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The controversy extends beyond numbers. Prominent gaming journalists and personalities, such as Jason Shrier, initially appeared to support the game's success in a political context—bragging about its chart-topping debut. However, Shrier later deleted posts claiming that Veil Guard "topped the charts," perhaps realizing the game was not performing as well as hoped. This shift hints at a disconnect between expectations fueled by marketing narratives and the reality evidenced by player feedback and sales data.