'Have fun': Pirate Software fires back after Billy Mitchell says 'Pirate Software will be sued'
When Billy Mitchell posted a cryptic 'Pirate Software will be sued' tweet, the internet lit up. Known for arcade world records and equally infamous lawsuits, Mitchell stirred things again—this time aiming directly at indie dev and Twitch streamer Pirate Software.
But Pirate didn't flinch. In fact, his reaction was live, raw, and dismissive.
Billy Mitchell's Threat: Vague and Unexpected
On July 5, Billy Mitchell took to X (formerly Twitter) with a short, explosive statement: 'Pirate Software will be sued.' No background. No details. Just a single sentence laced with legal intent. For those familiar with Mitchell's litigious past, the tweet felt in-character. But for most, it was a curveball with no obvious context.
— BillyPacMan (@BillyPacMan)
Pirate Software Learns Live, Reacts Instantly
Pirate Software, run by streamer Thor, was mid-stream playing
Dune: Awakening
when the post was brought to his attention by a viewer.
At first, Thor seemed confused—thinking the chatter was about Mitchell's hot sauces. But once he actually saw the tweet, his response was instant and unfiltered.
Laughing off the post, Thor casually remarked,
'Oh, he's just insane… I'll just send it over to my legal team. Whatever, man. Have fun.'
There was no panic, no serious concern—just a creator who's clearly dealt with this kind of chaos before.
Ongoing Tension from the Stop Killing Games Campaign?
This drama didn't emerge from a vacuum.
Pirate Software recently voiced strong opinions about the Stop Killing Games (SKG) movement, which criticizes game companies for shutting down digital access to games consumers have purchased.
Mitchell's History of Legal Grudges
Billy Mitchell is no stranger to legal controversy. From courtroom battles over his high-score legitimacy to feuds with content creators like Karl Jobst, he's built a reputation for fighting back—often with lawyers involved.
Whether this is more of the same or something new altogether remains to be seen.
No Lawsuit Filed (Yet)
As of now, there's no actual lawsuit or official legal filing against Pirate Software. It's all just a vague threat hanging in the digital air. But Pirate's community, already loyal, has rallied with memes, mockery, and defense of Thor's blunt reaction.
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