad he has diversified his content beyond WoW and has something to fall back on. Sad times indeed.

  • @spaceowl9246
    @spaceowl9246 3 роки тому +17

    this was brutal... but also kind of satisfying

    • @thoryon7767
      @thoryon7767 3 роки тому +1

      Someone that isnt afraid to tell it how it is, rare nowadays.

  • @Kavou
    @Kavou 3 роки тому +2

    I am, and many others on the same ship Mike. Being part of this channel since the wrestling videos and will remain. I wish the best to all of us

  • @KopeAcetic
    @KopeAcetic 3 роки тому +6

    I'm sorry Preach, I respect you a lot man. It's clear this is incredibly hard on you, and you care so much. I'm not a WoW player but I've watched your stuff from time to time. I subscribed just now to support you in your new endeavors.

  • @tmrocks9204
    @tmrocks9204 3 роки тому

    I’ve only watched you briefly here and there. Much of what you have said I believe relates to many wow fans. I stopped playing a couple months ago after a solid 10 years for my personal reasons. I wasn’t the best of players but many friends over the years kept me in it. With the recent news I’m happy with my decision. It’s unfortunate it’s come to this. I figured I’d take a year or so off and pick it up again. Doesn’t seem that will happen unless it’s a complete overhaul down the road. I’ve found stopping wow has made me healthier lol. I’m not rushing home from work to complete my dailies anymore lol. Now I play whatever I want and chill with my kids and friends. You’ll find an outlet and have success. Subscribed to your UA-cam and I’ll check you out on twitch! Good luck!

  • @PHNX-ls5bt
    @PHNX-ls5bt 3 роки тому +4

    29:12 "You win Blizz... I guess" No Mike, there are no winners here. Just sadness and wasted money and time.

  • @Citation007
    @Citation007 3 роки тому

    I doubt I'll be seen but man you're the best. I love your content. I love your community focus. In spite of the game you've always been fair, incredibly smart and always paid attention to the details. You rule dude. I mean that honestly and sincerely. I'll always watch your stuff because I know the care you put in and you make it entertaining. Thanks for everything you've done and thanks for always going the extra mile. Blizzard won't say it, but you helped bring so many important things to light. You've made the game better but more importantly you've made people's lives better.

  • @zhongjie
    @zhongjie 3 роки тому +32

    wow is honestly dead now, if Preach is leaving that's it, over.

    • @voromiir4327
      @voromiir4327 3 роки тому +10

      MadSeasonShow left too

    • @TheMichalkorejtko
      @TheMichalkorejtko 3 роки тому +1

      who even is Preach lol, i dont need him

    • @beansmckenzie9162
      @beansmckenzie9162 3 роки тому +5

      @@TheMichalkorejtko keep being I'm denial man there's nothing left the game sucks like you can't say it's good. It's sad you still even think this is good. It's an opinion but I don't think it is now its bad like they mad a bad game

    • @Forty2de
      @Forty2de 3 роки тому +4

      @@voromiir4327 I don't know which shocks me the most, MadSeason or Preach leaving. I would never have expected either, even though I already quit a few days earlier. I didn't expect that Jeff Kaplan would leave Blizzard either. No smoke without fire...

    • @Kildzr
      @Kildzr 3 роки тому

      Where's the lol emoji when you need it? Get a grip.

  • @SpookyFaceGaming
    @SpookyFaceGaming 3 роки тому +2

    You just said a lot of the things I have wanted to say. I respect the hell out of you for taking this stance and I am confident that your stream will flourish further. There are so many games, so many franchies that provide so much entertainment and I think you will do just fine going forward. Fuck Blizzard and their practices.

  • @avidcollector869
    @avidcollector869 3 роки тому +5

    actions like these are needed for blizzard to learn their lesson.

  • @dantespotatoe
    @dantespotatoe 3 роки тому +2

    Have always had the upmost respect for you. I watch you for you and not WoW, some of the best moments i've had in your vids or streams have honestly come from non wow content. Everyone at Preach gaming keep doing what you're doing.

  • @Ballblanky
    @Ballblanky 3 роки тому +5

    Thank god..I really hope Bellular and Asmon stop making wow content too..for multiple years it’s been just crying non stop with no action

  • @DragonCaller1
    @DragonCaller1 3 роки тому

    Much respect to you and your team preach, i remember back when you had website up and i posted many of my guilds boss kills and such great feed back. I am right here with ya and will continue to be, Many of us in my guild are along the same thinking we log in to raid and a few m+ here and there but other than that we have started to move on to another game.

