YouTube producer Jackfrags has released a video explaining his involvement with EA’s controversial Ronku program. The program has been criticised by member of the gaming community after leaked screenshots of the “assignments” given by the publisher came to light. The assignment asks popular gaming personalities to release gameplay footage that follows certain criteria outlined by the program. With Ronku following “Fight Club” rules (don’t speak about fight club) some criticism aimed at the YouTube producers speaks about the solicited nature of the videos and the lack of transparency from content creators. 

As a fan of Jackfrags and the other content creators on YouTube, I’m glad the video explains his involvement with the program and helps explain his situation. Check out the video below:

It helps to remember that these guys are trying to make a living from playing the games they enjoy and they are making extra money off of videos that may or may not have been made either way. While I've never personally felt that the YouTubers have tried to steer me wrong with misinformation, I’m glad that the general agreement between them is that disclosure would have been a better option.

Battlefield: Bad Company was the first time I had stepped into the EA DICE series, but I didn't get heavily involved until I started spending hours playing it’s sequel, Bad Company 2. By the time Battlefield 3 followed in 2011, I considered myself a “Battlefield player”. After being apart of the Alpha and Beta testing and enjoying the first 6 months of Battlefield 3, I found myself losing interest and I soon stopped playing all together. It wasn't until I started watching YouTube videos of other Battlefield players and commentators that I found myself wanting to return to the game. I was rusty, but I was able to use the tips and tricks that were shared between the YouTube community members to arm myself with enough knowledge for me to come back and still manage to hold my own. 

I owe my return to Battlefield to the YouTubing Battlefield community and wouldn't be writing if it wasn't for my return to the series. I only started writing for Backwards Compatible after writing my own Battlefield centric blog. I want to thank Battlefield game and it’s community.

Former marine and ex-competitive player, EX1LEDFPS took some time out of this day to share his story, talk about his thoughts on the game, on the Battlefield community and where he sees it going. 

EX1LEDFPS is one of the gamers who's advice and real life inspired tactics and tips made me a better Battlefield player. 

You can check out all his videos here