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- Time of India
What did Twitch streamer Pirate Software do: Breaking down all accusations
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Twitch streamer Jason 'Thor' Hall, well-known as Pirate Software, has recently come under fire with some serious accusations surfacing against him online. The accusations began when an X user, Lyric, posted a lengthy thread where she detailed the claims of abuse and exploitation, dating back to 2018.
The allegations sparked widespread discussion, with many even demanding accountability from Pirate Software's end.
Here is the complete breakdown of all accusations and Pirate Software's response to it.
Breaking down allegations against Pirate Software
Lyric Twitter thread posted on June 9, 2025, accused Pirate Software of alleged manipulative behavior patterns spanning inappropriate advances and financial pressure. As per the thread, it all started in 2018.
It's claimed that Hall, who at that time was 31, used manipulation and pretended to have a romantic interest in her for financial gain after Lyric donated $800 during the game development stream.
As per reports, it's claimed that once the donation was made, Hall initiated unprovoked erotic roleplay apart from giving intense pressure for commitment, despite repeated reluctance from Lyric. It's further alleged that Hall's business partner, Shaye, popularly known as RiverMakes, was complicit in silencing them when they tried speaking out.
The accusations extend to TwitchCon 2018 scandal, where, as Lyric alleged, Hall arranged the meetup while he was secretly married. As per her, she got to know about his marriage later from Shaye and then silenced them. Lyric also shared the screenshots of the conversations and accused Hall of filing a DMCA strike against her YouTube channel after they tried to attempt a chargeback on donations, labeling them as Scammer.
How did Pirate Software respond to Lyric accusations?
Days of silence finally came to an end when, a few hours back on June 10, 2025, Hall finally Pirate Software controversy addressed allegations in the fiery Twitter post. He dismissed all claims, calling LARP, and accused Lyric of fabricating the story for the clout. As per him, this is all happening due to his current success. He even accused Lyric of using the donations to gain proximity to Shaye and then making Shaye uncomfortable at the conventions, to the point where they even planned to avoid future events.
Further, his post stated that Lyric had previously tried to damage his studio financially.
As per Hall's claims, the actions of Lyric were an attempt to cripple his studio. He even cites the warnings he received from the partner of Lyric at the time of said event about the alleged toxicity of Lyric and her behavior. He further characterized the detailed account of Lyric as an unhinged and pathetic years-long effort to build the hit piece.
He further vowed that it would not succeed, as he demanded to be left alone.
This response frames allegations received from Lyric against Hall as a malicious campaign that's fuelled by resentment. But whether or not it's the same, only time will tell.
What would happen next?
With the controversy ongoing, the fans are divided. While some believe Lyric's evidence and detailed account to be true, others side with Hall. But this is not the first controversy that surrounds Pirate Software.
Earlier this year, he faced a lot of backlash for his behavior during the World of Warcraft Hardcore dungeon run. He there abandoned his teammates, leading to their deaths in-game. The refusal of his to take responsibility at that time has drawn a lot of criticism, with many even calling him egotistical.
How Pirate Software Turned Everyone Against Him
Currently, neither party has taken any legal action. Jason Hall allegations, too, are unresolved. However, the discussion has impacted Hall's public image. Whether or not this will impact his streaming career or the game development projects remains to be seen. For now, the internet is split, with some demanding accountability while others dismiss accusations, calling them to be exaggerated. But one thing that's certain is that the controversy will not fade away anytime soon.