  • @keelylowry6674
    @keelylowry6674 3 роки тому +4

    Proud of you Mike.

  • @brohogany9920
    @brohogany9920 3 роки тому +2

    It's really commendable to see Preach move on from wow. I wish him the best of luck and look forward to see his future content.

  • @rubenloza1920
    @rubenloza1920 3 роки тому +3

    Thanks for the real talk man.

  • @weirdodude1173
    @weirdodude1173 3 роки тому +1

    Preach, you're right. It sucks because we all want to love the game, but we can't with it like this.

  • @slingerland3g
    @slingerland3g 3 роки тому +6

    All the execs involved with this mess that did not defend and stand up for their employees need to all step down!

  • @Ninos.D
    @Ninos.D 2 роки тому +1

    Who's here enjoying Preach's new content. I know I am loving it. 👍

  • @triplebee3
    @triplebee3 3 роки тому +6

    When your creative director is spending more time harrassing women instead of making creative content, you get azerite gear.

  • @zasu_3634
    @zasu_3634 3 роки тому

    Thank you for years of WoW content. I've learned so much from you. Sending love, because this must've been a very difficult decision and when we feel so sad, I can just imagine it's to you too. Here's to the future though and more great content from whichever direction you go in

  • @Adamrussell2001
    @Adamrussell2001 3 роки тому +10

    Would be nice to see a video from yourself as an experienced head on what you yourself want in an mmo and maybe reviewing others lazy peon esque but with your own spin

    • @SondreGrneng
      @SondreGrneng 3 роки тому

      I know what I want. I want a game where I can log on once a week and do my raids, perhaps jump on occasionally to do some dungeons or w/e with the guild. That's all I want, make that content good, make me not have to do ridiculous grinds to be competitive, and you have my sub.
      I quit Shadowlands pretty much immediately after capping. Just the fucking idea of wasting my time away grinding a bunch of nonsense AGAIN sickened me so much I pretty much just said eff off to the entire MMO genre.

    • @eldrasgames7947
      @eldrasgames7947 3 роки тому

      @@SondreGrneng honestly sounds like a broken record, but ff14 is this and it’s also fine if you don’t like ff14. It has its problems but it’s better than what wow is right now.

    • @chadmartin4525
      @chadmartin4525 3 роки тому

      @@eldrasgames7947 ff is trash.

    • @eldrasgames7947
      @eldrasgames7947 3 роки тому

      @@chadmartin4525 Why? Just want some actual reasoning.

    • @rivertam711
      @rivertam711 3 роки тому

      @@eldrasgames7947 square enix fired an employee who was a victim of workplace sexual harassment instead of protecting them or dealing with the abuser. Don’t pretend like FFXIV is any better

  • @f.c.7393
    @f.c.7393 3 роки тому

    Keep your heads up, we'll stand by your side, because we enjoy you and your content no matter which games you'll be playing. I am at a pretty same page, I just log in to raid with my friends and that's about it. Much love to the whole PG staff.

  • @missmantis8502
    @missmantis8502 3 роки тому +3

    We watch your Streams for you, Not because of Wow!

  • @icresp4263
    @icresp4263 3 роки тому +2

    I've done the same, been playing the game since I was 11 years old, I'm now 24. It's a hard decision to make, harder than it seems after dedicating so much time to a single thing. But imo it's the right decision to make.

  • @JohnnyJazZzZz
    @JohnnyJazZzZz 3 роки тому +6

    blizzard you are going down!! 🔥🔥

    • @vantao9408
      @vantao9408 3 роки тому +3

      Honestly, I hope Activision blizzard tanks and someone with talent takes over. Nevermind all the scandals, these people ruined the game too. Clean house

    • @JohnnyJazZzZz
      @JohnnyJazZzZz 3 роки тому +1

      There's too much money involved in gaming today, I think the era of good games are over. I hope I'm wrong though

  • @Adam202
    @Adam202 3 роки тому

    I started playing WoW in the closed beta in 2004 and although I took breaks here and there it was the decline in the quality of the game and Blizzards atrocious reputation that destroyed any passion I had left for the game. This game has been a big part of my life, and it's just unbelievable to me how quickly and how completely they have run this game and the reputation of their company into the ground. I've been a big fan of your videos since you started. Although I don't play the game I still stop by and check your videos out to see how you are doing. You have my respect for making this decision all while knowing it puts your future in doubt. Whatever you choose to do I'll still be a subscriber. Thank you for all of your hard work and quality content. It has been so appreciated. I look forward to seeing what you do in the future. I'm not going anywhere.