Troy Baker backtracks on controversial NFT deal after fury from fans Flickr: Gage SkidmoreBeloved video game voice actor Troy Baker has decided to pull the plug on his recently announced NFT deal. The initial statement was met by a ton of online criticism and the actor has explained all in a new Tweet. Troy Baker has forged an incredible career in the video game industry by providing his talents to a variety of characters. Fortnite, The Avengers, Mortal Kombat, The Elder Scrolls, Call of Duty, God of War, and Joel Miller in The Last of Us are just some of the 100+ voice acting credits the star has accumulated. He\u2019s become recognized as one of the most reliable and sought-after talents in gaming, but his reputation has taken a setback due to a recent NFT deal. Troy Baker apologizes for upsetting fans On January 14, 2022, Troy Baker posted a Tweet declaring: \u201cI\u2019m partnering with @VoiceverseNFT to explore ways where together we might bring new tools to new creators to make new things, and allow everyone a chance to own & invest in the IP\u2019s they create. We all have a story to tell. You can hate. Or you can create. What\u2019ll it be?\u201d NFTs, AKA non-fungible tokens, have become the talk of the town in the last year with many high-profile companies and celebrities embracing the concept. The new form of cryptocurrency has caused much discussion, and the reaction to Troy\u2019s involvement with them wasn\u2019t positive. I\u2019m partnering with @VoiceverseNFT to explore ways where together we might bring new tools to new creators to make new things, and allow everyone a chance to own & invest in the IP\u2019s they create. We all have a story to tell. You can hate. Or you can create. What\u2019ll it be? pic.twitter.com\/cfDGi4q0AZ\u2014 Troy Baker (@TroyBakerVA) January 14, 2022 He almost immediately followed up the Tweet with a series of messages explaining his intentions and reasoning, but also decreed that he was listening to the feedback: \u201cAppreciate y\u2019all sharing your thoughts and giving me a lot to think about.\u201d On January 31, 2022, Troy issued a statement effectively distancing himself from the deal. Thank you all for your feedback and patience. After careful consideration, I\u2019ve decided to not continue the partnership with VoiceVerseNFT. Intentions aside, I\u2019ve heard you and apologize for accusing anyone of \u201chating\u201d just by simply disagreeing with me. \u2014 Troy Baker (@TroyBakerVA) January 31, 2022 The dissension for NFTs continues to grow, with Ubisoft being mocked for its recent stance on NFTs. Regardless, Troy Baker probably isn\u2019t the first to dip into this new market of possibilities, and the uproar and controversy surrounding the topic will inevitably continue to rumble on.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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