Considering they never even launched their game, I think that metaphor is giving too much credit. It would be like if your friend was caught stealing from Walm

Considering they never even launched their game, I think that metaphor is giving too much credit. It would be like if your friend was caught stealing from Walmart, and then you and your friend walk in to Walmart together. Then when Walmart bans you by association, you write a blog post about how Walmart is trying to shut down your lemonade brand.